The inaugural occupant of the Dr. Mike Adenuga (Jnr) Professorial Chair in Entrepreneurial Studies, Prof. Sunday Adebisi, has called on the Nigerian government to prioritise investments in enterprises of all sizes to navigate the country’s economic challenges. Speaking at a lecture at the University of Lagos, titled, “Navigating the Present […]
Education
A new book, titled, ‘Living the Life of Light,’ authored by founder of the Great Commission Christian Network, Evangelist Andy Ikekhide, provides a compelling guide on how individuals can shine brightly in all their endeavors. The book, dedicated alongside a musical album at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Continent […]
Founder of 10X Africa, Wisdom Ezekiel, alongside other business leaders, has urged Nigerian youth to harness technological innovations to navigate economic challenges effectively. Speaking at the 2024 10X Africa Conference, Ezekiel explained the significance of resilience, strategic thinking, and continuous personal development in overcoming obstacles. He encouraged participants to view […]
Executive Secretary, National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education in Nigeria, Dr Mohammad Idris, said the country is experiencing a rise in the number of Almajiris because parents are neglecting their responsibilities. In an interview with our correspondent, Idris emphasised that these children had become a growing nuisance to […]
The Platform Schools, Lagos, has emerged winner of the NNPC-SNEPCo and Chess in Slums Africa, Lagos State Schools Chess Championship. Titled, ‘Powering Progress through Chess,’ the grand finale of the competition had students and founder, Chess in Slums Africa and Guinness Book of World Record holder, Tunde Onakoya and Vice-President, […]
The Nigeria Union of Teachers, Oyo State, has commended Governor Seyi Makinde-led government for recruiting 19,500 teachers in five years. The union, in a statement signed by the NUT Chairman, Oladimeji Raji and the Secretary, Salami Olukayode, noted that the appointment of 5,000 teachers in his first term and 14,500 […]
The Chairman of the Lisabi Grammar School Old Students Association, 1974 set, Chief Dauda Sokeye, said there is a need for former students to support the government in strengthening Nigeria’s education sector. He said this during a press briefing on Wednesday in Abeokuta, marking the 50th reunion of the 1974 […]
The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union has cautioned the Federal Government against implementing the tax reforms which it said aim at phasing out the funding of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund. COEASU, in a statement signed by its National President, Smart Olugbeko, on Wednesday, said it noted with serious […]
The management of the National Youth Service Corps has withdrawn all the corps members serving at the Government Day Secondary School, Kulende Ilorin in the Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State. PUNCH correspondent gathered that about 10 corps members serving in both junior and senior arms of the […]
President and Chairman Of Council, The Chartered Institute Of Bankers of Nigeria, Prof. Pius Olanrewaju, said educational institutions must evolve to provide curricula that address the practical demands of innovation and sustainability. Speaking at the 2024 Annual Conference of the Faculty of Management Sciences, Lagos State University, Ojo, Olanrewaju, in […]
