Education
17 Feb
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Friday, emphasized the government's commitment to youth development and empowerment at the Kwara Books and Arts Festival (KWABAFEST). The Governor highlighted key initiatives and projects aimed at nurturing talent, fostering creativity, and equipping the youth with essential skills. The event, themed "Transcendence," focused on celebrating creativity, innovation, and the…
15 Feb
Governor Dauda Lawal has successfully negotiated the release of their previously withheld WAEC results, paving the way for continued education and potential participation in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme. Previous administrations in Zamfara State had accumulated a debt of N1.4 billion owed to WAEC, leading to the withholding of examination results for affected…
15 Feb
The prevalence of out-of-school children in Nigeria has become a national embarrassment. It is unconscionable that governments at subnational level including states with huge numbers of out-of-school children would appear nonchalant about changing the narrative.
6 Feb
Co-founder and co-sponsor of Bayo and Bunmi Babalola Foundation (BBBF), Sunday Adebayo Babalola, has urged the Federal Government, states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to invest more in education.
3 Feb
Sherifatu Eshinlokun-Adegbesan is a woman who wears many hats: educator, philanthropist, and social advocate. Her journey from aspiring lawyer to passionate changemaker is a testament to her unwavering commitment to improving the lives of others, particularly children and young people. Driven by a desire to make a direct impact, she shifted gears from law to…
1 Feb
The Enone Kingdom of Nigeria is celebrating one of its own, Chief Williams Obande, after he was bestowed with the prestigious title of "Owujoi K'Idoma," meaning "The More Than Able Son of Idoma." This recognition, announced by the Och'Idoma, His Royal Majesty Agaba-Idu Dr. Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John, highlights Obande's tireless efforts in uplifting the…
31 Jan
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has presented the sum of one million naira each to the six public school students who recently won the presidential debate competition in Abuja. That was a fulfilment of his administration's pledge to give the ‘great six’ one million naira each alongside a full scholarship for their first degree in…
31 Jan
“Often slow and unseen, there is a crisis in education – one of equity and inclusion, quality and relevance – which is having a devastating impact on the futures of children and youth worldwide.
30 Jan
A senior lawyer, Chief Charles Uwensuyi-Edosomwan (SAN) has tasked stakeholders to prioritise education and mental health for a better life and society.
27 Jan
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has described education as a veritable tool for building a prosperous and sustainable society. Speaking in Zaria, Lawal said he declared an emergency in the education sector last November as part measures to achieve the goal. A statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said Lawal was in…
25 Jan
The United States Embassy in Abuja has announced Crade2Harvard International School as the winner of the 2024 edition of the Martin Luther King (MLK) Creative Arts competition. The completion, which took place at the US Embassy in Abuja, Thursday, 18 January, had finalists from five schools. According to a Letter of Invitation by the Embassy,…
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Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with residents of the State, particularly the Christians as they join the rest of the world to celebrate this year's Christmas, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ. Speaking at the Lagos House, Marina, on Tuesday during the presentation of a book, titled "Beyond Rhetorics: Sanwo-Olu Unprecedented"…
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Tuesday, lauded the Muslim Community in the state for its immense support for his administration and the contributions of the Muslim Ummah to the growth and development of the state since he assumed office. Makinde stated this while receiving the Muslim Community of Oyo State, led by its…
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Fatiha Abdulhakeem who was accused of killing a retired Permanent Secretary in Niger State has died in Police custody in Minna, Niger State. Police authorities did not disclose the cause of the death of the 18-year-old Abdulhakeem. The suspect was paraded a few days ago at the Police Headquarters Minna by the Commissioner of Police,…
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A lecturer in the Department of Crop and Environmental Protection at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Oyo State, Dr. Adeola Odewole, has highlighted the benefits Nigerian farmers could derive from exploring plant extracts as insecticides. Odewole, on Monday, told newsmen in Ilorin that plant extracts have shown significant promise as alternatives to synthetic insecticides.…
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In a bid to ignite the flames of literature amongst the literary enthusiasts in Abuja, the Cultural Event Manager at the Korean Culture Centre in Nigeria, Yunjin Lee, recently organized an engaging literary event dedicated to honouring the esteemed Nobel laureate, Han Kang. This event which took place at the Korean Culture Centre, Abuja aimed…