Education
296 Graduates from Lagos Business School 13 Executive Programmes
By Dipo Olowookere
Over the weekend, the Lagos Business School (LBS), Pan Atlantic University, graduated 296 students from 13 Executive Programmes.
The courses were Management Acceleration Programme (MAP 1 and MAP 2), Agri-Business Management Programme (AgMP 5 and AgMP 6), Senior Management Programme (SMP 61, SMP 62 and SMP 63), Owner Manager Programme (OMP 22, OMP 23 and OMP 24), Advanced Management Programme (AMP 29 and AMP 30) and the Chief Executive Programme (CEP 26).
At the ceremony on Saturday, Professor Juan Elegido, Vice-Chancellor, Pan Atlantic University, Lagos, congratulated all the graduates and implored them to be good ambassadors of the institution by putting to use the knowledge they had acquired to better Nigeria and the African continent.
Founder of LEAP Africa, Ndidi Nwuneli, who was also the guest speaker at the ceremony, spoke on building a new tribe of entrepreneurs and professionals that would transform the country positively.
“I chose to speak on A New Tribe because we need a new generation of entrepreneurs and professionals that would transform our country Nigeria and contribute significantly to the African continent and the world,” she said.
She further stated that for Nigeria to be reckoned with in the comity of nations, she needed individuals who are innovative, visionary, ethical and merit-driven to man the value chain. She therefore challenged the new graduates to think of ways they could do things differently and also implored them to do away with their egos and differences and “work together to build a better Nigeria.”
Chief Executive Officer of Rexton Industries Limited, Ify Ukachukwu, who graduated from OMP 22, said she felt gratified being a graduate of LBS. She said that the programme was mind-unlocking due to the quality of the faculty and the experience that the institution parades.
“I had a mindset before coming to study here, but after the programme, I have been exposed to new perspectives and ways of doing things. It was a process of learning, unlearning and relearning that has opened a new vista for me. Indeed, it was quite transformational for me,” she said.
Francis Raji, President of St. Paul Ranch and a graduate of AgMP 5, revealed that the programme had changed the operational style of his business. “The programme opened my horizon to re-invent my business. We have re-strategise our farming to make more profits and ensure that supply meets demand,” he said. He termed the LBS faculty as excellent.
Toyin Sanni, Group CEO of United Capital Plc and President of Chief Executive Programme (CEP 26 class) said that the Lagos Business School remains a reliable resource centre for private individuals, entrepreneurs, professionals and corporate bodies who want to acquire advanced skills in their areas of endeavour.
“The level of insight and exposure acquired during this programme is commendable and we are proud to say that LBS is a front liner in professional development in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa,” she said. She thanked the LBS faculty for their readiness to add value that would impact positively on the value chain.
Bola Adesola, President of LBS Alumni Association and Managing Director Standard Chartered Bank inducted the graduates into the Alumni Association and welcomed them “welcome to our tribe of privileged, honoured and distinguished LBS Alumni” she said. She also charged them to be ambassadors of LBS and to uphold her values and objectives. Adesola concluded by encouraging the graduates to be champions of the good work that LBS was doing.
Dr Enase Okonedo, Dean, LBS, congratulated the graduates and new alumni of the institution and appreciated them for their commitment, which had continually enabled the institution to equip itself to be able to contribute its quota of providing quality education and professional development to individuals and corporate bodies.
She also applauded the graduates for their zeal to study at the LBS despite the economic recession many professionals use as reason not to invest in their self-development.
“Despite the economic challenges that could deter many private individuals and Organizations from investing in courses like these, you have demonstrated your zeal to equip yourselves professionally nonetheless. I implore you to use this zeal to contribute to the global value-chain,” she counselled.
The excited graduates said they were going out positively influenced and are ready to contribute their quota in making the society a better place.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates, with 61.54 per cent of candidates obtaining credits in at least five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.
The Head of WAEC’s Nigeria National Office, Mr Amos Dangut, announced the results at a press briefing in Lagos on Wednesday.
Mr Dangut said 1,200,514 candidates met the benchmark for admission to higher institutions, out of the 1,950,726 candidates who sat the examination nationwide, held between April 24 and June 19.
He said 102,708 examiners were engaged in the marking exercise held at 88 marking venues across the country between 2 July and 20 July.
