In a historic milestone, 17-year-old senior secondary three student, Nyuima Tersee from Platform Schools, Ipaja, has emerged as the winner of the National Chess Championship in Nigeria. This remarkable achievement makes Nyuima the youngest player to ever win the championship.…

The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools in Lagos State has launched a new digital learning tool, NAPPSExamBOX, aimed at drastically improving student performance on the West African Examinations Council exams. NAPPSExamBOX is a computer-based testing platform integrated with…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the postponement of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination registration until Monday, February 3. The registration, initially scheduled to commence on Friday, January 31, was postponed to “allow the Board to implement…

The Kaduna State Government has released N548 million to the Nigeria Union of Teachers Endwell Fund, resolving a long-standing dispute between the state government and the union. The dispute, which had been ongoing for several years, was resolved following the…

The winner of the InterswitchSPAK National Science Competition, Henry Ndudu Ekong of Pegasus School, Akwa Ibom state, has received a N15 million tertiary scholarship. The scholarship is spread over five years, with a laptop, and monthly stipends. A statement by …

A Nigerian academic and member of the Weed Science Society of America, Dr Olumide Daramola, has gained international recognition for his groundbreaking research in weed management. A statement made available to The PUNCH said his work was shaping advancements in…

The Caleb University 14th Convocation Inaugural Lecturer, Overseer, Living Seed Ministry, Gboko, Bro. Gbile Akanni, has challenged graduating students to  optimise their God-given potential in making a global difference. He urged them to be intentional in focusing on optimising their…

The Lagos State University has unveiled a cutting-edge application, “LASU Talkspace,” designed to facilitate e-conferences, e-meetings, and e-seminars. The innovative platform, developed by the university’s Directorate of Information and Communication Technology, headed by Prof. Toyin Enikuomehin, aims to provide a…

Anyone who attended higher institutions in Nigeria during the 1990s is likely to remember seeing Education Trust Fund tags on infrastructure projects across university campuses. Since its establishment in 1993, ETF has benefited both lecturers and students. In 2011, it…

Nexford University, a next-generation online university based in Washington DC, America has graduated a total of 1200 students during its 2024 graduation ceremonies. NXU, which prides itself for skill education awarded seven Nigerian students for their outstanding academic performance and…

The preposition, ‘on’, features in a good number of phrasal verbs. A phrasal verb consists of a verb with a preposition or adverb (or both at times), with a meaning different from those of its separate elements. Examples of phrasal…

The University of Lagos Distance Learning Institute and Distance Learning Institute Alumni Association have awarded its best-graduating students of its 2023/2024 session. During the award ceremony, the institute revealed that the initiative to award N50,000 to the best-graduating student from…

Founder, WiFiCombat Academy, Dele Tejuoso, said machine learning technologies can play a pivotal role in preventing student dropouts, bridging language barriers, and offering real-time feedback to both educators and learners across Africa. In a statement released on Monday, Tejuoso emphasised…

A new study led by Nigerian researcher Kabir Idowu has revealed a game-changing strategy to combat anaemia among pregnant women, a condition that silently claims the lives of thousands of mothers and unborn children across the country every year. The…

The Baptist High School Iwo Old Students Association has outlined an exciting program for the school’s 70th anniversary celebrations, set to take place from January 30th to February 2nd, 2025. The event will mark a significant milestone for the school,…