By Adeola Akinbobola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Based on the World Bank data, a newborn in Nigeria will reach only 36 per cent of their future work potential as an adult due to gaps in health and schooling. Behind that sobering statistic lies a story that began long beforeContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan Dr Ijeomah Arodiogbu, National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), South-East, has urged Nigerian youths to leverage Federal Government opportunities in skills development, employment, education financing and entrepreneurship. Arodiogbu, in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday, said the administration of PresidentContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) has urged Nigerian leaders to sustain investments in community development. The Chair, CDD International Governing Council, John Odah, stated this at the inauguration of a community water project and toilet facility in Shadadi LEA Primary School, Kuje, Abuja, on Friday.Continue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Federal Government says improved performance by Nigerian universities in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings reflects ongoing education reforms. The Federal Ministry of Education said the achievement aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the Nigerian Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI). TheContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi A Nigerian student, Ibrahim Mejama of General Hassan College, Yelwa, Bauchi State, has won a bronze medal at the 2026 International Mathematics, Science and Engineering Fair (IMSEF) held in Cesme, Turkey. The Coordinator of the Society for the Promotion of Science and Technology (SPST), Mr Iheanacho Achoakawa,Continue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Nigerian Association Tyne & Wear (NATW), United Kingdom, has expressed concern over the recent kidnapping of school children in Nigeria. The Association disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday through its President, Dr Ikechukwu Okorie. Okorie described abduction of children from educational institutions as aContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu A Nigerian health communication scholar, Abdulmalik Lawal, has graduated from University of Nevada, Reno, United States of America, earning 10 major academic honours for research, science communication and public health scholarship. Lawal completed a Master of Arts in Media Innovation with a focus on healthContinue Reading
By Mukhtar Sagir Dambatta, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s football prowess is undoubtedly acclaimed worldwide. In Africa, Nigeria is recognised as a football giant with some of the best stars in international football to show for it. Talent abounds on every street of the nation; its youth consistently excelContinue Reading
By Damilola Oyeleke A medical expert, Dr Joshua Oluwayomi, has raised concern over low awareness and poor screening uptake for prostate cancer among Nigerian men. Oluwayomi, a medical officer at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ondo State, raised the concern in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan In December 2025, the reported death of Nigerian Law School student Ayomiposi Ojajuni reignited concerns about the fragile state of students’ mental health in Nigeria. He was allegedly barred from writing the Bar Final examinations at the Yola campus in Adamawa. The incident, though still under investigation,Continue Reading
