The Federal Government has approved a major overhaul of agricultural education curricula for tertiary institutions, shifting the training model from 70 per cent theory and 30 per cent practical to 80 per cent practical and 20 per cent theoretical instruction
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Tinubu’s vision, Alausa’s delivery: 41 UniPods to power Nigeria’s knowledge economy
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is leveraging education, technology, research and innovation to drive Nigeria’s transition from a resource-based to a knowledge-based economy
States urged to access N65bn counterpart funds, utilise N267bn UBEC interventions
The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has urged states to urgently access over N65 billion in counterpart funds and utilise approximately N267 billion in previously released intervention funds to improve basic education delivery nationwide
Aisha Garba: Delta’s teachers tracking model can boost basic education nationwide
The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has identified Delta State’s technology-driven teacher attendance system, Attend360, as a model that could help strengthen accountability and improve learning outcomes across Nigeria
Gambia set to undertake study tour of TETFund, seeks stronger collaboration
The Government of The Gambia has announced plans to undertake a study tour of Nigeria’s Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), as part of efforts to strengthen its newly established Tertiary and Higher Education Trust (THET) Fund
New JAMB registrar resolves over 5000 cases in 5 days
As part of efforts at delivering on his resolve to provide swift and efficient service to the Board’s clients particularly, candidates desirous of tertiary education, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Segun Aina, has strengthened the Board’ Service Compact with All Nigerians
Tinubu’s delivery on campaign promises evident in education sector — Alausa
Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has delivered on almost 100 per cent of the promises made during the 2023 presidential campaign, saying Nigeria is witnessing tangible transformation in education sector under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Alausa charges NESRI coordinators to transform Tinubu’s education reforms to measurable results
Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, has directed coordinators and officials overseeing the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI) to sustain the momentum of ongoing reforms and ensure that outstanding commitments translate into measurable results
As Alausa hails Gov Namadi for building digital workforce
The graduation of 928 digitally skilled youths in Jigawa State last week was a big statement at a time when many state governments still treat digital literacy as an afterthought
Alausa inaugurates NBTE governing board, charges members to drive TVET revolution
The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, has inaugurated the Governing Board of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), describing it as a milestone in repositioning Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as the cornerstone of Nigeria’s industrialisation