Category Education

Firm plans training for leaders

A human resource and management consulting firm, EZ37 Solutions Limited, has planned a virtual International Coaching Expo for experts and practitioners in the coaching industry. A statement by the firm said that ICE, titled ‘Empowering Change Agents: Coaching for Sustainable…

Charterhouse charges N26m yearly, not N42m, says director

The Founding Head and Director of Education at Charterhouse Lagos in Lekki-Ajah, Mr John Todd, has clarified the misinformation circulating online regarding the school’s fees. In an interview with our correspondent, Todd explained that the school’s actual fees was N26m…

New book highlights marriage tips

Rev. Austin Ukporhe of Remnant Christian Network, Lagos, has said his new book, ‘The Field of Boaz,’ will provide valuable godly wisdom on marriage. Speaking at the book dedication on Sunday, Ukporhe shared that the inspiration for the book stemmed…

Group partners institute on pharmaceutical innovations

Sygen Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Nigeria, and ORx Pharmaceuticals Corp, Canada, have partnered with an affiliate of the Toronto Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology, North America, ORX Pharmaceuticals, to establish Sygen-ORx Bioscience Accelerating Healthcare Innovation in Africa. A statement by the firm said…

New book reveals untapped opportunities in Lagos

Co-founders of Pertinence Group, Sunday Olorunsheyi, and Wisdom Ezekiel, have said their newly published book, ‘The Real Money of Lagos,’ will reveal the vast economic opportunities in the city of Lagos. The book was unveiled during the 2024 Wealth Summit…

Mpox spreads via infected bodily fluids, experts warn

Public health practitioners have warned that Mpox is transmitted through contact with the bodily fluids of infected individuals. Last Thursday, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, reported 39 confirmed cases of mpox but no death across 33 states…

18-year admission age detrimental, says NUT

The Nigeria Union of Teachers has said the 18-year age requirement for tertiary institution admission is detrimental to students’ progress. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman had planned to enforce the ban on underage admissions in 2025 at a…

Oyebanji appoints Ayodele new Ekiti varsity VC

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has officially approved the appointment of Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele as the new Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, on Monday. Ayodele, a Professor of Education Management, will assume his new role on August…

SSANU vows to shut varsities

The Joint Action Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities and other Allied Institutions has threatened to shut down the university system if their withheld salaries are not paid. These salaries…