The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has started the nationwide rollout of the SUPA Project Management Examination to boost skills in project delivery among artisans, craftsmen, and organisations. The examination, launched in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN), is part of the second phase of ITF’s Skill-Up Artisans (SUPA) programme. It
The National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC) has launched its 2025–2029 Strategic Plan to transform Nigeria’s seed sector with technology, transparency, and stronger financing. Director General of NASC, Fatuhu Muhammed, unveiled the plan during a validation workshop in Abuja on Friday. He stated that the roadmap aims to transform the Council into a modern regulator capable
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has emphasised that Nigeria’s economic progress hinges on translating research ideas into tangible products and services. Executive Vice Chairman of NASENI, Mr Khalil Suleiman Halilu, stated that research findings will not benefit the nation if they remain in laboratories. He explained that the NASENI Research Commercialisation
The Nigerian government has recently added Mandarin, the official language of China, to its secondary school curriculum. The decision took effect on September 18, 2025. Moreover, it is part of the ongoing reforms in the educational sector. According to the government, the decision to teach Mandarin to students is aimed at enhancing cultural exchange, improving
Every day, at the entrance of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), a drama unfolds. For students, staff, and visitors, the bus stop in front of the main gate has become a symbol of Nigeria’s traffic disorder. Instead of being a gateway to one of the country’s leading universities, it mirrors the chaos of Idumota Bus
For years, many Nigerians have turned to diet drinks, sugar-free gum, and low-calorie sweeteners, believing they were healthier options than sugar. However, a new international study has raised fresh concerns: these “sweet alternatives” may have a detrimental effect on the brain. The research, published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology,
When the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) unveiled the new national curriculum in September 2025, it was greeted with applause. The revised framework introduced trade subjects, digital literacy, and cultural studies across basic and senior secondary schools. On paper, it seemed like a bold step to prepare young Nigerians for a rapidly changing
It is fast becoming a common trend in schools across Nigeria: pupils who perform well in class are being “double promoted” to higher levels. Moreover, most parents often view this as an opportunity to save money and time, while teachers present it as a reward for academic brilliance. However, experts warn that behind the excitement
The debate over the relevance of the Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME) has once again become a contentious issue among stakeholders, particularly in the Southeast. Where parents, students, teachers, and education activists are calling for it to be scrapped. In a recent plea to President Bola Tinubu, they insisted that the Post-UTME has become an
Across the world, many of the significant inventions that have changed society did not originate from classrooms or lecture halls. They came from people who used vision, courage, and creativity, even when they did not go far in school. Sadly, Nigeria tells a different story. Here, academic titles are celebrated more than real results. Professors
