EDUCATION

… Says, “My Vision Is Beyond Factories – But Building People For Africa’s Future BY ABU-SATAR HAMED LAGOS, NIGERIA – The Chairman of Dangote Nigeria Limited, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has revealed that many people are still unaware that he established the Dangote Academy, an institution fully dedicated to training the …

Opinion:  BY ABU-SATAR HAMED There is ample evidence that many teachers in Nigeria enter classrooms without the depth of training needed to deliver the curriculum well. For example: Studies show that teacher training programmes in Nigeria have “a gap between the curriculum taught to teacher trainees and the reality that …

…Describes Initiative as a Shining Example of Town and Gown Partnership BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ILARO-YEWA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – The Olu of Ilaro and Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, has commended the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro (FPI), for its sustained commitment to grassroots empowerment and community development, …

FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) hereby calls on all accredited tertiary institutions across the country to update their existing student records and upload the details of all their students, both returning and newly admitted on the NELFUND Student Verification Portal ahead of the official opening …

…Says Initiative Has Renewed Hope for a Brighter Academic Future BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025 – The Federal College of Agriculture, Moor Plantation, Ibadan (FCAIB), under the visionary leadership of its Provost, Prof. Jonathan J. Atungwu, has expressed deep appreciation to the Federal …

… Empowering Youth Through Practical Skill Development BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The School of Entrepreneurship Development Centre of the Federal College of Agriculture, Moor Plantation, Ibadan, recently organized a certificate award ceremony to honor participants who successfully completed a six-week intensive practical training programme in various …

…Expands Academic Horizon With Certificate, Vocational Courses BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The Provost of the Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan (FCAIB), Prof. Jonathan J. Atungwu, has revealed that the College is broadening its academic landscape beyond traditional diploma programmes to include short certificate and vocational courses …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – A distinguished academic, administrator, and international development consultant, Professor Oloruntoba, has pledged his support for institutional development, training partnerships, and agricultural advancement at the Federal College of Agriculture, Moor Plantation, Ibadan (FCAIB). Prof. Oloruntoba made this commitment when the institution recently played …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2025: The Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan (FCAIB) has received a renewed commitment of partnership and technical collaboration from the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), a foremost international organization devoted to promoting food security, agricultural productivity, and rural development across …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has granted approval for two new degree programmes to be offered at the Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan (FCAIB), beginning from the 2025/2026 academic session. According to a release e-signed and made available to StarTrend …