Nigerian students eyeing life abroad after graduation have been advised to rethink their plans and instead explore export trade as a viable path to wealth and global relevance. This message was the highlight of the Students Export Programme held at the Rivers State University (RSU) Amphitheatre, led by Ofon Udofia, Executive Director of the Institute
Inspaya Academy, Abuja, has signed a partnership agreement with Maskido, a pioneering Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) organisation, to deliver a creative computing programme for children and teenagers. The programme will feature a hands-on, engaging curriculum covering Drone Technology, Robotics Engineering, Coding, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), designed to spark creativity and build confidence in
As the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) opens registration for its 2025 Second Series, the leading payment technology platform, Remita, has reaffirmed its commitment to equitable access to education by enabling the seamless purchase of registration PINs across digital and physical channels nationwide. Remita explained that its partnership with WAEC will simplify the registration process
Nigerian Afro-pop artist Adekunle Gold stirred controversy online after offering ₦250,000 each to select First-Class graduates, while pointedly excluding alumni of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. The artist, also known as AG Baby, had initially called on First-Class graduates to post their transcripts via X (formerly Twitter), prompting widespread engagement. Hours later, he confirmed that
School owners and education experts have raised fresh concerns over the Federal Government’s plan to transition the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations to complete Computer-Based Testing (CBT) by 2026. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, had earlier mandated WAEC and NECO to follow the lead of the Joint
Kogi State Commissioner for Education, Hon. Wemi Jones, has recently visited the Government Technical College Oboroke in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area, to inspect the ongoing remodelling and construction work. He assured that the project would be completed promptly to ensure students can begin using the facility without delay. The Project, which has reached 90%
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has discovered 9,469 fake admissions given by 20 schools in Nigeria for the 2024 academic session. JAMB stated that these admissions were conducted outside its official platform, the Central Admission Processing System (CAPS), which helps ensure fairness and transparency in university admissions. Kano State University of Science and
The Federal Government has signed a partnership agreement with Achievers University, Owo, and the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo, to enhance medical education and training in Nigeria. The agreement, signed in Abuja, enables Achievers University to utilise FMC Owo’s facilities for training its students in medicine, nursing, and other health-related disciplines. This move is part
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has discovered 9,469 fake admissions given by 20 schools in Nigeria for the 2024 academic session. JAMB stated that these admissions were conducted outside its official platform, the Central Admission Processing System (CAPS), which helps ensure fairness and transparency in university admissions. Kano State University of Science and
A new partnership between MTN Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is bringing hope to public education in Abuja through digital learning. Last Friday, MTN donated 600 digital tablets to 12 public secondary schools in the FCT. The FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, described the move as a significant step toward
