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
Lagos launches state-wide education needs assessment Six-week exercise to guide infrastructure Over 200 assessors deployed The Lagos State Government has officially launched a major needs assessment project aimed at generating reliable data to improve the quality of basic education and inform policy reforms. The initiative targets 1,238 public primary schools, vocational centers, and local government … Read more
Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, Dabiri-Erewa, Others to Headline ECI@25 Convention in Newark The convention will run from September 18 to 21 Prof. Emmanuel Akin Abayomi, will reflect on “Pandemic Preparedness and Healthcare Innovation” Nigeria’s foremost political leaders, policymakers, and innovators are preparing to take the stage at the 14th Biennial Convention of Eko Club International (ECI@25). Eko … Read more
Alausa Lauds First Lady’s National Library Donation Initiative on 65th Birthday The revival of the National Library Fund is a core component of the Federal Government’s education reform agenda The ministers urged citizens to rally behind the National Library to help secure a brighter, more educated future for the country The Minister of Education Dr. … Read more
Akande urges universities to prioritize quality and skills. Calls for education reform to boost global competitiveness. EKSU emphasizes vocational training for graduates. Former Governor of Osun State, Chief Adebisi Akande, has urged Nigerian universities to prioritize quality over quantity in their academic programs. He criticised the inability of many Nigerian graduates to contribute meaningfully to … Read more
Edo State University renamed to Edo University, Iyamho. Government pledges compensation for past land grabs. Legal actions planned to ensure justice and harmony. Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved renaming Edo State University, Uzairue, to Edo University, Iyamho. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has named Aisha Garba, a Senior Education Specialist with the World Bank, as the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). The appointment was confirmed in a statement on Tuesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to Support … Read more
The federal government has approved a N30 billion fund to enable the country’s 30 universities of agriculture to begin mechanized farming operations immediately. EKO HOT BLOG reports that along with the funding, the government issued a directive requiring specialized universities to strictly adhere to their core mandates and discontinue programs unrelated to their primary purpose. … Read more
The Minister of Aviation, Mr. Festus Keyamo, will inaugurate the construction of an airport in Nsulu, Abia State, on Tuesday next week. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the announcement was made by the Abia State Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, during a press briefing after the weekly Executive Council meeting in Umuahia. Kanu explained … Read more
It is no longer news that Dr Morufu Olatunji Alausa, former Minister of State for Health, has been appointed Nigeria’s new Minister of Education following a cabinet reshuffle led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that his appointment is part of President Tinubu’s strategic approach to strengthening key sectors within the government. … Read more
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has proposed an amendment to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Act, aimed at allocating 30% of its funds to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund under the Student Loan Scheme. This change is intended to provide a sustainable financial source for student loans, ensuring that Nigerian students have greater access … Read more
The federal government approved the establishment of the National Citizens Value Brigade in primary and secondary schools nationwide on Monday. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that this initiative aims to address the growing concerns over the erosion of good morals and values among the youth, leading to various forms of misconduct. The Minister of Information and … Read more
President Bola Tinubu declared on Friday that his role as Nigeria’s leader is not to seek personal gain or accumulate wealth but to serve the nation and its people. Speaking during a meeting with the Forum of Former Presiding Officers of the National Assembly at Aso Rock Villa, President Tinubu stressed that his administration is … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a bill proposing the establishment of a Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin-Ekiti Kingdom, Ekiti State, has been approved by the Senate. The aim of the university, the lawmakers said, is to produce world-class technologists and human resources capable of sustainably managing the country’s economy. The bill … Read more
A legal practitioner in Benin has accused the Edo State chapter of the APC of spreading false information against Governor Godwin Obaseki. The lawyer, Greg Ewah, made the statement in response to a comment made by APC chieftain, Prince John Mayaki, who criticized Obaseki’s Edo State Basic Education Sector Transformation (EdoBEST) program. Mayaki urged the … Read more