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,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State University (LASU) on Tuesday welcomed Oba (Dr.) Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom in Epe, as its sixth Chancellor, marking the first time a traditional ruler has held the position in the institution’s history. The investiture ceremony took place at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Alausa, with…
By Ayomide Otitoju The British Council has been formally recognised by UNESCO as a member of two major global education initiatives: the Global Education Coalition and the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030. The memberships reinforce the British Council’s commitment to global education recovery, equity, and innovation, and enhance its role in shaping…
By Ayomide Otitoju Oreoluwa, a student of St. Lawrence Metropolitan College in Ekiti State, has emerged as the national champion of the mPulse Spelling Bee after out-spelling more than 32,000 participants from across Nigeria at the grand finale held in November 2025. Her victory earned her the coveted opportunity to serve as “CEO for a…
