In a remarkable display of academic refinement and cultural solidarity, the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) recently hosted the Faculty of Arts/Humanities Scholars Association of Nigerian Universities (FAHSANU) for its 2025 International Conference. Against the glittering backdrop of scholarship and tradition,…
A Kano-based civil society organisation, Ummatee-C4PASS, is sounding a warning: the escalating insecurity in northern Nigeria is not only threatening lives—it is endangering children’s access to education. In a compelling statement issued by its Executive Director, Ghazali Ibrahim Ungogo, the…
In a landmark move during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, China and South Africa unveiled the “Initiative on Cooperation Supporting Modernisation in Africa”, a joint commitment to bolster the continent’s development in a way that reflects African aspirations and values.…
In a deeply troubling escalation of insecurity, gunmen have abducted 303 schoolchildren and 12 teachers from St. Mary’s Catholic School in the remote Papiri community of Niger State, Nigeria, according to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). This revised figure,…
In a decisive move on November 21, 2025, the Federal Government of Nigeria ordered the immediate closure of 47 Federal Unity Colleges (FUCs), citing escalating security threats across several regions. The directive, issued via a formal circular, warns that recent…
Kwara State is making a resounding declaration: it’s ready to be at the heart of Nigeria’s technology revolution. The recently announced Kwara AI Summit 2025, taking place from November 27–28 at the Ilorin Innovation Hub, signals this ambition in no…
In a bold move to protect the credibility of Nigeria’s higher education system, the National Universities Commission (NUC) has exposed 32 organisations operating as mills for honorary doctorate degrees. The Executive Secretary of the NUC, Prof. Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, announced the…
Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Chief (Dr.) Maruf Tunji Alausa recently led a high-profile delegation to Singapore, marking a decisive step in expanding bilateral cooperation on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Among the top members of the Nigerian team was…
The UNICCON Group of Companies is making a bold push to reshape healthcare across Africa by advocating for artificial intelligence (AI) to take centre stage in diagnostics. In their view, AI-powered medical tools don’t just represent a technological upgrade —…
At a high-stakes South‑West Zonal Security Summit convened in Ikeja, Lagos, the Nigerian Senate, alongside regional governors and key stakeholders, made a compelling case: to stem the rising tide of insecurity in the South‑West, only a united front — rooted…
The Federal Government is carefully weighing a report aimed at transforming Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) into a full-fledged technical university. Education stakeholders across Nigeria have been abuzz since the announcement, as this change could redefine vocational and technical education…
In a chilling escalation of insecurity in northern Nigeria, gunmen on Friday invaded St. Mary’s Catholic School in Agwara, Niger State, and abducted 52 students, local television station Arise TV has reported. The incident has once again drawn attention to…
The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has taken a decisive step toward modernising teacher education in Nigeria. In a landmark move, the commission rolled out state-of-the-art technology tools and launched a comprehensive review of curricula across all colleges…
In a spirited address at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Renewed Hope Initiative / National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Women ICT Training Empowerment Programme, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, urged women across the country to embrace digital learning…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nigerian Capital Market Institute (NCMI), is gearing up for its 2025 Compliance Summit, scheduled for November 24–25 at the Lagos Oriental Hotel. This year’s event promises to be transformative,…