By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu Secondary school principals and teachers in Anambra State have been authorised to confiscate mobile phones brought to school by students. This is to curb distractions and enhance academic performance. Prof. Nkechi Ikediugwu, Chairman, Post Primary Schools Service Commission, Anambra State, gave the directive during in her addressContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu Prof. Promise Mebine, Director and Chief Executive of the National Mathematical Centre (NMC), says studying mathematics is essential in all human endeavours. Mebine expressed this view during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja, in commemoration of the 2025 International DayContinue Reading
By Sunday John The Nasarawa State Government, on Thursday, distributed educational materials to about 400 secondary schools in the state to enhance quality of education. Speaking at the distribution exercise in Lafia, Mr John Mamman, Commissioner for Education, said it was part of the state government’s efforts at providing conduciveContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has hinged the current proliferation of universities on the increasing pressure being mounted by lawmakers. Alausa spoke at the third edition of the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that theContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nur Tijani No fewer than 74,452 schoolgirls have benefited from financial assistance under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project in Kano State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that AGILE is a project initiated by the Federal Ministry of Education and supported byContinue Reading
By Adenike Ayodele The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says the over N50 billion monetary recoveries from fraudsters in 2024, are part of the funds invested into the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this information is based on the EFCC’s 2024Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai Donatus Okonna, an author and Executive Director, Basic Care Foundation, has promised free secondary education to less privileged children under the foundation’s expanded humanitarian programme. Okonna stated this during the unveiling of his book titled, “True Religion” as part of activities to celebrate his 60th birthday inContinue Reading
By Blessing Ibegbu Prof. Haruna Ayuba, Vice-Chancellor of Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, has called on scholars to play a vital role in encouraging interdisciplinary research, dialogue and collaborations to address the root cause of conflicts. Ayuba made the call at the maiden International Conference on ‘Political Instability and CrisisContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The management of Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN), says the recent appointment of Prof. Christopher Ogbogbo as substantive Vice Chancellor of the institution is in line with its rules and procedure. This is contained in a statement issued by the Registrar and Secretary to ADUN Council, retiredContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Doballi, a Dubai-based firm, will train 10,000 graduates across Africa to support global Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). The trainees are expected to be equipped with the knowledge to work with multinational companies while living in their respective countries. The knowledge will empower them withContinue Reading
