Nigeria education news now

Here are some recent education 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 is designed to improve digital literacy among students and make them more competitive in the job market. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. ASUU Strike: Lecturers to Resume Work on Monday: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced that its members will resume work on Monday, February 27, 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 is designed to focus on skills acquisition, entrepreneurship, and innovation. (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 is designed to reduce the congestion at existing CBT centres and provide more opportunities for candidates to register for the UTME. (Source: Punch)
  5. Nigeria Ranks 161st in Global Education Index: Nigeria has ranked 161st out of 184 countries in the 2022 Global Education Index (GEI). The GEI is an annual report that ranks countries based on their education systems. (Source: The Guardian)
  6. FG to Establish 10 New Universities: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish 10 new universities across the country. The new universities are designed to increase access to higher education and reduce the burden on existing universities. (Source: Leadership)
  7. Nigeria to Introduce Online Learning Platform: The Federal Ministry of Education has announced plans to introduce an online learning platform for Nigerian students. The platform is designed to provide students with access to educational resources and improve their learning outcomes. (Source: Daily Trust)
  8. ASUU Demands N1.1trn for Revitalization of Public Universities: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has demanded N1.1 trillion from the Federal Government to revitalize public universities in Nigeria. The union is seeking funding to improve infrastructure, staff welfare, and academic programmes in public universities. (Source: The Nation)
  9. Nigeria to Host International Conference on Education: Nigeria will host the 2023 International Conference on Education (ICE) in Abuja. The conference is designed to bring together education stakeholders from around the world to discuss global education challenges and best practices. (Source: The Punch)
  10. FG to Establish Vocational Training Centres in 774 LGAs: The Federal Government has announced plans to establish vocational training centres in all 774 local government areas (LGAs) in Nigeria. The centres are designed to provide skills training for young Nigerians and reduce unemployment. (Source: Daily Post)

These are some of the recent education news from Nigeria. I hope you find them informative and helpful.