The United Kingdom remains one of the most sought-after destinations for international students, and it is easy to see why. Home to some of the world’s leading universities, the UK offers a prestigious and diverse education. Students can choose from a variety of courses across multiple fields, ensuring there is something for everyone, from the
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Food Security, Barrister Yejide Ogundipe, has reportedly spoken on the vital role of research institutes and agricultural colleges in boosting food production and ensuring food security in Nigeria. Speaking at the quarterly meeting of the provosts of national agricultural research institute committees, Ogundipe emphasised that food security
Professor Samson Arekete, a Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence expert at Redeemer’s University, Ede, has advised the Federal Government to halt the conversion of polytechnics and colleges of education into universities. Arekete, while delivering the 17th inaugural lecture of the university recently, expressed concern that such conversions were distorting the education system. He stated that
The Taraba state government has strongly condemned the unauthorised laboratory tests conducted on primary school pupils by the Head Teacher of Hassan Primary School in Jalingo, Dauda Bakari. The tests carried out without the knowledge or approval of the Ministry of Education or relevant authorities have sparked outrage among parents and teachers in the state.
ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has partnered with the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) to improve the management and utilisation of agricultural funds to boost the country’s agricultural sector. This collaboration was announced during the National Stakeholders Meeting on NADF held in Abuja on Thursday. The NADF, which is tasked with promoting agricultural development and managing related
Tosin Alabi, an MBA student at Syracuse University, has developed an innovative solution to address the growing global issue of diabetic foot ulcers. Inspired by the painful experience of watching her father have diabetes, Alabi has developed a pair of “smart socks” that use wireless sensors to detect early signs of diabetic foot ulcers, potentially
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has extended the service year of 11 corps members in Katsina State for breaking camp rules. The NYSC State Coordinator, Ibrahim Sa’idu, made this known on Thursday during the passing-out parade of the 2024 Batch “A” Stream II corps members. Sa’idu, who was represented by Assistant Director of Human
Nokia has been chosen by Deutsches Forschungsnetz e.V. (DFN) to upgrade its national research network with an energy-efficient, high-capacity IP infrastructure. The new system, which replaces outdated equipment, will enhance the network’s bandwidth and capacity, offering speeds of up to 800 Gigabits per second. This improvement will ensure faster and more efficient data transfer for
The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Professor Garba Sharubutu, has announced that all research institutes in the country are now mandated to establish spin-off companies to commercialise their innovations and research findings. This initiative improves agricultural productivity and ensures that research results are effectively transferred to farmers. Speaking about the
The Benue Digital Infrastructure Company (BDIC) has launched a training programme on Artificial Intelligence, coding, and other digital skills for school principals and coordinators across the state. Speaking at the opening of the programme, Mr Terwase Gbande, Managing Director of BDIC, stated that the initiative aims to boost digital literacy and equip educators with 21st-century
