Dr Olusegun Mimiko, a former Governor of Ondo State, once set a strong example for public education in Nigeria. During his time in office, he built Mega Primary Schools with modern facilities, including ICT labs, libraries, and air-conditioned classrooms, to serve children from low-income backgrounds. Pupils also received free meals, uniforms, sandals, and school bus
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commenced training 305 young Nigerians at the Marine and Offshore Technology Centre of Rivers State University. During an inspection visit on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, NCDMB’s Executive Secretary, Felix Omatsola Ogbe, praised the training and urged participants to take the opportunity seriously. The four-month training covers
The Association of Industrial Pharmacists of Nigeria (NAIP) has commenced construction of a Research and Drug Quality Assurance Centre in Oba, Anambra State. The groundbreaking took place at the Coordinated Wholesale Pharmaceutical Market in Idemili South. Speaking at the event, NAIP National Chairman, Pharm. Bankole Ezebuilo said the Centre will help stop the spread of
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commenced training 305 young Nigerians at the Marine and Offshore Technology Centre of Rivers State University. During an inspection visit on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, NCDMB’s Executive Secretary, Felix Omatsola Ogbe, praised the training and urged participants to take the opportunity seriously. The four-month training covers
A new report by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has raised concern about the growing number of drug-resistant infections in Nigeria and 13 other African countries. The study, which analysed over 187,000 lab results, shows that bacteria like E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus are becoming increasingly resistant to common antibiotics.
Amnesty International has asked the University of Ibadan (UI) to cancel the suspension of three students who protested a school fee increase. The human rights group stated that the students were merely exercising their rights by holding placards last year. In a letter signed by Amnesty Nigeria’s Director, Isa Sanusi, the group stated that the
The Anambra State Polytechnic, Mgbakwu, is set to partner with the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) in the areas of education and career development. This was revealed when the NIM team, led by Awka Branch Chairman Don Mmoneke Martins, recently visited the polytechnic campus in Mgbakwu. The team was received by the Acting Rector, Dr
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), reports that it spends over N200 million every month on electricity across its campuses in Nsukka, Enugu, and Ituku-Ozalla. The Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oguejiofor Ujam, raised the concern during a press briefing ahead of the school’s 54th convocation. He said the high electricity cost is one of the major
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), reports that it now spends over N200 million per month on electricity. This was revealed by the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Oguejiofor Ujam, during a press briefing for the university’s 54th convocation. He said the rising electricity cost is affecting the school’s operations across its Nsukka, Enugu, and Ituku-Ozalla campuses.
Edo State is tackling the problem of out-of-school children through a new programme called Edu Rescue. The state’s Commissioner for Education, Dr Paddy Iyamu, stated that the initiative is already making a significant difference in getting children off the streets and into classrooms. Speaking during the distribution of free school bags, textbooks, and other items,
