By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has shortlisted 65 student innovators from 30,639 applicants for the final stage of the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG). This is contained in a statement by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Folasade Boriowo, and made available to the NewsContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Dr Opaluwa Ejiga, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Architecture, Nile University, says architecture is a discipline that requires collaboration to be practiced effectively. Ejiga said this on the sidelines of the inaugural edition of the 2026 Italian Design Day programme in Abuja, organised in collaborationContinue Reading
By Victor Adeoti Prof. Foluke Unuabonah of Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun has called on governments at all levels to extend research support to private universities across the country. Unuabonah, a Professor of Linguistics and Discourse Analysis, made the appeal while delivering the 22nd inaugural lecture of the university in Ede.Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has secured a partnership with Coventry University under a Transnational Education (TNE) arrangement to establish a campus in Nigeria for the delivery of affordable, globally recognised degrees. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by FolasadeContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Dr Angela Ajala has assumed office as the first female Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), pledging reforms to strengthen teacher education. Her appointment by President Bola Tinubu marks a milestone in the Commission’s history, reflecting ongoing efforts to promote gender inclusionContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Vice-Chancellor, Margaret Lawrence university, Prof. Ernest Izevbigie, says the institution enforced a ban on smartphones on campus to enhance students’ academic focus. Izevbigie said this on Monday in Abuja during the university’s third matriculation ceremony. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the institution matriculated noContinue Reading
Understanding higher education pathways for global learners This article examines how international students choose and adapt to higher education options abroad, focusing on institutional factors, student support, and post-graduation prospects relevant to global academic mobility. When searching for opportunities abroad, universities in france present a range of educational possibilities, influencing access toContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT UBEB) says the Model Smart School in Karshi, Abuja, is using technology-driven teaching to improve learning outcomes. The acting Executive Chairman of the board, Mrs Florence Wenegieme, stated this when she paid a familiarisation visit to the schoolContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Nasarawa State University, Keffi and Prince Interior Vocational Institute have taken a significant step toward strengthening entrepreneurship and practical skills development among its students aimed at training professional furniture artisans. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU),Continue Reading
By Abbas Bamalli The Katsina State Government has taken a decisive step towards strengthening safety in schools across the state with the inauguration of a Steering Committee on Safe Schools. The programme, held in Katsina, was supported by the Education Cannot Wait (ECW) project, aimed at domesticating and implementing theContinue Reading
