The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), Lagos State Chapter, has announced plans for its 34th Lagos Builders’ Conference, scheduled to be held from October 22 to 23, 2025, at The Podium Event Centre, Lagos. The two-day event, themed “Collaboration, Cooperation & Inclusiveness,” will bring together key stakeholders in the built environment to discuss innovative strategies
Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, recently hosted the 2025 ECWA International Pastors’ Conference, themed “You Will Seek Me and Find Me”. In his address, ECWA President, Rev. Dr Job Ayuba Bagat Mallam, described the conference as a divine appointment aimed at renewal, unity, and empowerment of ministers. He urged pastors to confront insecurity, moral decline,
The Projects Development Institute (PRODA), under the Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, has announced the commencement of implementing its 2025 Capital Budget alongside the extended 2024 Capital Budget. In a statement, PRODA said the execution of capital projects will follow a warrant-driven arrangement, in line with the Federal Government’s revised Cash Management Policy
The Abiola Ajimobi Technical University (Tech-U), Ibadan, has announced the opening of applications for the 2025/2026 Josephus Foundation Scholarship. The scheme, funded by the Josephus Foundation through the university’s Chancellor, Chief Tunde Afolabi (MFR), is designed to help bright but financially challenged students who may struggle to pay for higher education. According to the university,
The University of Ibadan (UI) has opened the 2025 edition of Jaw War, described as Africa’s most significant public speaking competition. The six-week inter-faculty contest, themed “Africa in the First Century and Beyond: Power, Progress and Possibility”, was launched at the New Faculty Lecture Theatre. This year’s event is organised in partnership with the Global
The SOHCAHTOA Foundation has opened applications for its 2025 undergraduate scholarship, aimed at supporting students in Nigeria’s public tertiary institutions. The programme offers beneficiaries ₦250,000 annually, renewable until graduation, provided academic requirements are met. The Foundation said the initiative is part of its commitment to easing the financial pressure on students while promoting educational excellence.
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), in partnership with its United States alumni body, has announced the 2025 edition of the UNN-USA Annual Scholarship Programme. The scheme is open to undergraduate students enrolled at the university and aims to provide financial support to alleviate the cost of education. Organisers say the initiative is part of
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has announced the 2025 edition of its National Essay Competition for secondary school students in Nigeria. The contest, now in its 15th year, seeks to promote a culture of reading and writing while encouraging critical thinking among young people. This year’s topic is: “Nigeria is characterised by diverse cultures, ethnicities,
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, a construction company in Nigeria, has announced the opening of its 2025 scholarship for female undergraduates in Nigerian universities. The company developed the scholarship to support students excelling in their engineering degree courses, such as mechanical, civil, electrical, and structural engineering, and related fields. Applicants for the scholarship must be female
The National Examinations Council has officially started registration for the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External for candidates outside the formal school system. The examination is only open to those who have attempted the SSCE Internal exam in the last five years. In a statement signed by Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, NECO Registrar and
