Tag: Education
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No Nigerian Student Will Be Denied Higher Education Over Poverty, Says FG
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Federal Government has declared that no qualified Nigerian will be denied access to tertiary education because of financial hardship, saying sweeping reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s administration have dismantled long-standing financial barriers that kept many young people out of higher institutions. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made the declaration while…
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Opinion: The Importance of Education: A Lesson Beyond the Classroom
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Education is more than earning certificates or securing employment; it is a lifelong investment in personal growth, confidence and opportunity. While many people debate the value of formal education, real-life experiences continue to demonstrate that learning remains one of the greatest tools for self-improvement. Mr. Alex Akperi, now a married father…
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Ahmad XM Renews Hope in Education, Receives Awards and Traditional Title for Transforming Schools in Bauchi
By Abdulqadir Muhammad Alhaji Residents of Bauchi State have continued to applaud the humanitarian efforts of renowned philanthropist and entrepreneur, Ahmad Yusuf Saifullah, popularly known as Ahmad XM, following the successful renovation and commissioning of educational facilities at Kofar East Primary School and Mabuga Primary School in Bauchi Local Government Area. The projects, executed through…
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Opinion: How Insecurity Puts Education of Over 52 Million Nigerian Pupils at Risk
By Omagbemi Sylvester Nigeria’s education sector is facing one of its gravest challenges in recent years as worsening insecurity continues to threaten the education of more than 52 million pupils and students across the country. Rising cases of school attacks, kidnappings, and violence have disrupted learning activities, forced school closures, and heightened fears among parents,…
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Ondo Recruits Over 2,000 Teachers as Aiyedatiwa Moves to Strengthen Education Sector
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved the recruitment of more than 2,000 teachers into public primary and secondary schools across Ondo State in a major effort to address manpower shortages and improve the quality of education. The recruitment exercise is aimed at reducing the burden on existing teachers, improving teacher-to-student ratios, and…
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FG Says Fewer Nigerians Are Travelling Abroad for Studies
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The Federal Government has claimed that the number of Nigerians travelling abroad for studies is reducing, attributing the shift to ongoing reforms aimed at improving the quality and stability of local universities. The position was stated on May 13, 2026, by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, during a television…