Friday, January 30

Education

Alumni Donations Boost Kwara School Infrastructure

Some alumni sets of Ilorin Comprehensive High School, Kwara State, have inaugurated various projects to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their alma mater. The projects were inaugurated by the National President of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union, AbdulMumin Malik.…

AAUA approves college to run degree programmes

The Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, has approved the College of Education and Entrepreneurship Studies, Lessel, Benue State, to run degree programmes in education-related disciplines. This was contained in a statement made available on Monday by the Provost…

Segun Aina Becomes OAU Professor of Engineering at 39

A Computer Engineering scholar at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Segun Aina, has promised a renewed sense of responsibility following his appointment as Professor of Computer Engineering at the age of 39. Aina’s elevation makes him one of the youngest…

School Marks 10 Years & Honours Pioneer Staff and Pupils

Praise Seeds Schools, Ogun State, celebrated its 10th anniversary and annual Praise Seeds Praise celebration with special recognition for long-serving members of staff and pioneer pupils who laid the foundation of the institution. The celebration featured remarks from the school…

Vistara Solutions Wins NAPS National Education Award

Vistara Solutions has received the National Outstanding Performance Award (NOPA) from the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) for its contributions to educational consulting and student development. Founded in January 2025, Vistara supports students seeking placements at universities abroad, providing…

LBS graduates 436 executives in landmark ceremony

Pan-Atlantic University and its graduate business school, Lagos Business School, have concluded two weeks of academic celebrations with the graduation of 436 executives, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to ethical leadership and professional excellence. The executive graduation, held on December 13,…

Scrapping Mother-Tongue Policy Hasty, Says Foundation

The Fafunwa Educational Foundation has faulted the Federal Government’s decision to scrap the policy mandating the use of mother tongues as the primary language of instruction in early basic education, describing the move as hasty and unfounded. The foundation’s reaction…

Kogi Poly Sacks Staff for Sexual Assault, Absenteeism

The Governing Council of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has terminated the appointments of two staff members over acts constituting misconduct, disciplinary lapses, and dereliction of duty. According to a statement by the Polytechnic’s Director of Public Relations and Protocol, Uredo…

Bayelsa varsity to launch N100bn endowment fund

The management of the Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State, has announced plans to launch a N100bn Endowment Fund to support the institution’s development needs. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Teddy Adias, disclosed this during a press briefing on Monday ahead of the…

Foundation Empowers Women With Vocational Training

The Kofoworola Aderonke Foundation has graduated 14 women and girls who completed its nine-month vocational and personal development programme. Out of the graduates, 11 completed training in fashion, while three were certified in baking. The graduation ceremony, held on Saturday…

AAUA offers lecturing jobs to 32 first-class graduates

The Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Prof Olugbenga Ige, has announced that 32 of its students graduated with first-class honours out of a total of 5,799 who completed various programmes in the 2025/2026 academic session. Ige stated…

Experts Urge Students to Embrace Emerging Technologies

Speakers at the seventh International Conference on Entrepreneurship at Mountain Top University have urged Nigerian students and institutions to embrace artificial intelligence, digital skills, and industry collaboration, as the future of work evolves rapidly. The event attracted academics, innovators, and…

LAUTECH board unveils high-tech overhaul plan for Oyo hospital

The newly appointed Chairman of the Governing Board, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Prof. Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, has unveiled a strategy aimed at transforming the institution into a digital, technology-driven regional medical powerhouse — one that…

VC Urges TETFund to Extend Funding to Private Universities

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund has been urged to extend its interventions to private universities in the country. The Vice-Chancellor of Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State, Prof. Cele Njoku, made the appeal on Wednesday in Uturu while briefing journalists ahead…

Skills vs Certificates: Stalling Nigeria’s Progress

Chancellor, Southwestern University, Nigeria, Babatunde Odufuwa, has warned that Nigeria’s overreliance on academic certificates at the expense of practical skills has created deep-rooted challenges that now threaten the nation’s development. Odufuwa stressed the need for educational institutions, policymakers and students…

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