Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has linked Nigeria’s persistent underdevelopment to decades of poor investment in education, calling on the government to prioritise human capital as the foundation for national growth. Obi stated this on Friday during a visit to St. John Vienney Science College, Ukwulu, Anambra State, where he celebrated the
The Eko Centennial Lions Club has donated first aid kits and waste bins to five primary schools in the Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State as part of its effort to promote health and hygiene in schools. The beneficiary schools are Methodist Primary School, Oga Primary School, Ayangburen Primary School, Muslim Primary School, and
The Nigerian Army has renovated a multipurpose science laboratory at Government Day Secondary School, Jaji, Kaduna State, as part of its ongoing civil-military cooperation efforts aimed at boosting education and community development in host communities. The project, which includes the provision of laboratory equipment, consumables, a generator, and borehole repairs, was commissioned as part of
Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, has raised concern over the growing exodus of Nigerian-trained nurses, revealing that out of more than 1,000 nurses trained by the university, fewer than 15 are currently working in the country. Babalola disclosed during the 10th induction ceremony for 113 nursing graduates, held by the
The Federal Ministry of Education has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Academy to provide free digital training and certification in cloud computing and emerging technologies for Nigerian students and lecturers across tertiary institutions. Under the agreement, certification costs will be fully covered—50 per cent by the Ministry and the other half by AWS, allowing
The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, Dr Karl Toriola, has called for a comprehensive reform of Nigeria’s education curriculum to reflect current digital realities and better prepare young people for employment. Speaking at the 11th Public Lecture of the Sigma Club at the University of Ibadan on Thursday, July 3, Toriola emphasised that aligning
A non-governmental organisation, the Global Initiative for Women in Leadership (GIFWIL), has introduced a novel approach to community health by integrating sports with mental wellness advocacy. The initiative was showcased on Thursday during the Badminton Fitness for Good Health tournament held in Abuja, where participants engaged in physical activities alongside mental health education sessions. Founder
In a bid to address the foundational weaknesses of Nigeria’s education system, Nigerian engineer and education innovator Anthony Nwachukwu Isiani has unveiled a series of locally developed learning tools designed to transform classroom teaching nationwide. Isiani, founder of School Development Support (SDS) International Limited, told journalists during a facility tour at the company’s Lagos headquarters
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to education through technology, stating that investments in digital learning are transforming the state’s basic education system. Speaking at the opening of a two-day retreat organised by the State House Press Corps in Enugu, Mbah, represented by the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change,
The Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu, is undergoing a sweeping transformation driven by a renewed commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and institutional integrity under the leadership of Rector, Professor Gozie Ogbodo. In recent months, the institution has launched a series of initiatives aimed at repositioning IMT as a hub of technical education and
