YABATECH, Sterling Bank Launch Work-Study Programme to Boost Graduate Employability, , Funmi Ogundare  Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) and Sterling Bank Plc have launched a structured work-study programme aimed at bridging the gap between academic training and industry needs, in a move to boost graduate employability and strengthen Nigeria’s human capital base. The initiative, formalised […]

Expert Seeks Increased Education on Cybersecurity, , Uchechukwu Nnaike  A cybersecurity expert, Dr. Benson Adams, has regretted that infrastructure and renewable energy systems, once considered low risk, have become high value targets for cyber criminals, hence the need for continuous public education on cyber security. According to him cyber incidents on energy assets are capable […]

Greensprings Students Achieve, , Outstanding IGCSE Results in 2024/2025 Session Students of Greensprings School recorded an exceptional performance in the 2024/2025 IGCSE examinations, with top candidates earning multiple A* and A grades across subjects, reflecting a strong culture of academic discipline and excellence. Leading the cohort was Temilola Okeniyi, who achieved an impressive 8A and […]

FUOYE VC Presents Scorecard Ahead of 10th Convocation, , Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti  The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Prof. Abayomi Fasina, has highlighted the institution’s achievements as it prepares for its 10th convocation ceremony. Speaking at a press conference on Monday – his final as Vice-Chancellor – Fasina said that the university recorded […]

ALIWA Calls for Urgent Embrace of Values-based Leadership , , Esther Oluku The African Leadership Initiative West Africa (ALIWA) has stressed the urgent need for values-based leadership in Nigeria, saying that integrity, accountability and collective responsibility must guide decision-making if the country is to navigate mounting social, economic and governance challenges. This call formed the centrepiece […]

Greensprings Training College Plans Three-Day Montessori Workshop on Child Socialisation, , Greensprings Training College (GTC), has announced plans to hold a three-day intensive Montessori workshop from February 24-26, 2026 The workshop, with the theme ‘Shaping Futures: Teachers as Custodians of Child Socialisation’, is designed to equip educators, school owners, and parents with the practical skills […]

Author Promotes Perseverance, Faith in New Book, , Funmi Ogundare An author, Sarah Eniola, has called for perseverance, resilience and unwavering faith as tools for overcoming adversity. Eniola, who stated this at the release of her book, ‘Faces of Trial’, said it was largely inspired by her real-life experiences, adding that the book offers a […]

Experts Seek Evidence-based TVET Reforms as NBTE Unveils Digital Systems, , Funmi Ogundare  Stakeholders in Nigeria’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector have called for an urgent shift to evidence-based and data-driven policymaking, following the rollout of new digital platforms by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to strengthen regulation, planning and […]

‘Why Africa Must Rebuild Its Music Education System’, , Long regarded as the continent’s living archive of history, identity and collective memory, African music is now at the centre of an urgent conversation about reforming and strengthening music education. In this interview with Funmi Ogundare, Music scholars warn that while global interest in African sounds […]

AfriTeach Set to Revolutionise Teaching Profession in Africa, , Uchechukwu Nnaike A Pan-African organisation, AfriTeach, has been launched to address persistent challenges in education in Africa, particularly the prevalence of unqualified teachers, teacher shortages, and high attrition rates. The organisation also aims to strengthen the teaching profession and develop thought leaders within the education ecosystem. […]