The Ogun State Government has announced new measures to improve teachers’ welfare and expand digital learning as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the state’s education system. Governor Dapo Abiodun made this known in a statement marking World Teachers’ Day 2025, where he restated his administration’s commitment to education reform and human capital development. He
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) states that it is considering a leadership-based approach to tackling internet fraud among young Nigerians. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this on Thursday when he received the Director-General of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC), Rinsola Abiola, and her team at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Olukoyede
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Cross River State has called on the government to raise funding for the education sector from 15% to 26% of the state budget. State NUT chairman, Gregory Olayi, appealed for World Teachers’ Day celebrations at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar. He also pressed for the promotion of
The Citadel School of Government (CSG) will host the first edition of its Dialogue Series in Lagos on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Themed Nigeria at 65: Historical Reflections, Futuristic Projections, the event is being held in partnership with the University of Lagos Business School as part of the Advanced Diploma in Public Leadership and Statecraft
Four academic staff of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have secured research grants under the 2024 Tertiary Education Trust Fund/National Research Fund (TETFund/NRF) scheme, Batch 10. The awardees include Dr Aneyo Idowu Ayisat of the Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, who will lead a study on tackling novel psychoactive substances in Nigeria through
Babcock University has announced a redesigned Professional Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme that combines conventional business training with a unique focus on church and ministry management. The programme, offered by the Department of Business Administration and Marketing, provides specialisations in operations and production management, marketing, entrepreneurship, strategic management, and human resources. Additionally, it introduces
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has renovated a block of classrooms at Aaya Community Primary School in Ogun State following appeals from the school over poor learning conditions. The project, undertaken under the university’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, involved refurbishing two classrooms and donating teaching materials. It was officially handed over to
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has introduced a new initiative to prepare students for careers in the technology sector. The programme, called the Career Acceleration Programme (C-CAP), was launched on September 26 by the university’s College of Computing Sciences (COLCOMPS). It is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry needs
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has introduced a new transport service, “Yayi Buses,” to facilitate movement within its campus. The minibuses were donated by Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola and began operations this week. Each vehicle carries eight passengers, with fares ranging from ₦100 to ₦300 depending on the destination. Chairman of the university’s
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has honoured its former Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Bandele Oyewole, as he turned 70 and retired from active academic service. The College of Food Science and Human Ecology (COLFHEC) hosted a ceremony on Tuesday at the university’s Green Chamber, attended by academics, staff, students and family members. Speakers, including
