In a nation often strained by ethnic suspicion and regional divides, moments of genuine cultural harmony deserve more than passing applause, they deserve reflection. One such moment unfolded on Sunday in the ancient city of Oyo,
Author: senseman akimugu
Dr Akimugu is a trained teacher, professional journalist and creative writer. He has many years of experience in the media with bias for education and children.
NECO Registrar Wushishi loses father
The Registrar and Chief Executive of the National Examinations Council (NECO), Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, has been bereaved following the death of his father, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Nawuya Wushishi.
World Bank rates Nigeria’s education skills satisfactory, approves more funding
Nigeria’s efforts to address critical manpower shortages in procurement, environmental and social standards have received a major boost as the World Bank has rated the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social
Gov Namadi’s honorary doctorate degree award portrays a leadership that transcends regional boundaries
The conferment of an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Business and Sustainability on the Governor of Jigawa State, Malam Umar Namadi, by the Federal University Otuoke is a moment of national significance. Beyond the pageantry of a convocation ceremony, the honour stands as a thoughtful
TETFund pledges support for defence research, innovation
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has pledged to support the Defence Research and Development Bureau (RDB) in advancing its research and development agenda, as part of efforts to strengthen
NELFUND applauds Dangote Foundation’s ₦100bn annual scholarship scheme
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has congratulated the Aliko Dangote Foundation on the launch of a ₦100 billion annual education scholarship initiative designed to benefit over 1.3 million Nigerian students across secondary and tertiary institutions over the next decade.
UNIPASS commences operation in Nigeria, targets wider access to global education
UNIPASS commences operation in Nigeria, targets wider access to global education By Uji A Iliyasu, Abuja Renowned international education consultancy, UNIPASS, has officially commenced operations in Nigeria, unveiling plans to expand access to quality higher education for young Nigerians seeking to study abroad, while also promoting Nigeria as a destination for foreign students. Speaking at […]
TETFUND, NACIMA sign MoU to boost research, innovation, industry-ready graduates
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) and the National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACIMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen research, innovation,
TETFund moves to develop security master-plan for tertiary institutions
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has begun the process of developing a comprehensive national security masterplan aimed at safeguarding tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
Gov Namadi’s financial strategy: Why Jigawa needs facts not fear mongering
The recent uproar over an alleged ₦135 billion debt attributed to the administration of Governor Umar Namadi has sparked unnecessary tension within the Jigawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). While healthy political discourse is welcomed in any democracy, it