2nd October 2024

The Universal Basic Education Commission through the Department of Teacher Development hosted the occasion of signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Commission and the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) on the mounting of the Post Graduate Diploma in Smart Education (PGDSE) for Interns in the UBEC Teacher Internship Scheme (TIS).

Speaking during the event, the Executive Secretary UBEC, Dr Hamid Bobboyi expressed delight and described the signing of the MoU as a milestone event. He explained that it marks the beginning of a transformative journey in Nigeria’s basic education sector that reflects the technological changes in today’s dynamic and modern world.

The Vice Chancellor of NOUN, Prof Olufemi Peters, expressed gratitude to UBEC for their foresight in collaborating with NOUN, which will further strengthen UBEC’s mandate to provide quality education to learners at the basic level. The NOUN PGDSE programme bridges the gap between traditional and ICT-based learning processes and experiences within 2 semesters and prepares participants for a future of blended learning.

20th-21st September 2024

The Universal Basic Education Commission in partnership with the Co-Creation Hub organized an Edtech Festival which brought together prominent individuals from the education, technology, and innovation sectors in Nigeria.

The two-day Festival was themed “Building Ed-Tech for Learning and Profit,” and “Experiencing the Future of Learning,” respectively. These themes delved into cutting-edge EdTech products and future trends in education technology which featured workshops, exhibitions, and interactive sessions tailored for educators, developers, government officials, and learners to improve the learning experience at the basic education level.

The event aimed to showcase innovative educational technology (EdTech) solutions designed to address fundamental challenges in the education system, particularly in underserved areas nationwide.

14th September 2024

The UBE Commission hosted a one-day Children’s Innovation Fair in collaboration with Kunda Kids at the UBEC Digital Resource Center, Kado-kuchi Abuja.

The maiden innovation fair was designed to amplify the voices of Nigerian children, promote inclusivity in education, foster collaboration, and encourage Innovation that will inspire creative and modern approaches to addressing challenges in the basic education system through utilizing digital tools, ICT infrastructure, and teacher development programmes.

The event brought together key stakeholders, including students, teachers, and parents, to gather their perspectives on reforming the basic education system in Nigeria.

14th September 2024

The UBE Commission hosted a one-day Children’s Innovation Fair in collaboration with Kunda Kids at the UBEC Digital Resource Center, Kado-kuchi Abuja.

The maiden innovation fair was designed to amplify the voices of Nigerian children, promote inclusivity in education, foster collaboration, and encourage Innovation that will inspire creative and modern approaches to addressing challenges in the basic education system through utilizing digital tools, ICT infrastructure, and teacher development programmes.

The event brought together key stakeholders, including students, teachers, and parents, to gather their perspectives on reforming the basic education system in Nigeria.

19th-23rd August 2024

The UBEC Digital Resource Center conducted a 5-day school-based Training on Instructional Design and Multimedia Content Development for teachers in Nigeria’s 14 functional Smart Schools.

The five-day training exercise aimed to equip the Smart School teachers with competencies in using advanced instructional design techniques and multimedia content development authoring tools such as Canva, Microsoft PowerPoint, and iSpring Suites to benefit their learners.

These skills will enable the teachers to curate high-quality digital learning content for the consumption of their learners to promote better classroom collaboration and engender positive learning outcomes.

14th August 2024

The Honourable Ministers of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman and Dr Tanko Sununu paid a scheduled inspection visit to the UBE Model Smart School located in Karshi, Abuja to assess the level of preparedness of the school for the commencement of academic activities in the forthcoming September 2024/2025 academic session.

During the visit, discussions centred on the school development plan, security measures, teacher welfare, and other operational aspects of the smart school. The Ministers congratulated the UBEC Executive Secretary, Dr Hamid Bobboyi on the impressive interactive learning environment design while describing the smart school as a model for the future that will effectively enhance and transform basic education delivery.

Prof. Mamman assured the UBEC ES that the federal government is committed to providing high-quality education and will support digital educational content development. He also expressed confidence in the smart school initiative and pledged a follow-up visit in the coming year.

13th-17th August 2024

The Universal Basic Education Commission conducted a 5-day Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop at the UBEC Digital Resource Centre, Abuja.

The training aimed to enhance the competencies of the Smart School teachers in instructional design and multimedia content development using Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva for Education, and iSpring Suite.

Sixteen (16) educators from Adamawa, Benue, Niger, Kaduna, Katsina, Kwara, Oyo, and Osun UBE Model Smart Schools participated in the training workshop. Consequently, they will serve as master trainers in the forthcoming school-based instructional design and multimedia content development training and cascade the knowledge and skills gained during the ToT down to their peers.

30th July 2024

The Universal Basic Education Commission is gearing up to unveil twelve (12) new Model Smart Schools nationwide.

This information was contained in a statement by the National Coordinator of the UBEC Digital Resource Center, Professor Bashir Galadanci during an interactive session with stakeholders of the UBE Smart Schools Programme at the DRC Complex, Kado, Abuja.

The UBE Commission has already rolled out fourteen (14) functional Smart Schools in different parts of the country. The additional twelve (12) Model Smart Schools expected to commence academic activities in September 2024 will bring the total number of operational Smart Schools in Nigeria to twenty-six (26).

23rd July 2024

The UBEC Digital Resource Center participated in the second edition of the Nigeria Data Expo Conference (NDEC) held at ‘Yaradua Center, Abuja. The exhibition featured the UBEC DRC stall where information regarding the programmes and activities of the Center was prominently displayed.

The primary objective of the Conference was to explore the multifaceted nature of data application in driving societal advancement. Specifically, the conference highlighted the significance of digital literacy in educational institutions, discussed the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) implementation of the National Digital Literacy Framework.

The Conference also addressed the critical role that data plays in modern society and discussed the utilization of data in the proposed smart city initiative and strategies for the commercialization of research and innovation, as underscored by the Special Adviser to the Minister of Science and Technology.

17th-19th July 2024

The Research Unit of the Universal Basic Education Commission’s Digital Resource Center (DRC) held a 3-day onboarding workshop for members of the Screening Committee for the DRC Research project.

The workshop was designed to provide orientation and guidance to the screening committee on the task at hand and equip them with the necessary tools and knowledge to carry out their responsibilities effectively.

During the workshop, the committee engaged in interactive sessions in which they reviewed the draft research manual, policy document, and work plan. Additionally, discussions were held to understand the criteria for selecting research materials, the goals of the UBEC DRC project, and the overall vision of the organization.