The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), defeated the University of Ibadan (UI) to secure the bronze medal at the recently concluded Monieball 5-Aside Football Tournament in Lagos. Team FUNAAB impressed spectators with their tactical discipline, teamwork, and fighting spirit throughout the contest, earning recognition as one of the tournament’s standout teams. Adebayo Adekanye, a
Prof Joash Amupitan, INEC Chairman The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members participating in Saturday’s Anambra governorship election of their safety and timely payment of allowances. INEC Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan, gave the assurance on Wednesday in Awka while addressing journalists, noting that the welfare of corps members
Mr. Abdul-Salami Babatunde The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has intensified its campaign against the sale and use of pirated materials in schools and bookshops across Rivers State. Led by the NCC Director in Port Harcourt, Mr Abdul-Salami Babatunde, the team visited several schools and bookshops to educate stakeholders on the dangers of copyright infringement and
FiberOne Broadband Limited, Nigeria’s leading fibre-to-the-home provider, has expanded its CSR footprint with the launch of the MindsMasterz Interschool Competition, an initiative designed to promote academic excellence and digital literacy among secondary school students. The maiden edition, held at Civic Hive in Yaba, Lagos, featured eight schools competing in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Current
Wema Bank has honoured exceptional educators through its 2025 Wema at 80 Teachers Day Campaign, awarding over N4.5 million in prizes to five outstanding teachers for their impact on education across Nigeria. At the award ceremony in Lagos, the bank’s Managing Director and CEO, Moruf Oseni, described teachers as “the unsung heroes behind every great
The Noella Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment through the second edition of the Life After School Summit 2025, held in Lagos, which brought together over 500 students for a day of mentorship and skills development. The summit focused on digital literacy, financial education, and career readiness, equipping participants with practical tools to
Mr. Olaolu Akogun, Country Director of the SET4LYF initiative Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) is set to host the SET4LYF National Convening on Teaching Entrepreneurship with a Focus on Teachers on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The event will promote entrepreneurship education and empower teachers as catalysts for innovation in schools nationwide. At a virtual media parley
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, has donated ₦10 million to the Anglican School of Nursing Sciences, Oji River, Enugu State, to support infrastructure and academic development. During the visit, Obi reassured his commitment to strengthening education and healthcare, describing investment in human capital as the foundation for national progress.
Aloy Nnawugo Elder statesman and business mogul, Aloy Nnawugo, has commended Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma for establishing Dr B.U. Nzeribe State Polytechnic in Awo-Omamma, Oru East Local Government Area. Nnawugo described the governor’s decision as visionary and a mark of respect for past heroes, noting that the naming of the institution after Dr B.U.
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State The Imo State House of Assembly has commended Governor Hope Uzodimma for establishing the Imo University of Science, Innovation, and Technology in Omuma. The commendation followed a motion by the Chief Whip, Chigozie Nwaneri (APC–Oru East), during Thursday’s plenary in Owerri. Nwaneri described the university as a lasting legacy
