For more than 120 years, the Nobel Prizes have been the world’s highest honour in science — celebrating discoveries in medicine, physics, and chemistry since 1901. However, as science has expanded and become more interconnected, many significant works now fall outside Alfred Nobel’s original categories. To fill this gap, other global awards have emerged —
Every October 5, the world comes together in unison to celebrate and honour teachers. Globally, they are the people who shape nations, guide minds, and build futures. However, in Nigeria, the day often comes with mixed feelings, because beneath the euphoria of celebrations lie stories of frustration, neglect, and survival. Across the country, teachers work
As the world marked this year’s World Teachers’ Day, international education bodies have raised a serious alarm: the world is running dangerously short of teachers. According to UNESCO, UNICEF, the International Labour Organisation (ILO), and Education International, the world will need an additional 44 million teachers by 2030 to meet the demand for quality education.
The University of Cambridge has announced a vacancy for a Research Associate in Climate Governance at its Department of Land Economy. The position is part of an EU-funded project titled Accelerating Climate Action: Navigating Towards a Low-Emissions, Resilient Future (ACCLIMATE). The project aims to strengthen global and national strategies for low-emission, climate-resilient development by improving
The President of the Alumni Association of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Temitope Elijah Arogundade, has called on members of the university community to maintain peace and uphold the institution’s image as Vice-Chancellor Professor Abayomi Fasina resumes duty on October 14 2025. Speaking to journalists at the weekend, Arogundade said the stability achieved under Fasina’s
For decades, removing lymph nodes during cancer surgery has helped doctors detect and prevent the spread of disease. Nevertheless, new research suggests this long-standing practice may also weaken the body’s natural defences. Lymph nodes are hubs of the immune system, where immune cells gather and prepare to attack harmful invaders. When surgeons remove them, it
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a request by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, seeking to prevent the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), from releasing his academic records. Justice Hausa Yilwa, in a ruling delivered on September 22, rejected Nnaji’s application for an injunction, according to a Certified True
When Mrs Chizoba Darlington drops off her two-year-old son at a “Jeleosimi” centre in her neighbourhood, she feels a mix of relief and resignation. Relief, because she can go about her daily business without distraction. Resignation, because she never imagined she would have to rely on what was once seen as a modest day-care option
The Edo State Government has approved the absorption of 4,000 volunteer teachers under the EdoStar Teaching Programme and the recruitment of an additional 500 teachers to address the shortage of educators in public schools. Commissioner for Education, Dr Paddy Iyamu, announced this in Benin City during the 2025 World Teachers’ Day celebration, saying the move
Teachers in Lagos State have called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to implement the 65-year or 40-year service retirement policy for educators in the state. The appeal was made by the State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Hassan Mujeeb, during the 2025 World Teachers’ Day celebration, held on Sunday at the NUT Pavilion
