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Beyond the UK & US: Rethinking study abroad dreams

Beyond the UK & US: Rethinking study abroad dreams

For many Nigerian families, the idea of “studying abroad” has long meant places that feel safe, reputable, and proven, that is, the UK or US and more recently Canada. But as the world becomes more connected, families are discovering that global education now means much more than the familiar path of studying in English-speaking nations.

NELFUND engages stakeholders, sensitizes students in Cross River

NELFUND engages stakeholders, sensitizes students in Cross River

By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) on Monday held an important sensitization and stakeholders engagement meeting in Calabar with the theme “Expanding Access to Higher Education: The Role and Impact of NELFUND in Cross River State.” The event, organized by the Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Student […]

Oyo leather craft explores beauty, resilience, ingenuity of African culture

Oyo leather craft explores beauty, resilience, ingenuity of African culture

By Japhet Davidson It was another expression of the beauty, resilience, and ingenuity of African art as visitors were ushered into the Ecobank Pan African Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, venue of the  Oyo Leather Craft Exhibition. And as would be expected it was like stepping into another world, as it was laced with stories, […]

30 million pupils benefit from phonics programme in Nigeria

30 million pupils benefit from phonics programme in Nigeria

THE Country Director, Universal Learning Solutions (ULS) Patrick Uzu, said over 30 million pupils have benefitted from the Jolly Phonics Project while 241,227 primary school teachers were trained since the last 19 years when the programme birthed in Nigeria.

Workplace safety, social protection, foundational to national development – NSITF

Workplace safety, social protection, foundational to national development – NSITF

— As Industrial Court President says failure undermines Nigeria’s obligations By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — MANAGING Director and Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, Barr. Oluwaseun Falaye on Monday identified workplace safety and social protection as a foundation for national development as they are social pillars of economic stability and national […]

Adar resumes as NEITI Executive Secretary, prioritises amendment of 2007 Act

Adar resumes as NEITI Executive Secretary, prioritises amendment of 2007 Act

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The newly appointed Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Hon. Musa Sarkin Adar, on Tuesday resumed duties at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja with a firm commitment to pursue a comprehensive amendment of the NEITI Act 2007 to strengthen the organisation’s powers and effectiveness. In his maiden […]