African edtech firm AltSchool Africa has launched a new learning programme, Nano Diplomas, designed to make education more accessible, affordable, and adaptable for learners across the continent. Speaking at The AltSchool Experience event in Lagos, Chief Executive Officer Adewale Yusuf said the initiative was introduced following feedback from learners who found the existing 12-month diploma
Dignitaries, colleagues, family and students gathered at the Government Girls Senior College Complex, Iyana Ipaja, Lagos, to celebrate the retirement of Alhaja Motunrayo Risqat Mumuni, Principal of Orile Agege Community Junior High School. Alhaja Mumuni retired on September 24 after 35 years in the Lagos State teaching service. The ceremony, themed “35 Years of Meritorious
Governor’s College, a state-owned school in Kano, has clinched first place in the 10th edition of the National Quiz Competition on Legislature and Democracy 2025. The contest, organised by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) under the supervision of the National Assembly, was designed to deepen young people’s understanding of the legislature’s
The Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan (FCAIB), is collaborating closely with the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) to enhance farming practices and increase the productivity and competitiveness of the agricultural sector in the country. The Provost of the College, Prof. Jonathan Jeremiah Atungwu, announced this on Thursday when ARCN’s Executive Secretary, Dr Abubakar Adamu
The Provost of the College of Education, Ankpa, Kogi State, Dr Paul Femi Fashagba, has restated his administration’s zero tolerance for cultism and related vices, warning that offenders will face the full weight of the law. Dr Fashagba issued the warning in Lokoja after receiving an Award of Excellence from the Kogi State Council of
The proprietor of Authentic Royal Preparatory School in Benin City, Edo State, has criticised the government’s decision to revoke his school’s operating licence, describing it as an act of vendetta. Dr Godsent Erhumwunse, who also serves as the State Controller of the Association of Formidable Education Development (AFED), stated that the school had met all
The Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal College of Education, Ofeme-Ohuhu, Umuahia, Abia State, Hajjia Rabia Adamu, has stated that Nigeria requires at least 1.2 million teachers to address the crisis in the education sector. Speaking at the institution’s maiden matriculation ceremony on Friday, Adamu said the country’s teacher-to-pupil ratio is far below
The Nigerian Navy has announced the commencement of its recruitment exercise for Basic Training School Batch 38. In a statement, the Navy announced that online registration will be available from October 2 to 31, 2025, and is free of charge. Interested applicants are to apply at www.joinnigeriannavy.navy.mil.ng. The Navy said only Nigerian citizens by birth
The Student Union Government (SUG) of the Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, has called on Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and the state’s lawmakers to urgently rehabilitate the Osiele–Camp Road in Odeda Local Government Area. In separate letters addressed to the governor, Senator Olamilekan Adeola (Ogun West), Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu (Ogun Central), and Speaker
Excel College, Ejigbo, Lagos, and its Parent Teacher Association (PTA) have reiterated their commitment to discipline following a viral video alleging that pupils of the school were drinking and smoking. At an emergency PTA meeting over the weekend, parents pledged support for measures introduced by the college to strengthen morals and curb misconduct. PTA chairman,
