Education experts and community leaders in Ogun State have urged the government to create strong and lasting policies to fix the challenges facing schools in the state. The call was made during the first Egba Education Roundtable (EER) held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta. During the forum, stakeholders discussed different ways that
Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has launched an Undergraduate Tech Scholarship Programme to support 100 Nigerian students studying technology-related courses. The initiative was announced by the Foundation’s Chairman, Dr Segun Ogunsanya, at a world press conference in Lagos. He said the scholarship aims to remove financial barriers and help young Nigerians excel in the
The Association of Nigerian Universities Alumni (ANUA) has appealed to the Federal Government to act quickly and prevent another round of strikes in the nation’s universities. The call was made at the group’s Special Bi-Annual Delegates Conference held at Sa’adu Zungur University, Bauchi State, where delegates from 36 member associations across Nigeria gathered to discuss
Former Minister of Power, Professor Barth Nnaji, has praised the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo for introducing Free Universal Primary Education (UPE) in Western Nigeria, describing it as the most important milestone in the nation’s education history. Speaking at the 70th anniversary of the UPE programme during the Daily Independent Awards Ceremony in Lagos, Prof. Nnaji
The Federal Government is working on a new policy to ensure that Nigerian students sponsored abroad return home after completing their studies. Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, disclosed this at the first TETFund National Town Hall Meeting in Abuja. He said the plan will include a bond that requires
The Provost of the College of Education, Ankpa, Dr Paul Femi Fashagba, has congratulated Professor Ojo Joash Amupitan (SAN) on his nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Dr Fashagba described the appointment as well-deserved. He expressed confidence that the Senior Advocate of Nigeria will
Leaders of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) have called for stronger unity among university unions to improve education standards in Nigeria. ASUU President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, and NAAT President, Ibeji Nwokoma, appealed during the 60th National Executive Council meeting of NAAT held at the Federal
The Tabitha Cumi Foundation (TCF) has launched a new project to promote girls’ rights and education in underserved communities across Nigeria. Speaking at the Abuja launch, Executive Director Adedayo Erinle said the initiative, called Girls’ Rights Education and Protection Project (G-REAP), is funded by the Ford Foundation and aims to support vulnerable adolescent girls. Represented
Nursing experts have raised an alarm over the poor level of research in Nigeria’s nursing education system, warning that the situation could affect the quality of future healthcare professionals. They made this known at the Undergraduate Nursing Research Summit and Award Ceremony in Lagos, organised by the Golden Lamp Leadership Initiative Africa. The yearly event
Bayelsa State has entered a significant partnership with the State of Africa in the Diaspora to boost development in education, health, and agriculture. The agreement was signed at the Government House in Yenagoa, with Governor Douye Diri representing Bayelsa State and Dr Louis-Georges Tin signing for the Diaspora group. Governor Diri described the deal as
