Intelsat has partnered with MaxIQ Space to launch the fifth edition of the Africa Space STEM Programme, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming education across Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa. This fully funded programme invites schools and teachers to apply for the opportunity to receive cutting-edge STEM kits, hands-on training, and access to exclusive
The General Overseer of Omega Power Ministry (OPM), Apostle Dr Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, has announced the purchase of a former Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Marine Base branch building, which will be transformed into a free school for underprivileged children. In a Facebook post on Friday, May 16, the Port Harcourt-based clergyman and philanthropist
The Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has appointed Prof. Carol Arinze-Umobi as Acting Vice-Chancellor. In a letter dated May 16, 2025, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Barrister. Olugbenga Kukoyi stated that Umobi’s appointment, effective May 19, 2025, follows her nomination by the University Senate and subsequent approval by the Governing Council,
The federal government has introduced a new policy that bars tertiary institutions with fewer than 2,000 students from accessing TETFund support, aiming to promote accountability and ensure more efficient use of public funds. Minister of Education Tunji Alausa revealed this on Friday during a one-day engagement in Lagos with heads of tertiary institutions, bursars, and
The Physics Department at Covenant University hosted a seminar on Friday, May 16, 2025, to educate students about the future of cybersecurity and quantum computing. The speaker was Mr. Ewalouwa Michael Adeniji, a past student of the school who finished just three years ago. Mr. Adeniji spoke on the topic: “Cybersecurity in the Age of
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has commended Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) for its effective use of allocated funds and successful completion of projects. This recognition came during a familiarisation visit by Hon. Sunday Adepoju, a TETFund Board of Trustees member representing the Southwest geopolitical zone. During the visit, Adepoju toured TETFund-sponsored projects from
Australian sustainability advisory firm Strategy&Ops Consultancy and Nigerian-based facilities management leader Bloom PFM announced a strategic partnership to accelerate sustainable development across Africa. The collaboration aims to deliver innovative solutions in sustainability, intelligent energy management, and education advisory services across Nigeria and the broader African continent. Through this partnership, the two organisations will develop innovative
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has launched an investigation into reported technical issues during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) following a surge of complaints from candidates across several states. In a statement released Monday, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, acknowledged the unusual complaints received after releasing the UTME results last
In a move to promote responsible media consumption and critical thinking among young people, the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has launched Media Literacy Clubs in secondary schools across Osun State. The initiative, titled “Making Safer Choices and Safeguarding Young Minds,” aims to equip students with the knowledge to engage with films and
Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Associate Professor of Theatre and Canada Research Chair in Socially Engaged Theatre at the University of Regina, Saskatchewan, has been named a 2025 3M National Teaching Fellow. The University’s President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr Jeff Keshen, who disclosed the news in a statement on Tuesday, noted that he shared it with the university
