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FG to Revise Secondary School Curriculum to Meet Evolving Demands

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 2, 2025

The Federal Government has affirmed its commitment to undertake a thorough review of the secondary school curriculum, which has remained unchanged since its introduction in 2011. This initiative is intended to align the curriculum with modern educational standards, societal requirements, and

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FG Allocates N50 Billion to Address 18.3 Million Out-of-School Children Issue

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 28, 2024

The Federal Government has allocated N50 billion in the 2025 budget to address the issue of out-of-school children, which is currently estimated at a staggering 18.3 million in Nigeria. This initiative, part of the Economic Recovery Growth Plan, is overseen by the Federal Ministry of Education under the project titled ‘ERGP24225846 support for out-of-school children […]

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Federal Government Pledges Commitment to Revitalising Polytechnic Education – Minister

Fadiran Ifeloluwa December 3, 2024

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has reiterated the federal government’s dedication to revitalising polytechnic education by equipping federal polytechnics to produce skilled graduates capable of meeting the demands of Nigeria’s evolving economy. Speaking on Tuesday during the inauguration of a one-storey lecture room and laboratory building, alongside the

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Minister of Education urged to address university strikes through online earning

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 23, 2024

In light of persistent strikes affecting Nigeria’s tertiary education sector, Abba Michael, the head of the Institute of Commercial Management United Kingdom (ICM-UK) in Nigeria, has advocated for the adoption of online education as a solution. Michael called on Tunji Alausa, the newly appointed Minister of Education, to promote online learning programmes in Nigerian

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Federal Government to Prioritise Technical Skills in University Graduates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa November 19, 2024

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has pledged to reform Nigeria’s tertiary education system to ensure graduates possess essential technical skills. Speaking at the 2024 TETFund National Research Fair and Exhibition in Abuja, Dr. Alausa announced plans to shift the educational model towards a more practical framework, where “education is 20 per cent