“Today, I am happy to inform you that all the processes leading to the release of results have been completed. It is now my pleasure to announce the release of the results of candidates who sat the WASSCE for School Candidates, 2026 in Nigeria,” he said, directing candidates to the agency’s portal to access their results.
“UPDATE: 2026 WASSCE (SC) results have been released. Generate your PIN at waec.org and check your results now on waecdirect.org,” the examination body said, noting that candidates must obtain their Serial Number and PIN before they can check their results.
To generate the required credentials, candidates are expected to visit WAEC’s official website and select the “Serial Number and PIN” option at the top of the page.
They are then required to select the appropriate examination year and diet, enter their examination number and National Identification Number (NIN), and ensure that the NIN provided is the same one used during registration for the examination.
Candidates must also provide their email address and phone number to receive a One-Time Password (OTP).
After entering the OTP, candidates can recover their Serial Number and PIN, which they can subsequently use to check their results through WAEC Direct.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
Over 200 senior students of Cleggs Girls High School, Surulere, Lagos, were on July 23, 2026, engaged in practical knowledge about the risks associated with smoking, vaping, and shisha.
This engagement was made possible through a collaboration between Breathe Life Foundation and Teach Nigeria Fellow.
Participants were students aged 15–19 years. They were also informed about the misconception that shisha is a safer alternative to cigarettes or other substances.
Through an engaging and interactive discussion, students explored the influence of peer pressure and learned practical strategies for making healthier, more informed lifestyle choices.
They also gained a better understanding of common environmental triggers of asthma and other respiratory conditions, including cigarette smoke, generator fumes, bush burning, mosquito coil smoke, candles, charcoal, and firewood.
The session highlighted an important reality: young people may not always recognise how seemingly routine lifestyle choices and environmental exposures can gradually affect their respiratory health, quality of life, and long-term wellbeing.
For Breathe Life Foundation, this reinforces the importance of shifting the conversation from treatment to prevention through awareness and education.
By equipping young people with the knowledge to identify risks and make healthier choices early, the foundation is helping to build a generation that is more conscious of – and better prepared to protect – its respiratory health.
The organisation said it is dedicated to advancing respiratory health, an often-neglected public health priority. Healthy lungs are essential to life, yet respiratory diseases remain among the world’s leading causes of death and disability, even though many are preventable and treatable.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) schemes, the Obajana Plant of Dangote Cement Plc has distributed some educational materials to some pupils in Kogi State.
The items shared to the beneficiaries included school bags, exercise books, writing materials, water bottles, and other essential learning aids aimed at enhancing the learning experience of the pupils and preparing them for the next academic session.
The General Manager for the Social Performance Department of Dangote Cement at Obajana Plant, Mr Ademola Adeyemi, said the materials were donated days after Dangote Cement distributed similar education materials to pupils in public schools in its catchment communities of Oyo, Iwaa, Obajana and Apata; and commissioned a multi-million-naira hospital in Obajana, which added to the growing list of social investments that includes an earlier hospital project in Iwaa and Oyo Communities.
He noted that, over the years, the company has invested billions of naira in a wide range of social programmes for host communities, including empowerment programmes, road construction, and potable water projects, and it remains resolute in its commitment to sustaining and expanding its interventions.
He noted that the company’s corporate social responsibility programmes are aligned with government development priorities and are implemented through sustained, mutually beneficial partnerships.
“The intervention was informed by findings from a needs assessment conducted by Dangote Cement. During the assessment, it was observed that several pupils attended school without school bags, while others carried their books by hand. It was also discovered that many students lacked essential learning materials such as exercise books, pens, pencils, and other basic learning materials,” the cement firm said.
The Head Teacher of UBE LGEA School, St. Luke Model II, Adankolo, Lokoja Local Government Area, Mr Abubakar Sanni, expressed profound appreciation to the management of Dangote Cement for the gesture.
The Head Teacher expressed gratitude to the Group President of the conglomerate, Aliko Dangote, for extending the company’s educational support programme beyond its host and impacted communities to schools located at the state headquarters.
The beneficiaries, school management, parents, and community stakeholders expressed gratitude to Dangote Cement for the timely intervention and prayed for the continued growth and success of the company in its efforts to improve lives and support sustainable community development.
