WAEC insists on complete CBT switch for WASSCE by 2026 As the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) insists on rolling out a fully computer-based WASSCE in 2026, fresh worries are rising across Nigeria—especially in rural communities where electricity, computers, and internet access remain luxuries. From Enugu to Abia, parents, teachers, and students say the transition,
Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), Germany, celebrate its 60th anniversary The Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) in Braunschweig, Germany, celebrated its 60th anniversary on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The event welcomed partners, alumni, and guests from diverse fields, including science and politics. Speaking at the ceremony, Olaf Lies, the Minister President of Lower
Ms Abisola Olusanya, the Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems The Lagos State Agricultural Development Authority (LSADA) has held a two-day meeting with the South-West Research Extension Farmers Input Linkage Systems (REFILS) Steering Committee Meeting to discuss new methods to improve research and innovation in the agricultural sector. The meeting welcomed stakeholders from
Kashim Shettima, Nigeria’s Vice President (VP) Kashim Shettima, Nigeria’s Vice President (VP), has said that the improvements in Nigeria’s education sector under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration demonstrate the administration’s intention to build the country’s global knowledge economy. According to him, if Nigeria’s universities remain underfunded, they cannot compete globally. He emphasised that continued investment
Huriyya Dauda Lawal, First Lady of Zamfara State, distributed personal hygiene kits to 1,000 students Hajiya Hurriya Dauda Lawal, the First Lady of Zamfara State, has partnered with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to distribute 1,000 personal hygiene kits to students of Government Girls Day Secondary School, Galadima Ala, in Gusau. The donation is
UNILAG Alumni Association Donates to Indigent Students The Law Class of 1985 at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has donated ₦10 million to support indigent Students of the Faculty of Law.The alumni group announced the donation during a courtesy visit to the faculty, during which it also formally handed over the renovated restrooms. Ife Oyedele,
Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, Director-General NYSC Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has urged universities to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) to drive the nation’s future. Nafiu said this while delivering a lecture at the 23rd convocation ceremony of Igbinedion University. He noted that AI is reshaping global education
Thomas Adewumi University (TAU), celebrates its second convocation ceremony, graduating 63 students Thomas Adewumi University (TAU), Oko-Irese, Irepodun Local Government, Kwara State, has celebrated its second convocation ceremony, graduating 63 students. According to the school management, 16 students graduated with First Class Honours Degrees, 40 with Second Class Upper Division, and seven with Second Class
UNIBEN wins the 2025 CFA Society Nigeria Universities Ethics Challenge The University of Benin (UNIBEN), Edo State, has won the 2025 CFA Society Nigeria Universities Ethics Challenge sponsored by First Bank.Following this achievement, the bank reaffirmed its commitment to championing ethical standards among the young people. In his remarks, Olayinka Ijabiyi, the Acting Group Head
Prof Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi, Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO The National Examinations Council (NECO) has expanded its operations to Burkina Faso following an accreditation visit to confirm if the schools can sit for the School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Azeez Sani, NECO’s spokesperson, said the accreditation followed the
