The President of the MAAUN Group of Universities, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has sent condolences to Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, founder of Baze University, over the death of his brother, Alhaji Mouftah Baba-Ahmed. In a message on Tuesday, Gwarzo described the late Mouftah as a patriot and respected public servant whose life was dedicated to serving
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has signed an agreement for a strategic partnership with Michigan State University (MSU) in the United States to establish a world-class Faculty of Agriculture at Gombe State University (GSU). The deal, sealed with a Letter of Intent, is viewed as a significant step toward enhancing agricultural education and
Deputy Senate President Barau I. Jibrin has awarded scholarships to 1,052 undergraduate students of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), drawn from the 13 local government areas of the Kano North Senatorial District. The scheme, launched Tuesday at the university’s Convocation Arena, provides each beneficiary with N50,000 to support their studies. The gesture follows a similar initiative
itel Nigeria has committed N4 million to a back-to-school programme aimed at supporting education in local communities, it said on Tuesday. The initiative, Love Always On, in partnership with the Ise Omoluabi Foundation, provided pupils at Omolaiye Community Primary School, Ikorodu, with essential items, including bags, pens, exercise books, and mathematical sets. itel Mobile Nigeria’s
Bitget, a global cryptocurrency and Web3 exchange, has convened hundreds of young Nigerians in Lagos for a community education day focused on blockchain, digital assets, and access to global stock markets through tokenisation. The event featured lectures, live demonstrations, and interactive sessions on how blockchains operate, the use of custodial and non-custodial wallets, deposits and
Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, has pledged collaboration with the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and the Creative Media Sector Skills Council to integrate digital and creative media standards into the country’s broadcast and information sector. Speaking in Abuja during a courtesy visit by NBTE leadership, Idris said the initiative aligns with President
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has appointed Mrs Fidelia Okpo Ene as the new Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Linus Obogo, on Monday, the governor commended Ene, describing her as a seasoned administrator and
Google has unveiled its “Learn-Your-Way” AI-augmented textbook, an innovative tool designed to adapt to each student’s pace, style, and learning needs. The innovation combines traditional content with generative AI, providing real-time personalisation to make studying more intuitive, interactive, and practical. Instead of rigid chapters, the system makes examples to match student interests. For instance, using
The Founder of Ilawo Akpidi Foundation (IAF), Hajiya Mariam Akpidi Yakubu, has donated educational materials to schools and urged greater support for the sector from the government and stakeholders. Yakubu said quality education is critical to Nigeria’s future and stressed that individual and corporate contributions remain vital to complement the government’s efforts. “Today, I feel
The European-American University has confirmed that the honorary doctorate awarded to Hausa musician Dauda Kahutu, popularly known as Rarara, is genuine. Dr Josephine Egbuta, Head of African Operations at High-Grade Professional Education Centre Ltd, the university’s international partner, dismissed reports questioning the award’s legitimacy. “Contrary to claims, the honorary doctorate award presented to Rarara is
