In a bid to boost education in Lagos, the State Government has unveiled a new Digital Teaching Hub, which will improve digital technology education in public schools. The multimillion-dollar hub, located at the Education Resource Centre in Ojodu, was launched in partnership with WALURE, a technology company. The resource centre is expected to provide modern
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) gave a drug called Azithromycin to more than four million children in Nigeria. This is part of an extensive study aimed at reducing child deaths. The study, called SARMAAN, focuses on children aged one to 11 months in places where many babies die. On Tuesday, NIMR’s Director of
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called on Nigerians to rise and rebuild the country, stating that the dream of a better Nigeria remains alive. He made this passionate call at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, during the school’s first-ever Distinguished Personality Lecture on Monday, June 25, 2025. Speaking on the
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has raised the alarm over the growing threat of digital examination fraud in Nigeria, revealing that more than 3,000 cases are currently under investigation. Speaking in Abuja, JAMB Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, described the development as both alarming and sophisticated, warning that the trend poses a serious risk
The Speaker of Kaduna State House of Assembly, Rt. The Honourable Yusuf Dahiru Liman has released ₦100 million to support education and vulnerable individuals in his area. Out of this, ₦40 million will pay NECO examination fees for 1,000 secondary school students in Kaduna South Local Government Area. The remaining ₦60 million will be shared
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has received solar-powered streetlights donated by its alumni association from 1995 to 2001. The lights were installed at Adeboye Male Hall and Awosika Female Hall on campus. At the official commissioning, the alumni president, Dr Olufemi Fajolu, stated that the project, valued at over 20 million naira, is
The Botany Department at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has established a small computer lab to support students and lecturers in their learning and research endeavours. The lab was officially launched on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, within the department, which is part of the Faculty of Life Sciences. Speaking at the event, Professor Maryam Aminu,
The Federal University of Oye Ekiti has commended three of its lecturers for securing world-class research facilities worth millions of naira for the institution. Those honoured are the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships, Prof Joshua Ogunwole; Director of Research and Development, Prof Olayide Lawal; and Prof Olufunke Akintayo from the Department of Industrial Chemistry. The
Three lecturers at the Federal University of Oye Ekiti have secured global research grants worth N300 million to boost the school’s research efforts and scientific learning. The beneficiaries are the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships, Prof. Joshua Ogunwole; the Director of Research and Development, Prof. Olayide Lawal; and Prof. Olufunke Akintayo of the Department of
The Abia State representative on the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Azubuike Nwaubani, has stated that the commission is committed to enhancing Education in the state, particularly by providing science equipment to schools. Nwaubani made this known on Tuesday, June 3, during a Children’s Day celebration held at the NDDC state office in
