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David Umahi Varsity’s Council sets record straight on ‘hijack’ allegation
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (511+ words) Amid growing scrutiny fueled by online reports, members of the Governing Council of the David Umahi Federal University of Science (DUFUHS) have strongly dismissed allegations that the institution has been hijacked or is being run as a personal enterprise. At…...
Stakeholders seek improved investment in special schools, teachers, facilities, others
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (350+ words) Stakeholders in the education sector have called for improved government commitment to infrastructure development, investment in digital learning tools as well as upscale investment in special schools. They also stressed the need for specialised teachers, sanitation facilities and hygiene to…...
IWD: 300 Nigerian women get impact digital skills certified by ILO, ILC
3+ hour, 12+ min ago (1207+ words) Ofon Udofia, Executive Secretary, Institute of Export Operations & Management (IEOM) & Mercy Odibe, Coordinator, Women in Export desk at IEOM, and Coordinator, IWD "As IEOM collaborate with Heart Foundation The 2026 International Women's Day (IWD) celebration has brought succor to 300 women around…...
BB Fakae, Africa’s foremost professor of veterinary parasitology and entomology, becomes ‘Priest of Three Temples’
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (859+ words) BB Fakae, celebrates 70 years Bariname Beke Fakae, onetime vice chancellor of the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (now Rivers State University), clocked 70 years on Thursday, March 26, 2026, and was crowned the "Prince of Three Temples. The crowning is in…...
Why Nigerian migrants thrive in Australia but struggle in Europe and North America
6+ hour, 8+ min ago (285+ words) Cost of living reality vs. expectations This wage-to-cost balance means Nigerians in Australia and New Zealand stabilise financially faster and have fewer reasons to take frustrations online. Immigration pathways and stress levels Meanwhile, in Australia and New Zealand, skilled Nigerian…...
UNA-Nigeria advocates women’s empowerment via digital education, AI
6+ hour, 21+ min ago (626+ words) The United Nations Association of Nigeria (UNA-Nigeria) has highlighted the importance of empowering women and girls through digital education, artificial intelligence, and health equity. UNA-Nigeria emphasised this at a one- day forum it hosted with the Nigeria Institute of International…...
4 culinary schools to explore in Lagos
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (731+ words) Esther Emoekpere is a data analyst in the audience engagement department at BusinessDay, where she uses data to understand reader behaviour, spot unusual trends, and support the newsroom with insights that shape story performance. She holds a BSc in Statistics…...
Why digital discipline is pivotal to preparing Nigerian students’ future
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (743+ words) In an era shaped by rapid technological change, the ability to use digital tools responsibly, critically, and productively is emerging as a crucial skill, placing digital discipline at the centre of preparing Nigerian students for the future. Many schools in…...
How Solomon Amu transforms school spaces through mural painting
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (617+ words) In an era where learning environments are increasingly recognised as critical to student engagement and development, entrepreneurs are finding innovative ways to add value beyond traditional infrastructure. One such innovator, Solomon Amu, the chief executive officer at Vision Educational Consult,…...
Built with public funds, priced beyond the public: Rethinking student housing
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (268+ words) Sideview of the Femi Gbajabiamila Hall of Residence The absence of clear and consistent frameworks governing the naming and operational structure of such projects contributes to this ambiguity. Without well-defined standards, public infrastructure can drift toward models that prioritise visibility…...