Redeemer’s University, Ede, has introduced compulsory vocational skill training for all its students to discourage the growing trend of fresh graduates relocating abroad for greener pastures. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shadrach Akindele, announced this during a press briefing ahead of the university’s 17th convocation ceremony, where 185 out of 1,341 students will graduate with first-class degrees.
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has introduced a new initiative to prepare students for careers in the technology sector. The programme, called the Career Acceleration Programme (C-CAP), was launched on September 26 by the university’s College of Computing Sciences (COLCOMPS). It is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry needs
Personal Excellence Coach, Adebayo Ajayi, has urged Nigerian universities and training centres to adopt more practical, hands-on methods of teaching to improve innovation and competitiveness. Ajayi, who wrote the book “Living Excellently” and founded Success Within International, said that practical learning is more effective than theoretical instruction. He explained that mentorship and real-life exposure can
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
The Ajisope Development Initiative has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for its policy on free education in all Federal Technical Colleges (FTCs) across Nigeria. The founder of the initiative, Abdulkabir Ajisope, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Osogbo, Osun State, tasking parents to enrol their children for the opportunity. Recall that the
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) will hold its Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Business Incubation Certification (EIBIC) Programme for 100 and 200-level students of the Distance Learning Institute (DLI) on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The event will take place at the Jelili Omotola Multipurpose Hall at 9:00 a.m. According to the university, the EIBIC Programme is compulsory
The World Bank Group Institute for Economic Development has introduced three new free online courses aimed at strengthening professional skills, advancing best practices, and promoting global knowledge exchange. The self-paced programmes combine expert presentations, group discussions, and technical sessions to equip participants with practical skills and a deeper understanding of the subject. The courses include:
Public schools in Lagos State resumed on Monday for the 2025/2026 academic session, with the government introducing new vocational equipment to strengthen practical learning. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Tolani Alli Balogun, led monitoring teams across the six education districts to assess compliance with the resumption directive. During visits to Dolphin Senior and
The Esther Matthew Tonlagha (EMT), a foundation in the Niger Delta focused on youth empowerment, has charged its graduates to use their skills to create wealth. Addressing the graduates about their skills at the Batch B graduation ceremony in Warri, Esther Tonlagha, EMT Founder, said, “These are not just skills, but they are tools of
The Federal Polytechnic, Daura, in Katsina State, has received N750 million from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to enhance skill development and upgrade its equipment. The Rector, Prof. Aliyu Mamman, made this known at a press conference ahead of the school’s second convocation. He explained that N350 million was allocated for skill development, and
