…suspended recruitment from Pakistan entirely this year, citing figures from the higher education sector. Vice-chancellor of the University of Sunderland, Sir David Bell, said the increase in visa refusals had prompted universities to take preventive measures. “The recent and unexpected spike in visa refusals has prompt…

…recapitalisation with the N2.53 billion allocated to a university by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), representing a ratio of about 1,000 to one. According to him, the figures demonstrated that long-term capital was available and seeking bankable, long-term investment opportunities. Agama proposed five fina…

…are set to resume immediately at Lagos State University, LASU, Lagos State University of Education, LASUED, and Lagos State University of Science and Technology, LASUSTECH, following the suspension of an industrial action by university lecturers. The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, announced the decision on…

…Before 2026 EndsMeanwhile, primary and secondary schools, universities, and other educational institutions across Nigeria will not hold academic activities on Friday, December 25, 2026, as the country observes Christmas Day, a federally recognised public holiday. For some primary and secondary schools, the closure will…

…The affected institutions are Lagos State University, LASU, Lagos State University of Education, LASUED, and Lagos State University of Science and Technology, LASUSTECH. The unions announced the suspension on Friday, while expressing appreciation to the media, civil society organisations, CSOs, traditional rulers, stud…

…of academic activities across the state, raising concerns about the continuity of education for children who require specialised learning support. Earlier reports had highlighted challenges in some of the schools, including inadequate learning equipment, leaking roofs, poor hostel and toilet facilities, and a shortage…

…Voter Cards (PVCs) across the state’s 21 local government areas. The Head of Voter Education at INEC in Kebbi, Malam Haladu Saadu, said the exercise would run from October 9 to October 15, 2026, at registration area centres. Saadu explained that after the completion of the display and PVC distribution at the registrati…

…end up with organ problems,” he stated. Also reacting to the video, a Sociology of Education expert, Dr John Jonah, described the act of swallowing 22 tablets at once, “just to look like another person”, as being rooted in a wrong perception of beauty which could pose health risks. “That act is a slow suicide that is b…

…produce in Lagos, said the agency was intensifying surveillance, enforcement and public education to rid the Nigerian market of banned, unregistered, falsified and improperly used pesticides.“NAFDAC is not against the responsible use of pesticides. Rather, the agency seeks to ensure that pesticides sold or used in Nige…

…Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education (OSSAP-TVEE), which sits within President Bola Tinubu's broader plan to lift five million Nigerians out of poverty within four years.Some beneficiaries of the federal government's NPRGS training programme display their emp…

• Dr Mary Adebayo of Nawair-Ud-Deen Grammar School in Abeokuta won Nigeria's Overall Best Teacher at the Federal Government's President's Teachers' and Schools' Excellence Awards• Adebayo was honoured during the 2026 World Teachers' Day celebration in Abuja, where a brand-new car awaited her as the star prize• Her old …

…promotion examination, and the withdrawal of redeployment and demotion letters issued to education directors who benefited from the Harmonised Retirement Age for Teachers Act, 2022. The NLC also called for the reinstatement of the dissolved management teams of the FCT Universal Basic Education Board and the Secondary E…

…said her recognition reflected her commitment to teaching and the advancement of education in Nigeria. It added that her emergence had brought honour to the school, from whose classrooms she rose to national recognition.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google “NUDGOSA is particularly proud that one of our…

…personal and business banking services, alongside offerings in areas such as health, education, agriculture and renewable energy.What graduates should know before accepting a bank jobThese estimates provide a useful starting point for comparing potential employers, but candidates should establish whether a quoted salar…

…requiring coordinated action from the government, healthcare professionals, families and educational institutions. “Youth mental health is a social problem,” he said, adding that mental health challenges that are not recognised and treated early can interfere with the personal lives of those affected. To address the ch…

…the state over the past three decades, particularly the significant progress recorded in education. In his paper titled "The Path to Ekiti's Greatness: Opportunities, Choices, and Imperatives for the Next 30 Years," the Are-Ekiti-born academic said Ekiti's strong educational foundation provided the state with a signifi…

…drain us completely. So I started protecting everything I could. I put it into your education, your future… and eventually, a trust fund.""A big one." He held my gaze. "But it came with one condition. You don't get access to it until after you're married."My stomach tightened.>"When Rachel learned about that clause, sh…

…commenters argued that traditional rulers should receive more comprehensive cultural education before ascending the throne. Abọyọwa (@_checkings) said some monarchs appeared more interested in the status and benefits of their positions than in their ancestral significance and spiritual responsibilities. “It’s high time…

…of rising petrol prices on transportation costs, warning that the burden is making education increasingly expensive for students. The association also called on Aliko Dangote and the management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery to establish a dedicated student-support scheme to cushion the effects of petroleum price fluctu…

…36 states recorded a 93 per cent increase in revenues between 2023 and 2025 but education received a declining share of the sector’s expenditure. The bank disclosed this in its latest Nigeria Development Update, which examined how increased public revenues have influenced spending priorities across the federation. The…

…and organisational leadership. She has also served as a director and trustee of a UK educational trust and as president of the Union of Catholic Mothers in her parish. The election is scheduled for November, with members of Sigma Xi eligible to vote for the candidates. Urging Nigerian and African scientists within the…

The Institute for Industrial Technology has called for greater investment in technical education and skills development to tackle youth unemployment in Nigeria. The Director of IIT, Mr David Okechukwu, made the call at a press conference marking the institute’s 25 years of providing technical education in Lagos. Okechu…

…and ensuring accessible eye care services could significantly enhance participation in education, employment and community life. The Chief Medical Director, National Eye Centre, Kaduna, Dr Amina Hassan Wali, called for stronger partnerships, greater public awareness, early presentation for eye problems, regular eye exa…

…behind. “Not everything you see on social media is real. Build yourself and take your education seriously. You don’t have to rush in life because someone seems ahead of you,” she said. Jegede encouraged the students to seek advice and mentorship before making major decisions, stressing that responsible choices could be…

…OF CONTENTSKey takeawaysProfile summaryWho is Lori McCommas?Early life, ethnicity, and educationLori McCommas' faith: Jewish roots and Jehovah's WitnessesLori McCommas and Terrence Howard: the marriage timelineFirst marriage (1993–2001)Remarriage and final divorce (2005–2007)Terrence Howard's marriages after LoriLori M…