The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, Essien Udim Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Mrs. Eduma Essien, has urged newly admitted students to steer clear of social vices such as cultism, examination malpractice, indecent dressing, drug abuse, and alcohol consumption, warning that such behaviors could jeopardize their academic future. She gave this advice during
A non-governmental organisation, School Anti-Bullying Force, has trained over 250 school counsellors across Lagos State’s six educational districts to equip them with skills to tackle bullying in schools. At the training held at the University of Lagos, the founder of the NGO, Mrs Mariecollete Kekong, emphasized that the initiative aims to create a safer learning
The federal government’s promise to increase the allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from ₦33,000 to ₦77,000 remains unfulfilled, seven months after the announcement. Despite reaffirming in January 2025 that payments would begin in February, corps members are still waiting. The delay has left many corps members frustrated and feeling deceived. They had
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) has emphasized the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing corporate governance and sustainability in Nigeria. Speaking at the ICSAN 2025 Company Secretaries and Registrars’ Forum in Lagos, the institute’s President, Funmi Ekundayo, underscored the necessity for professionals to embrace AI as a vital tool
A violent rainstorm on Wednesday caused severe damage to classrooms at Mayigi Community Comprehensive High School, Ilase, in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, leading to the tragic death of a 14-year-old Junior Secondary School Three student, Timothy Amosun. The storm also left five other students injured, along with two teachers, a food vendor,
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced the full operational launch of the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), now recognized as one of the leading institutions of its kind in Africa. Speaking at a ministerial press briefing in Abuja, Keyamo emphasized the university’s significance in advancing aviation and aerospace education
Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos State, is set to confer first degrees on 122 graduates during its third convocation ceremony on Friday, with 28 students earning first-class honors. Speaking on Monday while unveiling the lineup of activities for the event, the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Clement Kolawole, shared that 65 students will graduate with second-class upper division,
The Global President of the Ekiti State University (EKSU) Alumni Association, Dipo Bamisaye, has urged alumni members to collaborate and initiate impactful projects aimed at elevating the university’s reputation worldwide. Speaking in Birmingham during the inauguration of the new executives of the EKSU Alumni Association, United Kingdom/Ireland chapter, Bamisaye emphasized the need for innovation, mentorship,
Thousands of students from Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, staged a protest on Monday against rising insecurity, police extortion, and brutality, expressing fears over their safety. Led by the Student Union Government (SUG) President, Geoffrey George, the protesters gathered at the institution’s main gate, decrying frequent incidents of
Sterling Bank Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and leadership development by featuring global youth advocate, Zuriel Oduwole, in the latest edition of the Sterling Leadership Series. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the bank highlighted the significance of the event, which was held at the Alliance Française de Lagos, Mike Adenuga Centre
