Thursday, October 8, 2026

Education

April 7, 2026

ABU research institute targets 25,000 chicks in 2026 production cycle

The National Animal Production Research Institute, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has commenced its 2025/2026 annual hatching exercise, targeting about 25,000 chicks.

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
April 6, 2026

Tinubu govt to spend N12 billion on digital economy research

The federal government says it has budgeted N12 billion to support research in the digital economy in universities and research institutions.

President Bola Tinubu
April 6, 2026

Ex-Miss Nigeria wants girls taught emotional intelligence, self-respect early

A former beauty queen, Chioma Obiadi, says parents and guardians have a duty to raise girls who know their values and boundaries.

Chioma Obiadi
April 6, 2026

OAU, alumni hail ex-VC Roger Makanjuola at 80

“Today, the Obafemi Awolowo University community celebrates a true titan of academic leadership, Professor Roger Makanjuola, on his 80th birthday,” the school stated.

former vice-chancellor, Roger Makanjuola
April 3, 2026

PenCom opens pension plan for students, infants

The National Pension Commission says its Personal Pension Plan is now open to students and infants, encouraging Nigerians to begin retirement planning early.

PenCom officials
April 3, 2026

Shettima to launch first university innovation pods in Nigeria at UNILAG

UNDP plans to scale UniPods to over 50 universities nationwide, equip 500,000 learners with AI skills and support up to 2,000 startups.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima
April 3, 2026

Tinubu felicitates educationist Dennis Okoro on his 90th birthday

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated educationist and pioneer member of the Universal Primary Education programme, Dennis Okoro, on his 90th birthday.

Tinubu signing a document
April 3, 2026

Tinubu reappoints Idris Bugaje as NBTE executive secretary

Mr Tinubu urged the NBTE boss to use his second term to consolidate ongoing reforms and complete the critical initiatives already underway.

Idris Bugaje
April 3, 2026

Gov Adeleke seeks engineering endowment to drive national development

Governor Ademola Adeleke has called for the establishment of engineering endowment funds to drive critical national development.

Governor Ademola Adeleke