Contract Award Notice: Contract Award Notice is hereby issued to the General Public that, The Federal Government of Nigeria (hereinafter called “Borrower”) has applied for financing from the International Development Association (IDA) (the “Bank”) in the form of a credit (hereinafter called credit) toward the cost of Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills (IDEAS) Project. The Federal Ministry of Education through Project Management Unit (PMU), National Board for Technical Education, an implementing agency of the Client, intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this credit to Engage a Consultancy Firm for the Review of Two National Occupational Standards [NOS] in Nigeria detailed as follows:

Dr. Kazaure Winds Down as ES NBTE Following his re-appointment as the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for the 2nd and final tenure of five years with effect from 6th October, 2015, Dr. Masa’udu Adamu Kazaure mni is winding down as the Executive Secretary of Board at the expiration of his second term on 5th October, 2020.

NBTE Grants Approval to 27 Polytechnics to Commence ODFeL In a bid to keep academic activities alive amidst the COVID 19 Pandemic, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has granted approval to 27 Polytechnics in the country to commence the Open Distance Flexible e-Learning (ODFeL).

NAHCO Meets NBTE on Establishment of Institute The Manament Committee of the National Hajj Commission (NAHCO) led by its Chairman, Zikirullah Kunle Hassan was at the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Kaduna to consult with the Board on procedures and processes for the establishment of its proposed National Hajj Training Institute.

NSQF: Kaduna Polytechnic Issues Certificates to 33 Quality Assurance Assessors The Rector of Kaduna Polytechnic, Prof. Idris Bugaje has encouraged Degree and Diploma holders across the country to enroll for the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) to enhance their employability as according to him, certified skills are the new currency in employment globally.

NBTE Develops Software for Ranking TVET Institutions The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has developed software for the ranking of technical and vocational education institutions under its purview.

Five-day training workshop on Usage of Basic Science Laboratory Equipment and Quality Management System The NBTE Centre of Excellence for TVET in collaboration with The Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology announce a five-day training workshop on Usage of Basic Science Laboratory Equipment, and Quality Management System for Science Lecturers, SLT Lecturers, Laboratory Technologists/Scientists and other users of Science Equipment VENUES: Northern Zones: Kaduna Polytechnic, 1st -7th September, 2019 Southern Zones: Nigeria Institute of Science Laboratory Technology, Ibadan, Oyo State 6th – 12th October, 2019.

NBTE Governing Board Chairman Gives Inaugural Lecture In recognition of her passion for education and interest in politics at both State and Federal levels, the Chairman of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) Governing Board, Prof. (Mrs.) Modupe Adelabu took her turn to give the series 334 Inaugural Lecture of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. The lecture which took place on the 26th March, 2019 at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife, was titled “As it was in the beginning, so it is now: Politics and Education Policies in Nigeria”.

Minister Presents Operational Licences To 65 TVET Institutions The Honourable Minister of Education, Mal. Adamu Adamu has presented operational licences to 65 TVET institutions comprising 18 Private Polytechnics, two Private Monotechnics, four Colleges of Health Science & Technology, 33 Innovation Enterprise Institutions (IEIs) and eight Vocational Enterprise Institutions (VEIs).