In an exciting development, the Lagos State University (LASU) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) are preparing to jointly host the 11th African University Games, scheduled to take place from Sept. 20 to Sept. 29, as announced by Chidiebere Ezeani, the Acting Secretary-General of the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA). Ezeani emphasised the significance of Read More…
Education
Meet Adebola Oluchi Aderibigbe, first African recipient of the 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Horizon Award
Adebola Oluchi Aderibigbe, a student at Stillman College, Alabama, has made history by becoming the youngest and first African recipient of the 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Horizon Award. The award recognises individuals who embody Martin Luther King Jr.’s ideals of social justice, peace, and equality. Adebola was recognised for her advocacy for girls’ rights Read More…
ULBS graduates urged to become game changers for nation’s progress
Professor Mike Adebamowo, Executive Director of the University of Lagos Business School (ULBS), has called on graduating participants to be game changers, not only within their organisations but also for the betterment of the entire nation. Adebamowo delivered this charge during the 3rd graduation reception for the class of 2023 EMBA participants held on Saturday Read More…
Tinubu applauds Ijeoma Uchegbu’s elevation as President of Wolfson College, University of Cambridge
President Bola Tinubu extended warm congratulations to Ijeoma Uchegbu, a distinguished Nigerian Professor of Pharmaceutical Nanoscience, on her recent appointment as President of Wolfson College at the University of Cambridge. According to Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, the President hailed Uchegbu’s remarkable achievements and praised her as a stellar representative Read More…
UNIZIK presents pioneer university Hall-Of-Fame Award to distinguished individuals
By Chinwendu Uzoatu It was Steve Jobs who said: “If you really look closely, most overnight successes take a long time.” This indeed is the case at hand, as Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, at her 17th convocation ceremony, presented the Pioneer University Hall-of-Fame Award to some personalities who have been of great support to Read More…
NANS: A-looter Stoppay!
Fiery student leader, Segun Okeowo, and other past leaders of the student movement who have transited to immortality must be turning in their graves. The vibrant movement for which they laboured has been turned into a gravy train with all sorts of rodents savaging its soul. The socio-political decay that has rendered the country prostrate Read More…
Headfort Foundation empowers Ikosi Senior High School students on World Children’s Day
To commemorate World Children’s Day, the Headfort Foundation conducted advocacy on fundamental children’s rights at Ikosi Senior High School, amplifying the importance of these rights to the students. Mrs. Oluyemi Orija, the Executive Director of the Foundation, expressed the significance of celebrating children’s rights on this global day. She emphasised the need for children to Read More…
Sterling One Foundation strengthens commitment to advancing education in Africa
The Sterling One Foundation has reaffirmed its dedication to enhancing foundational learning across Africa in collaboration with the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) and various partners. This commitment was reiterated during the 2023 High-Level Policy Dialogue held in Zambia by ADEA and the Zambian Ministry of Education, aimed at shaping policies Read More…
Maritime expert unveils book to ignite interest in marine careers among students
Mrs. Violet Williams, a maritime expert, launched her book titled ‘Some Career Opportunities in the Marine and Blue Economy Workplace’ with the aim of guiding students to explore the vast job prospects within the sector. The unveiling took place during the Ocean Ambassadors Foundation (OAF) fifth Educators and Maritime Stakeholders Lecture and Award, alongside the Read More…
Gbajabiamila: Quality education key to Nigerian youths’ relevance in global economy
Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, has emphasised the transformative power of quality education in empowering Nigerian youths during his lecture at Yaba College of Technology’s 35th Convocation. Focused on “Empowering Nigerian Youths in the Present Day Economy,” Gbajabiamila highlighted the need for an education system aligned with global labour needs and Read More…