Senator Sunday Katung (PDP–Kaduna South) has awarded scholarships worth N40 million to 400 indigent students from his constituency to support their tertiary education. Each beneficiary received N100,000 through the Sunday Marshall Katung Foundation, which managed the disbursement of the funds. Speaking at the presentation ceremony in Kafanchan on Saturday, Katung, represented by Bature Likoro, chairman
A 200-level engineering student at the University of Benin has won a brand-new car in the ongoing MTN “Go MAD Campus Invasion” campaign. Edomwonyi Osariemen received a 2025 Alsvin Mikano after his ticket was drawn in a raffle held during the event. Hundreds of students had taken part in the draw. Speaking after the announcement,
A university scholar, Professor Eni Kalu, has applauded Senator Orji Uzor Kalu for his consistent commitment to education and youth empowerment. Speaking in Abuja, the professor said Kalu has shown remarkable dedication to human capital development, noting that education has remained his priority from his days as governor of Abia State to his current role
Social media influencer and education advocate Alex Onyia has criticised wealthy Nigerians for not doing enough to support young people, particularly students aspiring to study abroad. Onyia, the CEO of Educare, an education technology platform, stated that the lack of scholarships and mentorship from privileged Nigerians contributes to the significant gap in educational attainment between
No fewer than seven undergraduate students from across Nigerian universities have benefited from the David Dickson Educational Foundation scholarship. The awards were presented at the David Dickson Foundation’s second anniversary scholarship ceremony held in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on Saturday. Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr Andrew Jegede, said the foundation was set up
The Kogi State government has begun disbursing N534,360,000 in Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) grants to 13,359 schoolgirls as part of its Adolescent Girls initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE). On Wednesday, preloaded ATM cards were handed to parents and guardians of beneficiaries at GYB Model Science Secondary School (GYBMSS), Lokoja. The programme is designed to
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Youth Province 1, Festac, has launched a back-to-school initiative for more than 2,000 children across its parishes in response to growing concerns over the rising cost of education materials. The programme, held simultaneously across the province, provided school bags, exercise books, mathematical sets and other supplies to pupils
Prince Emmanuel Amgbaduba, a prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) member in Delta State, has extended educational support to pupils and students in Burutu Local Government Area. At Amazuo Primary School in Okrika, Prince Amgbaduba distributed cash and learning materials to pupils of the school, emphasising that education remains the foundation of any progressive society. He
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has maintained that his administration is committed to improving the quality of education across the state. Speaking in Osogbo on Thursday, Adeleke unveiled instructional materials for public primary and junior secondary schools, alongside one Sienna vehicle, six mini buses, and 31 motorcycles for school monitoring. The unveiling, held ahead of
As the new academic session approaches, parents are encouraged to actively support their children in making a smooth transition into university life. Experts note that sending young adults to school in a different state or country often comes with mixed emotions, including excitement, fear, uncertainty, and anxiety. They stress that with proper preparation and support,
