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
Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to advancing education during the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Board Meeting in Dubai’s Expo City. Representing Nigeria as a Board Member for GPE’s Africa 3 Constituency—which includes Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and São Tomé & Príncipe—Dr. Alausa emphasized the importance of … Read more
The Honorable Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Marouf Alausa, paid an impromptu visit to Queens College, Yaba, Lagos, to assess the state of the school’s facilities and address pressing issues related to overcrowding. The staff and students of Queens College hosted the Honorable Minister on Monday, December 2, 2024, as he visited the school without … Read more
The Federal Government has announced changes in the leadership of the Governing Councils of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) and the Federal University, Lokoja (FUL). The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, stated that the reassignment of the Pro-Chancellors and Chairmen of the Governing Councils aims to enhance national cohesion and improve governance in … Read more
The Federal Government has officially scrapped the contentious 18-year age requirement for admission into tertiary institutions nationwide. Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa made the announcement, signaling a potential shift in Nigeria’s education policy under his leadership. This change, aimed at making the education system more inclusive and flexible, is expected to impact thousands of prospective … Read more
Alhaji Moshood Oluwole Ojikutu, Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic Offa, has commended the recent appointment of Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa as Nigeria’s Minister of Education. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Dr. Alausa, formerly the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, was appointed as Nigeria’s new Minister of Education following … Read more
Professor Wasiu O. Gabadeen, Director of Academic Planning at the University of Abuja, has praised the appointment of Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Education, describing it as a testament to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to transforming the nation’s educational landscape. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that in President Tinubu’s strategic approach … Read more
The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Morufu Tunji Alausa, has called on Nigerian health professionals abroad to unite and collaborate for the development of the nation’s healthcare system. Dr Alausa made this call on Thursday at the Stakeholders’ Forum for the Implementation of the Nigerian Health Professionals in Diaspora Plus … Read more
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Morufu Tunji Alausa, on Thursday, officially unveiled the Nigerian National Task Force Committee for Cervical Cancer Elimination at an inaugural ceremony held today. The development is a significant move towards combating cervical cancer in Nigeria. Addressing members of the newly-formed task force, Dr Alausa noted … Read more
The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has warned that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a silent but deadly threat that has taken root globally, with Nigeria being no exception. Alausa made this statement on Tuesday during the inauguration of the Taskforce on Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) in Nigeria, an event that marks a critical … Read more
The Federal Government has launched the National Taskforce on Antimicrobial Stewardship to combat the widespread misuse of antibiotics and the lack of adequate microbial sensitivity monitoring. During the inauguration of the 13-member taskforce in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, highlighted Nigeria’s alarming ranking in deaths linked to antimicrobial … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has officially launched Phase 2 of the National Health Workforce Expansion Programme. The programme, according to the State Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, is aimed at expanding the nation’s medical workforce and setting new standards for medical training. The programme was launched at … Read more
In 2023, when President Bola Tinubu announced the appointment of Dr. Tunji Alausa as the State Minister of Health and Social Welfare, it was met with widespread acclaim. The decision was hailed as a masterstroke, with many describing it as a “round peg in a round hole.” This accolade was not just due to Dr … Read more
The federal government has appointed Dr Rufai Abdul Dachi, as the substantive pioneer Medical Director for the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Misau, Bauchi State. Dachi’s appointment letter was presented to him by the State Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa, in Abuja on Monday. Dr Alausa, while congratulating Dr Abdul on his … Read more
Health Ministry Permanent Secretary unveiled the aims of national meeting on research development. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Daju Kachollom S., says the National Strategic Meeting on Health Research Development was aimed at enhancing research and developing innovative solutions for healthcare challenges in Nigeria. EDITOR’S … Read more
Tunji Alausa has challenged stakeholders to translate health research findings into life-changing practices. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, says research in the health sector must be done with the aim of enacting policies and practices that make a real difference in the lives … Read more
Tunji Alausa met the UNAIDS Director in Germany and revealed Nigeria’s efforts on HIV/AIDS prevention. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, has held discussions with Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). EDITOR’S PICKS FG Agency NBS Feeding … Read more
Tunji Alausa and other stakeholders met to draft Nigeria’s malaria chemoprevention policy. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria may soon get a National Perennial Malaria Chemoprevention Policy as stakeholders, including Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, met on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Kano Gov. Abba Yusuf States Position On LGBTQ … Read more
The federal government has taken a new step on malaria elimination in Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal government has established an Advisory on Malaria Elimination in Nigeria (AMEN) and the Ministerial Task Force on Malaria Elimination in Nigeria as a significant step to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination. EDITOR’S PICKS FAKE NEWS … Read more