Category: Educational
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
UK MISSION CELEBRATES 99 NIGERIAN CHEVENING & COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARS
From London classrooms to shaping Nigeria’s future! The British High Commission in Lagos on Friday welcomed 99 Nigerians who recently completed their studies in the UK through Chevening (30) and Commonwealth (69) scholarships. The scholars, spanning master’s, PhD, and fellowship programmes, were lauded for their achievements, with many graduating with distinctions. British Deputy High Commissioner…
-
ANAMBRA STEPS IN OVER ALLEGED ASSAULT OF JSS3 GIRL
State government promises justice as police detain guardian over shocking abuse claims. The Anambra State Government has moved swiftly to address the alleged assault of a JSS3 student, Miracle Amah, of Community Secondary School, Agulu, assuring that justice will be served. The case came to light when the student arrived at school with fresh burns…
-
THIN STAFF, FULL CLASSROOMS: SRI LANKA’S SCHOOL TEACHER CRUNCH
New data shows thousands of schools running with single-digit teaching staff, raising concerns about learning quality and equity. More than 3,000 schools in Sri Lanka are operating with fewer than 10 teachers, exposing deep staffing gaps in the country’s education system, according to fresh figures from the Department of Census and Statistics. The data shows…
