Education

FG Decries Decline in Female Students’ Performance in Examinations

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6 months ago

October 19, 2024

ADMIN

The Federal Government has expressed concern over the declining performance of female students in examinations across the country.

The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, highlighted the trend during the closing ceremony of a Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) camp for girls in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State.

While the minister did not specify the causes of the drop in performance, he emphasized the importance of the camp in fostering female students’ interest in skills acquisition and entrepreneurship. He urged them to remain committed to their studies to improve their academic performance.

Mamman stressed that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is focused on developing students with both academic qualifications and practical skills to meet the demands of the evolving economy. He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s dedication to promoting knowledge and skills-based education for young Nigerians, which he believes will accelerate the country’s economic and industrial development.

“The focus on knowledge and skill-based education will play a crucial role in fostering rapid economic and industrial growth,” Mamman noted.

A total of 290 students from 29 federal science and technical colleges participated in the two-week programme, themed “Painting for the Future.”

The minister explained that the goal of the camp was to stimulate creative abilities, promote healthy competition, and encourage innovation among female students. He also commended the African Development Bank for its partnership with the Federal Ministry of Education on the initiative.

The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Education, Idongesit Etiebet, lauded the programme, calling it a well-timed intervention. She urged the participants to apply the lessons learned during the training to improve their personal development and prepare for future challenges.

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.