A lecturer at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Dr Vincent Paul, has urged jobless graduates to learn valuable skills to help reduce unemployment in the country. He advised on Wednesday in Lafia during the inauguration of the university’s Alumni Association National Executive Council and its Trust Fund for Legacy Projects. Dr Paul said that many white-collar
When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu launched his Renewed Hope agenda, he promised a future where young Nigerians would not just dream big but have the tools to make those dreams a reality. However, the lingering crisis around the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) may be the most significant early test of that promise, and
Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), formerly known as Bauchi State University, is changing the way students are prepared for life after school. The university has established a Career Services Centre and an Entrepreneurship Development Centre on its campuses to help students acquire valuable skills, plan their careers, and become job creators rather than job seekers. At
Junior Achievement Africa and Boeing have partnered to introduce new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and entrepreneurship programmes for young people in Nigeria and Togo. The initiative aims to equip youth with skills to prepare them for future job markets and encourage innovation across both countries. The programmes officially started in May 2025 and
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has launched a nationwide campaign to promote media and information literacy in secondary schools across Nigeria. This initiative aims to equip young Nigerians with the skills to critically evaluate and responsibly engage with the digital world. Speaking at the TEDx NTIC Abuja Youth 2025 event at
Iconic Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s education system and called for a complete overhaul. In a post on his Instagram on May 8, 2025, the “African Queen” crooner urged the government to reassess and improve the country’s educational structure to serve its growing population better. 2Face, engaged
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has described Western education as merely a “formality,” implying that formal schooling is not essential for success in life. He made the remarks while addressing a group of farmers and artisans in Bauchi, with a video of his speech later shared on Instagram by Bashir Usman. In his message to
The Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC) has awarded over N200 million scholarships to outstanding students across Nigeria. The scholarships were presented at the 22nd National Mathematics Competition (ANMC), which took place in collaboration with the National Mathematical Centre (NMC). This year’s competition recognised exceptional students in the primary and junior secondary school categories, rewarding them
