Aptech, Middlesex University offer Nigerian students 50% scholarships on data analytics, 3D Animation
By Islamiyyah Adekanbi Nigerian students wish-ing to make a career in some information technology fields, including Computing and Data Analytics, Animation or 3D Animation for Games and Films may have the opportunity to do so easily and cost effectively because an IT training institution, Aptech, is slashing the cost by 50 per cent. The initiative […]
Beyond Settlement: Why the Igbo apprenticeship system must evolve
Former Imo State governorship candidate Uche Nwosu has reignited an important conversation about the future of the Igbo apprenticeship system. Speaking at the 2026 Igbo National Convention organised by Igbo Union Canada, he argued that while the traditional Igba Boi model remains one of the greatest expressions of Igbo enterprise, it must evolve to meet […]
Non-State school policy stalled: No Nigerian state has adopted it one year after launch
*Education groups launch accountability tracker and urge governors to domesticate framework, citing lack of political will and funding excuses as major roadblocks By Elizabeth Osayande & Ifunanya Ndigwe One year after its official release, no state in Nigeria has adopted the National Policy on Non-State Schools. This is as education advocates, policy experts, and school […]
Senator Abdullahi Adamu at 80: A life of service, wisdom and grace, by Usman Sarki
“In old age the consolation of hope is reserved for the tenderness of parents, who commence a new life in their children; the faith of enthusiasts, who sing hallelujahs above the clouds; and the vanity of authors, who presume the immortality of their name and writings,” Edward Gibbon Edward Gibbon’s profound meditation on old age reminds […]
Abia monarch denies stopping man from burying late wife, says police investigation ongoing
By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The Chairman of the Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Linus Nto Mbah, has denied allegations that he prevented a resident of his community, Elijah Ndubuisi Amah, from burying his late wife. Eze Mbah, the traditional ruler of Ata Igbo Ukwu Kingdom in Umuzomgbo, Ihechiowa, Arochukwu Local Government Area, […]
Moniepoint reaches 20m users, disburses $700m in MSME loans
By Juliet Umeh Digital bank platform, Moniepoint has announced that it now serves more than 20 million businesses and individuals across Nigeria and Africa, while disbursing over $700 million in loans to Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, MSMEs, in 2025. The fintech company disclosed this in its 2025 Impact Report, which highlighted its contribution to […]
