Education

FG To Upgrade 6 Museums Nationwide

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7 months ago

September 27, 2024

The Federal Government announced on Friday plans to revitalize six of the country’s national museums.

Nneka Ikem, Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, stated that the procedure aims to conserve Nigeria’s cultural history.

“The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy has initiated a ground-breaking program to restore and revitalize six national museums around the country.

“They include the National Museums in Ilorin, Birnin Kebbi, Uyo and Owerri. Others are Gidan Makama Museum in Kano State and Zazzau Emirate Museum in Kaduna State.

“The project, done in collaboration with the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, aims to preserve Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and make its historical treasures more accessible to the public.”

According to the release, the refurbishing program, “set to begin in October 2024, will focus on infrastructure upgrades, enhanced security systems, and improved exhibit spaces.”

The program aims to develop interactive and instructive spaces that highlight Nigeria’s unique cultural past via the use of modern technologies and sustainable practices.

Musawa said that the project underscores the ministry’s commitment to preserving Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and enhancing public access to the nation’s historical treasures.

“Our museums are custodians of Nigeria’s culture and history. This refurbishment project will not only preserve our heritage for future generations but also promote cultural tourism and education in Nigeria.

“We are committed to making our museums more accessible, engaging, and reflective of our rich artistic tradition in line with His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and our Ministry’s 8-Point Plan,” the statement added.

The initiative will involve local craftspeople, historians, and curators to guarantee that the renovated monuments are culturally and historically accurate. The project is expected to generate numerous job opportunities in the cultural sector, boosting local economies and promoting a national love for the arts.

In his remarks, Olugbile Holloway, Director General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments, stated that the renovation would allow for greater storytelling about our museums and monuments.

Holloway said, “The renovation of our museums is a long overdue exercise and the NCMM appreciates the Ministry’s strong support for this initiative. The NCMM intends not to only focus on infrastructure upgrades, but also on better curation and better storytelling in our museums.

“The guest and user experience will also be revamped, and we hope that when people step into the new spaces, they are moved by what they see and they leave with much more knowledge about our rich cultural heritage.”

Education

Teachers Get Skills Boost in FCT

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1 day ago

April 29, 2025

Samson Adeyanju

By Ifeoluwa Odunayo

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has launched a skills and entrepreneurship training programme to equip teachers in Abuja with practical tools to prepare students for the demands of a modern global economy.

The two day workshop, opened on Monday by Dr Danlami Hayyo of the FCT Education Secretariat, represented by Mrs Joy Okeke, aims to move education beyond traditional classroom routines.

Hayyo stressed the need for innovation, critical thinking, and entrepreneurship in teaching, describing outdated methods as no longer effective in today’s fast changing world.

Dr Mohammed Ladan, Director of the FCT Secondary Education Board, said the training would help bridge the gap between learning and life skills.

According to him, the focus is now on producing job creators rather than job seekers.

The initiative is part of broader efforts to align education with real world needs and promote a workforce ready for self reliance and global relevance.

Education

JAMB Earns Praise for World Class UTME Standards

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1 day ago

April 29, 2025

Samson Adeyanju

By Adenike Lawal

Nigeria’s education sector earned global applause as the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, hailed the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board for its outstanding conduct of the 2025 and 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.

During a tour of Computer Based Test centres and JAMB’s ultra modern Control Room, Dr Alausa praised the examination’s structure, security, and transparency, describing it as a model that meets the highest international standards.

“It is heartening to see Nigeria deliver examinations at a quality comparable to any nation,” he said.

Dr Alausa reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s strong commitment to human capital development through sweeping reforms in education, healthcare, and governance.

He also announced that starting November 2025, WAEC and NECO would begin administering objective tests through Computer Based Testing, with a full transition to CBT for both objective and essay sections by May and June 2026.

JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Olanrewaju Oloyede, hailed this year’s UTME as one of the most seamless ever conducted.

He clarified that candidates are expected to arrive early for screening and dismissed claims of wrong centre assignments, challenging anyone with proof to present it.

Professor Oloyede further revealed that over 40 impersonators had been caught and warned that missed examinations would not be rescheduled, comparing it to a missed international flight.

So far, more than 1.6 million candidates out of the 2,031,000 registered have successfully sat for their exams.

JAMB is currently vetting all results to ensure credibility and fairness.

Nigeria’s education system is entering a new era of excellence, driven by integrity, innovation, and international best practices.

Education

FG Orders WAEC, NECO to Go Fully Digital by 2026

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2 days ago

April 28, 2025

Samson Adeyanju

By Njoku Chijioke

The Federal Government has mandated that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), and the National Examinations Council (NECO), fully adopt computer-based testing (CBT), for all exams by 2026.

This directive was issued by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, during his inspection of the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

Alausa revealed that starting in November, WAEC and NECO will introduce CBT for objective papers, with plans to transition to a fully digital system—including essay components—by May/June 2026.