Senate seeks integration of Almajiri into UBE

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday moved to address the integration of the Almajiri into the Universal Basic Education (UBE) system. Almajiri is a diminutive for children who school within...

‘Class wardens’ to monitor safety compliance in Osun schools

The Osun State Government said it has mapped out plans to deploy “Class Wardens” in schools across the State upon resumption to daily monitor and ensure strict compliance to the various COVID-19...

Edo introduces online, TV TVET programmes

The Edo State government has introduced online and television broadcasts of its Technical and Vocational Education (TVET) and Personal Development programmes for young citizens. It said this is part...

COVID-19: Okebukola cautions against school reopening

Former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Peter Okebukola has cautioned governments at all levels against the reopening of schools amid the increasing cases of COVID-19 pandemic infections.

UNILAG wins World Bank grant

The University of Lagos has won a grant for the Sustainable Procurement, Environment and Social Standards Center of Excellence (UNILAG -SPESSECE). The UNILAG-SPESSECE is part of six centres of...

TRCN to hold teachers’ qualifying exam amidst COVID-19

The Teachers' Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has set dates to hold its Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) for prospective teachers. Recall that the exam which is part of the...
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Not just WASSCE, Oyo would partake in other exams

Oyo State government has disclosed its readiness to present candidates in the state for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) as well as other public examinations in the days ahead.

Ekiti goes after unregistered private schools, ‘miracle centres’

Ekiti State Government has directed Area Education Officers and Tutors-General to identify and close down all unregistered private schools across the state. This directive also affects centres where examination...

Tertiary institutions to begin 2020 admissions in August

Tertiary institutions in Nigeria would begin admissions processing for candidates for the 2020/2021 academic session from 21st August, 2020. This is in furtherance of resolutions reached at the 2020...

Kwara private schools to get interest-free loans

Private schools in Kwara State would be having access to interest-free loans, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has disclosed. He said this offer would enable school owners to pay their workers...