Finalists Showcases Innovation, Commitment at Coderina University Challenge (COUCH) 2025 The Coderina Education and Technology Foundation, in collaboration with the National Universities Commission (NUC), hosted the Grand Finale of the Coderina University Challenge (COUCH) 2025 at the NUC Auditorium, Abuja. Ten finalist teams were selected from over 62 entries nationwide. Minister of Innovation, Science and
Prof. Felix Ilesanmi Alao, speaking at FUTA’s 188th inaugural lecture Prof. Felix Ilesanmi Alao of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has called for efforts to make General Mathematics accessible and less intimidating to students at all levels. Speaking at FUTA’s 188th inaugural lecture titled “Mathematics: Myths, Mysteries and Life”, he urged teachers to
Bingham University, Abuja collaborated with ICIR and dRPC, to hold a sexual harassment awareness event Bingham University, Abuja, in collaboration with The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) and the Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC), held a sexual harassment awareness event on December 10, 2025. The programme, themed “Empowering Female Students to Challenge Sexual
Fountain University, Osogbo, has promoted Dr Kazeem Alabi, a lecturer in the College of Chemical and Applied Sciences, as the institution’s first Professor of Organic Chemistry.The announcement, made Monday, December 8, 2025, marks the culmination of Alabi’s 14-year academic service at the University since joining in 2011. The University’s Governing Council, through a statement by
AUST University, RSIF, organise refresher workshop to strengthen fight against sexual harassment for safer campus The African University of Science and Technology (AUST), in collaboration with the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF), has trained students and staff to prevent sexual harassment and enhance grievance redress mechanisms. The initiative was part of the RSIF Refresher
The University of Maiduguri Language Centre, in collaboration with the North East Development Commission (NEDC), organised a two-day workshop from December 8-9, 2025, to enhance accurate conflict reporting through effective translation and interpretation. Held at the Muhammadu Indimi International Conference Centre, the workshop brought together language experts, journalists, and humanitarian workers. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mohammed
Prof. Siyan Oyeweso, the late Pro-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Prof. Taiwo Olaiya, Chairman of the Governing Council of The Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun, has described the death of Prof. Siyan Oyeweso, Pro-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, as a significant loss to the nation. Speaking at Oyeweso’s eighth-day fidau prayer in Ede,
UNIPASS Launches Initiative To Attract Foreign Students Into Nigeria International education consultancy UNIPASS has commenced operations in Nigeria, aiming to expand access to high-quality study-abroad opportunities and attract international students to local institutions. Launched in Abuja, the initiative is led by CEO Alvin Atsegwasi, who emphasised transparent pathways for Nigerian students and scholarships for vulnerable
Airtel Africa Foundation open applications for its Undergraduate Tech Scholarship in Nigeria The Airtel Africa Foundation has opened applications for its Undergraduate Tech Scholarship in Nigeria, targeting first-year university students with strong academic potential in technology-related fields. The scheme offers full tuition, accommodation, and essential study materials to eligible 100-level students under the Foundation’s F.E.E.D.
Prof. Sandra Chidinma Duru, Nigerian-American public-policy scholar Nigerian-American public-policy scholar Prof. Sandra Chidinma Duru has gained recognition for her work on gender, media reform, and governance ethics across Africa and the diaspora. Born in Imo State, Duru launched her first NGO at 17 and has since contributed to strategic communications, governance research, youth leadership, and
