Thursday, October 15, 2026

Education

October 17, 2024

Youths critical to shaping Nigeria’s future growth, self-reliance, UNIMED VC

Mr Fatusi said, “Nigerian young people are not just beneficiaries of development; they are active participants in shaping the future.’’

University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State
October 17, 2024

Lawmakers urge Gov Sule to give permanent appointments to special school staff

The chairman said that such could improve the standard of education and enhance productivity in the school.

Government Comprehensive Special School Lafia.
October 16, 2024

NASENI awards N70.5 million grants to six female engineers

Mr Halilu said, “I encourage the awardees to see their success as a beacon for others.’’

NASENI
October 16, 2024

New global survey ranks Lagos high school as number one in Africa

The demand for excellent schools “remains fiercely competitive as parents strive to ensure their child receives the strongest foundations.” 

American School of Lagos
October 15, 2024

Oyo assembly passes bill to rename Okeogun Polytechnic, Saki

The speaker, Adebo Ogundoyin, said the bill was to honour Mr Koleoso’s significant contributions to Okeogun and, indeed, Oyo State in general. 

Okeogun Polytechnic, Saki
October 15, 2024

Kano governor approves promotion of 20,500 teaching, non-teaching staff

Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf of Kano has approved the promotion of 20,542 primary and junior secondary school teachers and non-teaching staff for 2023 and 2024.

Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf
October 15, 2024

Urgent education reform key to faster, more inclusive growth in Africa: Report

Two hundred seventy million children are enrolled in primary and secondary schools today, and primary school completion rates have improved substantially since 2000.

Primary schoolchildren
October 14, 2024

Patience Jonathan advises female students against prostitution, drug abuse

Mrs Jonathan urged the female students to shun prostitution, drug abuse and all manner of vices but instead be role models with dignity as women, wives and mothers.

Patience Jonathan
October 12, 2024

UNIJOS VC decries shortage of hostel accommodation

The VC noted that the university currently has over 45,000 students, and it was unfortunate that most of them find it difficult to have access to hostel accommodation.

University of Jos gate (Credit: Premium Times)
October 12, 2024

Kano anti-graft agency probes alleged N1.5 billion foreign scholarship scam

Mr Kabiru said, “Preliminary investigations uncovered fraudulent activities at the office of the Ministry for High Education.’’

Governor Abba Kabir-Yusuf