On July 6, 2025, Professor Adenike Osofisan—Nigeria’s pioneering female professor of computer science—issued a rallying call for women in academia to support one another with tangible actions rather than mere symbolism. Reflecting on decades of trailblazing in a male-dominated field,…
At the heart of Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria, lies the Federal Polytechnic Offa—an educational institution celebrated for nurturing hands-on, technical expertise. Yet today, that promise appears to be slipping through the cracks. Engineering students are sounding the alarm: practical sessions—once…
In a decisive display of unity and civic-minded resolve, the Student Representative Council (SRC) of Obafemi Awolowo University (commonly referred to as “Great Ife”) has officially rebuked a growing trend of what it labels “academic abnormalities.” The SRC’s stinging public…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a clarion call to Nigeria’s universities: shift from theoretical discourse to tangible, solution-oriented research that directly addresses the country’s socio-economic challenges. Speaking on July 6, 2025, via Professor Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu, Tinubu highlighted the urgent need for…
In a resolute move to confront Nigeria’s education emergency, the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) has forged a vital partnership with the NEEM Foundation. Announced on July 6, 2025, via the Ministry’s official X page, this collaboration signifies an ambitious…
Artificial intelligence isn’t just changing education—it might be upending the very foundations of academia. Across campuses worldwide, professors and administrators are asking the same unsettling question: Is ChatGPT killing higher education? The AI Tsunami and College Life When OpenAI launched…
In a forward-looking move announced on July 4 & 5, 2025, Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Education unveiled a groundbreaking collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) Academy. This free Digital Skills Programme for Educators and Students is designed to equip Nigeria’s…
In a strategic move poised to reshape Nigeria’s telecom landscape, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and 9mobile have unveiled a three-year nationwide roaming agreement, sanctioned by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This partnership allows 9mobile subscribers to seamlessly access MTN’s extensive…
In a sharply candid message to Amazon’s global workforce, CEO Andy Jassy has once again confirmed that the relentless advance of artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to reshape the company’s labour structure—moving away from traditional corporate roles toward an AI-led future.…
In a brilliantly choreographed celebration of creativity, collaboration, and cultural introspection, the pupils of Grace Children School, Lagos, are set to stage a climactic performance of This Is Our Chance — a play penned by acclaimed playwright James Ene Henshaw.…
In an exciting move to strengthen Nigeria’s presence on the global artificial intelligence map, the Ogun State Government—backed by the Bosun Tijani Foundation—has announced the launch of the Gen AI Fellowship Programme. A richly designed six‑month bootcamp, this initiative aims…
itel Energy, the solar solutions arm of itel Group, continues its bold expansion in Nigeria’s burgeoning renewable energy sector. In early July, the company unveiled a state-of-the-art sales and service experience centre in Ikeja’s famed Computer Village—signalling not just growth,…
Isiani says Nigeria continues to lag in key development indicators—not due to a lack of natural resources or entrepreneurial zeal, but owing to a chronically faulty education sector and Nigeria’s socioeconomic development slowdown. At the heart of this stagnation is…
SystemSpecs Holdings continues to champion youth engagement in technology with its annual Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC)—an initiative combining creativity, critical thinking, and powerful rewards. The event stands out as a beacon of hope and innovation, empowering teens to envision…
In a poignant appeal that resonates far beyond the confines of academia, Professor Theophilus Aku Ugah—recently appointed Vice-Chancellor of the online-based Highstone Global University (HGU), Texas, United States—has urged the Nigerian Federal Government to undertake a radical overhaul of the…