JHU proposes new model for training Nigeria’s public servants
By Elizabeth Osayande LAGOS: James Hope University, Lagos, is pushing a new model of collaboration between academia and government to strengthen public-sector capacity in Nigeria, beginning with an exploratory meeting with the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy. The postgraduate-only university, the first of its kind in Lagos State, is proposing capacity-building, joint research, […]
At Yabatech: Experts urge Nigerians to tell their own stories through animation
By Elizabeth Osayande A strong call for Nigeria to reclaim its narrative through creative storytelling took centre stage recently at Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech), as global and local animation experts, academics and industry stakeholders converged for a landmark stop-motion animation symposium and workshop. The event, held at the Yusuf Grillo Auditorium, was organised by the […]
Yaba FCE matriculates 851, starts dual mandate programme
By Elizabeth Osayande The Acting Provost, Federal College of Education, Technical, Akoka, Yaba, Dr Isaac O. Miller, has commended the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, for approving dual mandate status for some colleges of education, including his own college, which allows them to offer degree courses, as well as run courses in National Certificate in […]
2026 UTME: 536 visually-impaired candidates sit exams nationwide
About 536 blind candidates and others with special needs are participating in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME
UTME: JAMB recorded minimal hitches, warns against exam fraud — Oloyede
He described the exercise as largely successful, noting that only a few centres experienced issues, mainly related to power supply and minor technical faults.
FG to increase UBEC’s allocation to 4% of Consolidated Revenue Fund — Alausa
By Adesina Wahab The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has said plans are on to increase the funding of the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, from 2% of the Consolidated Revenue Fund to 4%. He said a bill to make that become a law is already before the National Assembly. He disclosed this during a meeting […]
