Paradigm Initiative (PIN), a pan-African non-profit group, has launched a new game called Drible to teach university students about digital rights and online safety. The game makes learning fun and easy. With the help of the Open Society Foundations, Drible utilises games, training, and stories to educate students about digital inclusion. The project started on
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed deep sadness over the passing of Monday Sinclair, affectionately known as “Professor.” Sinclair, who passed away Wednesday evening, was a former Nigerian international player and one-time interim coach of the Super Eagles. Known for his extensive knowledge of football, Sinclair played for Nigeria’s senior national team soon after
The adoption of Artificial Intelligence tools, such as ChatGPT, is becoming a fast-growing trend in Nigerian schools, as many teachers are now utilising them to make teaching easier and more effective. A new study by Oluwatobi Idowu, presented at a global event in the U.S., reveals that while some teachers are eager to explore AI,
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi, has promised to resolve the ongoing crisis in the school’s Department of Dentistry before she leaves office. Speaking at a press briefing in Calabar, she explained that the issue started years before she became Vice-Chancellor and was caused by the Medical and Dental Council
Facing a potential annual loss of over $200 million, Duke University and leading academic associations are backing a proposed overhaul of how the federal government reimburses universities for research-related costs. The move comes in response to proposed caps on indirect cost recovery by federal agencies—a policy shift that has sparked legal battles and widespread concern
The Federal Government has launched a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training programme aimed at strengthening local capacity for the production of high-quality cardiovascular drugs. The training was organised by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Presidential Initiative on Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain, PVAC, in collaboration with Resolve to Save Lives
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria has reached 18.95 million, raising fresh concerns over the country’s growing education crisis. The figure was disclosed at an orientation programme for traditional rulers held in Numan, Adamawa State. UNICEF’s Bauchi Field Office organised the event in collaboration with
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has received high praise for its exemplary service delivery and operational efficiency. President of the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), Dr Smart Olugbeko, commended the agency, calling it a benchmark for excellence within Nigeria’s public service landscape. Dr Olugbeko gave the commendation during a meeting in Abuja
The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) has expressed strong support for the Tertiary Education Trust Fund’s (TETFund) planned implementation of the Teaching Practice stipend programme. According to the union, TETFund’s involvement will ensure effective delivery, given its established reputation for transparency and efficiency in managing education-related funding across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Speaking during
Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has been named one of ten federal universities to benefit from a $38 million ICT Development initiative funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) under the Blueprint-ICT-Dev Project of the Federal Government.The landmark project, officially launched on Tuesday, July 1 2025, at the National Universities Commission (NUC) headquarters in Abuja,
