Education

    Throne of Mercy Global Bible College (TMGBC) has held its maiden convocation ceremony and conferment of honorary doctorate degrees, while presenting academic certificates to graduating students. The ceremony took place on Thursday in Lagos, bringing together Christian leaders and other distinguished personalities to celebrate the institution’s achievements in…

    Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo 2025/2026 Set of postgraduate students of Mass Communication at Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, has congratulated Dr. Samson Bello on his appointment as Head of the Department of Mass Communication and elevation to the rank of Associate Professor. The students also congratulated Dr. Eric Aondover on…

    Head, Department of Broadcasting, Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, Dr. Atinuke Akintayo, has congratulated Dr. Kayode Okunade on his elevation to the prestigious rank of Professor, describing the achievement as a well-deserved recognition of his scholarship, dedication and contributions to the advancement of knowledge. Akintayo, in a congratulatory message…

Professor Badejo giving her response   Stanley Ihedigbo   Newly appointed Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ayodeji Olawunmi Badejo, has called for unity among members of the university community, stressing that collective effort is essential to moving the institution forward. Badejo also reaffirmed her commitment to an…

  By Ayanwale Stephen Ayanbukola Technical education plays an important role in national development by equipping students with practical skills and knowledge for employment, entrepreneurship and technological advancement. However, female enrollment in some technical education programmes in Nigerian universities may be influenced by societal stigma and gender stereotypes. Societal stigma…

  By Mustapha Mustapha Gbolahan   While society continues to celebrate university degrees and white-collar jobs, the skilled hands that build houses, repair machines and power industries remain undervalued. This growing preference for conventional academic education over vocational training raises concerns about Nigeria’s approach to skills development, employment and national…

      The Vice Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Prof. Uduma Uduma, has called on African governments to address the underlying social, political and economic challenges driving young people to migrate to Europe, America, Asia and other parts of the world. Uduma made the call…

  Michael Olumide Alabi   President, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Christopher Piwuna, has called on the Federal and state governments to take responsibility for resolving the lingering crisis in Nigeria’s public university system. Piwuna made the call while speaking on Frontline, a current affairs programme on Eagle…

    Mercy Iheoma Ihedigbo As schools reopen for another academic session, Marketplace Mission has taken its Back-to-School campaign to pupils in Lagos State, distributing essential educational materials to support children as they begin a new term. The initiative, tagged “Back to School – Changing lives and making the world…

  By Jerome-Mario Utomi   A university is not merely a place where lectures are delivered, examinations are written, and certificates are awarded. At its best, a university is a living institution that connects knowledge with society, responds to community needs and equips its students to become agents of positive…