In a landmark national workshop held on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) joined forces with the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Working Committee on Inclusive Education to launch a coordinated campaign…
In a decisive move to uplift the tertiary education workforce, the Federal Government of Nigeria has officially unveiled the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF) — a welfare‑driven, low‑interest loan scheme intended to provide academic and non‑academic staff in universities,…
In the heart of Nigeria’s rapidly evolving fintech ecosystem, two innovators—Sam Aiyesoro and Tayo Olagunju—have quietly architected what promises to become the country’s most accessible and affordable bill payment platform. What they’ve created, Plug.ng, is not just a payment app; it’s a…
Ajayi Crowther University (ACU) continues to stand out among private faith-based universities in Nigeria, blending academic innovation with moral and entrepreneurial training, even as rising concerns about its ICT-based examination systems call for urgent reform. During an on-campus tour in…
Nigeria’s Parent‑Teacher Association of Nigeria (PTAN) has publicly endorsed the Federal Ministry of Education’s newly announced policy proposing that children must be at least 12 years old before entering Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1). The endorsement signals strong parental alignment…
In Nigeria’s rapidly evolving media landscape, one truth is becoming ever more apparent: the future of journalism in Nigeria will be AI‑led. Artificial intelligence is no longer a fringe experiment—it is shaping how news is researched, reported, and consumed. From…
In a spirited display of engineering ambition and national purpose, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) have formally renewed and elevated their joint collaboration. At the heart of this move is…
Nigeria’s shift toward a cashless economy gathered remarkable momentum in the first quarter of 2025, as electronic payment volumes surged to ₦284.9 trillion, representing a robust 22% year‑on‑year expansion compared to the ₦234.4 trillion recorded in Q1 2024, according to data published by…
The promise of the 5G network in Nigeria has stirred considerable buzz since its launch. Telecom operators and government regulators alike heralded ultra-fast internet speeds, ultra-low latency, and transformative connectivity across the country. But nearly three years after the commercial…
In a bold demonstration of its dedication to education and social impact, Fidelity Bank Plc has unveiled a creative solution to a pervasive challenge faced by many Nigerian students: limited access to reliable electricity. On Friday, July 4, 2025, in Abeokuta,…
In a landmark achievement, Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has officially registered over 120 million individuals with the National Identification Number (NIN), marking a pivotal moment for the country’s digital identity ambitions and its growing role in facilitating cross‑border…
At the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) in Abuja, policymakers, business leaders, and regional influencers gathered under a powerful banner: digital identity infrastructure is emerging as the cornerstone for unlocking West Africa’s astonishing $166 billion trade opportunity. Despite the region’s…
In a move poised to change the narrative of climate impact and rising power consumption in Nigeria, Daikin Industries Ltd., in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has officially launched a nationwide initiative. The programme centres on promoting…
The Federal Ministry of Education has firmly dismissed circulating media reports suggesting that the minimum age for enrolment into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1) has been increased to 12. In a direct and unequivocal statement, the ministry insisted that no…
As Nigeria’s tertiary education sector continues to expand rapidly—with over 270 universities nationwide—it faces a mounting university staffing crisis. Overcrowded lecture halls, systemic underfunding, and mass academic staff departures have pushed student‑staff ratios far above international norms. The consequences for…