Studying abroad does not always require substantial financial resources, with several universities offering quality education at relatively low or no tuition fees. Among the most affordable is the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, which offers free education to international students and is recognised for its strong programmes in law, philosophy, and medicine. In Europe, the
Education experts have called for reforms in Nigeria’s school curriculum to embed environmental sustainability and promote eco-friendly practices among students. The call was made at the Green School Activation Summit, organised by the Advance Initiative for International Development (AIIDEV) at the University of Ibadan’s Centre for Sustainable Development. The summit also launched the Green School
At least 100 children orphaned by a Boko Haram attack in Mafa village, Yobe State, have been enrolled in school. The children – 60 girls and 40 boys – were admitted to Central Primary School in Babbangida, headquarters of Tarmuwa Local Government Area. Boko Haram fighters stormed Mafa on September 1 2024, killing at least
Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc has renovated Hausawa Model Primary School in Kano State as part of its Adopt-A-School initiative. The project, inaugurated on Wednesday, included a new two-classroom block with modern furniture, an upgraded administrative office, a computer laboratory with ten systems, a mini football pitch, a library and eight new toilets. The company also
Enugu State Polytechnic, Iwollo, will be upgraded to a full-fledged university of agriculture and technology by 2026, the state government has confirmed. Governor Peter Mbah, represented by Environment Commissioner Prof Sam Ugwu, announced the plan during the institution’s first convocation in Aguobu, Ezeagu Local Government Area. He said the new university would drive the state’s
Secondary schools across Nigeria may be forced to spend as much as ₦1.6 trillion to meet new West African Examinations Council (WAEC) requirements for computer-based testing (CBT) in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). From 2025, WAEC will only accredit centres with at least 250 functional computers, a robust server, CCTV cameras and
The Federal Government has launched N-ATLAS, an open-source artificial intelligence model designed to support Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo and Nigerian-accented English. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, announced the initiative in New York on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly. He said the multilingual and multimodal large language model
Senator Sharafadeen Alli has described renowned industrialist and elder statesman Kola Daisi as a blessing to Ibadan, Oyo State, and Nigeria. Alli, who represents Oyo South in the Senate, congratulated the Bashorun of Ibadanland on his 93rd birthday, praising his contributions to industrial growth, philanthropy and education. In a statement issued in Ibadan, the lawmaker
The state of primary education in Nigeria is nothing short of a national disgrace. At a time when education should serve as the foundation for development, millions of Nigerian children are being denied even the most basic learning conditions. State governments, entrusted with this critical responsibility, have shown a disturbing lack of commitment, leaving classrooms
Retired Air Marshal Al-Amin Dagash, the former Chief of Defence Staff, has urged Nigerian military officers to adopt practical and principled leadership to address the country’s growing security challenges. He appealed on Saturday in Abuja during the 30th Anniversary Reunion Dinner of the NDA 47th Regular Course, where he emphasised that modern threats require leaders
