Education

UBEC Moves To Improve Teaching, Learning In Schools

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7 years ago

January 14, 2019

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), said last Wednesday that it has set up Quality Assurance Committee to improve the quality of teaching and learning in the basic education sector.
The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr Hamid Bobboyi, made this known in Kaduna, at the opening of a two-day meeting to improve the quality of teaching, learning and infrastructure in basic schools.
At the meeting were directors of quality assurance from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, UBEC zonal headquarters, state coordinators, and quality assurance committee members.
Bobboyi, represented by Dr Yahaya Gambo, Deputy Executive Secretary, Services, UBEC, said that the committee was chaired by Prof. Charles Onocha, a one-time Acting Executive Secretary of the commission.
He said that the committee was already working hard to develop a framework for quality assurance activities that would ensure the needed quality in basic education sector.
The executive secretary said that the meeting provides opportunity for participants to have a proper understanding of the framework being develop.
Bobboyi said that 2.0 per cent of Universal Basic Education (UBE) fund has been allocated for quality assurance activities, adding that participant would also discuss on effective way to utilize the fund.
According to him, the development of any nation is linked to the quality of education provided for its citizens over time.
“UBEC is not only poised to ensure the success of the UBE programme implementation, but also review processes involved in getting qualitative products.
“The need to regularly review and upgrade all areas of our operations is pertinent, if we must achieve good result and we are here to deliberate on how best to improve the quality of teaching and learning in our schools.
The UBEC boss said that the commission would not rest on its oars until quality is attained in the system.
He said that re-introduction of continuous quality assurance activities in basic schools would bring about improvement in learners’ achievements and effective school management system.

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2 weeks ago

November 17, 2025

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Nigeria to Train Electric Vehicle Technicians through NOUN-Auto Clinic Partnership

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3 weeks ago

November 10, 2025

The Tide

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has partnered with Auto Clinic Center to train electric vehicle technicians, in a bid to address unemployment and boost the country’s economy.

The partnership was announced during the virtual ceremony for the Course 2 of the certificate program in Electric Vehicle and Auto Diagnostics, held in Kaduna.

Professor Olufemi Peters, Vice Chancellor of NOUN, who was represented by Deputy Vice Chancellor, Technology Innovation and Research, Prof. Christine Ofulue, commended the innovative efforts of the Center and expressed gratitude to the partners and participants.

“This virtual flag-off of Course 2 of the Certificate in Electric Vehicles and Auto Diagnostics, facilitated by Centre for Human Resource Development (CHRD) of the university, is a collaboration between NOUN and the Auto Clinic Center, Abuja,” she said.

The registrar, National Open University of Nigeria, Mr. Oladipo Ajayi, expressed gratitude for the contributions and reiterated the significance of the program in preparing individuals for the future of e-mobility.

“We are committed to promoting skill-based education aligned with national and global needs,” he said.

The CEO of Auto Clinic Center, Nathaniel Okwesiri, emphasized the need to create professional mechanics through a combination of graduate and non-graduate training.

“We are grateful for this opportunity and we believe that this program will help to build a strong national capacity for electric vehicle repair and innovation,” he said.

Professor Shehu Usman Adamu, Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration, emphasized the importance of the Auto Clinic Training Initiative in preparing technicians for the emerging world of electric vehicles, aligning with Nigeria’s transition to cleaner and more sustainable mobility.

The keynote speaker, Prince Mustapha Mona Audu, CEO Electric Motor Vehicle Company (EMVC), highlighted the potential for Nigeria to become a leader in electric mobility, leveraging its large market and the continent’s need for sustainable transportation.

“Electric vehicles are the future, and Nigeria must be prepared to take advantage of this opportunity,” he said, announcing the donation of two electric vehicles to NOUN.

The event also announced upcoming programs in procurement management and professional child care, with the goal of fostering partnerships and addressing societal needs.

Education

Kenpoly begins 2025/2026 academic session

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3 weeks ago

November 10, 2025

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Management of the Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic Bori has announced fatestfor the commencement of its 2025/2026 academic session.

?A statement by the acting registrar of the school, ThankGod Anyim Abalubu said full academic activities will commence from Monday November 10, 2025.

?Accordingly, “all those who applied and have been offered provisional admissions into the various programmes of the Polytechnic in (National Diploma ND and Higher National Diploma HND) are requested to visit the Admissions and Registration Unit of the Registry as well as the Information and Communications Technology Centre (ICTC) for their Clearance and Registration, ” the statement said.

?The statement added that these category of candidates are required to complete all the processes of clearance and registration within one week as lectures will commence on Monday, 17th November, 2025.