Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Intreensic, Nkebet Mesele, has raised concerns about a growing talent shortfall that could threaten Africa’s digital future, warning that the continent may fall short …
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NELFUND Disburses ₦56.85bn in Student Loans to 298,124 Beneficiaries in One Year
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed a total of ₦56.85 billion in student loans within one year of its launch, benefiting 298,124 students across 198 tertiary institutions in …
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Union Bank Sponsors Deaf Mathematics Competition to Promote Inclusive Education in Lagos
Union Bank of Nigeria has thrown its weight behind inclusive education by sponsoring a mathematics competition specifically designed for deaf students, organised by the Ajofa Special Education Foundation for the …
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Wema Bank Appoints 12-Year-Old Chiderije Mbah as One-Day MD in Children’s Day Celebration
Wema Bank Plc has appointed 12-year-old Chiderije Mbah as its One-Day Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) to mark this year’s Children’s Day celebration held on May 27, 2025. …
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KwaraLEARN Trains 384 School Support Officers to Boost Education Quality Across 16 LGAs
The Kwara State Government, through its flagship education reform initiative, KwaraLEARN (Kwara Leading Education Achievement and Reform Now), has concluded a weeklong intensive training programme for 384 School Support Officers …
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Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, Others Urge Nigerian Youths to Take Charge at GiNN 4.0 Conference in Lagos
Labour Party governorship candidate in the 2023 Lagos State election, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has called on Nigerian youths to wake up from passivity and take ownership of the country’s future. He …
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Tinubu Appoints New Governing Councils for Three Federal Universities Amid Leadership Shake-Up
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made bold moves in Nigeria’s education sector by appointing new governing council members for three major federal universities. This comes two months after his administration …
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Audit Uncovers Over ₦4.2 Billion Financial Mismanagement in Police Safe School Fund
A compliance audit carried out by the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation has exposed massive financial irregularities in the way the Nigeria Police Force managed the Safe School …
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Decoding African Real Estate Market
The insightful investor, whether seasoned or just stepping into the vibrant currents of Nigeria’s property market, understands that numbers, while crucial, are but one part of the story. In our …
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Kogi State Boosts Healthcare with Over 200 PHCs, Insurance for All, Medical School Expansion
Kogi State is undergoing a major shift in healthcare delivery under the administration of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo. The state government says it is working to bring quality and affordable …