By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin  Former Director, Kenya Anti-corruption Commission and  international mediator, Prof. Patrick Lumumba has said that African universities must be respected and adequately funded if true and effective development must be achieved on the continent. He, however, condemned the current developments whereby  “Africa remains the only continent where academics are undervalued while politicians […]

By Adesina Wahab The first Professor of Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability in Africa, Professor Gerald Ndubuisi Okeke has been conferred with the prestigious Life Time Achievement in Optimistic Climate Impact Advocacy for his exceptional leadership impacts in Climate Change advocasies and vision for Africa’s future. The award was conferred on him at the  Africa Intercontinental […]

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Kaduna State University (KASU) has evolved into one of the  most progressive centres of higher learning in academic delivery,  research and has expanded its  infrastructure. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abdullahi Ibrahim Musa,  further said that the university has  widened opportunities for Kaduna State’s youths to attain academic excellence. Prof. Musa who made this known […]

By Elizabeth Osayande The Honourable Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, has announced the commencement of the 21st Edition of the Lagos State Spelling Bee Competition. Addressing journalist recently , the Commissioner stated that this year’s edition promises to be exceptional, aligning with the THEMES Plus Agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration. […]

By Peter Duru, Makurdi  The Executive Chairman of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Grace Adagba, is leading key finance personnel of the Board in a three-day International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) Accrual Basis Training.  A statement by the Information Officer of the Board, Emmanuella Akese, explained that the training, organised by […]