With over 33% of Nigeria’s youth unemployed, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, many young people are stuck at home, jobless, and frustrated. But a new digital training initiative is promising to change that story — one skill at a time.AltSchool Africa, an education technology platform, has launched AI for 10M Africans,
In the face of rising food inflation and empty baskets across Nigerian markets, a quiet revolution may be budding—not on the farm, but in the laboratories and classrooms of Nigeria’s agricultural research institutes.At a recent meeting with provosts of agricultural colleges and research bodies, Barrister Yejide Ogundipe, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on
In a decisive move to tackle corruption from its roots, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in partnership with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB), has launched an ambitious initiative aimed at grooming Nigeria’s next generation of ethical leaders—straight from the classroom.At the heart of the campaign are Integrity Clubs,
The arrival of Rugby School Nigeria at the cutting-edge Eko Atlantic City marks more than just the expansion of a British educational brand, it signals a new phase in the evolution of elite education in Lagos, with potential ripple effects far beyond its high walls.Set to open its Sixth Form campus in September 2025, with
A wave of frustration is sweeping through Nigerian homes as parents continue to voice strong concerns over the volume and complexity of homework given to their children by schools nationwide. This outcry, which has flooded various social platforms, is rooted in the belief that many of the assignments are too difficult for the children and
Prof. Saidou Madougou, Director of the African Union’s Department of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, revealed that over 90% of 10-year-olds in Africa struggle with reading simple texts and performing basic mathematical tasks. Despite increasing access to education, this situation remains a primary concern for the continent. Madougou made this statement on Wednesday during the
The Federal Ministry of Education has commenced applications for the 2024/2025 Nigerian Scholarship Award (NSA) and Education Bursary Award (EBA), targeting eligible students in public tertiary institutions nationwide. The application window opened on April 18, 2025, and will close on May 29, 2025. The NSA is available to full-time undergraduate, HND, and postgraduate students in
The North-West Development Commission (NWDC) has commenced applications for its 2025/2026 foreign scholarship programme, aimed at providing full funding for exceptional students from the North-West region to pursue undergraduate, master’s, and PhD studies abroad. This focuses on fields such as Engineering, Medical Sciences, Agriculture, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and Education. Established under the NWDC
Sublimation printing is rapidly transforming Nigeria’s fashion landscape, offering designers a reliable method to produce vibrant, durable, and cost-effective garments. This technique, which involves transferring designs onto polyester fabrics using heat, ensures that prints become an integral part of the fabric, resulting in long-lasting and high-quality apparel. Aba, Abia State, and Beyond Clothing Nigeria have
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has commended the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for facilitating the participation of 32 candidates with disabilities from the state in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The examination was held on April 28 and 29 at designated centres across Nigeria, including Ekiti State University (EKSU) in
