The Federal Government has launched a $552m project aimed at supporting the country’s education sector. The Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) project, co-financed by the World Bank and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), focuses on improving the quality of education, expanding access to quality education, and strengthening education systems across all
Professor Oladapo Afolabi, the former Head of Service of the Federation, and Professor Jonathan Babalola, Vice-Chancellor of Bowen University, have advocated for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s education curriculum. They emphasised the need for research-based policy reforms to combat escalating unemployment and reverse the country’s deteriorating academic quality. The duo made the call at the
Professor Lar Patricia Manko, Acting Vice-Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University (formerly University of Abuja), has reaffirmed that the 11,000 hectares of land allocated to the institution by the Federal Government is a vital national asset. Reacting to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s accusation that the university “grabbed” the land without documentation, Manko maintained the land was
Taraba State has celebrated its first successful Green House harvest since resuming operations, marking what officials described as a new dawn in agricultural innovation and sustainability. The yield, which included an abundant harvest of green pepper and cucumber, signals the resurgence of the once moribund facility and positions the state at the forefront of Nigeria’s
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU) has secured a €5 million (approximately N8.9 billion) grant to develop an artificial intelligence-powered microscope capable of diagnosing some of the world’s most stubborn parasitic diseases. The grant, which came through the MultiplexAI Project, marks the first Horizon Europe-funded research to be hosted by the university, and one of the
For two consecutive weeks, armed robbers have repeatedly invaded off-campus hostels housing students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), carting away valuables in a string of late-night raids that have left many students rattled. Witnesses report that the break-ins typically occur between midnight and 5 a.m., with minimal intervention from law enforcement agencies.
The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) has announced the establishment of a committee to formulate a policy framework on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Prof. Owunari Georgewill, Vice-Chancellor of UNIPORT, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. He stated that the university was committed to harnessing the
The Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, has advised final-year students to build strong networks among themselves, stating that such relationships can be beneficial in the future. Prof. Ahmed gave the advice during the university’s first-ever orientation programme for graduating students, organised by the Counselling and Human Development Centre. He was represented by
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, through the Nigeria Integrated Post-Secondary Education Data System (NIPEDS), has exposed 520 fake A-level results that candidates used for Direct Entry Admissions in the country. In an interview, Prof. Yahuza Bello, the NIPEDS Chairman, stated that the fake results were discovered during the verification of certificates for some Direct
The Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB) has presented an award of recognition to Dr Saheed Mosadoluwa Abdullahi, the Chief Executive Officer of Harmony Garden and Estate Development Ltd, for his immense contribution to youth development and technical education. Abdullahi was presented with the award at the Lagos Youth Skills Day 2025, highlighting
