The National Universities Commission (NUC) has re-accredited all 25 undergraduate programmes offered by Kwara State University (KWASU). This was confirmed by Dr Saeedat Aliyu, the Acting Director of University Relations in Ilorin. She said the programmes were assessed during the October–November 2024 round of academic programme accreditation. According to her, the accreditation results were conveyed
Nigeria faced the highest increase in acute food insecurity globally in 2024, with 6.9 million more people affected, bringing the total to about 31.8 million, according to the 2025 Global Report on Food Crises. The report, released by the Global Network Against Food Crises in partnership with the Food Security Information Network and UNICEF, showed
The much-anticipated 2025 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) results are set to be released soon, with candidates eagerly awaiting the outcome of their examinations. The examination body oversees university admissions in Nigeria and is expected to announce the release date in the coming days. JAMB conducts the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) annually, and
Over 60,000 teachers from across Nigeria are expected to converge in Lagos this September for the historic ‘Let There Be Teachers’ Conference 2025, the largest gathering of educators ever in Africa. Scheduled for September 20 at the iconic Tafawa Balewa Square, this event is set to redefine the role of teachers in shaping the future
Nigeria accounts for 20% of tuberculosis (TB) cases in Africa, making it one of the most affected countries on the continent, according to the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy, and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme (NTBLCP). The revelation was made during a symposium organised by the Zankli Research Centre and The Light Consortium to mark World Tuberculosis Day
