Jane Goodall, the world-renowned primatologist and conservationist, died on October 1, 2025, at age 91. Her institute announced that she passed away of natural causes while in California on a U.S. speaking tour. She spent decades transforming how we understand primates and humanity’s place in nature. For many, her death marks the end of an…
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released draft regulations to enforce the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act. The proposed rules aim to limit the kinds of social media feeds that minors under age 18 can see unless a parent gives consent. In particular, platforms like TikTok and Instagram must cease showing…
President Donald Trump’s travel ban and related immigration rules are preventing many international students from 19 listed countries from attending U.S. colleges. Students from Afghanistan, Iran, and Myanmar who were accepted into American universities now face visa delays, denials, or deferred admissions. Thousands remain stranded despite months of preparing applications, tests, and financial plans for…
President Bola Tinubu has approved ₦1.8 billion to fund the education and rehabilitation of rescued Chibok girls, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to safeguarding the future of Nigeria’s children. The package will cover tuition, housing, vocational training, and psychosocial support for 108 girls through to 2027. By extending this assistance, Tinubu sends a clear message that…
ASUU threatens nationwide strike over unmet 2009 agreement, unpaid salaries, and poor university funding. Talks set for August 28. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced its readiness to begin what it calls the “mother of all strikes.” This planned nationwide action is a direct response to the Federal Government’s continued failure to…
