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BATN Foundation Boosts 18 Agripreneurs with $700K Grant and Mentorship Across Three Universities
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To support young innovators in Nigeria’s farming industry, the BATN Foundation took an ambitious step by granting funds to 18 exceptional alumni from FUNAAB, the University of Ilorin, and the University of Ibadan. These awards were made under their 2025 Graduate Agripreneur Programme (GAP). This project, focused on enhancing food security, promoting sustainable practices,…
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Students Face Brunt of Proposed Tuition Fee Hikes – International Edition (English)
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University leaders in Northern Ireland have proposed increasing tuition fees by more than £1,000, which students there would “endure the consequences” of. That is according to Ben Friel, the president of the National Union of Students and Union of Students in Ireland (NUS-USI). The heads of Northern Ireland’s five universities and university colleges are…
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NCCE Mentorship Program Empowers Ashaiman Students: International Edition (English)
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By Deborah Naa Aku Allotey Ashaiman, May 07, GNA – In partnership with Opportunity International Savings and Loans, the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) organized a mentoring event for students at the Ashaiman Technical Vocational Institute focused on fostering entrepreneurial skills. The event centered around the theme “Ghana’s Future: Our Shared Duty” was…
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Poly Students Give NELFUND 5-Day Ultimatum on Loan Details
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The National Association of Polytechnic Students has given the Nigeria Education Loan Fund board a deadline of five days to present a comprehensive report on how funds have been distributed. The student loan program has faced significant criticism after the National Orientation Agency alleged that certain educational institutions, working together with banks, have been…
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Distant Dreams: Turning My Pain Into Purpose
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By KINGSLEY LARBI (Rev. Prof.) dd As I reflect on the significant changes in my life, it becomes evident that God was crafting a far grander design than what I could grasp at the time. In Chapter 40 of my publication Born to Win I recount an intensely private odyssey characterized by setbacks yet…
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UDS Governing Council Launches With Urgent Call to Safeguard University Identity
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By Samuel SAM The inauguration of the UDS Governing Council took place, emphasizing a robust appeal to its members to collaborate effectively in maintaining the institution’s distinct character while advancing its educational programs and infrastructure enhancement plans. During the inaugural event conducted in the University’s Council Chamber, Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu relayed President…
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Boost TVET and Job Creation Through Strategic Industry-Academia Collaboration – International Edition (English)
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Specialists are urging increased cooperation between industry and academia to close the widening gap between Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs and Ghana’s employment landscape. The experts emphasised that with the widening gap between TVET and Ghana’s labour market, there is a need for curriculum co-development, apprenticeship opportunities, and industry-led training to…
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Prempeh College Alumni Launch $100K Legacy Project in Global Edition
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By Elizabeth PUNSU The cohort of Prempeh College alumni, celebrated as “Millennium Amanfo,” which marks two millennia since their inception, has formally initiated their 25th-anniversary celebration project. They have announced an array of events designed to honor this significant landmark. As stated by the group’s leaders, the initiative projected to cost $100,000 aims to…
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Three of the World’s 5 Richest People Are Ivy League Alumni
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The top five wealthiest people globally all received their education from renowned universities, including three who attended Ivy League schools. Elon Musk The Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, addressed an event in Hawthorne, California on April 30, 2015. The photograph was taken by Reuters. Elon Musk tops Forbes’ World’s Billionaires List with a fortune valued…