Education naija news
Here are some recent education-related news from Nigeria:
1. FG Launches National Digital Literacy Programme: The Federal Government has launched a national digital literacy programme aimed at equipping Nigerian students with digital skills. The programme, which is being implemented by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), will focus on teaching students how to use digital tools and platforms. (Source: Vanguard)
2. ASUU Strike: Lecturers to Resume Work on February 14: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced that its members will resume work on February 14, after a prolonged strike that lasted over seven months. The strike was called off following a meeting between ASUU and the Federal Government. (Source: Premium Times)
3. Nigeria to Introduce New Curriculum for Basic Education: The Federal Ministry of Education has announced plans to introduce a new curriculum for basic education in Nigeria. The new curriculum, which is designed to improve the quality of education in the country, will focus on developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills in students. (Source: This Day)
4. JAMB Introduces New CBT Centre in Lagos: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a new Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre in Lagos. The centre, which is located at the University of Lagos, is designed to reduce the congestion at existing CBT centres in the state. (Source: Punch)
5. Nigeria to Establish 20 New Universities: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish 20 new universities in Nigeria. The new universities, which will be located in different parts of the country, are designed to increase access to higher education and reduce the burden on existing universities. (Source: Daily Trust)
6. FG Launches National Education Policy: The Federal Government has launched a new national education policy aimed at improving the quality of education in Nigeria. The policy, which is designed to promote access, equity, and quality in education, will focus on developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills in students. (Source: Leadership)
7. Nigeria to Introduce New Teacher Training Programme: The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce a new teacher training programme aimed at improving the quality of teaching in Nigeria. The programme, which is designed to equip teachers with modern teaching methods and skills, will focus on developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills in teachers. (Source: The Nation)
8. ASUU Strike: FG to Pay Outstanding Salaries to Lecturers: The Federal Government has announced plans to pay outstanding salaries to lecturers who were affected by the ASUU strike. The strike, which lasted over seven months, was called off following a meeting between ASUU and the Federal Government. (Source: Punch)
9. Nigeria to Establish New Polytechnics: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish new polytechnics in Nigeria. The new polytechnics, which will be located in different parts of the country, are designed to increase access to technical and vocational education and training. (Source: Daily Trust)
10. FG Launches National Education Summit: The Federal Government has launched a national education summit aimed at improving the quality of education in Nigeria. The summit, which is being attended by education stakeholders from across the country, will focus on developing a roadmap for education in Nigeria. (Source: Vanguard)
I hope you find these news updates interesting and informative!