The Federal Ministry of Education has launched a one-year strategic ministerial intervention to recruit Technical Facilitators for Federal Technical Colleges nationwide, reinforcing reforms to reposition Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

The initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and aims to bridge Nigeria’s critical skills gap by engaging qualified, industry-oriented professionals to deliver modern, competency-based training.

The Ministry stated that the recruitment drive seeks experienced technical experts with strong pedagogical capacity to strengthen both practical and theoretical instruction across Federal Technical Colleges. The intervention forms part of broader reforms to enhance the quality, relevance, and responsiveness of technical education to evolving labour market demands.

Interested applicants are required to complete the official online application form via the Ministry’s designated portal. All submissions will undergo a transparent, rigorous, and merit-based evaluation process. Submission does not guarantee selection.

The application portal will close at 11:59 PM on Monday, 16 March 2026.

The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Federal Technical Colleges as centers of excellence for skills development, innovation, and workforce readiness.

Biodun Jeyifo, the renowned literature and culture scholar, has passed away.

Jeyifo passed away on Wednesday at the age of 80, marking the end of a remarkable intellectual journey that spanned decades and continents.

In a statement announcing his de@th, the President of the Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL), Andrew Haruna, described Jeyifo’s passing as a profound loss to Nigeria and the global intellectual community.

He noted that the late scholar’s contributions to literary studies and cultural criticism earned him respect both at home and abroad.

Born on January 5, 1946, in Ibadan, Oyo State, Jeyifo, fondly known as “BJ”, distinguished himself early in life.

He obtained a first-class degree in English from the University of Ibadan, earned his master’s degree from the same institution, and later completed his doctoral studies at New York University.

Jeyifo began his academic career at the then University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), before taking up appointments overseas.

He later held senior academic positions at Cornell University and subsequently at Harvard University, where he served as Professor Emeritus of African and African American Studies and Comparative Literature.

Jeyifo was widely regarded as one of the leading interpreters of the works of Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka.

His scholarship deepened global understanding of African literature, postcolonial theory and comparative literary studies, earning him admiration among scholars worldwide.

Beyond the lecture hall, Jeyifo was active in university governance and academic advocacy. He once served as National President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), where he played a visible role in the struggle for academic freedom and improved conditions for lecturers in Nigerian universities.

Earlier on January 5, the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ), alongside other intellectual bodies, organized an international symposium in Lagos to celebrate his 80th birthday and lifelong contributions to critical thought.

The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed claims that it approved the “Living History” textbook, which reportedly excluded Igbo content Officials confirmed the book was never submitted to the National Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) and is not on the list of approved instructional materials The Ministry urged schools and parents to disregard misinformation, stressing that only authorized textbooks reflect Nigeria’s cultural diversity and national values

The Federal Ministry of Education has denied approving the “Living History” textbook, which reportedly excluded Igbo content. As reported by Dailytrust, officials clarified that the book was not authorized for use in any Nigerian school.

In a statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the Ministry stressed that “Living History” had never been submitted to the National Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC).

The Council is the statutory body responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and approving instructional materials under the national curriculum.

As a result, the Ministry confirmed that the book was neither recommended by NERDC nor included on the official list of approved History textbooks.

The Ministry explained that consultations with NERDC leadership and a review of officially endorsed materials confirmed that “Living History” did not form part of the approved instructional resources for schools nationwide. Warning against misinformation Parents, teachers, school proprietors, and administrators were urged to disregard speculation, misinformation, and what the Ministry described as “emotionally charged narratives” surrounding the book. Officials warned that unapproved materials could undermine curriculum standards and negatively affect teaching and learning outcomes. “All approved textbooks strictly comply with the national curriculum and reflect Nigeria’s rich cultural diversity, shared history, and core national values, while promoting inclusivity, balance, and unity,” the statement noted.

Call for responsible discourse Folasade further appealed to the public to support responsible discourse, reject divisive misinformation, and verify the approval status of educational materials through official channels before adoption.

“The public is encouraged to consult NERDC for verified information on approved textbooks. Education thrives on truth. Unity thrives on understanding,” the statement added.

Ministry urges schools and parents to reject misinformation on unapproved textbooks. Photo credit: Tunji Alausa/x Source: Twitter

FG addresses claim it abandoned Nigerian students in Morocco Legit.ng earlier reported that the Federal Government has rejected reports suggesting that Nigerian students studying in Morocco under a bilateral scholarship scheme were abandoned or denied funding. Education authorities described the circulating claims as misleading and deliberately crafted to distort public understanding.

In a post on its official social handles, the Education ministry clarified that every beneficiary admitted into the Bilateral Education Scholarship programme before 2024 received payments up to the approved 2024 budget cycle. Any outstanding delays were linked to fiscal adjustments currently being resolved through engagements between the education and finance ministries. Education Minister Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa confirmed that no fresh bilateral scholarship awards were issued from October 2025 onward. Documents circulating online claiming otherwise were described as unauthenticated and designed to discredit government policy. According to the ministry, the decision to discontinue government-funded overseas bilateral scholarships followed a policy assessment which showed that Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education now possess the capacity to deliver similar academic programmes locally. Source: Legit.ng