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Investment in education is never a gamble – Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that investment in education can never be regarded as a gamble, describing it as a deliberate pathway to securing Nigeria’s future. The Vice President stated that the education sector remains a conscious commitment to national development, noting that it is the most powerful instrument for economic empowerment, societal liberation, […]

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Education tops as Zulum presents N890bn budget to Borno Assembly

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Monday presented a budget proposal of N890,331,686,000.00 for the 2026 fiscal year to the Borno State House of Assembly, with the education sector receiving the highest allocation of N135 billion. The appropriation bill is tagged the “Budget of Sustained Recovery and Growth” and places capital expenditure at over […]

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Nigerian scholars abroad, parents protest non-payment of stipends

Nigerian students currently studying abroad under the Federal Government’s Bilateral Education Agreement and their parents are scheduled to stage a protest today (Monday) over the non-payment of scholarship stipends, which the scholars say has pushed many into distress. According to The PUNCH, the demonstration, as detailed in a notice issued by the Forum of BEA […]

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Why I declared emergency state on education, health — Zamfara gov

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has stated that he declared an emergency in the education and health sectors to revitalize the two areas for the general welfare of his citizens. He made this disclosure on Monday in Gusau while hosting the management of the newly established Federal University of Medical Sciences and Health Technology, Tsafe. […]

FG allocates N100bn for school feeding program in 2025 budget
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FG allocates N100bn for school feeding program in 2025 budget

The Nigerian government has earmarked N100 billion for the continuation of the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme in the 2025 Appropriation Bill. This funding is aimed at providing nutritious meals to public primary school students nationwide, as part of the government’s broader efforts to improve both education and health outcomes for children, while simultaneously […]

Coursera reveals top 10 tech skills in demand for 2025
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Coursera reveals top 10 tech skills in demand for 2025

Online skills training platform Coursera has released its “Job Skills of 2025” report, identifying the top 10 tech skills expected to be in high demand. The findings, based on insights from over five million enterprise learners and more than 7,000 institutional customers, shed light on the skills employers are actively seeking. Among the top skills […]

Nigerian edtech startup AltSchool expands into Europe
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Nigerian edtech startup AltSchool expands into Europe

Edtech startup AltSchool has announced its expansion into Europe, marking a major milestone in its mission to provide accessible educational opportunities worldwide, TechPoint reported. The announcement was made during the SuperCharger Ventures Demo Day on Monday, December 2, 2024, after the company completed the prestigious accelerator program. Having established a strong presence in over seven […]

Covenant university ranked Nigeria's best in 2024 — US Report
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Covenant university ranked Nigeria’s best in 2024 — US Report

Covenant University has been named Nigeria’s top university in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2024 World University Rankings. The Times Higher Education World Rankings is a prestigious annual assessment of universities worldwide, and this year’s edition features 1,907 institutions from 108 countries. Covenant University, Nigeria’s highest-ranking institution, placed within the 801-1000 range globally, alongside the […]

Nigerian Education Loan Fund addresses student complaints on loan application
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Nigerian Education Loan Fund addresses student complaints on loan application

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has responded to recent complaints from students facing challenges while applying on the Student Loan Application portal. The organization addressed these issues collectively as follows: 1. Missing school in the list of institutions: NELFUND advises students whose schools are not listed to contact their institution’s ICT department, which should then […]

UNIJOS faces high electricity costs amid disconnection threats
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UNIJOS faces high electricity costs amid disconnection threats

The University of Jos finds itself in a financial quandary as its monthly electricity bill skyrockets by a staggering 300%, reaching a daunting N80 million, while looming disconnection threats add to its woes. Jos Electricity Distribution Plc management has issued a stern disconnection ultimatum over unpaid bills, exacerbating the university’s financial strain. During a peaceful […]

Top ten Nigeria universities in 2024
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Top ten Nigeria universities in 2024

Tertiary education in Nigeria constitutes a crucial element of the nation’s educational framework, extending advanced learning opportunities beyond secondary schooling. The Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings recently unveiled its 2024 rankings for the country’s leading universities. Recognized globally as premier benchmarks, THE World University Rankings meticulously assess research-intensive institutions across pillars such as teaching, research […]