Education
Rewriting the Future: How Montelle Found her Path with The Open University
I was delighted when the team at The Open University (OU) invited me to interview Montelle Bee, a young working mother now in her second year studying Psychology. I wanted to hear how her OU journey was progressing - how she was finding the experienc
GBS UK concludes graduation ceremonies
The Global Banking School (GBS) UK has drawn the curtain on its 2025 graduation ceremonies – following the graduation of almost 2,000 students at the final ceremony at Wembley Stadium in London.
IA Foundation raises N30m for out-of-school children
A United Kingdom (UK) Non-Governmental Organisation’s quest to support the education of out-of-school children in Nigeria received a boost recently when it raised N30 million at its recent Annual Charity Gala in London.
Everyday moments that shape your child’s future
As a registered educational psychologist and a mother, I’ve seen and experienced firsthand how the earliest moments of a child’s life can shape their future. A child is at the centre of every family - loved, nurtured, and celebrated. In many Black
GBS churns out 1,500 graduates
Almost 1,500 graduates of the Global Banking School (GBS) received their certificates at a colourful ceremony held in central London this week.
IA-Foundation raises over £24k for out-of-school children
Attendees and supporters of the IA-Foundation – a charity committed to reducing the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, raised over £24,000 at its recent 4th Annual Black-Tie Charity Ball held in London recently.
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IA-Foundation fundraises for out-of-school children on 18 March
In furtherance of its quest to reduce the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, the Ibironke Adeagbo (IA) Foundation holds its 4th Annual Black-Tie Charity Ball in London on Saturday, 18th March 2023 from 4pm.
ICOBA Europe celebrates Igbobi College at 90
Activities commemorating the 90th anniversary of Igbobi College Yaba - one of Nigeria’s oldest legacy colleges, continue in London next month. Organised by the Europe Branch of the Igbobi College Old Boys Association (ICOBA Europe), a ‘Celebration
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Nobel Prize-Winning expert cites Bridge Academies’ system as a solution to Learning Poverty
In a ground-breaking study by Nobel prize-winner Professor Michael Kremer, along with his colleagues, into the teaching methodologies of Bridge Academies, they found that learning gains are much higher among students when education is standardised
IA-Foundation holds Charity event on Feb 26
IA-Foundation holds its 3rd Annual Charity event virtually on Saturday 26 February 2022 from 6pm (UK time).
Igbobi College prepares for 90th Anniversary commemoration
One of Nigeria’s oldest legacy colleges – Igbobi College Yaba, commemorates the 90th Anniversary of its founding from next month. The milestone will be commemorated with a year-long series of events which will be celebrated by the stakeholders,
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Experts proffer solutions to insecurity in schools
Earlier this month, IA-Foundation - a charity/NGO set up by Mrs. Ibironke Adeagbo to reduce the number of ‘out-of-school’ children in Nigeria, partnered with top security company - Halogen Group to organise a global virtual summit to proffer
Summit seeks solutions to the security challenges facing Nigerian schools
Against the backdrop of the security challenges facing educational institutions in Nigeria, IA-Foundation is partnering with Halogen Group to organise a global virtual summit on 4th of June 2021. Taking pl
Lagos Commissioner Adefisayo, Oba Abolarin and Pastor Irukwu, discuss education at IA-Foundation fundraiser
An event giving participants the opportunity to brainstorm and profess ways to reduce the number of ‘out-of-school’ children and improve the standard of education in Nigeria, takes place on Saturday 27 February 2021.
Glasgow helps graduate Africa’s future leaders
Africa’s next generation of future leaders could be among the first students who graduated with degrees from Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) in Mauritius this week. The University is the academic partner of the African Leadership College (ALC)
10 top mobile apps to help you manage your money
More than eight in ten students worry about not having enough cash to live on, the latest student money survey shows. We’ve partnered with teen magazine, Future Mag to bring you a list of apps which could make your funds go a little further when you
Second thoughts about your University decision?
How sure are you about that university choice you made months ago? It’s absolutely normal to have second thoughts, says Sarfraz Ahmed, Careers Adviser at Leicester College. Last month, he saw a student who wanted to switch from a degree in
UK A-level results: Top 5 tips to survive Clearing
Dr Lisette Johnston, Head of School at ScreenSpace give us her top tips for those who didn’t get the grades they were expecting
Think-Tank on Africa opens at Queen Mary University of London
A think-tank research centre dedicated to research and development on Africa has earned a prestigious place at the heart of one of the UK’s leading universities - Queen Mary University of London.
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Disbursement of Tinubu's students fund commences
Nigerian Overseas students studying in Higher Education institutions in the UK who are facing financial difficulties might be able to get a grant from the Oluremi Tinubu Hardship Fund, if they meet criteria set out by the Fund's managers.
How to achieve academic success
Every student would love to make good grades in school and be the boss in class. But success does not come so easily - it has to be worked out.
Conference of Nigerian Students holds 14-15 June
The International Conference of Nigerian Students (ICONS) holds at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) from 14-15 June 2014.
