The First City Monument Bank Ltd. (FCMB), in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), have rolled out the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women course to promote entrepreneurship. Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women is a global initiative that helps foster economic growth through practical education, interactive activities, and instruction to entrepreneurs around the world. They collaborate with
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its dedication to providing Nigerians with practical and employable skills by implementing the National Policy on Skills Development in Formal and Non-Formal Education. The policy covers reforming Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), teacher training, strong public-private partnerships, non-formal education, and the curriculum. Speaking at a sensitisation workshop, Dr.
Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, has rolled out initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of educational institutions in Nigeria to make them outstanding at the international level. Alausa noted that the government has set in motion programmes to provide teaching aids and equipment, improve teaching quality, and rehabilitate infrastructure. The minister added that
The Oyo State Government has shared about 18,000 tablets with public primary and secondary school teachers across the state’s 33 local government areas. The intervention programme was initiated by the Global Partnership in Education, sponsored by the World Bank in partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission and the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board.
Another storm is gathering in Nigeria’s universities, and this time it may be worse than before. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised its voice again, warning the Federal Government that lecturers are angry, frustrated, and tired of endless promises. If the government continues to drag its feet, the country should not be
In some Lagos classrooms, teenagers are not only solving equations and memorising Shakespeare. They are also making sales, managing accounts, pitching to investors, and running real businesses — all before they leave secondary school. It is part of a quiet shift in private education: moving from teaching business theory to building actual businesses. In these
“Sir, I know I will never make it in life. My teacher already told me.” Those words came from a teenage boy after class. His eyes were steady, but his voice was empty. The teacher had not beaten him or suspended him. He had only spoken, but his words killed the boy’s dream. The boy
In Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, a young boy named Adonye sat quietly at the back of his classroom for two years. He came to school every day, wore his uniform neatly, and paid attention. However, he could not read even one word. It was not because he was not smart—it was because the way lessons were
Olayinka Oke, Founder and CEO of Orin Jojolo Education, is championing an educational strategy that incorporates African musical heritage with global best practices. Through her organisation, the music expert delivers affordable music education to schools, fostering creativity, leadership, and cultural identity. In the same vein, Oke transforms how African children at home and in diaspora
Mr. Akinbo, Technical Lead at the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD Centre of Excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation, has said that prioritising research on crops and livestock is critical to agriculture in Africa. According to him, crop research will foster innovation that can improve the development of a regulatory framework that will evolve with scientific
