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Third Term Resumption: Ajadi Supports 200 Ibadan Pupils With Back-to-School Aid
As schools reopen for the third term, Olufemi Ajadi has provided educational assistance to around 200 pupils in Ibadan through a back-to-school support programme aimed at helping children from low-income families. The initiative is intended to reduce the financial pressure on parents during school resumption by supplying essential learning materials and other school items to …
Rector Calls for More Support as TETFund Strengthens COAST Development
The Rector of Taraba State College of Agriculture, Science and Technology (COAST), Jalingo, has appealed for additional assistance to sustain ongoing improvements at the institution, following major support from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). TETFund recently approved projects valued at around ₦1.8 billion to enhance infrastructure, improve staff training, and support overall academic development …
Why Teacher Education Must Be Done Right — NCCE Boss
The head of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has emphasized that strengthening teacher education is crucial for national development, noting that the quality of teachers ultimately shapes the quality of education in any country. Teacher training as the base of development She explained that teacher education forms the backbone of the entire …
Prof. Abubakar Advocates Mandatory Entrepreneurship Education for Pupils
Prof. Abubakar has urged that entrepreneurship should be made a compulsory subject for pupils at the foundational level of education, stressing the importance of introducing business skills and creative thinking early in life. Introducing entrepreneurship from an early stage She proposed that entrepreneurship training should begin in primary and secondary schools rather than being restricted …
Rising Costs Make It Harder for Families to Keep Children in School
Increasing living expenses are putting more pressure on households, making it difficult for many parents to sustain their children’s education as school-related costs continue to rise. Growing Financial Burden on Families Many families are struggling as everyday expenses such as food, transport, uniforms, and school materials become more expensive. Even in cases where tuition fees …
Shettima Praises AUN Chibok Graduates, Pushes for Education Reform at 17th Commencement
Kashim Shettima has commended the Chibok graduates of the American University of Nigeria and renewed calls for reforms in the education sector during the institution’s 17th commencement ceremony. Celebration of Chibok Students At the graduation event, Shettima praised the determination and success of the Chibok cohort at American University of Nigeria. He described their achievement …
Foundation Raises Concern Over Falling Reading Culture Among Pupils
A non-governmental organisation has expressed concern about the steady decline in reading habits among schoolchildren, warning that many pupils are gradually losing interest in books due to growing distractions and limited engagement with learning materials. The group made this known during a literacy awareness programme aimed at promoting reading and improving access to educational resources …
NECO to Introduce Computer-Based Exams in Nigeria: What It Means for Students
The Federal Government has announced that the National Examinations Council (NECO) will begin conducting computer-based examinations this year as part of ongoing reforms in the education sector. According to the Ministry of Education, the shift to computer-based testing is designed to modernize Nigeria’s examination system, improve efficiency, and reduce cases of malpractice during national exams. …
Medical practitioner donates laboratory to Ekiti community school
A medical professional has donated a laboratory facility to a community school in Ekiti State to support science education and enhance learning facilities. Similarly, members of the Babatope Memorial High School Old Students Association recently contributed a renovated science laboratory to their former school in Ikoro-Ekiti. The donation included laboratory equipment, reagents, and furniture to …