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100 schools benefit from financial literacy campaign
12+ hour, 8+ min ago (275+ words) By: Gloria Nwafor Date: 9 June 2026 3: 40am WAT The financial literacy campaign launched by Access Bank in partnership with 9ijakids and Kidpreneur Africa has reached 100 schools across 10 states in Nigeria. It is equipping students with practical knowledge of saving, budgeting, responsible spending, planning,…...
Sanwo-Olu, Alausa harp on bridging mismatch between education, labour market needs
12+ hour, 2+ min ago (211+ words) By: Gbenga Salau Date: 9 June 2026 3: 46am WAT Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that the mismatch between education and the needs of the labour market is responsible for the country's unemployment and underemployment. In his…...
Firm calls for triple intervention in student-housing crisis
11+ hour, 36+ min ago (438+ words) By: Victor Gbonegun Date: 9 June 2026 4: 12am WAT One of Nigeria's leading market intelligence firms, Fortren & Co, has urged leaders in Africa to focus on three key interventions, including tax incentives for Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) developments, which is a minimum…...
Government urged to invest in Technology-Driven Learning
19+ hour, 28+ min ago (348+ words) By: Ajuluchukwu Brown Date: 8 June 2026 8: 17pm WAT The Director of Zion Study Centre, Mr. Toyin Joseph Larayintan, has urged the government to accelerate investment in technology-driven learning systems to ensure uninterrupted education for Nigerian children as the country continues to grapple…...
Invest in technology-driven learning to protect education amid insecurity
19+ hour, 14+ min ago (364+ words) By: Ajuluchukwu Brown Date: 8 June 2026 8: 34pm WAT The monthly Echoes of Zion programme serves as a platform for engaging and inspiring the younger generation on issues of national development, leadership, education, and social responsibility. Invest in Technology-Driven Learning to Protect Education…...
Bauchi widows, others get starter packs, tuition fees
22+ hour, 16+ min ago (266+ words) By: Rauf Oyewole Date: 8 June 2026 5: 32pm WAT Bauchi widows, others get starter packs, tuition fees A non-governmental organisation, Radiant Care Foundation has distributed starter packs in various skills and trades while offsetting tuition fees for 30 students in various schools in Bauchi…...
UNICAL Earns Full NUC Accreditation for Seven Academic Programmes
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (268+ words) By: Tina Agosi Todo Date: 7 June 2026 6: 52pm WAT University of Calabar (UNICAl) The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has received full accreditation for seven academic programmes following the National Universities Commission (NUC) accreditation exercise conducted in October and November 2025. The accreditation, which…...
Climate crisis: Environmental activist urges universities to take lead
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (434+ words) By: Priscilla Iwedike Date: 5 June 2026 7: 38pm WAT HOMEF Executive Director, Nnimmo Bassey An environmental activist, Nnimmo Bassey, has called on universities to halt the "mindless global slide towards climate chaos, show what real climate action looks like and how it must…...
Danfodiyo varsity to Host Maiden International
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (227+ words) By: Tunde Omolehin Date: 5 June 2026 1: 47pm WAT This was disclosed in a statement issued by Dr. Danladi Bako, Chairman of the Organising Committee, who announced that former President of the United Nations General Assembly, Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, will serve as Chairman of…...
Former Rivers health commissioner emerges UNIPORT Vice-Chancellor
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (265+ words) By: Ann Godwin Date: 5 June 2026 10: 40am WAT University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) Former Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Professor Princewill Chike, has been appointed the 10th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT). His appointment follows the expiration of the tenure…...