It was indeed a timely and fruitful engagement with bilateral & multilateral dev't partners under the umbrella of Nigeria Development Partners Group (NDPG). With partnerships and strong institutions, ๐ณ๐ฌ can unlock its full potential, turning ambition into tangible results.
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
PRESS RELEASE
21st July, 2026
FG, UNESCO, AFRICAN UNION LAUNCH MOBILE LEARNING INITIATIVE TO STRENGTHEN TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Federal Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the UNESCO International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (UNESCO-IICBA) and the Pan African University (PAU), has commenced a three-day Master Training Programme to strengthen teacher professional development through innovative mobile learning technologies.
The programme, themed "Empowering Female Teachers and School Leaders through Integrating Mobile-based Learning in the Pan-African Virtual and Electronic University (PAVEU) Initiative," is being held in Abuja from 21 to 23 July 2026.
Funded by the Government of Japan, the UNESCO-IICBA initiative targets five African countries Algeria, Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria and South Sudan and seeks to expand access to quality continuous professional development, particularly for female teachers and school leaders, through flexible and technology-driven learning.
The initiative leverages mobile technology to overcome barriers such as time constraints, geographical limitations and inadequate infrastructure, enabling educators to access quality learning resources anytime and anywhere through a low-data, offline-friendly platform.
The Federal Ministry of Education reaffirmed its commitment to improving teacher quality through digital innovation, noting that accessible professional development is essential to strengthening learning outcomes and building a resilient, inclusive and future-ready education system.
Boriowo Folasade
Director, Press and Public Relations
If you run a small business or have been thinking about formalising your hustle, this is for you.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved free CAC registration for 250,000 MSMEs across Nigeria, through a partnership between SMEDAN and the Corporate Affairs Commission.
Before: โฆ21,000.
Now: FREE.
No registration fee. Just an opportunity to formalise your business, build credibility and open new doors to finance, grants, partnerships and markets.
If you know a young entrepreneur, trader, creator, artisan or small business owner who needs this, please share it with them.
Register through SMEDAN today. Donโt sleep on this opportunity.
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#PresidentialVillaUpdates
Tonight, our nation has reason to give thanks.
The children and teachers abducted by Ansaru terrorists in Oyo State have been rescued by our security forces, alive and unharmed. No ransom was paid. No concession was made.
I salute every officer and operative whose courage, discipline, and professionalism made this possible.
To those who seek to spread fear through terror, know that the Nigerian state will pursue you relentlessly. We will protect our people, defend our communities, and never relent until peace and security prevail across our country.
BOLA AHMED TINUBU
President & Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
Federal Republic of Nigeria
"I believe we can build Africa. We have what it takes to build this continent... Do we continue to exploit and export raw materials without value addition? That answer is no."
-President Tinubu
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu harvesting vegetables, mid- year from her garden at then State House, Abuja where she encouraged Nigerians to sustain Home Gardening even as a source of food for the immediate family on Monday 6th July, 2026.
*PRESIDENT TINUBU IS NEVER IN DOUBT OF THE INTEGRITY OF HIS CHIEF OF STAFF, GBAJA*
The Commander in Chief has more intelligence network than those waiting to always waiting to send Gbaja to the hangman!
One thing is CLEAR, the Chief of Staff did not drop the ball when he got the complaints from Nigerian Investment Promotion Council (NIPC) about Adeniyi Mathew scam network. In October 2025, Gbaja reported to DSS and Police for action. Definitely the Adeniyi man must be pained that his Sakamaje network was busted by the Chief of Staff so it's easy to fabricate lies against the MAN WHO BLEW THE WHISTLE!
No doubt, some government institutions dropped the ball and made it too easy for Mathew to succeed. More investigations will surely uncover their motives!
๐น: President Tinubu during a FEC Meeting in 2025
UNESCO Fully Funded Program 2026
Applications are now open for the UNESCO Fully Funded Program 2026, offering international students opportunities to pursue academic and research programmes with comprehensive financial support.
Key Details:
- Organization: UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)
- Category: Fully Funded
- Eligible Applicants: International students from UNESCO Member States
- Application Deadline: 19 July 2026
Benefits:
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly living allowance
- Round-trip airfare
- Accommodation
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Research and academic support
- Access to UNESCO's global network
Eligible Study Levels:
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- PhD
- Postdoctoral
Programme Areas:
- Education
- Natural Sciences
- Social and Human Sciences
- Culture
- Communication and Information
- Sustainable Development
Application Details:
https://t.co/pwhCisjCb5
Direct application: https://t.co/hwcmdgddc8
Applicants are advised to verify all eligibility requirements, funding provisions, and application procedures through the official UNESCO website before applying.
This update is shared by the Professor Isa Pantami Foundation (PIP Foundation) as part of its commitment to promoting education, empowerment, and global opportunities across Africa.
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Thanks for coming, Sir @HMMohammedIdris for coming and delivering that stimulating keynote. The idea is dialogue. The objective is saner media climate.