FG Trains 150,000 Nigerians, Positions TVET as Key Driver of Economic Growth
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to tackle unemployment and drive economic growth through technical and vocational skills development, with over 150,000 Nigerians currently undergoing training across more than 1,600 accredited centres nationwide. Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, disclosed this at the National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Conference 2026 on Monday […]
Nigeria, Italy Meet Over Upcoming Education Summit
Nigeria and Italy have agreed to form a Working Group to implement the proposed Global Partnership for Education (GPE) financing campaign aimed at mobilizing Five billion United States Dollars for Education. The initiative, tagged the Multiply Possibility Campaign, seeks to transform learning for 750 million children and will culminate at the Global Education Summit in […]
NAPTAN, NAPPS Hail Governor Alia for Prioritizing Education in Benue State
The National Parent Teacher Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN), in collaboration with the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Benue State Chapter, have commended the Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia of carrying out sweeping reforms in the state’s education sector. The State Chairman of NAPTAN, Chief Godwin Agbo who addressed newsmen on Thursday, […]
FG to Cut Education Costs with Reusable Textbook Policy, Others
The Federal Government has unveiled a new policy framework aimed at reducing the cost of education for parents while improving learning outcomes and promoting sustainability through the adoption of reusable, high-quality textbooks across schools nationwide. The policy, jointly issued by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, and the Minister of State for Education, Prof. […]
Nasarawa Govt holds summit to tackle Basic Education challenges
By Esther Akaa The Nasarawa State Government has organised an educational summit to address the challenges facing basic education and improve learning outcomes in the state. Addressing the gathering, the State Governor, Abdullahi Sule said his administration is committed to transforming the education sector and would support every effort by committing the necessary resources to […]
Nigeria Seeks $150.Million World Bank Support for Next Phase of ACE Project
The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced discussions with the World Bank for a $150 million development fund to support the next phase of the Africa Centres of Excellence (ACE) initiative, tagged ACE Innovate Project. Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja, during the […]