UK-based Nigerian Academics to honour Tinubu in London
The Senator representing Lagos Central and former "First Lady" of Nigeria's Lagos State - Senator Oluremi Tinubu OON is to be honoured with an award "in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Education and Empowerment in Nigeria"
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The civil rights struggle of our time
Black children face a tougher fight than others to get up and get on – they are less likely to succeed, more likely to fall on hard times... Since this Government came to power we have seen the achievements of black and minority ethnic children
£5000 prize for University essay competition
University students in the United Kingdom home for the summer holidays can win £5,000 by writing about why they love learning. The essay competition is run jointly by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) – the organisation which
Murder of gay South African imam Muhsin Hendricks reignites queer Muslim debate
Dubbed the “world’s first openly gay Imam”, South African religious leader Muhsin Hendricks was gunned down on 15 February 2025 in an attack that many believe was targeted. Tributes have poured in across the world, but so have online comments that
Taiwo Akpabio and Kehinde Bogunjoko celebrate 60 years
Twin sisters - Arch. (Mrs) Taiwo Mojisola Akpabio and Dr (Mrs) Kehinde Gbemisola Bogunjoko celebrated their 60th Birthday Anniversary in Miami, Florida recently.
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Unlocking the Weight Loss equation - “Calories In vs. Calories Out”
The core idea is Energy Balance: consuming fewer calories than you burn leads to weight loss. This simple equation - balancing the energy you consume with the energy you burn - is the crux of sustainable weight management.
Trumpet is 30 Years fresh!
We are happy to announce formally - that Trumpet Newspaper is 30 years fresh! This milestone reminds us that Trumpet is the longest-surviving and far-reaching media organisation targeting UK's Diaspora African community.
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Attacks on people with albinism in Tanzania: African court holds government responsible – why it matters
People with albinism face widespread discrimination in many sub-Saharan African countries. In Tanzania, this minority has been subjected to extreme forms of violence. The government’s failure to protect their rights prompted the filing of a case
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African Union’s new chair has a long list of tough tasks – what it will take to get them done
Following seven rounds of balloting, 60-year-old diplomat Mahmoud Ali Youssouf was elected the sixth chair of the African Union Commission in February 2025. Politics professor Ulf Engel, who is the editor of the Yearbook on the African Union,
Family of dad shot dead appeals for witnesses
The family of an innocent man who was fatally shot outside a birthday party have appealed for the public’s help to get justice. Hanif Redwood, a 32-year-old father of two, was attacked in Linton Road, Barking in the early hours of Sunday, 13 October.
Murder of gay South African imam Muhsin Hendricks reignites queer Muslim debate
Dubbed the “world’s first openly gay Imam”, South African religious leader Muhsin Hendricks was gunned down on 15 February 2025 in an attack that many believe was targeted. Tributes have poured in across the world, but so have online comments that
Taiwo Akpabio and Kehinde Bogunjoko celebrate 60 years
Twin sisters - Arch. (Mrs) Taiwo Mojisola Akpabio and Dr (Mrs) Kehinde Gbemisola Bogunjoko celebrated their 60th Birthday Anniversary in Miami, Florida recently.
Young middle-class Nigerians are desperate to leave the country: insights into why
Since the 1980s, migration has been a part of the Nigerian middle-class psyche, catalysed by the usual suspects: high unemployment, security concerns, infrastructure gaps, and poor governance. Migrants tends to be middle-class since one needs
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How the Mandela myth helped win the battle for democracy in South Africa
To begin with, Winnie and Nelson mythologised themselves. Both intuitively understood that their greatest talent lay in public performance. Not just any public performance, but the sort that is exemplary, that embodies a collective spirit, a set of
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Chief Femi Fani-Kayode (FFK) in a Zoom rage, calls Journalist 'Femi Okutubo stupid!
Nigerian politician and lawyer - Chief Femi Fani-Kayode stormed out of a Zoom Conversation organised by BEN Television London after calling Publisher of Trumpet Media Group - 'Femi Okutubo, stupid!
Dr Titus Odedun speaks about his GAB Award
Nana Ofori-Atta Oguntola interviews former Surgery tutor and examiner - Dr Titus Odedun on his recent Award from the Gathering of Africa's Best. Titus Odedun bagged a Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Award for outstanding contributions to the
Why Nigeria must celebrate - Dr Dalhatu Sarki Tafida, Nigeria High Commissioner to the UK
Nigeria High Commissioner to the Court of St. James' - Dr. Dalhatu Sarki Tafida OFR, CFR speaks to Trumpet TV about the giant strides being taken at the Mission, efforts to combat corruption at the Mission, why Nigeria must celebrate, and more.
You can't compare Nigeria with the UK - Dr Dalhatu Sarki Tafida
Nigeria High Commissioner to the Court of St. James' - Dr. Dalhatu Sarki Tafida OFR, CFR tells Trumpet TV that you can not compare Nigeria with the United Kingdom.
