Brand collaboration Over the years, brands have leveraged collaborations with other brands to create a unique product. Most times, these collaborations have proved more successful than competing with one another. A unique trait about these brand collaborations is that each brand on its own are well-to-do- brand. They are dons in the industry even when they stand on their own. With these brand collaborations, products made are rare collections, in…

Not to mislead you, these movies are not themed around Valentine’s Day, they have their release day on Valentine’s Day, February 14. Some of these movies do not have love as their theme but are centered around other life themes. One major movie release on that day is a new Captain America movie in the Captain America franchise. Marvel is not done with the Captain America franchise and wishes to…

The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified that the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, only proposed the introduction of a 12-year basic education system, and there has been no immediate policy change. In response to widespread media reports suggesting that the Junior and Senior Secondary School (JSS and SSS) system would be scrapped, the ministry issued a statement emphasising that the proposal was still under review. The statement, issued by…

By Alade Adisa President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced significant leadership changes at several federal universities, including the University of Abuja, now known as Yakubu Gowon University. These changes are effective immediately. At Yakubu Gowon University, President Tinubu dissolved the entire governing council and relieved Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi of her duties as Vice-Chancellor. Senator Lanre Tejuoso, currently Pro-Chancellor of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, has been appointed Pro-Chancellor of…

“We know that coming forward for prostate checks can be daunting, but it could save your life. We encourage men to consult the prostate cancer symptoms advice available on NHS.uk and to see their GP if they are concerned.” – Professor Peter Johnson Prostate cancer has now overtaken breast cancer as the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK, according to new analysis. The alarming rise in cases has prompted…

President Bola Tinubu has implemented significant leadership changes across several federal universities in Nigeria, including the dissolution of the governing council at Yakubu Gowon University and the removal of Professor Aisha Maikudi as Vice-Chancellor with immediate effect. In a statement released on Thursday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President announced that Professor Patricia Manko has been appointed Acting Vice-Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University for…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed profound disappointment with the Federal Government for failing to meet any of its demands, despite months of negotiations aimed at resolving long-standing issues between the two parties. Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, the president of ASUU, shared the union’s frustration in an interview with the Nigerian Tribune. When asked about the latest developments regarding their ongoing disputes with the government, Osodeke emphasised that,…

UK universities face financial strain as student visa rules tighten, reducing international enrollments. Rising costs and tuition freezes worsen the crisis. Since May 2023, the UK government has implemented sweeping changes to student visa policies, limiting the ability of international students to bring dependants. Effective from January 1, 2024, only students enrolled in postgraduate research programs, such as PhD courses, or those receiving government-sponsored scholarships for courses exceeding six months,…

Study finds link between using the devices and worse performance but suggests the answer does not lie in school bans alone Banning phones in schools does not improve children’s marks or mental health, a study has found. The University of Birmingham found that students’ sleep, exercise and academic record did not differ between schools with and without phone bans in place. Evidence also showed restrictive phone policies did not lower the overall time young people…

The Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, announced on Wednesday that the state government is committed to enhancing access to quality education under the leadership of Governor Dapo Abiodun. The state has successfully constructed and rehabilitated over 1,474 classrooms, with an additional 332 ongoing projects. In addition, the state has supplied over 8,800 two-seater desks and benches for public primary schools and nearly 4,000 desks for junior secondary…

Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has approved over N542 million for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and other internal exams for public school students. The funds, disclosed by the Commissioner for Education, Wemi Jones, will cover the registration fees for the Basic Six and Common Entrance Examination (CCE), Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), and UTME for students in public schools across the state. A total of N145.4 million…

Long before Afrobeats became a global phenomenon, Sade Adu had already placed Nigeria on the Grammy map. Born Helen Folasade Adu in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, in 1959, she moved to England at age four, where she pursued a career in fashion and modelling before transitioning to music. In 1983, she formed the band ‘Sade’ and quickly gained recognition. The following year, she and her team released ‘Diamond Life’, an…