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Governor Yahaya inaugurates taskforce to revitalise basic education in Gombe
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has inaugurated a Taskforce on the Revitalization of Basic Education, mandating it to develop practical strategies to strengthen foundational learning across the state. Speaking at the ceremony held at the Government House on Saturday, the Governor charged the members to propose actionable measures to improve basic education performance, address shortages of qualified teachers and…
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Kwara: Ubandawaki schools receive book donations from Councillor Onibonoje
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho – To support learning and improve access to educational materials in Kwara State, nine primary schools in Ubandawaki Ward, Ilorin West Local Government Area, received book donations from the Councillor representing the ward, Hon. Onibonoje Maruf Olayinka. The distribution, carried out across the seven zones of Ubandawaki Ward, covered Badur-Rahman Primary School, Anifowoshe LGEA A &…
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Ex-NTI sttudents seek FG intervention over 8-year delay in certificates collection
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Students of the 2017 set of the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Moro Centre, Osun State, have appealed to the federal government to intervene in the prolonged delay in the release of their certificates. The affected students, drawn from the English, Mathematics, and Physical and Health Education (PHE) departments, lamented that the delay has denied them…
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Academy blasts NCE for scrapping mother-tongue education policy
By Kunle Sanni – The Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL) has criticised the decision by the National Council on Education (NCE) to cancel the National Language Policy (NLP 2022) and adopt English as the sole medium of instruction in Nigerian schools, warning that the move threatens the country’s linguistic and cultural future. The reversal was announced at the 69th NCE…
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LASG warns school heads against shielding teachers involved in sexual misconduct
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Mr. Rafiu Olawale Ojikutu, has warned school directors and their assistants against covering up cases of sexual abuse or other misconduct involving teachers, stressing that anyone who shields perpetrators will be held equally accountable. Ojikutu issued the warning during a two-day capacity-building workshop for educators, organised…
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Reps order WAEC to pause 2026 CBT exams over poor school preparedness
The House of Representatives has directed the West African Examination Council (WAEC) to suspend its plan to fully adopt computer-based testing (CBT) for the 2026 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The resolution followed concerns raised during Thursday’s plenary that many schools — especially in rural communities — lack the infrastructure and trained personnel required for the transition. The motion,…
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Afe Babalola pledges to use ABUAD funds for endowment, scholarships
Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, has announced that the institution’s savings will be set aside for an endowment fund, emphasizing that no individual holds shares in the university. Babalola made the remark on Thursday during his decoration and admission into the Honorary Fellowship of the Nigerian Academy of Education (NAE) at the ABUAD campus in…
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Ogun SUBEB boss urges pupils to prioritise education as Japanese firms donate school materials
The Chairman of the Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board, Joshua Ifede, on Wednesday, urged pupils across the state to prioritise their studies and avoid distractions. He urged them to build a reputable future by taking advantage of collaborative efforts aimed at boosting access to quality education in the state, reiterating the state government’s commitment to partnering with corporate organisations…
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Mother tongue policy scrapped: English returns as teaching language in Nigerian schools
The Federal Government has reversed its 2022 National Language Policy, which stipulated that the language of instruction from early childhood to Primary Six should be the mother tongue or the language of the immediate community. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said English will now be the language of instruction in Nigerian schools from…
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2025 Batch C: NYSC unveils call-up numbers, says only 40% to join orientation camp
The National Youth Service Corps has announced the release of call-up numbers for 2025 Batch C Prospective Corps Members. The scheme confirmed this on its official X handle on Tuesday, stating, “The NYSC management is pleased to announce that call-up numbers for 2025 Batch C Prospective Corps Members have been released, based on registration order.” The statement noted that camp…
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