US EditionNigeria: Govt Approves Dual Certification in Colleges of Education
- The Nigerian Federal Government has authorized all Federal Colleges of Education to offer a dual qualification system starting with the 2025 academic session nationwide.
- The approval follows the 2023 Federal Colleges of Education Act signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which enables these colleges to award both NCE and bachelor's degrees independently.
- The Ministry of Education led by Dr Tunji Alausa coordinated with key agencies and stakeholders to restructure curricula and administrative systems to implement the dual mandate effectively.
- Dr. Alausa highlighted that a country's progress is closely linked to the effectiveness of its teachers, underscoring the policy's importance in improving teacher preparation and elevating education standards across the nation.
- This reform aims to strengthen teacher education, broaden academic access, and ensure graduates are equipped with nationally and internationally recognized qualifications.
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BREAKING: Tinubu signs law empowering colleges of education to award degrees nationwide
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched the implementation of the Dual Mandate Policy, granting Federal Colleges of Education (FCOEs) the authority to award both the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and Bachelor’s Degrees in Education. This development follows the signing of the Federal Colleges of Education Act, 2023, by President Bola Tinubu. The Act marks a pivotal shift in the nation’s teacher education framework, aim…
Federal Colleges of Education now empowered to award degrees Business Hallmark
The Federal Government of Nigeria on Friday said it has officially begun the implementation of the Dual Mandate Policy across all Federal Colleges of Education, in the wake of the enactment of the Federal Colleges of Education Act, 2023. The Director of Press, Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, in a statement made available , […] The post Federal Colleges of Education now empowered to award degrees first appeared on Business Hallma…
Federal Colleges of Education to now award Bachelor’s degrees
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the implementation of the Dual Mandate Policy across all Federal Colleges of Education across the country following the enactment of the Federal Colleges of Education Act, 2023.Nigerian home decor ideasThe signing of this legislation into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as announced by Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press at the Federal Ministry of Education, marks a major breakthrough in Nigeria…
FG Okays Bachelor’s Degrees for Federal Colleges of Education, Targets 2025 Rollout - Blackbox Nigeria
Habeeb Ibrahim The Federal Government has approved a dual-certification programme for Federal Colleges of Education (FCOEs), allowing them to award both the National Certificate in Education (NCE) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, starting from the 2025/2026 academic session. The announcement was initially made by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, via his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, but the post has since been deleted, r…
Federal Colleges Of Education In Nigeria To Award Bachelor’s Degrees
The Federal Government has officially begun the implementation of the Dual Mandate Policy across all Federal Colleges of Education (FCOEs). This follows the enactment of the Federal Colleges of Education Act, 2023.This was confirmed in a statement signed by the Director of Press, Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo.The legislation, signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, empowers FCOEs to concurrently award the Nigeria Certificate …
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