A Professor of Journalism and Mass Communication at Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU), Tokunbo Adaja, has called on journalists across Nigeria to enhance their investigative skills in exposing corruption and promoting transparency in governance. During the university’s 11th Inaugural Lecture, Adaja spoke on the role of the press in holding the government accountable for its
In educational institutions across Nigeria, schools face a similar troubling scenario: overcrowded classrooms and a shortage of teachers overwhelmed by the demands of their duties. This sad reality remains the same whether in the rural villages in Ondo or the bustling cities; Nigeria simply lacks adequate teachers. However, a bill recently introduced in the House
In Lagos, Nigeria’s economic capital, education often stands at the intersection of high ambition and harsh reality. From overcrowded classrooms in Mushin to under-equipped schools in Badagry, the challenges are glaring. However, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu seems determined to rewrite the story — with bricks, mortar, and bold partnerships. His recent visit to the state-of-the-art Charterhouse
Leaders and stakeholders of Enugu North Senatorial District, also known as Nsukka Zone, have commended Governor Peter Mbah for his inclusive governance and urged him to stay on the path that has earned widespread approval from Nigerians. They also lauded the Governor’s remarkable progress in various sectors, especially education, politics, and security, stressing that his
The Chairman of the Nigeria Education Loans and Scholarship Board (NELFUND) and member representing Akoko North-East/North-West federal constituency, Hon. Ifeoluwa Ehindero, has urged Nigerian students to fully embrace the recently introduced student loan programme aimed at reducing financial challenges in higher institutions. Speaking during a courtesy visit by leaders of the National Congress of Akoko
The House of Representatives Committee on Justice has declared that every Nigerian law graduate who completes and passes the Bar qualifying examinations at the Nigerian Law School must be called to the Bar without further delay. This resolution came during an interactive session held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the National Assembly in Abuja
In a fresh move to raise education standards, the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education held a strategic meeting on Thursday with the Principals of all 330 Senior Secondary Schools across the state. The meeting in Lagos aimed to strengthen collaboration and find lasting solutions to secondary schools’ key challenges, particularly in discipline,
Jigawa State Governor Malam Umar Namadi has launched an initiative to distribute free school uniforms to 30,000 female students in public schools across the state. The distribution, which took place at the Government Girls Science Secondary School in Jahun, aims to promote girl-child education as a key driver for societal progress. Governor Namadi explained that
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that a blind candidate hired another visually impaired person to sit the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on his behalf. At a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, Ishaq Oloyede, JAMB Registrar, provided updates on the conduct and outcome of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has accredited 19 academic programmes at the Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. This accreditation follows a comprehensive assessment conducted by the NBTE team, led by Dr. Fatima Umar, Director of the Programmes Department for Polytechnics. The evaluation occurred on Thursday,
