Junior Achievement Africa and Boeing have partnered to introduce new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and entrepreneurship programmes for young people in Nigeria and Togo. The initiative aims to equip youth with skills to prepare them for future job markets and encourage innovation across both countries. The programmes officially started in May 2025 and
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has re-accredited all 25 undergraduate programmes offered by Kwara State University (KWASU). This was confirmed by Dr Saeedat Aliyu, the Acting Director of University Relations in Ilorin. She said the programmes were assessed during the October–November 2024 round of academic programme accreditation. According to her, the accreditation results were conveyed
Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp) has launched its school recycling initiative at Ireti Senior Grammar School, Falomo, Lagos, as part of efforts to promote environmental education among young learners. The campaign, themed “Transcorp Transforms School Recycling Initiative”, commenced with an educational session on waste separation and the benefits of recycling. A waste management team sensitised students
The management of Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa, has revived the affiliation process with Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, as part of a strategic initiative led by the new Provost, Dr Paul Femi Fashagba. The renewed collaboration aims to facilitate the offering of degree and postgraduate programmes across multiple disciplines, thereby strengthening academic
The Deputy Registrar and Head of the Corporate Affairs Division at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Mr Niyi Oduwole, has been honoured as a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). The honour was in recognition of his outstanding contributions to public relations practice in Nigeria. According to a press release, Oduwole was formally
The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA), and the Federal Medical Centre, Bida (FMCB), have signed an agreement to establish a new College of Health Sciences. The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) happened on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the medical centre in Bida, Niger State. Speaking at the event, Professor Faruk Adamu
When 25-year-old Blessing Matthew received her NYSC posting letter to a rural village in Zamfara State, she knew it would be tough. However, nothing could have prepared her for the reality she met. “No electricity, no proper accommodation, and only three teachers handling over 100 pupils,” she said in a tired voice. “I had to
Nile University of Nigeria has achieved a significant milestone as the General Medical Council (GMC) in the United Kingdom has officially recognised its MBBS degree. This means that medical graduates from Nile University can now apply for the GMC’s Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) test and, if successful, register to practice medicine in the
The Bauchi State Government has dismissed what it described as a deliberate misrepresentation of a recent statement made by Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed regarding education. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon. Usman Shehu Usman, on Wednesday, the government accused certain media outlets of intentionally distorting the governor’s remarks during
The Federal Government has directed an immediate end to the practice of multiple accreditation of academic programmes in Nigerian universities by professional bodies operating independently of the National Universities Commission (NUC). The directive follows observations by the Federal Ministry of Education concerning the increasing trend of overlapping accreditation exercises in higher education institutions across the
