Category: Education

  • NOA, NBC Push for 70% Local Content in Children’s Cartoons

    NOA, NBC Push for 70% Local Content in Children’s Cartoons

    The National Orientation Agency and National Broadcasting Commission have formed a committee to ensure at least 70% of cartoon content on Nigerian TV is locally produced. They say the policy will strengthen culture and create opportunities for local animators.

    PUNCH, 11 Dec 2025

  • NOA, NBC Push for 70% Local Content in Children’s Cartoons

    The National Orientation Agency and National Broadcasting Commission have formed a committee to ensure at least 70% of cartoon content on Nigerian TV is locally produced. They say the policy will strengthen culture and create opportunities for local animators.

    PUNCH

    11 Dec 2025

  • BIC Powers Inclusive Learning With Solar Classrooms in Lagos

    BIC and the Raising Star Africa Foundation unveiled renovated solar-powered classrooms at Sari-Iganmu Inclusive School in Lagos. The upgrade aims to improve learning conditions for children with special needs through reliable power and improved facilities.

    The intervention forms part of BIC’s Global Education Week activities and highlights corporate-backed support for inclusive education.

    2025-12-10

    Punch Newspapers

    2025-12-10

  • Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates New LASU Governing Council

    Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu inaugurated the 13th Governing Council of Lagos State University and urged members to strengthen academic excellence and good governance. Babatunde Ogala (SAN) was named chairman.

    The council is expected to drive reforms that enhance research output, student welfare and institutional competitiveness.

    2025-12-10

    The Nation

    2025-12-10

  • Senate Demands Pause on Sudden WAEC SSCE Subject Changes

    The Senate summoned the Education Minister and WAEC leadership over sudden modifications to the 2025/2026 SSCE subject structure. Lawmakers warned the timing could destabilise SS3 candidates preparing for the May/June 2026 examinations.

    Senators urged that affected candidates be exempted and that major revisions be deferred to later cycles to allow schools and students adequate preparation.

    2025-12-10

    Punch Newspapers

    2025-12-10

  • Shettima Urges Whole-of-Society Response to Out-of-School Crisis

    Vice President Kashim Shettima described Nigeria’s out-of-school population as a national emergency, urging coordinated action among federal, state and local governments and private partners. He spoke at the 2025 Nigeria Education Forum hosted with the NGF and the Education Ministry.

    The event highlighted the need for sustainable financing, improved learning infrastructure and targeted interventions to reduce dropout rates, particularly in vulnerable regions.

    2025-12-10

    Vanguard

    2025-12-10

  • Senate Opens Deeper Audit of Safe School Initiative

    The Senate launched an investigation into the Safe School Initiative, citing renewed public anger over school attacks and abductions. The ad-hoc committee said it will scrutinise how funds and donor support have been utilised over the years.

    Lawmakers want clearer accounting of security upgrades, early-warning systems and infrastructure interventions meant to protect learners nationwide.

    2025-12-10

    Punch Newspapers

    2025-12-10

  • SSANU Urges Surveillance Tech for Schools

    SSANU Urges Surveillance Tech for Schools

    The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has urged governments to deploy modern surveillance technology and strengthen campus perimeter security in response to rising school abduction concerns.

    The union says technology-backed safety is essential to protect staff and students and sustain learning stability.

    Source : The Nation, 2025-12-08