Senator Henry Seriake Dickson has linked Nigeria’s deepening insecurity to decades of poor investment in education. Speaking at the inaugural public lecture of the Forum of Nigeria Polytechnics Alumni Associations (FONPAA) in Abuja, the former Governor of Bayelsa State said the rise in militancy, banditry, and youth crime stems from widespread educational neglect. Dickson, who
The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has called on the Federal Government to ensure that the recently released N50 billion Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) for federal universities is distributed based on individual academic contributions rather than union affiliations. In a letter addressed to the Minister of Education, CONUA’s National President, Dr Niyi Sunmonu, expressed concerns
Covenant University has hosted its first World English Day, bringing together students, teachers, and individuals who share a passion for reading and writing. The Department of Languages organised the event, which took place on April 30, 2025, at the university’s Leadership and Social Sciences Hall. The Head of the Department, Dr Lilly Chimuanya, welcomed everyone.
Voice of Nigeria (VON) has announced plans to commence broadcasting in Mandarin, aiming to deepen cultural and diplomatic relations between Nigeria and China. This was launched during the 2025 UN Chinese Language Day celebration at VON’s Lagos office. Representing VON’s Director-General, Mallam Jibrin Ndace, Deputy Director of Finance, Mr. Sulaimon Shittu, stated the significance of
Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado Ekiti, has achieved full accreditation for 43 academic programmes, including Nursing Sciences, following assessments by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). The NUC’s accreditation, based on evaluations conducted in October and November 2024, was communicated to the university in a letter dated
A new international study has revealed a strong connection between poor diet and the development of lung adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer. Researchers from the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center and the University of Florida’s UF Health Cancer Center found that a high-fat, high-carbohydrate diet increases the growth of lung tumours
The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has extended its corporate social responsibility (CSR) outreach with the second phase of its “Back to School Storm” initiative, reaching pupils in four public primary schools within the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The schools visited include Methodist Primary School, Igbogbo; Anglican Primary School, Igbogbo; Etunrenren Primary
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has announced new leadership and fresh appointments to its Board of Directors. In a statement released on April 29, EPRI named Tom Kent, President and CEO of Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD), as the new Board Chair. He will be supported by Mike Innocenzo, Executive Vice President and COO
Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State has reportedly announced that his administration has recruited over 8,000 teachers within the past three years. He made this known during a live broadcast on Monday, April 28, at the Governor’s Lodge, Anambra, as part of activities marking his third year in office. According to Soludo, the recruitment
A Higher National Diploma (HND) student at Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin, Adekanye Ayomide Elizabeth, has expressed frustration after her department suddenly changed her course of study. In an emotional Facebook post on Monday, Elizabeth revealed that students enrolled in the Journalism and Media Studies programme were unexpectedly required to switch to Strategic Communication, even
