The Ondo State Government has promised to keep supporting groups and partners working to improve education in the state. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, gave the assurance when he hosted the Kids and Teens Resource Centre and its foreign partner, Mrs Emilie Klein, in Akure. Prof. Ajibefun praised the organisation
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has expressed sadness over the poor state of facilities at Tungan Nasara LEA Primary School in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), especially its toilets. Obi, who visited the school after being informed of its condition, said the unhygienic toilets pose serious health risks to both pupils and teachers. Moved
A total of 73 public primary schools in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State are set to benefit from a major education support initiative. The council has begun distributing free learning materials and school furniture to help improve classroom conditions and encourage pupils to study harder. Chairman of the council, Seun Olufade, said
The Presidency has rolled out a series of education support initiatives across the South-West region through its Community Engagement Office, benefiting schools in Ondo, Ekiti and Osun states. Under the “BAT-STEM: Inspiring Growth Through Education and Mentorship” and the “South West Initiative for Transformation (SWIFT)” projects, thousands of pupils and teachers have received learning materials,
The Rotary Club of Ikeja Golden Impact has recognised outstanding pupils at Agidingbi Senior Grammar School for their performance in a recent essay competition. Twelve students competed, with six reaching the final stage. Ogbaji Josephine, a Senior Secondary School 3 student, won first place with 87.5 per cent, followed by Odianosen Testimony on 85 per
Kenyon International West Africa Company Ltd has awarded scholarships worth ₦2.5 million to five engineering students of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. Each beneficiary will receive ₦500,000 annually under the company’s undergraduate scholarship scheme, which was announced during its 10th anniversary celebration in Lagos on September 12, 2025. The recipients — Israel Ayeni (Mechatronics Engineering),
The Abuja Unity Lions Club has renovated four classroom blocks at Junior Secondary School, Orozo, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to address overcrowding and improve learning conditions. The intervention, commissioned yesterday, follows a needs assessment that revealed the school’s overstretched facilities. Club President, Grace Oladipo, said many students had been learning under poor conditions,
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has renovated a block of classrooms at Aaya Community Primary School in Ogun State following appeals from the school over poor learning conditions. The project, undertaken under the university’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, involved refurbishing two classrooms and donating teaching materials. It was officially handed over to
The Sultan Maccido Institute of Leadership at the Peace and Development Centre, Yakubu Gowon University, has honoured Deputy Commissioner of Police and academic, Dr Akeem Adedeji, for his scholarly contributions to academic development. Adedeji, who has been lecturing pro bono at the university for five years, was recognised for donating books to the institution’s library
The Ondo State Government has approved a 100% increase in bursary payments for indigent students from the state studying in accredited institutions across Nigeria. The announcement was made in Akure by the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Laolu Akindolire, during a consultative session on the 2026 budget. He said the increment reflects Governor Lucky
