By Sarafina Christopher The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Nigeria on Wednesday said it remained committed to supporting the development of educational technology (edtech) ecosystem in Africa. Its Country Director, Mr Son Sungil stated this in Abuja during the 6th edition of the African Edutech Conference. The conference was co-hostedContinue Reading
By Oluwakemi Oladipo A Professor of Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Toxicology, Adejuwon Adeneye, has advocated teaching of contemporary and alternative medicine courses in medical colleges in Nigeria. Adeneye, a lecturer at Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), made the suggestion at the 100th Inaugural Lecture of Lagos StateContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The National Assembly joint committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund has called for urgent measures to address security and power challenges in tertiary institutions in the country. Chairman of the joint committee, Sen. Muntari Dandutse, made this known in a statement in Abuja, as a fallout ofContinue Reading
By Yunus Yusuf TotalEnergies E&P Nigeria Ltd., has called on Nigerian students to actively seek literature that aligns with their future aspirations. Mr Victor Bandele, the Deputy Managing Director of Deepwater Asset, made the call during the company’s Annual Book Reading and Open Day event for secondary schools inContinue Reading
By Olajide Idowu Odeomu (Osun), Oct. 25, 2024 (NAN) No fewer than 10 graduates of Kings University, Ode-Omu, Osun, bagged first class degree as the institution held its 5th and 6th convocation ceremony on Friday. Prof. Adenike Kuku, the Vice-Chancellor of the university in her remarks, said thatContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The House of Representatives Committee on Federal Polytechnics and Higher Technical Education says it is prepared to support improved funding for the polytechnic education sub-sector to enhance its performance. The Chairman of the committee, Mr Fuad Laguda, gave the assurance at a two-day oversight of sixContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Vetland Senior Grammar School, Ifako-Ijaiye, has emerged winner of the 2024 Annual National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) Quiz Competition in Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Vetland clinched the first position with 60 points, Government Model SeniorContinue Reading
By Oluwakemi Oladipo The Centre For General Nigerian Studies (CGNS) of Lagos State University (LASU) has unveiled a book on the impact of the institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, on the education sector. The book entitled: “Chronicles of Prof. Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello” was unveiled on Tuesday at the CGNS.Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai Mrs Patience Jonathan, wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan, has advised schoolgirls against prostitution and drug abuse. Jonathan gave the advice in Abuja on Monday, at the National Female Students Conference and launching of maiden Magazine tagged, “The Face of Women’s Libbers.” The event was organised byContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu/Umar Sumayah Prof. Clement Kolawole, Vice Chancellor, Trinity University, Yaba, has called for integrated curriculum in tertiary institutions. The vice chancellor made the call while speaking at the second edition of the institution’s Campus Flaws Career Guidance event on Wednesday in Lagos. The event was in conjunctionContinue Reading
