The Igbo Tribe is currently leading the ethnic literacy chart, with 74% of men and 73.1% of women being literate. The Edos have 74.2% educated men and 59.56% educated women, while the Yorubas have 70.3% educated men and 56.8% educated women. With Ibibio women leading at 62.2%, the men have 57.7% of the educated population.
Nigeria is starting an exciting new project to build electric cars. The government, led by President Bola Tinubu, has chosen twelve universities across the country to help make this happen. This is part of the First Nigeria Policy aimed at growing local businesses and creating jobs. The head of the National Automotive Design and Development
The House of Representatives has tendered an apology to Nigerians, particularly parents and candidates affected by the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) glitch, which disrupted the participation of over 300,000 candidates. Chairman of the House Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies, Honourable Oboku Oforji, conveyed the apology on behalf of the Joint Admissions
In many Nigerian schools today, learning feels like punishment. Children sit quietly in rows, copying from the board, memorising facts, and preparing for endless exams. There is little room for fun, discovery, or creativity. However, there is another way—a better way. That is the message from Olori Ivie Atuwatse III, wife of the Olu of
The Nigerian Army College of Nursing (NACON) has started its Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) degree programme in partnership with the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The first batch of students recently took part in a matriculation ceremony held at the NACON Auditorium, Myhoung Barracks, Yaba, Lagos. This marks the beginning of the BNSc programme at
Professor Cajetan Elochukwu Ilo has recently been elected as the new Dean of the Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences at Nnamdi Azikiwe University. The election took place at the Clinical Science Building in Nnewi, where Prof. Ilo won with 19 votes, defeating his opponent, Professor Ukaibe Solomon, who got 2 votes. A total of 21
The Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Alumni Association has recently launched a scholarship programme to help low-income students at the school continue their education and achieve their academic goals. The event took place in Awka with the theme “Empowering Dreams, Building the Future.” It was declared open by the university’s Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Angela Ufele-Obiesie,
Chrisland University has announced plans to host the second edition of its Law Dinner on Friday, June 13, at 4:00 p.m. at the central marquee on campus. The event aims to promote legal excellence and foster professional mentorship among law students. The dinner will bring together students, legal practitioners, academics, and members of the judiciary
The Vice-Chancellor of Covenant University, Professor Timothy A. Anake, has called on leaders and key stakeholders across Africa to act fast in developing the continent. He made this appeal during the 2nd Covenant University Conference on Leadership and Development (CUCLeD 2025) held from June 11 to 13, 2025, at the university’s CUCRID Auditorium. The theme
The Chinese Consul General, Ms. Yan Yuqing, has opened a new centre called the “Window to China” at the University of Port Harcourt. This is a significant step in strengthening the relationship between Nigeria and China. The well-attended event took place on Thursday, June 12, 2025. In her short comment, Ms. Yuqing said the centre
