Nigeria
Giving Back to Alma Mater: The Babalakin, Olujimi Exemplars
Two distinguished alumni, Dr Bolanle Olawale Babalakin and Senator Abiola Ajimobi, are setting new standards for giving back to their alma mater, Government College Ibadan.
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News
Overcoming Obstacles: How NDA Setback Propelled LASU’s Best Graduating Student – Eletu
Mohammed Eniola Eletu, LASU's top graduate of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, shares his inspiring journey.
Federal Politics
Shettima: Tinubu’s Reforms Focus on Enhancing Nigerians’ Quality of Life
Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasizes the focus of President Bola Tinubu's reform agenda on improving the quality of life for Nigerians.
Federal Politics
APC Leaders Urge Nigerians to Re-elect Tinubu: Citing APC’s Record
Vice President Kashim Shettima and Senator Abdul’aziz Yari have urged Nigerians to re-elect President Bola Tinubu in 2027, citing the APC's record on investments in education and infrastructure.
Abuja
AI Enhances Nigerian Classrooms as UNICEF, Airtel Boost Digital Learning
UNICEF, Airtel Africa, and the Nigerian government are collaborating to enhance digital learning across Nigeria, reaching approximately one million students and over 20,000 teachers.
News
Special Report: The Hidden Financial Burden of School Fees on Nigerian Parents
A Premium Times Nigeria investigation reveals the additional costs beyond tuition that strain Nigerian parents.
Crime & Justice
Protecting Our Future: Examining Nigeria’s Battle for Safe Schools
Vanguard News investigates Nigeria's efforts to ensure children's safety in schools, beyond the announcement of new security measures.
Abuja
Nigeria’s Skills-Jobs Mismatch: A Growing Challenge
Nigeria's workforce is facing a significant skills-jobs mismatch, according to Punch Newspapers.
News
Senate Considers Boosting Funding for Unity Colleges and Armed Forces Schools
The Nigerian Senate is considering a bill that could increase funding for federal unity colleges and Armed Forces secondary schools.
Nigeria
Nigerian Envoy Announces Scholarship Scheme for First-Class Students
The Nigerian High Commissioner to the UK, George Adesola Oguntade, has announced a new scholarship scheme for Nigerian students who graduated with first-class degrees.
Politics
Senate Backs Akwa Ibom’s Federal University of Technology with Passed Bill
The Senate has passed a bill to back the Akwa Ibom State-owned Federal University of Technology, following its establishment four years ago.
Politics
Amos Hails Abbas on Kaduna University Bill Passage
Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege's Deputy, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi commends Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila on the passage of the Kaduna State University Amendment Bill.
Nigeria
NEF to Discuss Nigeria’s $11.1b Foreign Education Bill
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NEF) is set to discuss a proposed $11.1 billion foreign education investment in Nigeria.
Nigeria
Nigerian Universities Lagging Behind Harvard: Ex-Pro-Chancellor Abayomi
Former Pro-Chancellor, Dr Tunji Abayomi, has stated that Nigerian universities cannot compete globally without adequate funding for research and development.
Business
Maritime Students Call for Easing of Certification Rules by NIMASA
The Maritime Students for Tinubu and Hamzat Movement (MSTM) has urged the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to introduce transitional arrangements and financial relief for seafarers…