Lagos State Health District IV joined the global community to mark World Asthma Day with a focused campaign aimed at raising awareness on asthma prevention, management, and access to care, particularly at the grassroots level. The event, held under the theme “Asthma Education Empowers”, brought together healthcare professionals, public health advocates, students, and community members
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially announced the cancellation of its long-standing foreign scholarship scheme, citing economic constraints and the urgent need to redirect funding toward revitalizing the country’s domestic education sector. The announcement, made by the Federal Ministry of Education through the Federal Scholarship Board (FSB), confirms that the government will no longer
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has officially commissioned the Emeka Anyaoku Institute of International Studies and Diplomacy at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s academic and diplomatic landscape. The Institute, named after the revered Nigerian diplomat and former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, is envisioned as a hub for nurturing future
In a strategic move to promote skills acquisition and self-reliance among secondary school students, the Lagos State Educational District III has successfully trained 100 students in various vocational and entrepreneurial skills, reinforcing the government’s commitment to youth empowerment through practical education. The week-long programme, held across multiple centres within the district—which covers Epe, Eti-Osa, and
The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a bold step toward transforming the nation’s higher education landscape by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to ensure round-the-clock electricity supply in federal and state-owned tertiary institutions. The landmark agreement, signed on Wednesday at the University of Abuja, is a key
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially discontinued the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship programme, a move aimed at redirecting resources to improve the country’s local education system. The decision was announced by the Minister of Education, Dr. Yusuf Sununu, who described it as a strategic step toward ensuring a more equitable and sustainable distribution
The high failure rate in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has been attributed to the success of strict anti-cheating measures put in place by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). According to JAMB’s results, out of 1,955,069 candidates who sat for the exam, only about 420,000 achieved scores above 200, with the
In a moment of pride for Nigerians at home and abroad, Achunike Okafor, an 18-year-old prodigy, has been named Nigerian of the Week following a historic academic achievement that has garnered international recognition. A student of Science Park High School in Newark, New Jersey, Achunike stunned the academic world by graduating with a phenomenal 4.625
In the wake of the recently released 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results, former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential flagbearer, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the glaring underperformance of candidates nationwide. He described the outcome as a clear reflection of the continued deterioration of Nigeria’s educational system, calling
In a groundbreaking move to modernise Nigeria’s examination system, the Federal Government has announced that both the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) will begin conducting their objective tests using Computer-Based Testing (CBT) by November 2025. This was revealed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, during a press
