Iranian Leaders' Kids in US Universities Stir Controversy
Children of Iran's ruling elite are building careers at prestigious US universities, raising concerns about influence and hypocrisy amid regime anti-Western rhetoric.
Category : Academic Research
Sister's First Salary Gift Inspires Family Investment Advice
Toyyib Adewale Adelodun advises investing in family after his sister, who battled sickle cell disease, gave him part of her first salary with a heartfelt note.
Bingham University Promotes Desmond Okocha to Full Professor
Bingham University's Governing Council has promoted Desmond Onyemechi Okocha to Full Professor of Journalism and Emerging Media, recognizing his academic leadership and digital media research contributions.
NGO Empowers 100 Girls Through Sisters for HER Initiative
Beyond The Classroom Foundation marked International Women's Day 2026 by empowering 100 adolescent girls in Abuja through its Sisters for HER mentorship initiative, focusing on education and self-worth.
Motola Oyebanjo: Using Communication to Empower Women
Motola Oyebanjo, Global Head of Communications at CIMMYT, shares her journey of using strategic communication to expand women's power and possibility through corporate leadership and her foundation When Women Win.
CU Graduate Launches Tech Company One Year After Graduation
David Mac-Asore, a Covenant University computer engineering graduate, co-founded Reedapt Inc. just one year after graduation. He shares his journey from internship to fintech roles and entrepreneurship.
Graduate Overcomes 'Slow Brain' Label for First Class Degree
Oghenemaro Miracle Etoroma, a Covenant University graduate, shares her journey of overcoming years of self-doubt after being labeled 'slow brain' in junior secondary school to earn a first-class degree.
Sophia Ogwude's Discourse on Nigerian Prose Fiction
A review of Professor Sophia Obiajulu Ogwude's book, 'Critiquing the Nigerian Socio-Political Space in Prose Fiction,' exploring its themes and scholarly impact in literary criticism.
Lawyer Faults Osun Rep's Scholarship Claims to Constituents
Public-interest lawyer Pelumi Olajengbesi challenges Rep Wole Oke's claim of awarding 1,240 scholarships, calling it an insult and demanding proof of transformative impact over 24 years.
Teacher's Viral Post on Student's Handwriting Sparks Debate
A Nigerian social studies teacher's post about a JSS3 student's illegible handwriting has gone viral, sparking widespread reactions and discussions about learning difficulties.
Rethinking Youth Employability: Degrees to Decent Work in Nigeria
Nigeria faces a critical youth unemployment crisis with 80 million young people jobless. This article explores the skills gap, employer perspectives, and innovative solutions to transform degrees into decent work opportunities.
Early Tech Education in Schools Advocated for National Growth
Michael Magaji of USOSA and Gbolahan Ilayomi of Wowbii call for early technology adoption in schools to boost national development, highlighting donations of interactive boards to unity schools.
NAS Urges Increased Investment in Research and Development
The Nigerian Academy of Science urges federal and state governments to prioritize funding for scientific research, innovation, and development to drive national growth and address challenges like climate change and food security.
Professor Mebine Calls for Improved Math Teaching and Funding
Prof. Promise Mebine, former CEO of NMC, highlights poor teaching methods and funding as key issues in math education, urging reforms to produce socially responsible graduates.
PwC and LBS Partner to Boost Corporate Sustainability in Nigeria
PwC Nigeria and Lagos Business School have signed an MoU to launch sustainability and climate-focused training programs for professionals and executives, aiming to enhance organizational resilience and ESG integration across sectors starting in 2026.
YABATECH Lecturer: Conducive Environment Key to Academic Success
A Yaba College of Technology lecturer highlights the critical role of a conducive environment and staff welfare in achieving academic success, urging government investment in education.
Professor Calls for Environmental Action Over Reproductive Health Threats
A professor at the University of Delta warns that environmental toxins from oil exploration are harming reproductive health in the Niger Delta, urging government intervention and nutritional solutions.
FUNAAB Student Shows Off Best Grades with 4.90 GPA
A FUNAAB student, Usman Raheem, has gone viral after sharing his final year results, achieving a 4.90 GPA with 10 A's and 1 B in 11 courses, marking his best academic performance in five years.
Dangote Donates N241m School Materials to 3,704 Students
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Dangote Fertiliser Limited have donated school materials worth N241 million to 3,704 students in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, as part of their scholarship programme to enhance education access and community development.
Political Scientists in Governance: Theory Meets Practice in Nigeria
An analysis of how political scientists transition into politics, examining global and Nigerian examples like Woodrow Wilson and Attahiru Jega, and the challenges of applying academic theory to practical governance.
CSDON Donates Items, Promotes Girls' Education in Lagos
The Child Survival and Development Organisation of Nigeria (CSDON) conducted an outreach at the Lagos State Special Correctional Centre for Girls, providing relief materials, educational support, and health assistance to vulnerable girls and young mothers
African Scholars Urge Strategic Policies to Strengthen Research
Prominent academics call for coordinated investment in research, innovation, and development across Africa to drive sustainable growth and technological advancement.
Afrocentric Coaching Framework Unveiled by Laila St. Matthew-Daniel
Laila St. Matthew-Daniel introduces The Veneer Principle, the first Afrocentric coaching framework, integrating Ubuntu philosophy to address cultural gaps in coaching models for African and diaspora clients.
Akwa Ibom Launches AI Education Reform for Primary Schools
Akwa Ibom State Government has launched an AI-powered basic education reform programme to enhance foundational literacy and numeracy in state-owned primary schools, partnering with EIDU for data-driven teaching.
Jesse Jackson: Champion of Lost Causes and Civil Rights
Jesse Jackson, the influential African-American civil rights leader, died at 84. His legacy includes two presidential runs, activism, and paving the way for Barack Obama's election.
Nigerian Family's UK Settlement Sparks Online Reactions
A Nigerian lady in the UK, Atinuke Owoeye, dances to celebrate her family's indefinite leave to remain approval after over five years, sharing the news on TikTok and sparking mixed reactions from viewers.
Student's Viral Joy as Mother Brings Food, Anointing Oil
A Nigerian 500-level university student's heartwarming reunion with his mother, who brought foodstuffs and blessed olive oil, went viral online, sparking mixed reactions over his shaved hairstyle.
UI Student Opens Up About Academic Confidence Struggles
A University of Ibadan engineering student reveals how failing tests despite hard study eroded his academic confidence, sparking online discussions among students.
Nigerian Lecturer Abroad Reveals Salary, Compares to Nigeria
A Nigerian man who worked as a lecturer abroad shared his monthly salary, comparing it to earnings in Nigeria and advising on career advancement and global opportunities.
NIMENA Launches Two Marine Engineering Journals in Nigeria
The Nigerian Institution of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects announces two peer-reviewed journals to advance maritime research and innovation across Africa, with official launch in Abuja scheduled for May 2026.
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