President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved N158 billion to train 650,000 Nigerian youths in technical, vocational, and digital skills. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, announced this during the 42nd convocation and 50th anniversary of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. She explained that the funding will be channelled into technical and vocational education
AcadPass, a fast-growing digital platform for students in Africa, has appointed Professor Mondy Selle Gold as its National Academic Adviser. The move reflects the company’s plan to combine innovation with strong academic mentorship for young people. Prof. Gold is a well-known and respected teacher at Colorado State University in the United States of America. He
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has told Nigerian graduates to key into the opportunities his government is opening through the Renewed Hope Agenda. He said this during the 42nd convocation and 50th anniversary of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, where he was represented by the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad. According to Tinubu, the
Armed bandits have kidnapped two people, including the principal of Junior Secondary School Melehe, during a late-night attack on Melehe community in Kontagora Local Government Area of Niger State. The assailants, said to number about four, struck on Friday night between 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Residents told reporters that the attackers disguised themselves in
As schools across Nigeria reopen, many parents are grappling with the emotional and financial pressures of the new academic session. For Ayoade, a Lagos trader, the challenge began months ago. Her two-year-old daughter is due to start school in September, but finding a daycare within budget has proved difficult. Fees in her neighbourhood range between
The National Association of Seadogs (NAS), also known as the Pyrates Confraternity, has described Nigeria’s literacy crisis as a “national emergency,” unveiling a month-long campaign to highlight the issue. The Back-to-School Advocacy and Humanitarian Campaign, which runs from September 8 to October 8 2025, was launched by NAS Cap’n Dr Joseph Oteri. He cited UNICEF
The Executive Chairman of Epe Local Government Area, Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun, has distributed free General Certificate of Education (GCE) forms to 200 indigent students. The distribution, held at the council secretariat in Ita-Marun, aims to support students preparing for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates. Animashaun said the
About 2,000 medical students and health professionals gathered at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) for the maiden Mission: BRAIN Ilorin Conference, focused on advancing brain health and neurosurgery in underserved communities. The two-day event, themed “Bridging Gaps: Advancing Brain Health Through Science, Ethics and Innovation,” featured keynote lectures, panel sessions, research presentations, and clinical skills
A retired school teacher, Chief Joseph Adewole Gbenga, has announced his intention to run for the Kwara South Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections under the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Gbenga, popularly known as Obanla, hails from Omu-Aran in Irepodun Local Government Area. He retired after 35 years in education, serving as a
The Federal government has confirmed that a revised national curriculum for primary, secondary, and technical schools will take effect from the start of the 2025/2026 academic year. The overhaul aims to reduce content overload and equip students with skills for the modern economy. Senior secondary pupils will study subjects including programming, artificial intelligence, data science,
