The Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the UK FCDO-funded Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria programme have introduced a centralised e-learning platform to revolutionise teaching and learning in Nigeria. The platform, called eLearn, provides access to high-quality…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has granted Maranatha University, Lagos, the full licence to operate as a private university in Nigeria. According to a statement on Friday, the license dated September 2, 2024, was signed by the Minister of Education,…

Convener of the Akada Children’s Book Festival, Mrs Olubunmi Talabi, has said the sixth edition of the festival will focus on promoting children’s literacy in Nigeria.  Speaking at a press conference in Lagos on Tuesday, Talabi revealed that this year’s…

Public primary schools in Kwara State will resume for the 2024-2025 academic session on  September 17, 2024. A statement by the government said the KwaraLEARN programme had been fully prepared to enhance the learning experience for students. It read, “In…

The proprietor of the Betharbel Free Elementary School for Internally Displaced Persons in Durumi, Abuja, Monisola Aiyekueshin said funding has been a major challenge. A statement by the school said her strong belief in the power of education inspired her…

The United Nations Children’s Fund has stated that poor sanitation and open defecation can negatively impact students’ academic performance and lead to absenteeism. Speaking on Thursday at a two-day media dialogue on “Ending Open Defecation in Nigeria and the Elimination…

All Nigeria Conference of Principals of Public Schools has called for proper fumigation of all schools used as Internally Displaced Persons camps for the victims of flooding in some parts of the country. Presently, some states in Nigeria are being…

The Kano State Government has approved Sunday, September 15, 2024, as the new resumption date for all boarding public/private primary and post-primary schools in the state for the commencement of the 2024/2025 academic session. Pupils and students in day schools…

As primary and secondary schools set to resume for first term academic activities across Anambra State on September 17, the state government has vowed to sanction no fewer than 2,000 unaccredited schools operating in the state. The state Commissioner for…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated that the Federal Government will integrate technology into the education infrastructure, to enhance learning outcomes in the country. He said this on Wednesday during a meeting with the World Bank Nigeria team at the…

A student from the University of Ibadan, Abah Boniface, has emerged as the winner of the Future Brand Idol competition, showcasing innovative marketing talent from Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Boniface presented the most creative marketing idea and received a cash prize…

Tributes have continued to pour in for former Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Prof. Bamitale Omole, as he celebrated his 70th birthday last Saturday at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos. The celebration was attended by notable achievers…

A Professor of Surgery at the University of Lagos, Prof. Kehinde Tijani, has stated that a persistent penile erection lasting more than four hours is a medical emergency and can cause permanent erectile dysfunction. In his inaugural lecture titled ‘Man’s…

The Coalition of Stakeholders in Education in the Republic of Benin has called for the reversal of the ban on degree certificates from Benin Republic and Togo. During a press conference on Monday, CSE leaders, including Dr Shittu Sanny, Gabriel…

Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, has received approval from the National Universities Commission to commence six new courses. The approved courses include Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT), B.Rad. Radiography, B. Agric. Agriculture, B.…