Posts By Frank Okeke
NCDMB, NSE Launch Nigerian Engineering Olympiad to Address Skill Gap
In order to address the technical skills gap engineering graduates are grappling with, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) h......
UNICEF Enrols 15,000 Katsina Out-of-School Children into Schools
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said its efforts over the last three decades have led to about 15,000 out-of-school children being absorbed into the formal school system across K......
NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme (UGSS) 2025/2026
The NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based initiative aimed at supporting high-achieving Nigerian students in public tertiary institutions across the country. By providing financ......
Youth Group Launches ‘ignITe Lab’, Donates Laptops To Strengthen Digital Literacy In Lagos’ Underserved Communities
The Elsiential Foundation, led by Founder Elsie Olalere, has launched the ignITe Lab project, an initiative aimed at closing digital learning gaps and expanding access to technology for students......
Kano Government Recruits 400 Mathematics Teachers
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has presented permanent and pensionable appointment letters to 400 newly recruited Mathematics teachers across the state’s secondary schools.According to a......
Google Steps Up Commitment to Africa with AI Skilling Blueprint, $2.25 million Grant
Google has announced that it is stepping up its commitment to closing the skills gap on the continent by launching the artificial intelligence Skilling Blueprint for Africa.In a statement made a......
ASR Africa Commissions Multimillion Naira Students’ Hostel Building At FUT, Minna
The Abdul Samad Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) has commissioned a N310 million Students’ Hostel Building at the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna, Niger State. The project, fund......
Malala Fund Disburses $1.7m in Support of Girls’ Education in Nigeria
The Malala Fund says it is investing 1.7 million dollars as new funding for nine Nigerian organisations leading efforts to get more girls into school.The new funding to Nigeria is part of the 4.......
Kwara State Closes Schools in Four LGs over Increased Insecurity
The Kwara State Government, on Wednesday, directed the closure of schools across four Local government areas amid escalating insecurity in the affected communities.The government’s decision was......
UK to Deepen Rural Digital Literacy in Nigeria through Special Intervention
The United Kingdom (UK) government, through its Digital Access Programme, has partnered Blue Sapphire Hub, a civil society organisation, to deepen digital literacy and inclusion in rural communi......