Nigerian startup PadiPlug has launched a smart power bank rental service at the Lagos State National Youth Service Corps Orientation Camp, providing corps members with on-demand access to mobile phone charging amid persistent power supply challenges. The service allows users to rent fully charged power...
The University of Lagos has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Credit Registry to promote financial literacy, responsible credit use, and economic empowerment among students. The partnership will leverage the African Consumer Credit Academy to equip students with practical knowledge in personal f...
A couple, Mr Olawale Olulaja and his wife, Blessing Chigozie, were among the graduands at the just-concluded convocation of the University of Lagos, completing their programmes through the Distance Learning Institute. While the husband was a graduate of Business Administration, the wife graduated from t...
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) says it is strengthening its examination system through digital innovation, capacity building and collaboration with key stakeholders. The board said the initiative is aimed at transforming Nigeria into a hub for skilled manpower and equipp...
The Federal Government has commenced the implementation of key welfare components of the 2025 renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Education Minister Tunji Alausa made this known in a statement yesterday. He said the payment of the 40 per cent increase in the Cons...
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced an increase in the minimum stipend for PhD students for the next academic year, offering another above-inflation rise from October 1, 2026. The move will raise the minimum annual stipend to £21,805 (approximately N40m), up from £20,780, benefiting thousand...
