Oluremi Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Unite in Protecting Education The First Lady emphasized that education must never be compromised Urges security agencies to intensify efforts to ensure stronger protection for schools nationwide Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to unite in protecting education and safeguarding schools across the nation, stressing that … Read more
FG Launches Nationwide Mapping to Identify Non-Literate Nigerians Ahmad stressed that literacy is the foundation of national development The minister added that the initiative aims to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4.6 The Federal Government has begun a nationwide mapping exercise to identify out-of-school children and non-literate citizens across the country. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
Tinubu’s Administration Yields Results in Public University Revitalization – Minister Ahmad highlighted the introduction of the NELFUND as a key initiative aimed Governor Aliyu announced a Hajj seat as a special reward for the university’s best graduating student Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, says President Bola Tinubu’s administration is already seeing positive … Read more
Admission Cannot Be Bought, LASU Insists Only 20 percent of the over 70,000 candidates will be admitted Says staff has no power to offer admission in exchange for money Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, has dismissed allegations of admission racketeering in the ongoing 2025/2026 admission exercise. The institution clarified that although it received an unprecedented … Read more
Police, UNILAG Probe Lecturer Over Alleged S3xual Assault The student alleged that the lecturer invited her into his office, where he allegedly forced himself on her Alaga-Ibraheem encouraged students and members of the university community to report any form of harassment A lecturer at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Dr. Samuel Ojogbo, has been accused … Read more
Ministry of Education Streamlines Subjects, Introduces Skill-Focused Curriculum Under the new structure, pupils in Primary 1–3 will take a minimum of nine and a maximum of 10 subjects For technical colleges, NABTEB will oversee 28 revamped trade subjects The Federal Government has announced a sweeping review of Nigeria’s national curriculum, aimed at reducing subject overload, … Read more
When the next academic session begins later this September, Nigerian secondary school students will face a curriculum unlike any they have seen before. The Federal Government’s newly introduced curriculum, unveiled on Sunday and widely circulated after presidential aide Dada Olusegun shared it online, represents one of the most significant overhauls of the country’s education system … Read more
FG Unveils Curriculum Reforms to Ease Subject Load, Boost Skills The new structure takes effect from the 2025/26 academic session Dr. Alausa noted that the streamlined curriculum would allow learners to focus on core competencies The Federal Government has announced a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s education curriculum, a move aimed at easing the burden of … Read more
Free Laptops, Tablets to Reach 47 Million Pupils, Teachers Nationwide The initiative will benefit pupils in pre-primary, primary, and junior secondary schools. Thomas Lamerna stated that the initiative will come at no cost to federal or state governments To enhance access to quality education, 47 million students and teachers in smart schools nationwide will receive … Read more
Nigeria’s education system is set for a major shake-up as the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) begins its transition from paper-based testing to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Education experts, policymakers, and school administrators are hailing the move as a critical step toward restoring public confidence in the … Read more
Dr. Tunji Alausa Announces WASSCE’s Shift to CBT The change marks the first time in WASSCE’s 73-year history that the examination will be conducted digitally The initiative aims to strengthening examination integrity, curbing malpractice The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa has announced the full transition of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination … Read more
Polaris Bank Aims to Support 50,000 Students by 2028 Polaris Bank Distributes school essentials to 1,000 students across 10 public schools in 5 states Polaris Bank has strengthened its commitment to addressing the alarming rate of out-of-school children in Nigeria through strategic partnerships and targeted interventions. Eko Hot Blog gathered that by joining forces with … Read more
Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Arts and Humanities from the American University of Peace and Governance (AUPG) in the USA. Eko Hot Blog reports that Bakare known for her notable contributions to the Nigerian film industry, has now joined the ranks of esteemed doctorate degree holders. The … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, has reached a historic milestone with the dedication of its newly built Chapel of Mary Mother of the Church. The grand ceremony, which drew Catholic faithful, dignitaries, and well-wishers, marked a another chapter in the University’s mission to provide holistic education that nurtures the intellectual, physical, and spiritual well-being … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Augustine University Ilara, a renowned institution under the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, witnessed a historic occasion on Monday, December 16, 2024, as the Akpani family—Sir Walter Akpani, Dame Winifred Akpani, and their daughter, Catherine-Mary—officially presented a modern church building, an adoration chapel, and a chaplain’s residence to the university community. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Approximately 5,000 teaching and non-teaching staff employed under the Adamawa State Post Primary Schools Management Board (PPSMB) in Yola are yet to receive their November 2024 salaries. This delay affects more than half of the 9,000 workers drawing salaries under the board in a state where workers are typically paid on the 23rd of every … Read more
At the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Lagos State University Alumni Association, held at the MRC Hall in Ikeja, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu emphasized the importance of collaboration between the university and its alumni to drive sustainable progress and foster a just, equitable, and prosperous society. The Governor, represented by the Secretary to the … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has directed its members nationwide to return to work following the conclusion of their two-week warning strike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the industrial action, which commenced on December 2, 2024, was intended as a precursor to an indefinite strike, highlighting unresolved issues with the government. In a … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Education has suspended a college teacher over an alleged inappropriate video conversation with a former female student. The ministry’s spokesperson, Boriowo Folasade, called the act “totally unacceptable.” The staff member has been suspended pending investigation and disciplinary action. Folasade stated that the suspect has been handed over to authorities for investigation … Read more
Senator Ibrahim Lamido of Sokoto East has awarded foreign scholarships to over 100 students to study sciences and engineering at Greeta and MGR Universities in India. At Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Senator Ibrahim Lamido urged the first batch of 57 scholarship recipients to focus on their studies and represent Sokoto State and Nigeria proudly. The … Read more