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Bilingual Education in Primary Schools: French and Chinese Integration
The inclusion of bilingual education particularly French and Chinese in primary schools is increasingly being considered as part of efforts to prepare children for a more interconnected global environment. In countries with multilingual systems such as Nigeria, where English is the official language and students also learn local languages, introducing additional languages like French and …
Nigeria Introduces School Textbook Ranking System
The Federal Government has rolled out a new policy that introduces a nationwide ranking system for textbooks used in primary and secondary schools across Nigeria. The aim is to raise the standard of learning materials and ensure students are taught with more accurate and well-structured content. Under the new arrangement, the Nigerian Educational Research and …
Tinubu approves new board and management appointments for NECO, NBTE, Federal Polytechnic Shendam, and National Library
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sanctioned new appointments into the governing boards and management teams of several federal education institutions, including NECO, NBTE, Federal Polytechnic Shendam, and the National Library of Nigeria. Overview of the Appointments The reshuffle affects major education agencies and institutions as part of efforts to improve leadership structure and operational efficiency …
UBEC unveils ₦5bn 2025 School Improvement Programme
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has introduced a ₦5 billion School Improvement Programme for 2025 aimed at enhancing the standard of basic education across Nigeria. Programme Overview The initiative is designed to help states improve teaching and learning conditions in public primary and junior secondary schools. It targets key areas where schools need urgent …
FCT Teachers Call Off Strike
Teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have ended their strike action and are preparing to return to classrooms after discussions with government officials produced new commitments on outstanding issues. The suspension was confirmed after an emergency meeting of the FCT wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), where members reviewed the outcomes of …
FG Releases ₦30 Billion Directly to Students Under TVET Programme
The Federal Government has confirmed the disbursement of more than ₦30 billion directly to students participating in its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme. The initiative is designed to strengthen practical skills acquisition, support youth empowerment, and tackle unemployment across the country. Building a Skills-Based Economy According to the Minister of Education, Tunji …
UBA Foundation CEO Calls on Female Students to Embrace History Learning
The Chief Executive Officer of the UBA Foundation, Bola Atta, has advised female students to take the study of history seriously, noting that it plays a key role in shaping identity and awareness. She made the appeal during an education-focused event in Lagos, where she explained that history goes beyond memorizing past events. According to …
Reforms in Kwara Education: How AbdulRazaq Reshaped the Sector — Insights from Commissioner Olohungbebe
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has made notable changes to the education system in Kwara State, according to the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Lawal Olalekan Olohungbebe. Before 2019, the sector struggled with major funding gaps, especially in accessing grants from the Universal Basic Education Commission due to unpaid counterpart funds. The current administration addressed …
FCT Secondary School Teachers Distance Themselves from NUT Strike Action
Secondary school teachers in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), operating under the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), have announced that they are not participating in the strike declared by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT). The leadership of ASUSS clarified that the union is an independent body and is not bound by decisions …