Elon Musk Downplays College Degrees for Vocational Skills
By Ed Malik, A | ed@ddnewsonline.com | posted Ocotober 29, 2024 It is no news that Elon Musk has frequently voiced his skepticism about the necessity of traditional college education…
Senate Committee Chairman on Basic Education Opens up on the Challenges of Out of School Children, Efforts to Improve Basic Public Schools
Paschal Emeka, Abuja | Posted Oct 28, 2024 Senator Usman, Lawal Adamu is the Senator representing Kaduna Central at the Senate. He is the Senate Committee Chairman on Basic Education.…
Abuja Based Clergyman Tasks AMAC on Educational Development
… As church commissions renovated block of classrooms, office for FCT primary school Paschal Emeka, Abuja | Posted Oct 23, 2024 In line with its ‘Back to School Programme’, His…
Why FG Introduced 15 Vocational Skills into Primary, Junior Secondary School Curricular
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced an initiative to introduce 15 skill acquisition programs into the curriculum of Primary and Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) marks a significant step toward…
Jubilation as FG Lifts Ban on University Admission for Under-18, Announced Cut-off Mark
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, has reversed a controversial directive that barred universities from admitting candidates under the age of 18. This…
Buzz in NYSC as Sanwo-Olu Gifts N100k Bonus, Bus to Corp Members
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has significantly boosted morale among members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in the state by awarding each corps member a bonus of…
Why National Assembly Should Consider the Establishment of Specialised Banks for Education, Health Sectors —- Ex UBEB Director
Dr Adamu Jatau Noma is a retired Director of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB). He is currently the proprietor, Yagongwo College of Nursing Sciences (YCNS), Kuje,…
African Leaders Gather in Benin to Discuss Ways to Improve Education Across the Continent
L-R: Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman; Former Vice President, Namadi Sambo; former Vice President of Zambia, Dr. Nevers-Sekwila Mumba; former President of Benin Republic, Boni Yayi; Edo State Governor,…
Obaseki Praise Edo Teachers for Dedication, Support for Education Sector Reforms
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has praised teachers in Edo State for their dedication and support in implementing his administration’s education reforms over the past seven and a…
UBEC Trains Head Teachers, Education Officers on Skills for Effective School Management
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has recently concluded a 5-day training program for head teachers and educational officers on effective school management in the 21st century. The training which…