Category: Educational
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TAU SETS GLOBAL STANDARD: FRESHERS TO MASTER 4 UN LANGUAGES AND INTERNATIONAL SKILLS
At Thomas Adewumi University, graduating isn’t just about a degree – it’s about speaking the world, mastering global skills, and building your future. Oko-Irese, Kwara State – Thomas Adewumi University (TAU) is raising the bar for higher education. At its sixth matriculation on February 21, 2026, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Francisca Oladipo told 967 new students that…
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WAEC RELEASES 2025 CB-WASSCE RESULTS, 42% MAKE FIVE CREDITS INCLUDING ENGLISH, MATHS
Thousands of private candidates can now check their results online—but some scores remain withheld over malpractice and processing issues. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2025 Second Series Computer-Based WASSCE results for private candidates, with over 61,000 candidates already able to access their performance. Out of 65,752 candidates who sat for the…
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NUT APPLAUDS FG FOR N350M TEACHER AWARDS
Outstanding teachers get recognition, but welfare remains key! The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has commended the Federal Government for awarding 12 exceptional teachers N350 million at the National Teachers’ Summit, celebrating their dedication and excellence. Each teacher received ₦25 million, with Mr. Taiwo Solanke from the South-West scooping the top prize of ₦50 million.…
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EUN UNVEILS EUROPEAN-STYLE MODEL TO SHAKE UP NIGERIA’S UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
Skills, global partnerships and zero strikes — Abuja varsity says it’s ready to disrupt the status quo. The Vice-Chancellor of the European University of Nigeria (EUN), Prof. Emmanuel Ibezim, says the institution is set to “disrupt” Nigeria’s tertiary education space with a European-aligned, innovation-driven model. Speaking at the university’s unveiling in Abuja, Ibezim described EUN…
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NASU SOUNDS ALARM OVER INSECURITY AT EXAM CENTRES
As WASSCE 2026 approaches, NASU warns rising insecurity and poor logistics threaten both staff and students—and calls for urgent action. The Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) has urged stronger security and better welfare for WAEC workers ahead of the 2026 WASSCE. At its 46th Annual National Congress in Ilorin, union leaders highlighted dangers faced by staff…
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UN CHIEF MOURNS CANADA SCHOOL SHOOTING, CALLS IT “TRAGIC LOSS”
Eight dead, 25 wounded in rural British Columbia attack; world leaders express grief. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep sorrow over the deadly school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, on Tuesday. At least eight people were killed including three female students, two male students, a teacher, and two family members of the suspect…
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UK EMPOWERS KATSINA WOMEN THROUGH PEACE & SECURITY TRAINING
New initiative aims to turn policy into real impact for women and communities. The UK Government, through its Women, Peace and Security (WPS) programme, is boosting women’s capacity in Katsina State. The two-day training, implemented by Gender Awareness Trust and Tetra Tech International Development and supported by SPRiNG, brought together government officials, security agencies, civil…
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NUJ KWARA TRAINS JOURNALISTS ON RESPONSIBLE AI USE
Can AI boost reporting without replacing human judgment? The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kwara Council held a workshop in Ilorin on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in news reporting, in partnership with E-SANAD Academy. Titled “Artificial Intelligence (AI): Is Journalism on Trial?”, the training focused on responsible AI integration while preserving accuracy and ethics. Resource…
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SENTE 2026 CHARTS PATH FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Preparing kids for life beyond school, independence, and meaningful work. Dr Mudi Nwachukwu, founder of Special Educational Needs & Therapy Empowerment (SENTE), says Nigerian families often wonder: “What happens after school?” The upcoming SENTE Conference and Trade Fair on Feb. 12 in Lagos aims to answer that, focusing on transition planning, employability, and lifelong support…
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SKILLS OVER CERTIFICATES: DON URGES FG TO PRIORITISE HANDS-ON TALENT
“Certificates are licenses to learn; skills create solutions” Prof. Christian Ezeibe, Dean of Student Affairs at UNN, is urging the Federal Government to prioritise skills over certificates for employment and national development. Speaking at Kogi State Polytechnic’s convocation lecture, he stressed that Nigeria’s industrial and technological growth depends on practical, demonstrable abilities rather than paper…
