The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has asked Nigerian teachers to be resilient in the face of adversity as they will surely be recognised with time, this is in commemoration of the 2024 World Teachers Day. He said they would be rewarded on earth and not in heaven. During a press conference at the […] The post Teachers’ll be rewarded on earth, not in heaven – Minister appeared first on Edugist ..read more

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has reassured students that the Federal Government’s education loan is both interest-free and accessible, with repayment only starting two years after graduation and completion of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The fund also assured that graduates will not face harassment if they are unable to repay due to […] The post NELFUND assures students of seamless access to interest-free education loan appeared first on Edugist ..read more

Access Bank, in collaboration with NerdzFactory Foundation, has launched the 2024 DIGIGAP Program to equip young Nigerians with essential digital skills for global opportunities. This initiative provides participants with training in two of the most sought-after tech fields: product design and digital marketing. The program offers free, hands-on learning for those looking to kickstart their […] The post APPLY: Access Bank DIGIGAP Program for Nigerians appeared first on Edugist ..read more

The Mo Ibrahim Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2024 Leadership Fellowship, an initiative designed to nurture the next generation of African leaders. The fellowship provides successful candidates the unique opportunity to work in prestigious executive offices such as the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Abidjan or the International Trade Centre (ITC) in Geneva. […] The post APPLY:Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship for Africans appeared first on Edugist ..read more

Grac, a 27-year-old banker in Lagos, thought she had finally secured her dream job at one of the top banks in Nigeria right after graduation. She is brilliant and entered through the graduate trainee method while acing all her assessments and interviews. “Everything was fine until my supervisor started making inappropriate comments,” Grace recalled. “At […] The post Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: A Silent Epidemic Affecting Women’s Careers appeared first on Edugist ..read more

A 35-year-old man has been arrested after a suspected acid attack on a girl outside a school in west London. Teagan McFarlane, 14, remains in hospital with “potentially life-changing” injuries and has undergone surgery. A 16-year-old boy was also injured outside Westminster Academy, Westbourne Park, on Monday afternoon, while a staff member was hurt trying […] The post Man held after acid attack on girl outside school appeared first on Edugist ..read more

A social media company, GSMNS Global, said it empowers students to finance their education through content creation.  The firm focuses on assisting young Nigerians, particularly students who face challenges funding their education, by teaching them how to create and monetize content on social media platforms. In a statement, GSMNS Global shared that it had supported […] The post Firm empowers students with content-creation skills appeared first on Edugist ..read more

Notable Kaduna cleric, Apostle Dr. Emmanuel Kure has tasked the nation’s universities to engage in research and provide specific local solutions to their immediate host communities. Kure, who is the Vision Pioneer of the Throneroom (Trust) Ministry, Kafanchan, Kaduna State, also advocated for the reorientation of Nigerian universities for the country’s positive direction. While presenting […] The post Kaduna cleric tasks varsities on research appeared first on Edugist ..read more

Graduating students of Babcock University High School, Ogun State, have been advised to always strive to be the best version of themselves, and maintain the good morals and virtues instilled in them during their time at the school. Speaking at the 29th graduation ceremony, the principal, Dr Bolalenle Adebawojo, urged the graduating students to hold […] The post Strive to be the best, Babcock tells students appeared first on Edugist ..read more

CashToken Rewards Africa has extended its support to students in need at Jofem Group of Schools in Egbeda, Lagos. In a statement on Thursday, the firm said the initiative was aimed at alleviating the financial burdens of education. It added that three students who were at risk of missing out on school due to unpaid […] The post CashToken Rewards supports indigent students appeared first on Edugist ..read more