The National Chairperson of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) and wife of the Inspector-General of Police, Mrs Elizabeth Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed the association’s commitment to promoting education, describing it as a core pillar of POWA’s agenda, alongside health and women’s empowerment. Mrs Egbetokun made this known on Wednesday during her official visit to
The Abia State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in implementing Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) intervention projects across the state. In an interview with ABN TV on Wednesday, ASUBEB Executive Chairman Mrs Lydia Onuoha revealed that the ongoing projects, spanning the 2020 to 2023 funding years,
UNICEF has emphasised that education, from preschool to university, should be viewed as a vital investment in children’s futures and the nation’s development, rather than merely a financial burden. The agency called for education systems that are inclusive, high-quality, and transformative. Ms Christian Munduate, UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, made the remarks in Awka on Tuesday
Three Nigerian teenagers have clinched a top prize in the 2025 Slingshot Challenge, a global environmental competition organised by the National Geographic Society and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. Their project, Reforest AI, uses artificial intelligence to detect illegal logging and monitor forest health, earning them one of five Top Honours awards and a
Three outstanding students from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have qualified for the finals of The Nigerian Genius: Campus Edition 2025, one of Nigeria’s premier engineering competitions. The team—Sanyaolu Motunrayo and Isokpunwu Orobosa from the Department of Electrical Electronics Engineering, along with Abanum Oliseyenum from the Department of Mechanical Engineering—earned the right to represent UNILAG
Nigerian politician and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has called for the immediate scrapping of JAMB, NYSC, TETFund, and NELFUND, describing the agencies as “extracurricular bureaucratic busybodies.” Sowore made the call in a post on his official X handle on Wednesday, reacting to JAMB’s admission that technical glitches had affected the performance of several candidates
The Federal Government has inaugurated a committee to standardise fee payment structures across universities in the country to streamline education financing. Minister of Education Dr Tunji Alausa announced the development on Wednesday during a meeting with Vice-Chancellors and the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) officials in Abuja. The committee comprises representatives from NELFUND, the Ministry
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted full accreditation to 21 academic programmes at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) following a nationwide assessment exercise. UNIPORT Vice Chancellor, Prof. Owunari Georgewill, disclosed this to journalists on Wednesday in Port Harcourt, describing the approval as a significant milestone for the institution and its students. He explained
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has raised concerns over a polytechnic in the Southeast receiving billions of naira in annual intervention funds despite having only 30 students. TETFund Executive Secretary Sonny Echono disclosed on Monday in Abuja during the 2025 one-day strategic interactive workshop for heads of institutions, bursars, and procurement officers of beneficiary
A recent scientific study has revealed that starch-based bioplastics, often praised as eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plastics, could be just as harmful to health. The research, conducted over several months, found that these bioplastics may cause damage to vital organs and disrupt normal bodily functions. Bioplastics are made from natural materials, such as corn or
