In a bid to empower the next generation of leaders, the Lagos State Government has organised an overseas study tour for selected youth leaders. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Youth and Social Development (MYSD), aims to provide participants with valuable global perspectives and leadership skills that will enhance their ability to drive effective
The Federal Government has officially launched the Dual Mandate Policy, which will enable all Federal Colleges of Education (FCOEs) in Nigeria to award both the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and Bachelor’s Degrees in Education. The groundbreaking policy is part of a broader initiative to reform teacher education in the country and is expected to
The Federal Government has summoned Vice Chancellors of Nigerian universities implicated in alleged unauthorized deductions and possible diversion of student loan funds. The emergency meeting, scheduled to hold on May 6, 2025, also includes the Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and top officials from the Ministry of Education. The move follows
The Kwara State Government has announced plans to construct 15 new schools across the state. This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to improve the education sector and provide quality education to students. The construction of these new schools will not only increase access to education but also provide a conducive learning environment for
Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, the 23rd Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has issued a firm warning to corps members, emphasizing the importance of discipline and adherence to the scheme’s regulations. Addressing the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream I corps members at the temporary orientation camp in Government College, Kurmi Marshi, Kaduna,
Delta State has kicked off a 44-day statewide campaign aimed at distributing over 3.1 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs) to residents in all 25 local government areas. The initiative, which is in partnership with the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), is a key component of the state’s ongoing efforts to combat malaria, one of the
In a moment of national pride and regional celebration, Team Checkup from Anambra State has emerged as the overall winner of the 2025 National Girls in ICT Competition. The annual contest, which aims to inspire and empower young Nigerian girls to pursue careers in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), was organized by the Federal Ministry
Fountain University, Osogbo, has once again affirmed its place among top institutions offering quality accounting education in Nigeria as its Bachelor of Science in Accounting programme has secured full re-accreditation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). The new accreditation status is valid until the year 2028. The prestigious professional body, ICAN, formally
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Emeritus Is-haq Oloyede, has advised students to place premium value on time and other limited resources, noting that true success lies in maximizing what is scarce. The former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin gave this charge while addressing the pioneer students of the
In a moment that has left many Nigerians inspired and proud, a 12-year-old girl, Sumayya Adam, from Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe State, has captured national attention after emerging as the female overall winner in the 2024 Gombe State Qur’anic Recitation Competition. The young prodigy, a student of Knowledge International School, showcased an extraordinary
