The Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), in partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Abuja, has concluded a comprehensive Professional Teachers’ Development Programme (PTDP) aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of 1,500 primary and junior secondary school educators across the state. The week-long initiative, executed simultaneously […]
Education
Former Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Bank of Industry, Dr. Mansur Muhtar, has challenged Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO), to spearhead transformative reforms and revitalize Nigeria’s struggling higher education sector. Muhtar delivered the keynote address during the university’s 26th Founder’s Day Lecture on Saturday, calling for a reimagining of […]
The Edo State Government has firmly denied reports suggesting it is abandoning the use of educational tablets and the e-learning program, a cornerstone of the Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation (EdoBEST) initiative launched by the previous administration. The clarification was issued on Monday by Mrs. Ozavize Briggs, Executive Chairman of […]
Corps member Monica Patrick donated 300 sanitary pads to fellow National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members at the orientation camp in Okada, Edo State, on Thursday. Patrick, a graduate of the University of Calabar currently serving in the state, organized the donation as part of her outreach initiative to promote […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has declared open the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) 2025 Batch A, Stream I Orientation Course for corps members deployed to the state. The ceremony took place at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Okada, Ovia North-East Local Government Area (LGA). Representing the Governor, […]
The Coalition of Associations of Private Schools (CAPS) in Edo State has expressed its appreciation for the state government’s prompt action in addressing recent concerns regarding increased tax levies imposed on private schools by the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS). The commendation follows protests staged by private school owners […]
In a proactive move to bolster security and foster a safer learning atmosphere, the Nigeria Police Force has launched the School Protection Squad (SPS) in Edo State. The initiative aims to provide a secure and supportive educational environment for students, teachers, and staff across the state. The launch was spearheaded […]
Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, in Ovia-South West Local Government, is set to experience a significant boost in staff morale as Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the immediate payment of five months’ salary arrears alongside the advance payment of April 2025 salaries. The announcement, aimed at resolving long-standing salary challenges within […]
The Edo State Government, under the leadership of Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has reiterated its dedication to fostering a sustainable and high-quality education system within the state. This commitment aligns with the administration’s core principle and flagship project, known as “SHINE.” The assurance was delivered by Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, Coordinator […]
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has deployed 1,900 prospective corps members to Edo State for the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream I service year, marking the commencement of their mandatory national service. Mrs. Frances Ben-Ushie, the NYSC Coordinator in Edo, announced the deployment in a statement released to the News […]