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3 days ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Damola Kola-Dare |Victoria Amadi |Alao Abiodun
Imagine writing an examination in the dark without proper illumination, on an empty stomach, and frazzled – this was the case last week when candidates across Lagos Ogun, Osun, Taraba and Delta states wrote the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) English Language Paper 2. Videos and pictures went viral online showing pupils writing examinations late in the night with the use of flashlights.
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1 week ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Victoria Amadi
The leadership of Computer Village in Ikeja has launched a biometric registration and enumeration exercise aimed at sanitising the market, curbing criminal activity, and restoring investor confidence. Iyaloja of the market, Abisola Azeez, said the initiative is part of a broader rebranding campaign designed to tackle longstanding issues such as phone snatching, fraudulent technicians, and the sale of substandard products.
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1 week ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Victoria Amadi
Driven by a passion to close the gap in qualitative education, Amarachi Ifeanyi-Ngige stated she is leading efforts to reshape Nigeria’s education landscape through personalised learning for students and professional support for teachers. As the co-founder of Early Years Tutors (EYT Academy) and founder of 360teacher.co, Ifeanyi-Ngige leverages her years of classroom experience to ensure that every child, regardless of background or location, receives the academic support necessary to thrive.
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2 weeks ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Victoria Amadi
As part of its mandate to set the stage for transformative role in shaping young minds, Lagos State Education District IV has welcomed 143 newly appointed teachers in an induction ceremony. The ceremony was designed to integrate the teachers into the district, while equipping them with vital tools, inspiration and guidance to thrive in their noble calling.
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3 weeks ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Victoria Amadi
Armed with a Nigerian passport ranked 91st globally, McDolly Ogundana better known as The9jaBoy is defying the odds and reshaping global travel narratives, one country at a time. Ogundana is now recognised as the most travelled using a Nigerian passport, and he’s using that unique achievement to challenge stereotypes and shift how the world sees Nigerians.
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3 weeks ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Simon Utebor |Damola Kola-Dare |Victoria Amadi |Udeh Onyebuchi |Alao Abiodun
There was excitement among educationists and Education Ministry officials following the news that a 16-year-old Bayelsa State student, Egba Osiovie Diekime, scored an aggregate of 360 in the 2025 University Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Diekime reportedly scored 79 in English; Physics, 98; Biology, 85 and Chemistry, 98.
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3 weeks ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Victoria Amadi
Women Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC), in collaboration with Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation, have graduated over 5,000 women in fashion and beauty firms, who were empowered with in-depth practical digital technology to catalyse their entrepreneurial hubs.
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1 month ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Victoria Amadi
There are growing concerns over what has been termed “extortion” of parents and guardians by private schools which charge huge amounts for extracurricular activities, VICTORIA AMADI reportsSome schools, especially private schools, are forcing parents to pay exorbitant fees for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) preparations without anything to show for it.
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1 month ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Victoria Amadi
Africa’s carbon markets—both voluntary and compliance—are projected to experience significant growth in 2025 and beyond, driven by the continent’s abundant natural resources and rich ecosystems. A new report, 2025 African Carbon Market Outlook, released by the Africa Carbon Trade Network, underscores that Africa is uniquely positioned to become a global leader in carbon trading, provided the expansion is aligned with climate justice and social integrity.
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1 month ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Victoria Amadi
In an effort to empower youths and curb social vices, OJT Foundation, in partnership with Seyi Tinubu’s Sport 360 Initiative, recently organized a street soccer competition in Somolu Local Government Area. The tournament provided a platform for budding football talents to showcase their skills on the makeshift pitches. The young players demonstrated exceptional dribbling, accurate passing, and goal-scoring prowess, captivating the audience with their display of athletic prowess.
