Oyo Gives Free Textbooks, School Bags and Sandals to Public School Pupils

Adetutu A, The Insights 2 March 2026

The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (Oyo SUBEB), in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has officially flagged off the 2024 intervention programme to support public primary and junior secondary school pupils across Oyo State.  The event

Fully Funded and Partially Funded Scholarships Abroad Nigerians Can Apply For in 2026

Adetutu A, The Insights 27 February 2026

Thousands of Nigerians are currently benefiting from fully funded and partially funded scholarships in Europe, the UK and other countries. These scholarships cover tuition, travel costs and living expenses — making it possible to study abroad without heavy financial pressure.  This opportunity is especially important for young Nigerians and

Free JAMB Registration for 1,000 Students: New Foundation Programme Brings Hope to Nigerian Youth 

Adetutu A, The Insights 25 February 2026

A non-profit foundation has launched a new education support initiative to sponsor free JAMB registration for 1,000 eligible Nigerian students in Port Harcourt, Lagos and Abuja.  The programme is designed to help students who are unable to afford the cost of registering for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination organised by the Joint Admissions and

BOI donates 30-room hostel to support medical students at UNIZIK Teaching Hospital, Nnewi

Adetutu A, The Insights 23 February 2026

UNIZIK Gate The Bank of Industry (BOI) has officially handed over a newly completed 30-room hostel block for medical students at the College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), located inside the **Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi campus in Anambra State.  The facility was received by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof.

12,860 Candidates Register for UTME in Jigawa

Adetutu A, The Insights 18 February 2026

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that 12,860 candidates have successfully registered for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Jigawa State.  The disclosure was made in Dutse by the JAMB Public Relations Officer in the state, Mukarram Bello Adamu.  How the

Cornerstone Insurance and Lagos Food Bank Feed Schoolchildren in Lagos 

Adetutu A, The Insights 16 February 2026

Cornerstone Insurance Plc has partnered again with the Lagos Food Bank Initiative to provide free meals to hundreds of pupils in low-cost private schools across Lagos.  The school feeding exercise began from the Lagos Food Bank’s Mangoro hub, where staff of the insurance company worked alongside volunteers to pack and distribute meals to children from

NABTEB, NECO Join Forces to Improve Nigeria’s Public Examination System 

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 February 2026

The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) have set up a joint technical committee to improve how public examinations are conducted in Nigeria.  The decision was announced in Benin by Uchechukwu Olisah, Assistant Director, Media/Protocol of NABTEB, and made available to the News

Ogun College of Education Begins 29 Independent Degree Programmes 

Adetutu A, The Insights 6 February 2026

Provost of the institution, Dr Rafiu Soyele The Federal College of Education (FCE), Abeokuta, has officially launched its independent degree-awarding programmes, ending its long-standing affiliation with other universities for degree courses.  The institution now offers 29 fully approved degree programmes, following a Federal Government directive that all qualified

Oyo State to Buy 60,000 Laptops as WAEC Begins CBT Transition 

Adetutu A, The Insights 6 February 2026

The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its readiness to begin the official transition of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) in public schools.  This move follows the Federal Government’s directive for a gradual shift from the traditional pen-and-paper examination to digital testing across the country.  According to the

Sahara Group Empowers UNILAG Academics with $36,000 MAD Grant

Adetutu A, The Insights 30 January 2026

Sahara Group has reinforced its commitment to sustainable development and human capital growth in Africa by awarding $36,000 under its Making A Difference (MAD) Grant to three academics at the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The grant is part of Sahara Group’s ongoing effort to support practical solutions that drive economic growth.  The second edition of the