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Three young Nigerians launch ChatPay waitlist to simplify banking transactions directly on WhatsApp

Three Nigerian entrepreneurs have unveiled the public waitlist for ChatPay, a conversational banking...

SPIN inducts 79 sustainability professionals to strengthen corporate governance in Nigeria

The Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) has officially inducted 79 new members...

LASG announces landmark ARV procurement initiative, clarifies HIV data

‌The Lagos State Government (LASG) has dismissed reports suggesting that the state recorded...

Ultra-processed foods designed to drive addictive eating behaviours, new study warns

A newly published study has suggested that many ultra-processed foods are intentionally formulated...
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LASU vice-chancellor sets sights on Africa’s top city university

The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Ayodeji Badejo, has called on the institution’s Senate to work towards establishing the university as Africa’s most...

VCDF marks World Teachers’ Day, reaching 3,012 students across Nigeria

Vcare for Development Foundation (VCDF), with support from Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO), has marked the 2026 World Teachers’ Day...

LASU vice-chancellor sets sights on Africa’s top city university

The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Ayodeji Badejo, has called on the institution’s Senate to work towards establishing the university as Africa’s most impactful city university. Badejo made the call during the inaugural Senate meeting at the university’s main campus in Ojo, according to a statement released by the institution. The vice-chancellor emphasised that LASU must move beyond its reputation for size and infrastructure by delivering tangible benefits to Lagos State and its residents. She said the university’s performance should be assessed not only through its expansion but also through the...

FG adopts 80% practical training model to transform agricultural education in Nigeria

The Federal Government has introduced a new practical-focused model for agricultural education in Nigeria, directing tertiary institutions to adopt an 80 per cent practical...

UBEC urges states to access ₦65bn funds, utilise ₦267bn for better education outcomes

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has called on state governments to urgently access more than ₦65 billion in counterpart funds and utilise approximately...

Enactus Nigeria empowers 20,000 students with skills for entrepreneurship and innovation in 25 years

Enactus Nigeria has empowered more than 20,000 students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria over the past 25 years through programmes focused on entrepreneurship, leadership...

 NIMASA rolls out revised standards for seafarer training, certification and competency

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has unveiled a comprehensive regulatory framework covering the education, training, assessment, examination and certification of seafarers,...

Michael Olagunwa wins DealHQ Partners 2026 undergraduate essay competition on AI

Michael Olagunwa, a 500-level law student at the University of Ibadan, has emerged as the overall winner of the DealHQ Partners Undergraduate Essay Competition...

Ntel empowers students with digital skills and career mentorship through CSR education programme initiative

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and social impact commitment to youth empowerment, digital inclusion and developing the next generation of innovators,...

NBTE unveils national diploma AI curriculum to equip polytechnic students for digital economy future

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has introduced a new National Diploma (ND) curriculum in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for polytechnics, marking a significant...

Kogi Assembly commends ECN chief for renewable energy college, confirms SUBEB board member

The Kogi House of Assembly has commended the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Mustapha Abdullahi, for facilitating the establishment of the...

NAOWA expands schools, teacher training and youth skills for military families across Nigeria

The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) has expanded access to quality education for military families through the establishment of new schools, infrastructure improvements...