Sterling Bank has announced the first 99 beneficiaries of its N2 billion Beyond Education Scholarship Fund, aimed at expanding access to higher education in Nigeria. The award was unveiled during the Sterling Leadership Series held on September 4 at the Alliance Française de Lagos/Mike Adenuga Centre. The scholarship, launched earlier this year, provides full tuition
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Youth Province 1, Festac, has launched a back-to-school initiative for more than 2,000 children across its parishes in response to growing concerns over the rising cost of education materials. The programme, held simultaneously across the province, provided school bags, exercise books, mathematical sets and other supplies to pupils
The Mandate Secretary for Education in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Danlami Hayyo, has enrolled his two children in Government Science Secondary School, Pyakasa, Maitama, for the 2025/2026 academic session. Speaking at the enrolment exercise, Hayyo said the decision reflected his confidence in the quality of public schools in the FCT. He credited recent
itel, a top mobile phone brand, has supported pupils in Lagos with a ₦4 million donation of school materials. The gesture, carried out as part of the company’s CSR campaign, “Love Always On” initiative in partnership with the Ise Omoluabi Foundation, took place on October 15, 2025, at Omolaiye Community Primary School, Agbede, Ikorodu. Items
Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brigadier-General Buba Marwa, has called on Nigerians to embrace discipline, resilience, and civic responsibility, stressing that the nation needs citizens with character more than soldiers with weapons. Marwa appealed on Saturday during the 38th anniversary reunion of the Nigerian Military School (NMS) Class of 1982
Excel College, Ejigbo, has reacted to a viral video showing ex-students drinking and smoking in its hostel, confirming the incidents but stressing that corrective steps have been taken. The school explained that the first video, recorded in May, showed students drinking non-alcoholic wine brought by a parent to celebrate her son’s birthday. Another video from
Following the recent rise in cases of harmful behaviour among Nigerian school children, particularly in secondary schools, stakeholders are now calling for more action. This is a result of recent disturbing reports that have been spreading on social media platforms. Some female students have been seen smoking shisha, sharing explicit videos, and engaging in lifestyles
The Katsina State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (KTPCACC) recently disclosed that it has launched investigations into alleged fraud involving secondary school principals and local government officials, with missing funds running into millions of naira. According to the commission, four principals in Danja, Rimaye, Maigora, and Kurami are being probed for mismanaging ₦6.6 million in
Fifty secondary school students in Lagos have commenced a 10-week cybersecurity awareness and empowerment programme designed to equip them with vital digital skills. The training, organised by Cybernova Limited in partnership with the Rotary Club of Lagos, will expose participants to 10 modules, including cybersecurity basics, ethical hacking, identity management, cyber threat awareness, cyber law,
The Stardust Children’s Exhibition Carnival 2025 will be held on Saturday, October 18, at Harrow Park, Wuse 2, Abuja, bringing together school pupils from across the country for a day of creativity and learning. With the theme “Creativity, Innovation, & Nutrition for Young Minds,” the event will feature activities such as robotics, artificial intelligence, coding,
