In the course of the findings on Nigeria’s most influential business leaders, one name consistently stands out: Jim Ovia. Widely referred to as the “Godfather of Banking”, Jim Ovia is …
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Katsina Government Trains 18,000 Teachers, Distributes 20,000 Tablets in Education Reform Drive
The Katsina State Government has launched a major education reform programme aimed at improving teaching and learning outcomes across the state. The initiative, which includes the training of 18,000 teachers …
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UBA Ghana boosts reading culture with African literature
Students in Ghana are gaining fresh opportunities to explore the richness of African literature as United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana deepens its investment in education and youth development. Through …
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Giga Accelerator Programme 2025 Offers $50,000 Grant for School Connectivity
The Giga initiative, a joint project of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), has opened applications for the 2025 edition of its accelerator programme. …
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Zinox Chairman Calls for Electricity Subsidy in Schools to Boost Digital Growth
Zinox Group Chairman, Leo Stan Ekeh, has urged the Federal Government to subsidise electricity supply for schools and research centres, warning that poor power supply is slowing down Nigeria’s progress …
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Schneider Electric Backs Nigerian Students to Lead Clean Energy Drive
French energy giant, Schneider Electric, is turning to Nigerian students to power the country’s transition into clean energy. The company partnered with Enactus, a global non-profit focused on youth innovation, …
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Okowa Backs Tinubu, Says President Bringing Stability and Hope to Nigeria
Former Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is restoring stability and hope to Nigeria through his leadership style and policies. Okowa made this …
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UNDP, Tripoli University Launch Innovation Summer Season
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Centre of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Tripoli, has launched the Innovation Summer Season, a two-week programme designed …
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Ghana Education Service Opens Teacher Promotion Applications
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially opened the application process for teachers and education officers seeking promotion to higher ranks within the service. The announcement, contained in a circular …
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Ogun Town Planners Raise Alarm Over Population Growth Without Infrastructure
The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Ogun State Chapter, has called for urgent action to tackle the challenge of rapid population growth in many communities without matching infrastructure to …