Saturday, December 6

Education

Why NELFUND still pays stipends to dropouts — Official

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund explained on Monday why some students who have dropped out of institutions continue to receive the monthly stipends provided by the Fund. In response to reporters’ inquiries during a press briefing in Abuja, the Executive…

Stakeholders project Nigeria to lead AI revolution

Heads of regulatory agencies, tertiary institutions, educators, Artificial Intelligence promoters, and other stakeholders in the education sector have tasked the Nigerian government with the development of a strategic plan to ensure that the nation plays a leadership role in the…

Group, UK varsity partner on staff exchange

Africa Bridge Initiative and Bournemouth University Higher Education Corporation, UK, have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to develop mutual academic interests and foster youth development in Nigeria. The five-year agreement aims to promote academic collaboration, youth exchange programs, scholarships, and…

Foundation awards 23 UNILAG students N5.75m

The Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation has awarded financial support to 23 deserving students of the University of Lagos to the tune of N5.75m. The 23 beneficiaries were selected based on their academic performance, financial need, and overall potential. Their financial…

PTDF targets July for Kaduna Petroleum College opening

The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Development Technology Trust Fund, Ahmed Aminu has attributed the delay in the full takeoff of the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies to the need to finalize the Memorandum of…

Kano to complete abandoned Dangote varsity projects

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has promised to complete all abandoned projects at the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil. The governor made the promise when he paid an unscheduled visit to the University on Sunday.…

People with hands-on skills guaranteed prosperity – Principal

The Principal, Government Technical College, Iluomoba Ekiti, Mrs Rachael Oludare-Falana, has said individuals are guaranteed economic prosperity if they acquire necessary hands-on skills. Oludare-Falana, stated this on Thursday, during the matriculation ceremony for 100 newly admitted students of the school.…

Oyo appoints new SUBEB secretaries

The Oyo State Government has approved the appointment of three new Executive Secretaries for the State Universal Basic Education Board. The board’s chairman, Nureni Adeniran, announced this during a meeting with Administrative Officers of all Local Government Universal Basic Education…

School founder links sports involvement to academic success

The founder, Dowen College, Lagos, Dr Olumide Phillips, has identified a link between involvement in sports and other recreational activities and academic success. Speaking during the school’s 23rd inter-house sports held at the UNILAG Sports complex, Phillips said children work…

Kebbi approves N300m monthly school feeding allowance

The Kebbi State Government says it has increased monthly boarding school feeding from N175m to N300m. The Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, made this known while receiving the national leadership of the Nigerian Union of Journalists on a courtesy visit…

UNILAG frowns on unethical AI use by students, lecturers

Concerned about rising academic indolence and plagiarism, the management of the University of Lagos is set to unveil a policy document on the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence in academia. The institution’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics and Research), Prof. Bola Oboh,…

Lagos-based school establishes UK campus

A Nigerian-owned educational institution, Westerfield College has announced the establishment of a campus in the United Kingdom. The college’s founder, Mr Michael Dosunmu, in a statement made available to our correspondent, said the campus will provide English language upskilling courses,…

Scientist adopts computer models to tackle cancer resistance

A  Nigerian scientist, Prosper Chukwuemeka is combining data-driven insights with biological research to evolve a smarter and effective cancer treatment. Chukwuemeka’s research targets uncovering the mechanisms behind tumour resistance and identifying novel therapeutic strategies. In a statement, Chukwuemeka, a researcher…

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