By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has commenced registration for the maiden edition of the Lagos Cleaner Energy Schools Innovation Challenge (LCESIC) 2026, an initiative designed to inspire and equip secondary school students with innovative solutions to clean energy challenges. The Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The MTN Live It 100 on Campus Tour will make its next stop at Ekiti State University (EKSU) from July 17 to 19, 2026, following a successful outing at Delta State University. Students of EKSU are expected to enjoy three days of gaming, entertainment, learning sessions, interactive brand experiences and giveaways as…
By Ayomide Otitoju Access Bank UK, Fifth Chukker, UNICEF and the Kaduna State Government have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding access to quality education for vulnerable children in Nigeria, highlighting the impact of their long-standing partnership at the Access UK Polo Day in London. Hosted by Access Bank UK, the event celebrated more than 15…
By Ayomide Otitoju MTN Nigeria has announced that the next stop of its Pulse Live It 100 on Campus Tour will be the Ekiti State University (EKSU), following a successful kickoff at Delta State University (DELSU), where a student won a brand-new car at the grand finale. The three-day activation is scheduled to take place…
By Ayomide Otitoju The MTN Foundation, in partnership with SAIL Innovation Lab, has intensified efforts to bridge Nigeria’s digital skills gap by equipping teachers with practical technology skills for the modern classroom. Through a specialised masterclass, participating educators received training in a range of digital competencies, including 2D animation, cloud-based note-taking, content creation tools and…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have commended Rite Foods Limited for awarding ₦35 million in scholarships to the seven highest-performing candidates in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), describing the initiative as a significant investment in education and youth development. The scholarships, presented during…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nollywood actress Ini Dima-Okojie has announced the birth of her first child with her husband, Abasi Ene-Obong. The actress shared the news on Instagram on Wednesday, coinciding with her 36th birthday, revealing that the couple recently welcomed a baby boy. Accompanying the announcement were photographs taken shortly after the birth, showing Dima-Okojie…
By Ayomide Otitoju Brookstone School has earned top honours at the British Council Recognition and Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards (BROCLA), reinforcing its reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading institutions for academic excellence. The awards ceremony, organised by the British Council in partnership with Cambridge International Education, was held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State University (LASU) has retained its position as Nigeria’s most sought-after university in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), according to data released by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The institution attracted 84,426 applicants, ranking ahead of other top universities, including the University of Lagos with 78,240 candidates,…