TECNO has extended its nationwide Back-to-School Promo until October 10, 2025, giving students and families more time to enjoy discounts, freebies, and prizes. The campaign, launched on August 28 under the theme “Buy Smarter, Win Bigger,” blends online engagement with in-store activities. Customers can scan a QR code or visit TECNO’s platforms to choose a
The Cross River State Government has banned the use of workbook-embedded textbooks in both public and private schools across the state. Announcing the reforms in Calabar on Wednesday, Commissioner for Education Stephen Odey stated that only textbooks approved by the ministry will be permitted. He explained that the measure will ensure uniformity, reduce costs, and
Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has pledged full support as the Federal Government prepares to relaunch the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme. He gave the assurance while receiving Dr Yetunde Adeniji, Senior Special Assistant to the President on School Feeding, and officials of the Abdullahi Mahmood Foundation (AMF) during a courtesy visit to Government House,
The Sokoto State Government has suspended the collection of school fees in all public secondary schools, warning principals against defying the order. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Prof Ladan Ala, issued the directive after a committee was set up to review complaints about charges imposed on students. The suspension will remain until the committee
The Ernest Bebenimibo Foundation (EBF) distributed school bags, notebooks, writing materials, and mathematical sets to pupils and students across several schools in Delta State on Tuesday. Founder and Director-General, Ernest Bebenimibo, said the gesture, flagged off at Ogbe-Ijoh Grammar School in Warri South-West LGA, marked the first phase of the 2025 Street-to-School project. He explained
Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has pledged to support parents struggling with their children’s school fees as the 2025/2026 academic session begins. Announcing the initiative on his official X handle on Wednesday, Dakolo acknowledged the financial strain families face at the start of every term. “I know it is school fee season, but it is not
The Governing Council of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, has announced the appointment of Prof Ebunoluwa Oduwole as the institution’s new Vice-Chancellor. Oduwole, who becomes the first female Vice-Chancellor of the university, succeeds Prof Timothy Adebayo, whose five-year tenure ends this month. The appointment was unveiled on Wednesday during the council’s meeting, followed by a ceremony
Miss Faidat Sonia Adetu, who emerged as the Best Graduating Student at Osun State University’s 15th convocation, delivered an inspiring speech that drew admiration from guests and fellow graduates. Adetu, from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, graduated with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.86. Addressing the gathering, she described the ceremony as not
The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Architect Sonny Echono, has said technology cannot replace teachers but remains a vital tool for transforming education. Speaking at the 15th Convocation Lecture of Osun State University, Echono, in a lecture titled “Digital Transformation in Higher Education: Building Skills in Graduates for Global Competitiveness”, he
Nigerian universities are gradually gaining international recognition despite challenges in funding, infrastructure, and governance. Recent global rankings show five institutions that stand out for their academic reputation, research output, and international outlook. Covenant University leads the pack, ranked within the 801–1000 band globally. The private institution has built a reputation for innovation, teaching excellence, and
