Prof. Jude Mbanasor, President of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria Experts at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI) have stressed that strengthening Nigeria’s agro-food value chains is crucial for achieving food security and sustainable development. The two-day international conference, titled “Agro-Food Value Chain Management in Nigeria: Pathway to Resilient Food System and Sustainable Development,” highlighted
A group photograph of some of the participants at the conference The Department of Economics and Development Studies at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI), in partnership with the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), held a workshop on “Practical Public Finance, Budget Analysis, and Evidence-Based Policy Making” to enhance service delivery in
Oludare Sunday, NDIC Managing Director The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has called for stronger collaboration with the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) to ensure accurate valuation of assets from failed banks, critical for depositor protection and financial stability. NDIC Managing Director Oludare Sunday emphasised that precise valuations determine whether assets are
Godwin Benson, CEO of Tuteria learning platform Tuteria has unveiled a research-driven exam-preparation model to address Nigeria’s high Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) failure rates. The initiative was announced by Godwin Benson, CEO of the learning platform, who said the system targets structural gaps in student preparation rather than intelligence deficits. The platform combines AI-powered
Institute raise concerns over the escalating unemployment rate among recent NYSC graduates The Institute for Humanitarian and Disaster Management in Katsina has raised concerns over the escalating unemployment rate among recent NYSC graduates. Speaking to corps members at the Katsina orientation camp, Registrar Ephraim Aiyada said many fresh graduates struggle because they lack work experience
Prof Offiong Offiong, the new VC of the University of Calabar The new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Offiong Offiong, has committed to ending admission racketeering and illegal mobilisation for the National Youth Service Corps. He pledged his investiture as the institution’s 12th vice chancellor. Offiong said his administration will operate on the principles
CP Bello M. Sani, Kebbi State Commissioner of Police The Kebbi State Police Command has intensified security measures at the NYSC orientation camp in Basaura, Jega LGA, to ensure a safe environment for corps members. Commissioner of Police Bello M. Sani disclosed the development during a visit to the camp, where he addressed security operatives
Dr. Funke Adepoju-Olayomi (middle), at the 3rd Education Summit of CGNS The Director-General of the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON), Dr Funke Adepoju-Olayomi, has urged stakeholders to shift from temporary relief efforts to transformative, sustainable strategies for tackling poverty. She delivered the message at the Third Education Summit of the Centre for General Nigerian
Engr. Olawunmi Gasper, former LASTVEB Executive Secretary Stakeholders at the 2025 EWAN Education Summit in Lagos have warned that Nigeria’s fixation on paper qualifications is undermining real competence and fueling widespread malpractice. Speaking at the event, themed “Nigeria’s Obsession with Paper Qualification and Integrity of Public Examinations: Is TVET the Way Forward?”, former LASTVEB Executive
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has approved automatic postgraduate scholarships for the best graduating students across the state’s four public universities, reinforcing his administration’s push for academic excellence and youth development. According to the Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board, Executive Secretary Dr Godfrey Enita said the initiative aligns
