Stop Producing Graduates Without Economic Value – Akande Warns Nigerian Universities

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

New Basic Education Curriculum to Begin in Nigeria by January 2025

The Federal Ministry of Education announced on Monday that the new curriculum for basic education will be implemented in schools nationwide starting January 2025. During a stakeholders meeting in Abuja on the implementation of the new curriculum, Minister of Education Professor Tahir Mamman revealed that the updated curriculum for senior secondary education will begin in … Read more

FG Enrols 2m Almajiri Children To School

Almajiri Children To School

Over two million Almajiri children enrolled in educational institutions Inclusion in Arabic literacy programs for fundamental education and vocational skills Reduction of out-of-school children a major focus of current administration, with plans to bring more back to acquire learning and skills EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, has revealed that … Read more

Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ Inspires NASENI To Empower 200 Youths In Imo

Youth empowerment

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure has empowered 200 youths of Imo State in modern Electrical Installations and Maintenance. Applauding President Bola Tinubu’s focus on job creation and employment in his ‘Renewed Hope Agenda,’ the Executive Vice Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, Khalil Halilu, said the agenda … Read more

WAPA Extends Soft Skills Training, Empowerment Programme To Residents Of Ikosi-Isheri LCDA

Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has organised a four-week short-term vocational skills acquisition training and empowerment programme for women in Omajuwa and Kosofe communities in Ikosi-Isheri LCDA. Eko Hot Blog reports that speaking at the programme held at the Catholic Church of the Resurrection, Magodo, Mrs. Cecilia Bolaji Dada, Commissioner … Read more

Lagos Govt Empowers 250 Women With Vocational Skills

Vocational Skills

Lagos Govt Empowers 250 Women With Vocational Skills EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a bid to ensure financial independence for women in Lagos State, the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has trained and empowered 250 women residents of Irewe Community in Ojo Local Government Area of the State. Speaking during the training … Read more

Fidelity Bank, Gazelle Academy Train Youths On Vocational Skills

Fidelity Bank, Gazelle Academy Train Youths On Vocational Skills

Fidelity Bank Plc has expanded the scope of the Fidelity Youth Empowerment Academy (YEA) to accommodate new areas of vocational training. The bank in strategic partnership with Gazelle Academy started the seventh edition of the YEA at the Sokoto State University (SSU), Sokoto. Apart from the training on tailoring and make-up, participants will also be … Read more