FG Targets 300,000 Additional Enrolment of Students in Tertiary Institutions Yearly
The federal government has approved a comprehensive reform of admission entry requirements into all tertiary institutions across Nigeria, with the goal of expanding access and admitting an addit......
N’Assembly to Intervene in ASUU, FG Dispute
The House of Representatives on Tuesday urged the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities to urgently return to the negotiating table to resolve the ongoing dispute that......
FGC Lagos Wins Bible Society of Nigeria Quiz Competition
The Federal Government College (Senior) Lagos, has emerged winner of the 2025 Bible Quiz Competition for the visually impaired organised by the Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN).Newsmedia reports t......
ASA Unveil Cadetship Training Programme to Bridge Skills Gap in Maritime Industry
The African Shipowners Association said that the group has concluded plans to implement a continental cadetship and crew development programme through it, connecting African cadets to tackle the......
Lokoja Varsity Set to Invest in 1.72 MegaWatt Solar-Powered Plant
The Federal University Lokoja has embarked on the construction of a 1.72-megawatt solar power plant at the cost of N3 billion ($200 million), says the vice-chancellor, Olayemi Akinwumi.Akinwumi,......
First Lady Garners Support from Qatar Foundation over Almajiri’s and Out-of-School Children’s Education
The Qatar Foundation has pledged to support Nigeria’s renewed efforts to reform the Almajiri and out-of-school-children education system.The foundation’s promise followed a meeting between the F......
Labour Backs ASUU Strike Action as Academic Activities Remain Grounded Nationwide
Academic activities were halted across several Nigerian universities yesterday as the two-week warning strike declared by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) took effect.Among the af......
JAN, Johnson and Johnson Partner for WiSTEM2D 2025
Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN), in partnership with Johnson & Johnson, has launched this year’s edition of the Winning in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Manufacturing and D......
Rachel Ajisafe Wins Inaugural Witsprouts Storytelling Prize 2025
Nigerian storyteller Rachel Ajisafe has been named the overall winner of the inaugural Witsprouts Storytelling Prize 2025 for her oral performance “Haunting Song of Promises.”Themed “Rebooting L......
Oyin Olugbile Wins The 2025 NLNG Prize for Literature
Oyin Olugbile has won the 2025 Nigeria Prize for Literature for her novel Sanya, taking home the prestigious $100,000 prize. The announcement was made at the NLNG Grand Award Night 2025, attended by d......