Lagos State University (LASU) has opened applications for undergraduate students interested in participating in a digitisation project under its Study Work Scheme. According to the university, the selected students will assist in developing LASU’s Open Educational Resources (OER) Portal, a digital platform designed to enhance access to academic materials. The project will involve converting and
The University of Lagos Office of Career Development Services (OCDS), in partnership with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), is set to host the 2025 ASCENT Career Clinic, a career development initiative aimed at preparing students for the workplace. Themed “Career Readiness Skills for the
The story of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) is taking a new turn. As Nigeria’s first polytechnic pushes toward becoming a specialised University of Technology and Vocational Studies, the school is opening its arms to industry partners. The latest handshake is with Lotus Bank, a non-interest financial institution with big plans to support young people
Egbin Power Plc has reassured its commitment to education and sustainable community development as it marked the 10th edition of the Egbin Power Scholarship Awards. Held at the Egbin Power Clubhouse, the ceremony brought together community leaders, parents, teachers, the management team of Egbin Power and beneficiaries to recognise and reward academic excellence across its
The Federal Government has announced a new reform aimed at integrating sports into the country’s education system. Education Minister Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa unveiled the initiative in Abuja at the inauguration of a 20-member National Sports–Education Review Committee. He said the programme would focus on nurturing talent from the grassroots to elite levels, citing Brazil
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University’s Centre for Counselling and Career Services, Lapai, has held a one-day capacity-building workshop aimed at enhancing career guidance and employability among principal officers, Deans, Directors, Heads of Departments, Level Advisers, and Final-year students. With the theme: “Career Service Enlightenment and Employment Opportunities,” the event sought to bridge the gap between academic
Ahmadu Bello University is helping its final-year students prepare for life after school with a new orientation programme focused on job hunting, NYSC mobilisation, and building functional networks. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, speaking through the Director of Advancement and International Education, Prof. Sani Abba Aliyu, advised the students to invest in strong peer connections
Olubunmi Mercy Odiaka, an educationist, is currently researching how emotional intelligence can improve learning outcomes in early childhood settings. Her adventure into early childhood settings and teacher training began with her observation of students’ challenges with speech clarity, classrooms lacking emotional awareness, and teachers’ difficulties in teaching phonics. Odiaka also focused on helping teachers manage
The School of Basic and Remedial Studies (SBRS) of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has organised a career talk for secondary school students in Zaria to help them make better decisions about their future. The event was held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Alhudahuda College, Zaria. The Director of SBRS, Dr. Sanusi Gambo, stated
