Cocoa farmers across Nigeria have appealed to the Federal Government to boost support for research institutes and promote climate-smart agricultural practices to ensure sustainability and global competitiveness in the cocoa industry. The call was made in a communique issued at the close of the National Cocoa Festival held recently and jointly organised by the Cocoa
Agricultural experts in Nigeria have stressed the need for technological intervention to address the country’s alarming post-harvest food losses, which account for over 40 per cent of total agricultural output. The call was made on Tuesday during the 2025 In-House Technical Review Meeting and Productivity Awards of the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), held
The Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Mr Abdul Jimoh Muhammed, has called for greater collaboration between the Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute (NSPRI), other research institutions, and higher learning institutions to tackle food insecurity in Nigeria. He called on Tuesday, March 19 2025, during his goodwill message at the 2025 In-House Review Meeting of
A new study from Virginia Tech has uncovered distinct brain changes linked to witnessing trauma, providing fresh insights into how post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops in people who observe traumatic events rather than directly experience them. This research, published in PLOS ONE, could lead to more targeted treatments for PTSD by recognising the molecular differences
The Nigerian government has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China to enhance the nation’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The partnership aims to equip Nigerians with essential hands-on skills, enhance technical education, and bolster vocational training nationwide. The agreement was signed on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at an event attended
When Architect Sonny Echono became the head of TETFund (Tertiary Education Trust Fund) in March 2022, his primary goal was to reform and improve public universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education in Nigeria. In less than three years, he has implemented significant changes that are benefiting students, lecturers, and schools nationwide. From the start, Echono
The Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) has urged the Federal Government to increase investment in Research and Development (R&D) across the country. Dr Oladoyin Odubanjo, Executive Secretary of NAS, made this appeal during an interview in Abuja on Monday, March 17, 2025. He stressed that while Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) have been incorporated into
Zuriel Oduwole, Nigeria’s youngest nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize, called on the Nigerian private sector to increase its investment in education. Speaking during the Sterling Leadership Series held in Lagos, the 22-year-old education advocate and filmmaker emphasised the importance of meaningful collaboration between private institutions and youth-led initiatives to enhance access to quality education,
The National Assembly’s recent push to create over 200 new universities in Nigeria has raised concerns about the country’s already strained higher education system. Nigeria has 278 universities, consisting of 64 federal, 67 state, and 147 private institutions. Despite this, there is a significant need for more universities to meet the growing demand for higher
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that a total of 2,030,627 candidates registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), marking the highest number in the history of the examination. Of the registered candidates, 1,635,517 sat for the examination, while 399,886 were absent. The examination was conducted nationwide across various Computer-Based
