By Aliyu Musa

Wife of the President and First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has said that education remained the most powerful means of acquiring knowledge, values and other virtues.

She stated this on Sunday in her comments in commemoration of the International Day of Education 2026.

“On this International Day of Education 2026, I call on us to reflect on this years’ theme “AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation.”

Education remains the most powerful tool for acquiring knowledge, values, creativity, and ethical judgment needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world.

As we embrace artificial intelligence and innovation, we must ensure that technology serves humanity, not the other way around.

Humans must remain the drivers of AI, harnessing innovation while preserving the values that define us and sustain development.

“In Nigeria, our priority is to invest in quality, inclusive education that empowers our children and youth to think critically, act responsibly, and embrace the future with confidence and compassion. Happy International Day of Education 2026.”

By Adams Oche

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved six new academic programmes for Cosmopolitan University, Abuja with effect from the 2025/2026 academic session.

The approval, contained in a formal letter issued on behalf of the NUC Executive Secretary, followed a resource assessment and verification visit by NUC-appointed panels, which adjudged the university’s human and material resources satisfactory.

A statement released by the Office of Strategic Communications, Cosmopolitan University, Abuja on Saturday described the approval as a significant milestone that strengthens the institution’s academic portfolio and positions it to respond more effectively to Nigeria’s workforce and development needs, particularly in business leadership, security studies, healthcare, and agriculture.

With the development, Cosmopolitan University would commence full-time delivery of the following programmes at its main campus: Master of Business Administration (MBA); M.Sc. Intelligence and Security Studies; B.Sc. Radiography; B.Sc. Agronomy; B.Sc. Agribusiness; and B.Sc. Agricultural Extension.

Speaking on the development, the Vice-Chancellor of Cosmopolitan University, Prof Carl Adam said the NUC approval marks “a significant step forward in the university’s mission of delivering globally competitive, socially relevant, and professionally grounded education.”

Adam noted that the newly approved programmes were carefully aligned with national development priorities and emerging global trends.

The Vice-Chancellor further reaffirmed the university’s commitment to strict compliance with regulatory standards, academic excellence, and the production of highly skilled graduates equipped to compete in the global market.

The approval adds to the growing profile of Cosmopolitan University, Abuja, as it continues to expand its academic offerings and strengthen its contribution to human capital development in Nigeria.

By Aliyu Musa

First Lady and wife of the president, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has announced the closure of her 65th birthday education platform on Wednesday after raising a total sum of N25.5 billion.

She made the announcement in a release personally signed and made Available to newsmen.

The statement read, “I extend my appreciation to all Nigerians, family, friends, and well-wishers who generously supported the Oluremi @65 Education Fund, created in commemoration of my 65th birthday on 21st September 2025, towards building the National Library.

“Your support affirms our shared commitment to education, preservation of knowledge and national development. I am deeply encouraged by the goodwill and unity this initiative has inspired.

“Kindly note that the donation account for the Oluremi @65 Education Fund will be shut down today, Wednesday, 31st December, 2025. The project is under the supervision of the Honorable Minister of  Education, and any further support may be channelled through the Ministry.

As at today, a total of N25, 520,708,074.35 ( Twenty Five Billion, Five Hundred and Twenty Million Seven Hundred and Eight Thousand, Seventy Four Naira Thirty Five kobo)has been donated to the Oluremi @ 65 Education Fund. 

I thank everyone who has contributed to this worthy cause.

I wish you and your families a peaceful and  prosperous 2026.”