Chairman, Brace Foundation for Children, Dr Gabriel Ogbechie, said there is a need to increase awareness, education, and resources to help children with special needs, integrate into society and live fulfilling lives. Ogbechie spoke at a one-day Special Needs Empowerment…

The Governor of Oyo State, Mr Seyi Makinde, has described educational projects as seeds that grow into generational investments, praising efforts to invest in education as vital for societal development. Speaking at the unveiling of a faith-based Sultan Hanafi Royal…

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector have advised the newly appointed Minister of Education, Dr Olatunji Alausa, to prioritise the effectiveness of the basic education curriculum and collaborate closely with State Commissioners of Education and agencies across the country. On October…

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation unveiled a two-day training program on Artificial Intelligence and robotics for Nigerian teachers and students.  The event, held at the UNESCO office in Abuja, was organised in collaboration with Infinix Nigeria and…

The UNICEF Generation Unlimited Nigeria Public-Private-Youth-Partnership  said it has connected nine million  Nigerian youth with skills, digital access, and livelihood opportunities. In a landmark gathering held at the Airtel Headquarters in Lagos, the UNICEF Generation Unlimited Nigeria  platform celebrated three…

The University of Calgary, Canada, has named renowned historian, Prof. Toyin Falola, as one of the recipients of its honorary degree. A statement on the UCalgary website said that the honorary degree was UCalgary’s highest academic honour, to acknowledge individuals…

FactCheck Africa said its newly developed, comprehensive fact-checking curriculum, tailored for journalism, media, and communication programs in Nigeria’s higher institutions, will address the growing challenges of misinformation and hate speech. The convener of FactCheck Africa, Abideen Olasupo, in a statement…

Some experts at the College of Applied and Basic Sciences Conference at the Mountain Top University, Ogun State, said innovation and investment in technology can be leveraged to accelerate Nigeria’s development, especially in light of the nation’s current socio-economic challenges.…

The Jaris Computational Biology Centre has set a new standard in computational biology, by reshaping the scientific research landscape in Nigeria and beyond. Founded in 2020, by a renowned Nigerian researcher in Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Virology, and…

The new Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has been advised to make teaching and learning more practical and aligned with the development needs of society. Alausa was appointed on October 24, 2024, following a cabinet reshuffle. Speaking in an…

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit, celebrates the 2024 One-Day Governor of Lagos State and champion of the 20th Spelling Bee Competition, Abdulazeez Abdulrahmon. A congratulatory statement was made during the Society’s monthly executive meeting at…

The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools has criticised the practice of private schools operating in shared spaces with religious buildings across the country. During a press conference to introduce the newly appointed NAPPS Nigeria Board of Trustees and…

HESED Learning and Development Limited, has developed an app designed to help students, teachers, and parents prepare for exams with over 30,000 interactive past questions. According to a statement from the company, the HESED PQ App is aimed at providing…

The founder of Quest Schools, Mr Oyetayo Omotosho, has appealed for provision of quality, tuition-free education for underprivileged students in Nigeria. Omotosho, a former Chevron executive, established the Quest Schools located at Alaakia in the Ibadan area of Oyo state…

The Learning Innovation Academy, Lekki, has advised educators to recognise and nurture the unique potential of learners, and provide instruction tailored to their individual strengths and talents. The founder of TLIA, Mrs. Bola Adewole, made this statement at the Inclusion…