s The recent cholera outbreak in Lagos has caused widespread panic and concern among the residents of the city. The outbreak was first reported in a densely populated area, where poor sanitation and lack of access to clean drinking water were major contributing factors to the spread of the […]
Education
The MTN Foundation has officially opened applications for its 2024 Scholarship Programme, aimed at supporting Nigerian students in their academic journeys. This year’s programme continues the Foundation’s dedication to fostering educational excellence and inclusivity through three specialised scholarship tracks. The scholarships available include: STEM Scholarships: Targeted at students pursuing degrees […]
NELFUND reported that it has received over 60,000 applications from students attending federal government institutions since the launch of its student loan application portal. Out of these, 30,000 applications have been successfully processed. The agency also disclosed that 90 percent of federal universities have submitted their students’ data to its […]
Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, has lauded the collaboration between the National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) and PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc. This partnership has successfully upgraded Chemistry and Chemical Engineering laboratories at Nigerian universities, including the newly commissioned lab at […]
From right: the Director of Consultancy Services of NOTAP, Dr. Yejide Akinkunmi, the Ag. Director General of NOTAP, Dr. Idoreyin Imiyoho, the Permanent Secretary Akwa Ibom State Ministry of education, Lady Rose Bassey and Mr. Jonathan Ekpo, representing the pioneer CEO of NOTAP As part of its initiative to advance […]
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, recently disclosed ongoing talks with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) concerning the provision of dedicated student SIM cards featuring limited services. Underlining the growing importance of candidates’ registered phone numbers (SIMs), Oloyede stressed that these SIM cards […]
The Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Nigeria has achieved a breakthrough in 5G technology development. Through the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, and with support from the Nigerian Communications Commission, they’ve devised innovative methods to enhance the spectral efficiency of 5G networks. Their research, titled “The Development of a User-Centric […]
A wave of controversy has engulfed Lead British International School as student Namtira Bwala, who was subjected to a harrowing assault captured in a viral video, has taken a stand by enlisting legal representation. In a bold move, her attorneys from Deji Adeyanju and Partners Law Firm have dispatched a […]
Covenant University in Ota, Ogun State, has once again claimed the title of the best university in Nigeria for the second consecutive time, surpassing prestigious institutions like the University of Ibadan and the Federal University of Technology, Akure, according to the latest Times Higher Education 2024 ranking. The university has […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) joined forces with the GIZ/DTC to host a Stakeholder Awareness event in Lagos focusing on the National Digital Literacy Framework (NDLF). This initiative aims to equip Nigerians with crucial digital skills essential for navigating the rapidly evolving digital landscape. During the event, the […]