By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, has called for a healthy balance between Western education and traditional Isese training, stressing that such a combination will equip children with a competitive edge while preserving their cultural identity. He made the call on Monday at the 2026 Osemeji Obamoro…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the health and education sectors as the Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Eleyele, Ibadan, matriculated One hundred and Ninety-eight (198) students for the 2025/2026 academic session. Speaking at the Third Matriculation Ceremony held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the…
The Federal Government has said that it completed a comprehensive review of school curricula for basic, senior secondary and technical education aimed to make Nigerian learners “future-ready.” The Ministry of Education disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, and made available to newsmen on…
By Adebayo Yusuf A Retired School Principal, at Anwaru-islam Grammar School, Eleyele, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, Comrade Ayodele Adewolu says the ‘get-rich quick” syndrome has made Nigerian youths lose interest in education. Comrade Adewolu made this known shortly after featuring on Pensioners FM programme, “Isinmidun” According to him, the syndrome has caused setbacks in…
TODAY’S VIEWPOINT IS ON HOW PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA ARE OVERWORKING STUDENTS AND TEACHERS WITH ENDLESS ASSIGNMENTS All work and no play makes jack a dull boy, says James Howell in his collection of proverbs back in 1659. Close to five centuries after, the logic of the axiom, which is about forging a balance between…
By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin A student of Junior Secondary School Three, Oyo State Comprehensive Model College, Soka, Ibadan, Miss Ileladewa Aladetan, has emerged as a one-day Chairperson of Oluyole local government, Idi Ayunre area of the State. Miss Aladetan was sworn-in as the Chairperson after she won the maiden edition of Oluyole Inter Schools Competition. In…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Oyo state government has collaborated with the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS to organize a Quiz Competition for secondary school students in Oyo State to educate them on legislative processes. Speaking at the Quiz Competition programme held at the Lagelu Grammar School, Ibadan, the Commissioner for Education, Science and…
Vice President Kashim Shettima says the Federal Government will integrate technology into the education infrastructure, to enhance learning outcomes in the country. He said this on Wednesday during a meeting with the World Bank Nigeria team at the Presidential Villa Abuja. Shettima, who said that the move would address human capacity and resource challenges to…
By Yetunde Oke Two affiliates of a Non-governmental Organisation, Education Champions Network, have urged government to prioritise gender inclusiveness in the education sector. The affiliate representatives, Programmes Manager, Connected Development, Miss Heleidzira Mshelia and Head of Programmes, Education as a Vaccine, Miss Oluwatosin Alagbe, made this known while featuring on a special programme on Pensioners…
The Universal Basic Education Commission said it will review aspects of the Universal Basic Education Act of 2004 that are hindering its smooth operation. The Act was enacted 20 years ago. Speaking in Lagos at the opening of a two-day retreat for the Senate Committee on Education (Basic and Secondary) with the theme, ‘Basic Education…