The Vice-Chancellor of Wigwe University, Professor Marwan Al-Akaidi, has called on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to partner with the institution in strengthening education across the region. He appealed during a courtesy visit to NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, at the commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt on August 13. Professor Al-Akaidi said the
The Federal Government has approved the creation of Naija Falsehood Buster, a national hub designed to combat fake news and misinformation. The project, funded through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund’s (TETFund) 2024 National Research Fund, will be hosted at the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE). It is among 158 research proposals approved this year. Led by
An advocate for Nigeria’s Biosafety Bill, Professor Nwanguma, has called for greater acceptance of genetically modified (GM) crops to boost food production in the country. Professor Nwanguma, who was part of the campaign for the bill passed in 2015 under President Goodluck Jonathan, said recent developments have renewed debate about GM foods, including the reported
The Michael and Cecilia Ibru University (MCIU) has appointed Professor Anthony Kila as its new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council. The appointment, confirmed in August in a letter signed by the university’s Visitor, Dr Cecilia Ibru, and Registrar, Dr T. Kolo, positions Kila at the forefront of the institution’s governance and strategic development.
Many Nigerian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are not fully prepared to adopt artificial intelligence (AI), a new study by eTranzact International Plc and the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University shows. The report, Artificial Intelligence Readiness of Nigerian SMEs, highlights AI’s potential to transform industries, business models, operations, and customer engagement, while identifying
In Nigeria today, more girls are going to school and doing well, even in fields once seen as “for boys.” However, the truth is, many schools are still not preparing girls to become leaders. Education will naturally give girls knowledge, but it often stops short of giving them the tools to lead. While boys are
In a small part of Nigeria’s education and technology world, one woman is doing something special. Her name is Ogechi Esimai. She is a social entrepreneur and the founder of TAW Academy. Ogechi is helping to make learning more fun and valuable for children. She does this by bringing board games into the classroom. These
A Nigerian dairy expert has warned that structural weaknesses in the industry are the main reason for the country’s low milk production. Dr Ayoola John Shoyombojo, a reproductive biotechnologist at Landmark University, Kwara State, said Nigeria produces less than 600,000 metric tonnes of milk annually, far below the 1.6 million metric tonnes demanded by consumers.
Cordros Capital Limited has renovated the home economics laboratory at Falomo Junior High School, Ikoyi, Lagos. The group, in a statement on Thursday, August 14, 2025, said it transformed the laboratory from being dilapidated to useful. Before the renovation, the laboratory was in a poor state, with no furniture, utensils or other resources for practical
Premier International School has joined a seven-day football tour organised by Manchester-based Amazing Sports Tours in partnership with Lagos-based Dynaspro Sports Promotion. Through the tour, the students engaged in friendly matches against Bolton FC and Bradford FC and visited the Anfield Stadium. Sharing his experience on the tour, one of the students said, “I am
