The University of Abuja and four international institutions have reached the final stage of a multi-million-dollar sickle cell research initiative backed by 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) and other stakeholders. The collaborative project, launched to deepen the understanding and treatment of sickle cell anaemia, has entered its last phase, which focuses on the practical deployment
The Kwara State Government has approved a ₦20 billion facility to overhaul basic school infrastructure across the state. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said the funding, secured through the State Executive Council, will be disbursed under the KwaraLEARN initiative and other education support frameworks aimed at improving access to quality learning environments. The governor emphasised the urgency
An eight-year-old Nigerian girl has received a dual scholarship to support her education and football training under the Real Madrid Foundation’s Educational Football Programme. The unnamed girl, selected from hundreds of young talents, will benefit from full academic sponsorship and advanced sports mentorship through the foundation’s partnership with a local development agency. Officials say the
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has temporarily closed its examination portals due to scheduled maintenance. The council shared the news on its official website: “All our examination portals will be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance. “We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience.” Before the announcement, students in Nigeria and
The National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) has revealed its plans to enhance healthcare service delivery through artificial intelligence (AI), innovation, and tech. Dr Peter Ebeigbe, the college’s national president, revealed this at the opening ceremony of the 19th Annual Scientific Conference and Fellows’ Meeting (ASCAF CALIPHATE 2025) in Sokoto State. He noted that
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). Reports show that 745,545 out of the total 1,969,313 candidates, making 38.32% who sat for the examination had credits and above in a minimum of five subjects in English Language and Mathematics. Addressing the press at a
Suzuki Hideo, Japan’s Ambassador to Nigeria, has donated 183 books to the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID). Hideo emphasised that the future of Nigeria depends on the development and global engagement of the youth. In his remarks at the book donation ceremony in Abuja, sponsored by the Read Japan project under the Tokyo Foundation in collaboration
The Cheshire High School Old Students Association (CHSOSA) and The Heart Foundation have donated cash prizes and other benefits to Cheshire High School students. Speaking at the school on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Mr. Abatan, CHSOSA President, said that The Heart Foundation began giving to the students four years ago. He mentioned that the organisation,
The University of Nigeria (UNN) management has appointed Prof. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya as the 16th Vice-Chancellor of the University after a transparent and merit-based selection process. In a statement approved by the institution’s governing council, Prof. Inya Agha Egwu, the university’s spokesperson, described the new Vice-Chancellor as someone with a massive wealth of academic and
The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) has urged the Federal Government to extend student loans awarded by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to postgraduates. Applauding NELFund, the MSSN highlighted the government’s effort in easing undergraduates’ financial burdens. The society then requested that the government extend its benefits to postgraduate students to eradicate their
