For more than 120 years, the Nobel Prizes have been the world’s highest honour in science — celebrating discoveries in medicine, physics, and chemistry since 1901. However, as science has expanded and become more interconnected, many significant works now fall outside Alfred Nobel’s original categories. To fill this gap, other global awards have emerged —
Every October 5, the world comes together in unison to celebrate and honour teachers. Globally, they are the people who shape nations, guide minds, and build futures. However, in Nigeria, the day often comes with mixed feelings, because beneath the euphoria of celebrations lie stories of frustration, neglect, and survival. Across the country, teachers work
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) states that it is preparing to send trained Nigerian youths under the age of 35 abroad as part of a talent export programme. Director General Afiz Ogun announced the plan during a visit to trainees sitting examinations at the Larne Shittu Motors Training Centre in Abuja. He said successful candidates
The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, Dr Karl Toriola, has called for a comprehensive reform of Nigeria’s education curriculum to reflect current digital realities and better prepare young people for employment. Speaking at the 11th Public Lecture of the Sigma Club at the University of Ibadan on Thursday, July 3, Toriola emphasised that aligning
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has called for investment in vocational and technical education, citing it as a catalyst for reviving the economy. Dr Mohammed Mohammed, NABTEB Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, appealed while assessing the ongoing NABTEB examinations at the Government Technical College, Agidingbi, Ikeja, and Federal Technical College, Yaba, Lagos.
Virginia Commonwealth University will launch a new undergraduate minor in research ecosystems in the fall of 2025, underscoring its dedication to equipping students for tomorrow’s challenges. The interdisciplinary programme will immerse learners in the operational, regulatory, and strategic dimensions of contemporary research management. The research landscape has become increasingly interdisciplinary and complex, requiring trained and
