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The Africa Educational Management and Leadership Forum (AEF) has announced plans for a free one-day virtual summit designed to inspire, equip, and connect educators across Africa and beyond. The event, themed “Teaching in a changing world: Innovation, wellbeing, and impact,” is scheduled for October 11 and will provide teachers with essential tools to succeed in …

Media consultant Dr. Marcel Mbamalu has highlighted chronic underfunding, a shortage of teachers, and outdated curricula as key barriers preventing the delivery of quality education in Nigeria. He cautioned that the persistent neglect of the sector—described as the backbone of economic and social transformation—poses serious risks. With over 18.3 million children out of school, including …

Ikeja Local Government Chairman, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has flagged off the maiden edition of the AKOD Back to School Programme 1.0, an educational support scheme designed to reduce parents’ financial burden while equipping pupils with vital learning resources. Speaking at the colorful ceremony in Ikeja, Dauda described the initiative as “an unprecedented step …

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has announced that her 65th birthday fundraising initiative has so far generated N20,456,188,924.93, with additional donations still coming in. Speaking at an interactive session with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, Mrs. Tinubu revealed that the funds will be channeled into completing the long-abandoned National Library project, describing it as …

The Federal Government has restated its dedication to eradicating torture and strengthening human rights protections within detention and law enforcement facilities, in line with both national legislation and international obligations. Speaking at a sensitization workshop for law enforcement agencies in Abuja, the Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Justice, …

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to overhauling Nigeria’s education sector in line with its Renewed Hope agenda, pledging to provide inclusive, equitable, and quality learning opportunities for all citizens. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, said the administration of President Bola Tinubu is determined to address long-standing …

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its determination to make education more inclusive and affordable, stressing that no child should be denied access to learning opportunities due to economic or social barriers. Speaking at a policy review session in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, said the government is committed to reforming the sector …

Former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Emeritus Peter Okebukola, has unveiled a new teaching method for advancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. The innovation, known as the Model-And-Surpass Pedagogy (MSP), was introduced during the 2025 international conference of the International Research Group (IRG), co-hosted by the Commonwealth Association of …

The Country Representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Mrs. Wafaa Saeed, has urged Nigeria to take the lead on the African continent in advancing child survival and education across all its benefiting states. Saeed made the call in Birnin Kebbi on Monday during a courtesy visit to the Governor of Kebbi State, Dr. …