University of Calabar Joins OPay’s ₦1.2 Billion Scholarship Scheme: What It Means for Nigerian Students 

Adetutu A, The Insights 23 June 2025

The University of Calabar has become the latest institution to benefit from OPay’s ₦1.2 billion 10-year scholarship programme, making it the eighth university to be included in the initiative. This partnership is aimed at supporting students with financial aid while promoting academic

MTN Trains Lagos Students on Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence

Adetutu A, The Insights 20 June 2025

As part of its 2025 Y’ello Connect initiative, telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria has taken a commendable step towards promoting ethical digital practices among students. The company recently trained students at St. Augustine College of Education, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, on how to use artificial intelligence (AI) ethically and productively.  The training, held on the

Pearson Launches PTE Club in Nigeria to Support Study and Work Abroad Dreams 

Adetutu A, The Insights 19 June 2025

Nigerians looking to study or work abroad now have a golden opportunity with the launch of the PTE Club by Pearson, a global education company. In partnership with Lu Gold Educational Consulting, the club aims to support Nigerians in preparing for the Pearson Test of English (PTE) — an internationally accepted English proficiency exam.  The […]

UK’s Loughborough University to Expand Scholarships for Nigerians through PTDF Partnership 

Adetutu A, The Insights 18 June 2025

Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Loughborough University in the United Kingdom is collaborating with the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) to boost scholarship opportunities for Nigerian students. The partnership is focused on fields like oil, gas, renewable energy, and public health—areas that are vital for Nigeria’s development.  Capacity

Education Advocate Proposes Higher Qualifications and Better Pay for Nigerian Teachers 

Adetutu A, The Insights 10 June 2025

Alex Onyia, CEO of Educare and education development advocate Alex Onyia, CEO of Educare and education development advocate, has called for major reforms in Nigeria’s education system. He proposes that the minimum qualification to become a teacher should be a master’s degree, with at least a second-class upper division (2:1) in the first degree. Onyia […]

Union Bank Empowers Deaf Students Through Mathematics Competition 

Adetutu A, The Insights 28 May 2025

Union Bank of Nigeria has once again demonstrated its commitment to inclusive education by sponsoring a special mathematics competition for students with hearing impairments. The competition, organised by the Ajofa Special Education Foundation for the Deaf, took place at the Wesley School for the Hearing Impaired in Surulere, Lagos.  This initiative was supported

Start Saving with Just ₦100 Using Your Phone – A Smart Move for Nigerians 

Adetutu A, The Insights 27 May 2025

With the rising cost of living in Nigeria, saving money has become more important than ever. Whether you’re a student, small business owner, or a salary earner, having a savings plan can help you handle emergencies, fund your dreams, and reduce financial stress.  Thankfully, you don’t need to walk into a bank or save huge […]

NNPC & FIRST E&P Equip 180 Schools with Digital Tools to Boost Learning 

Adetutu A, The Insights 26 May 2025

In a move to strengthen digital education in the Niger Delta, NNPC Limited and FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Company (FIRST E&P), in partnership with the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), have trained 180 teachers and donated 200 K-YAN digital devices to 180 schools across six oil-producing states.  The training workshop,

Empowering the Next Generation: 50 Schoolgirls Trained in Health and Financial Literacy in Abuja 

Adetutu A, The Insights 23 May 2025

The Ilimi Children’s Fund (ICF), in collaboration with WRTHY.Photo credit:  Ilimi Children’s Fund (ICF) The Ilimi Children’s Fund (ICF), in collaboration with WRTHY, has taken a powerful step towards empowering adolescent girls by training 50 schoolgirls from 10 public secondary schools across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The training focused on sexual and

Katsina Transport University to Send Students Abroad for Practical Training 

Adetutu A, The Insights 21 May 2025

The Federal University of Transportation, Daura, Katsina State, The Federal University of Transportation, Daura, Katsina State, is set to offer its students an international learning experience. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Umar Adam, announced that students will soon travel to countries like China, Russia, and the United Kingdom for practical training. This initiative