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Education

is the process of learning and acquiring knowledge, skills, values, and competencies. It takes place in schools, colleges, online platforms, and informal settings. Education empowers individuals, promotes personal growth, drives innovation, and strengthens societies by preparing people for careers, responsible citizenship, and lifelong learning.

FG Raises Nursing School Admissions to 50,000 to Tackle Healthcare Worker Shortage

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government has increased annual admissions into nursing schools from 20,000 to 50,000 students across Nigeria,…

NUT Announces Peaceful Protest in Delta Over Check-Off Dues Dispute

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) will stage a peaceful protest in Delta State on Thursday, July…

British Airways Donates Laptops to IA-Foundation to Bridge Nigeria’s Digital Education Gap

By Elizabeth Ugbo British Airways has donated laptops to beneficiaries of IA-Foundation in Lagos, aiming to help vulnerable and out-of-school…

FG Launches $552m HOPE-EDU Programme to Boost Education, Human Capital Development

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government on Friday launched five World Bank-backed programmes in Abuja to strengthen education, healthcare, social…

EFCC Hands Over 1,452 Recovered Items to Education Ministry to Support Nigerian Schools

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, on Tuesday handed over 1,452…

First Lady Donates 140,000 Books to Public Schools, Education Minister Praises Literacy Initiative

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated 140,000 copies of seven educational books to public school…

Nigeria’s Challenge Is Policy Implementation, Not Policy Formulation – Bayelsa Deputy Governor

By Elizabeth Ugbo Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Peter Akpe, has said Nigeria’s biggest development challenge is poor policy implementation rather…

FEC Approves Major NYSC Reform to Modernise Scheme, Create ₦2bn Innovation Fund

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Executive Council (FEC), led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved a comprehensive reform of…

Education Minister Queries FUTO VC Over Appointment of 24 Aides

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has directed the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology…

NECO Releases 2026 BECE Results, Fixes July 22 and 23 for Re-sit Examination

By Elizabeth Ugbo The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results and scheduled…