UBEC
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The Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has promised to ensure that every Nigerian child has access to quality education in line with President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. In her first quarterly meeting with Executive Chairmen of State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) in Abuja, Garba said the Commission will strive towards…
2 Feb
The Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has met with the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, to discuss initiatives aimed at enhancing the country’s educational access and security. A statement on Sunday in Abuja by David Apeh, UBEC’s Head of Public Relations and Protocol,said the meeting focused on strategies to address…
23 Jan
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has reaffirmed its readiness to equip pupils with essential skills in emerging technologies, including design thinking, robotics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), to prepare them for the rapidly changing world.
27 Dec
The Federal Ministry of Education is to defend and produce its budget with N285 million.
17 Dec
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Aisha Garba, an international development specialist, as the Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education (UBEC). Tinubu's spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. “Garba, a Senior Education Specialist with the World Bank, brings more than twenty-four years of experience driving impactful programmes in education for human…
12 Dec
The Federal Government has identified the recruitment of poor and unqualified teachers as well as ineffective supervision as some of the factors impeding delivery of qualitative basic education in the country.
10 Dec
Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr Hamid Bobboyi, has underscored procurement in ensuring that schools have the necessary resources to deliver quality education.Â
28 Nov
The Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr Hamid Bobboyi, has reaffirmed Federal Government’s commitment to promote the teaching and learning of science and technology education in the country.
25 Nov
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has trained 137 Education Secretaries of Local Government Universal Basic Education Authorities in the South-west, noting that the strength and development of the country's educational system rests on the quality of primary education. Speaking during the training session, the Commission's Executive Secretary, Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, said the roles of…
19 Nov
Despite growing concerns about the alarming rate of out-of-school children in the country, state governors have continued to shun the Universal Basic Education (UBE) funds initiative.
12 Nov
Over the years, many state governors have failed to access the Universal Basic Education (UBE) funds to enhance quality education at the basic level. Recently, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) announced an increase in the matching grant
29 Oct
The Empowerment for Unemployed Youth Initiative (EUYI) has alleged the existence of contract racketeers at the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). The National Coordinator of the group, Prince Danesi Momoh, in a statement on Tuesday claimed that there is a well-organised cartel at UBEC that uses contracts and promises of contracts to fleece unsuspecting businessmen…
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