Prof Shehu Abdul Rahman, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Lafia (FULAFIA), has received the Most Dedicated and People-Oriented Vice-Chancellor award from the Civil Society Coalition for Transparency and Good Governance (CSCTGG). The honour, presented by CSCTGG Convener, Comrade Victor Udoh, recognised Abdul Rahman’s transparent leadership style, commitment to students’ empowerment, and contributions to
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,
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.
Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has launched an Undergraduate Tech Scholarship Programme to support 100 Nigerian students studying technology-related courses. The initiative was announced by the Foundation’s Chairman, Dr Segun Ogunsanya, at a world press conference in Lagos. He said the scholarship aims to remove financial barriers and help young Nigerians excel in the
The Federal Ministry of Finance has extended its Youth Enterprise with Innovation in Nigeria (YouWiN) scheme to students of the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, as part of efforts to curb youth unemployment and reduce reliance on government jobs. At a sensitisation session on campus, officials disclosed that the second phase of YouWiN Connect would soon 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
Regalo Hope Foundation has partnered with the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), to equip students with practical skills needed for future jobs. The partnership was announced during the 2025 Youth Development Workshop held in Owerri. Chinenye Onuorah, Founder and Project Director of the Foundation, said the aim is to bridge the gap between academic
Boke Technology Co., Ltd. has launched its SDG Hero Project in Lagos, Nigeria, empowering 5,000 students across the state to address all 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This innovative Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, powered by Boke’s pioneering “Game+” model, uses an engaging board game to inspire young minds to create solutions for
Paradigm Initiative (PIN), a pan-African non-profit group, has launched a new game called Drible to teach university students about digital rights and online safety. The game makes learning fun and easy. With the help of the Open Society Foundations, Drible utilises games, training, and stories to educate students about digital inclusion. The project started on
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, has vowed to equip students with practical entrepreneurial knowledge alongside their academic training, ensuring they graduate with both business acumen and laudable academic qualifications. Prof Egbewole, who stated this last Thursday (July 10, 2025) while welcoming a delegation from the Corporate Affairs Commission
