By Ayomide Otitoju As the world marks World Chess Day, the Nigeria Online Media Alliance (NOMA) has commended EcoBank Nigeria for its sustained commitment to youth education and development through its flagship chess initiative. The recognition follows the success of the EcoBank National School Team Chess Championship, which drew over 2,000 students from more than…
By Ayomide Otitoju In a bid to enhance science education and foster innovation among young Nigerians, the NNPC Foundation has commenced the nationwide donation of 25,000 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) books and bookshelves to secondary schools across the country. The flag-off ceremony was held on Thursday at the School for The Gifted in…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Permanent Secretary in the Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning under the administration of the late Governor Lateef Jakande, Chief Tunde Fanimokun, has commended the Lagos State Public Service for its consistent excellence, integrity, and commitment to development. Speaking as the Special Guest at the inaugural Annual Distinguished Service Lecture organized…
In a move that’s got everyone talking, the Sehindemi Adeolu Campaign Organization (SACO) just handed out FREE Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms to deserving students in Ward C, Ijebutedo! This isn’t just a handout; it’s an investment in the future of Somolu’s youth. Local leaders and parents are singing SACO’s praises (and for…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a shift in the commencement date for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration. Originally scheduled to begin on Friday, January 31, 2025, registration will now start on Monday, February 3, 2025. JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin confirmed the development in a statement on Friday, explaining…
By Ayomide Otitoju To commemorate the 2025 International Day of Education, Airtel Nigeria organized a nationwide essay competition, showcasing the creativity and talent of primary school pupils across its adopted schools. The initiative, held under Airtel’s Employee Volunteer Scheme (EVS), underscores the telecommunications company’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and empowering young learners. Open to…
By Ayomide Otitoju Polaris Bank, in collaboration with strategic partners, has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing the alarming number of out-of-school children in Nigeria. The initiative has provided continuous education opportunities for over 16,000 studentssince 2020, with plans to expand its reach to 50,000 students by 2028. In its latest phase, the Bank distributed school…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ecobank Nigeria, part of the pan-African Ecobank Group, has partnered with Opolo Global to empower Lagos schools through training and educational support as part of its annual Ecobank Day. This year’s event, themed “Ignite Learning with AI,” emphasized enhancing literacy, numeracy, and digital skills through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and focused on foundational…
A total of 828,284 candidates, representing 60.55% of those who sat for the 2024 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE), secured credits in both English Language and Mathematics, the National Examination Council (NECO) announced on Thursday. Speaking at NECO’s headquarters in Minna, Niger State, NECO Registrar, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, revealed that 1,376,436 candidates participated in…
