European-American University has disowned reports claiming it awarded honorary doctorate degrees to Hausa musician Dauda Kahutu Rarara and others at a supposed convocation in Abuja. The institution, in a statement on Saturday, described the event held at NICON Luxury Hotel as a fraudulent gathering organised without its approval. The university stressed that it never authorised
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has honoured graduating cadets of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) at a regimental dinner held in Kaduna on Friday, September 19, 2025. The event marked the passing out of cadets from the 72 Regular Combatant Course, Short Service Course 48 (Army), Direct Short Service Course 33,
Rainoil Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading names in the downstream oil and gas sector, has announced the start of its Graduate Trainee Programme for young Nigerians. The initiative aims to prepare fresh graduates to become future leaders in the energy industry. Rainoil operates three major storage terminals in Lagos, Delta, and Cross River States. It
Stanbic IBTC Group has launched the Digital Skill Empowerment Programme, a new initiative to train young Nigerians in technology. The programme is designed to build a pool of skilled professionals who can drive the bank’s digital growth and also shape the future of tech and finance in the country. The training will be hands-on and
Hammad Technologies and Consultancy Limited has opened registration for the fourth edition of its free IT Employability Skills Bootcamp. The 12-week training is open to Nigerian graduates who wish to start a career in tech or enhance their digital skills for better job opportunities. This edition, the fourth since the programme began, is primarily intended
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia, has announced the 2025 edition of its Applied Mathematics School (AMS), a one-week visiting program for undergraduate and master’s students. The event will take place from November 30 to December 4 on the KAUST campus. The programme is explicitly designed to expose young scholars to
Prime College, one of Kano’s top private schools, has rejected a state government order to close its doors over a dispute regarding tuition fees. The Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Board (PVIB) had directed the school to suspend its 2025/26 fee hike and halt operations, following complaints from some parents. In a statement through
The National Library of Nigeria (NLN) has secured full accreditation from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for the Centre for Advanced Library and Information Management (CALIM) to run a diploma programme. The organisation also matriculated its third set of diploma students and remodelled the Centre with standard hostel accommodation. National Librarian and Chief
Senator Tunde Ogbeha, former military governor of the defunct Bendel State, has eulogised the late Archbishop Benson Idahosa for his foresight in establishing Benson Idahosa University (BIU), Benin City. Speaking during the university’s 21st convocation, where he was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree, Ogbeha described the institution as a testament to Idahosa’s vision, faith,
Benin Republic’s i-FATOSS University (Institut Des Formation Avancées) has trained over 100 youths in Anambra State on technology and career advancement. The event, themed ‘Leveraging Technology for Career Advancement,’ was held in Awka, the state capital, in collaboration with Fontis Aid Foundation. Founder of Fontis Aid Foundation, Prof Chioma Ikeanyionwu, said her organisation’s mission remained
