The Dr Olaolu Mudasiru Foundation (DOMF) has marked its first anniversary with a celebration of impactful initiatives in education, entrepreneurship, and the arts. Founded in memory of the late philanthropist and investment banker, Dr Olaolu Mudasiru—fondly known as Dr Bob, the Foundation is dedicated to empowering underserved Nigerians and promoting societal growth. Since its launch
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has vowed to flush out unqualified teachers from classrooms across the country, warning that mediocrity will no longer be tolerated in Nigeria’s teaching profession. Alausa gave the warning in Abuja on Friday during the inauguration of the 5th Governing Council of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN).
The Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA) has warned that voter ignorance poses a serious threat to credible elections in Nigeria, urging stakeholders to prioritise massive voter education ahead of the 2027 general polls. Speaking at a citizens’ town hall meeting on electoral reforms in Owerri, Imo State, PAACA’s Executive Director, Ezenwa Nwagwu,
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to quality education with the commissioning of a state-of-the-art Model Primary School in Ikot Isong, Etinan Local Government Area. Represented by his Political Adviser, Prince Godwin Udeh, the governor described the project as a milestone in the ARISE Agenda, saying the facilities set a
Education advocate and Director of FasTrack Schools, FESTAC Town, Mrs Adesua Obaseki, has urged the Federal Government to treat education as a capital project, warning that Nigeria cannot tackle its out-of-school crisis without prioritising long-term investment in classrooms over politics. Speaking at FasTrack’s 2025 graduation in Lagos, Obaseki said, “If you train a nation, you
In today’s competitive job market, not all degrees are created equal. While some fields guarantee high demand and stable pay, others lure students with prestige and passion but leave them struggling to find jobs or worse, forced to retrain. Employers now prize digital skills, adaptability, and real-world experience over paper qualifications. Below are five degrees
Nigeria may be facing an unprecedented cancer crisis as health experts warn of a looming surge in reported cases, fuelled by poor lifestyle habits and late detection. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, revealed that Nigeria records an estimated 127,000 cancer cases annually, with about 80,000 deaths. “Cancer is a
The Nigerian Navy Military School (NNMS), Ikot Ntuen, has released the results of its entrance examination for admission into JSS 1 for the 2025/2026 academic session. Successful candidates are required to log in to the official admissions portal to download and print their interview dockets and invitation letters before the screening exercise. The entrance examination, which
The cost of education in Ondo State may rise soon as government officials and stakeholders in the sector met in Akure on Thursday to review school fees ahead of the 2025/2026 academic session. Presiding over the meeting, the newly appointed Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof Igbekele Ajibefun, urged caution in adjusting fees, warning
Mr Abolade Akinwunmi, Deputy Registrar at the Vice-Chancellor’s Office of the University of Lagos, has been conferred with the prestigious Fellowship of the Institute of Corporate Administration. The honour was bestowed on him during the 33rd Annual Management Conference of the Institute, held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce &
