The Lagos State Government has approved and released the harmonised 2026/2027 academic calendar for all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state, as part of efforts to standardise the academic session. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the calendar was developed...
By Admin, Lagos The Anayo and Mercy Foundation is delighted to announce the official commencement of Okposi Reads 2026 with the unveiling of this year’s two selected books for the reading competition. As part of the preparations for the 5th edition of the programme, copies of the books have been distributed to almost all...
By Admin, Lagos Four new certified trainers have successfully completed the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) Training of Trainers (TOT) programme, an intensive 10-day virtual workshop aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship development and small business support across Nigeria and beyond. The programme, held from April 7 to April 20,...
By Cynthia Okere, Lagos The Rotary Club of Lekki Golden has successfully completed the second phase of its “Safe Start” initiative in the Ikota community, Lagos, reinforcing its commitment to maternal and child healthcare. Speaking at the event at Ikota Community inLagos, the club’s President, Christiana Okenla, emphasized that investing in the health of...
By Admin, Lagos 03-04-2026 The Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Lagos, His Grace, Most Reverend Alfred Adewale Martins, has called on Nigerians not to lose hope despite prevailing economic challenges and insecurity in the country. Speaking at the 2026 Chrism Mass held in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, Archbishop Martins acknowledged the difficult realities...
01-04-2026 By Admin, Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem has received a major boost as the Federal Government awarded ₦2.2 billion in grants to 45 outstanding student ventures. This was made known in Lagos during the 2026 Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG) Finalist Bootcamp Closing Ceremony and Awards Presentation. The winners were selected from 65 finalists whose business...
By Admin, January 30, 2026. The University of Lagos (UNILAG) and the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand transnational education and strengthen research collaboration in Nigeria. The agreement was formalised in Lagos by the Provost of the University of Birmingham, Professor Nick Vaughan-Williams, and the Vice Chancellor...
By Admin, Lagos Nigeria In a move to overhaul the textbook approval system in Nigerian schools, the Nigerian Government has established a special committee to regulate the selection, ranking, and duration of instructional materials used nationwide. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who unveiled the initiative in Abuja described it as a corrective step...
By Admin, November 4 The Rotary Club of Lekki Golden has called on Nigerians to actively support government initiatives aimed at assisting the vulnerable, emphasizing that collective action is essential to ease the current economic hardship across the country. The call was made by the club’s President, Mrs. Christiana Okenla, during a combined Community Economic...
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has officially launched the “Sustainability Hour Programme,” a new educational initiative aimed at fostering environmental awareness and responsible living among primary and secondary school students across Nigeria. Spearheaded by ACCA in collaboration with educators, environmental advocates, and youth development organizations, the programme is designed to integrate sustainability...