Thursday, June 18

Education

Why School Is Not a Scam

A Professor of Cellular and Molecular Parasitology, Roseangela Nwuba, has described as disturbing the “school is a scam” narrative, which is gaining ground among young Nigerians. She decried the trend, which she said dominates social media and even university environments,…

Master English Intonation to Improve Spoken English

As noted last week, intonation is the rise and fall of pitch in the voice  —  when speaking. There is the need to master the concept and its manifestations to improve on our spoken English. Among other functions, it brings…

New Play Explores Ancient Oyo Empire Traditions

A UK-based Nigerian writer, Dotun Olufokunbi, has released a new literary work on Yoruba cultural practices surrounding kingship, succession and ambition. According to Olufokunbi, the play titled “The Return” dwells on the history and customs of the old Oyo Empire.…

Lagos Courts Private Varsities for Better Graduate Quality

The Lagos State Ministry of Tertiary Education has called for stronger collaboration with private tertiary institutions to improve the quality and global competitiveness of graduates produced in the state. The call was made at the maiden stakeholders’ forum between the…

JAMB offers free UTME forms to persons with disabilities

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced that persons with disabilities (PWDs) will receive free application documents for the 2026/2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The announcement was contained in JAMB’s weekly bulletin, published on the board’s website on Monday.…

FUOYE graduates 7,396 with 131 first-class degrees

The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Oye Ekiti, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, said on Monday that 131 of the 7,396 students graduating from the institution earned First Class degrees. Fasina added that 2,519 of the graduands obtained Second Class Upper…

Kwara college reopens after improved security conditions

The Kwara State College of Education, Oro, in Irepodun Local Government Area, has reopened for academic and administrative activities following the directive of the state government amid improved security conditions. The reopening was contained in an internal memorandum issued on…

NLNG invites entries for Nigeria prizes in science & arts

The Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas company said the Nigeria Prizes competition has officially kicked off, calling for entries for the 2026 cycle. The company, in a statement, said this year’s edition focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Information and Communication Technology for…

Gov Bassey Otu receives honorary doctorate from MAU

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Humanities (Honoris Causa) by Modibbo Adama University, Yola, in recognition of his contributions to governance, public service and humanitarian development. In a statement made available to…

Ogun Gov Awards N8.5m to Top OOU Graduating Students

The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has donated a total of N8.5 million to the best graduating students at the 35th Convocation Ceremony of Olabisi Onabanjo University in Ago-Iwoye, as a demonstration of support for academic excellence. According to a…

Achieving Academic Excellence Through Self-Competition

Omolola Akinyemi, the overall best graduating student of Mountain Top University, Ogun State, tells GRACE EDEMA that the urge to always perform better than the previous semester made her excel with a CGPA of 4.94 in Mathematics What would you…

OAU First Class Graduate Shares Her Journey to Success

Joy Osesanmi, an Applied Geophysics First-Class graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, speaks to TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about her journey from struggling with a course she initially didn’t love to achieving excellence through relentless focus and determination Congratulations on your new achievement,…

Foundation pays JAMB registration fees for 300 students

The High Chiefs Bode and Betty Osedimilehin Foundation has sponsored the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board registration for 300 indigent and less-privileged students across underserved communities in Ondo State. A statement from the foundation indicated that the gesture was aimed…

Firm Seeks FG Partnership for Computer Science Education

Induze Tech Foundation has sought the partnership of the Federal Ministry of Education to expand access to computer science education across the country. The foundation expressed this intent when it hosted officials of the Special Duties Department, Public-Private Partnership/Non-Governmental Unit…

Lagos Pupils Get Learning Materials on Int’l Education Day

The Smiles for the Orphans and Vulnerable Children Initiative donated educational materials to over 100 pupils of public primary and secondary schools in the Oto-Ijanikin area of Lagos State in commemoration of this year’s International Day of Education. The event…

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