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TETFund lauds Tinubu’s administration for speedy approvals of funding support

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The Tinubu administration is accelerating TETFund’s financial approvals, including advance clearance of the 2026 intervention guidelines, to drive rapid development in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. While this proactive funding is credited with preventing institutional collapse, university leaders highlight a critical shift: urgent support is now needed for foundational infrastructure like security, power, and internet, not just academic projects. This reveals that TETFund’s role is expanding from an educational funder to a vital stabilizer for the entire operational ecosystem of higher

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Edtech expert harps on LMS to close skill gaps in Nigeria

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Nigeria’s core workforce challenge is not a lack of training tools, but the ineffective execution and underutilization of existing Learning Management Systems (LMS). The expert advocates for a shift to “LMS as a Service,” which focuses on complete learning operations—from content delivery to certification—ensuring scalable, consistent, and outcome-driven education. This model expands affordable, remote access to certified skills for learners while enabling educators and governments to achieve measurable impact without technical overhead. Ultimately, it provides a practical

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Poor water, toilet facilities undermine learning in Oyo Public Primary Schools – Study

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A critical study reveals that over 80% of public primary schools in Oyo State lack adequate water and sanitation, with rural areas most severely impacted, directly fueling disease outbreaks and undermining educational outcomes. This infrastructure crisis not only poses immediate health risks to children but also actively hinders school attendance and learning, threatening Nigeria’s progress toward UN Sustainable Development Goals. The findings underscore that investing in gender-sensitive toilets and reliable water sources is a foundational requirement for education, not merely a health issue. Urgent, targeted

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AGILE Training: Kogi deepens second-chance education

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The Kogi State government is strategically investing in non-formal education by training 130 facilitators to elevate teaching quality and expand access for adolescent and adult learners. This initiative, a partnership with AGILE and PIBCID, focuses on practical, learner-centered instruction in core subjects to improve literacy, numeracy, and essential life skills. The program’s core insight is that skilled facilitators are the critical lever for success, directly determining meaningful outcomes in second-chance education. By standardizing participatory methods across the state

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Exam malpractices: FG prohibits admission, transfer into SS3 classes

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To combat systemic examination fraud, the Nigerian government has instituted a nationwide ban on admitting or transferring students into the final secondary school year (SS3), effective 2026/27. This decisive policy directly targets the corrupt practice of using “special centres” to gain unfair advantages in external exams, which has severely undermined the integrity of the education system. By restricting enrollment to earlier stages (SS1 and SS2), the measure ensures proper academic oversight and continuity, eliminating last-minute transfers for malpractice. This action

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Islamic scholar calls for govt. support to boost Quranic education

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A leading Islamic scholar argues that government-supported Quranic education is a strategic national investment for cultivating morally upright, patriotic leaders who can combat Nigeria’s pervasive social vices and insecurity. The core proposition is that deep religious and moral instruction, as exemplified by graduates who demonstrate exceptional integrity, directly builds the character needed to counter tribalism, corruption, and crime. This model of holistic education, which blends spiritual, moral, and psychological preparation with academic learning, is presented as a viable solution to societal decay. The

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BIKOBA alumni explore future of tech at AGM lecture

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A BIKOBA alumni lecture delivered a stark warning that technological irrelevance is a choice, framing tech adoption not as a threat but as the critical lever for career resilience and global opportunity. The core argument posits that technology selectively displaces only those who resist upskilling, while actively rewarding individuals who utilize digital platforms, AI tools, and remote work pathways to evolve. Beyond individual advancement, the association strategically leverages its gathering to directly assess and mobilize support for its alma mater’s infrastructure, highlighting a

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Federal University Dutse gets new VC

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Prof. Muhammad Gumel has been appointed as the fourth substantive Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Dutse, following a highly competitive selection process where he was chosen from 21 shortlisted candidates. His appointment, effective February 10, 2026, brings a leader with a strong international academic pedigree, holding a Ph.D. and post-doctoral fellowship in Industrial Biotechnology from the University of Malaya. The incoming VC has committed to building upon the university’s existing achievements, indicating a focus on

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PPDC to establish digital academy to enhance skills

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The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) is launching a fully accredited Digital Academy to address Nigeria’s critical digital skills gap, targeting an unprecedented age range from five years old to adults. This initiative is a strategic response to the nation’s expanding digital economy and the urgent global demand for tech talent, positioning Nigeria as a future exporter of skilled professionals. The academy will offer comprehensive training in high-value fields like coding, AI, and cybersecurity, building on PPDC’s existing tech-driven mission. This

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