IMG 4768

We’ve repaid one-third of inherited debt, says ATBU Vice-Chancellor

The management of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, has pledged to adopt financial prudence and academic justice in addressing the institution’s challenges. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ibrahim Garba, gave the assurance when officials... Read more »
159472

Osun Govt Bans Graduation Ceremonies for Nursery, Kindergarten Pupils

The Osun State Government has banned graduation ceremonies for nursery and kindergarten pupils in both public and private schools. The directive, issued in a circular dated September 19, 2025, and signed by... Read more »
152449

Auchi Polytechnic Signing Out Celebration Turns Bloody, Two Feared Dead

A signing out celebration of students of Auchi Polytechnic, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, has reportedly turned tragic with two persons feared killed. The incident occurred on Tuesday, following... Read more »
IMG 4369

JUST IN: NECO releases 2025 SSCE results, records 60% pass rate

The National Examinations Council has released the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE internal) results, 54 days after the last written paper. NECO Registrar, Prof Ibrahim Wushishi, who announced the release of... Read more »
145378

Nigerian School welcomes students and teachers back to school in grand style with paranran

A Nigerian school went all out to welcome students and teachers back to school with full paranran — trumpeters, drummers and colourful decorations lined up at the entrance. A mother who shared... Read more »
143850

UNN SUG President, Others Suspended Over Alleged Cultism, Threat to Life, and N124m Financial Scandal

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) Students’ Union Government (SUG) has plunged into crisis as the House of Representatives of the Union announced the indefinite suspension of the SUG President, Comr. Ozoagu... Read more »
IMG 4085

Get certified teachers or lose WAEC accreditation, FG warns schools

The Federal Government has insisted that secondary schools must ensure their teachers have the proper certification, or the schools will no longer be allowed to serve as examination centres. The new directive... Read more »
129709

OOU Reportedly Orders Post-UTME Candidates to Cut Dreadlocks, Braids Before Exam

Controversy has trailed Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, following reports that the institution mandated some candidates to cut off their dreadlocks and braids before they were allowed to sit for... Read more »
IMG 3597

Federal varsities begin replacement of migrated, retired lecturers

Federal universities and other higher institutions of learning across the country have begun fresh recruitment of academic and non-teaching staff to replace retired and migrated workers. The recruitment drive follows the reversal... Read more »
IMG 3581

Ondo Gov Approves N350M For Payment of 2025 Scholarship and Bursary For Students

The Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the sum of N350m as payment for the 2025 scholarship and bursary for students of Ondo State origin in higher institutions... Read more »
113036

Education Minister makes U-turn, confirms FG-ASUU 2009 agreement

Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has withdrawn his earlier claim that no binding agreement existed between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. This was as he admitted... Read more »
111553

Anambra Govt Moves to Cut Education Costs, Bans Assignment Writing in Textbooks

The Anambra State Government has banned the practice of writing assignments inside textbooks, describing it as wasteful and unsustainable. The State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, announced the directive on Thursday... Read more »
111283

President Tinubu Orders Minister to Resolve Lingering ASUU Demands

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has weighed in on the lingering face-off between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), directing the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, to... Read more »
110930

FG Rewards Nafisah Abdullahi Who Won Global English Contest with N200,000

The Federal Government has rewarded Nafisah Abdullahi, winner of the TeenEagle Global Finals, with N200,000 for her outstanding performance. Earlier, the Atiku Foundation had offered fully funded scholarships to Nafisa, Rukaiya Fema,... Read more »
IMG 3324

Tell FG to Address Demands to Avert Looming Strike – ASUU Urges Nigerians

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on Nigerians to prevail on the Federal Government to urgently address its longstanding demands in order to avert a looming nationwide strike. Chairman... Read more »
IMG 3182

Ondo Bans Unapproved Excursions, Textbook Exploitation In Private Schools

The Ondo State Government has rolled out fresh directives for the management of private schools in the state, warning proprietors against unapproved excursions, compulsory extra lessons, and exploitation of parents through yearly... Read more »
103116

ASUU to Embark on Nationwide Campus Protest Over Welfare, Poor Conditions

Nigeria’s Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Saturday declared Tuesday, August 26, 2025, as a day of protest across the campuses in the country. ASUU, in a terse message obtained by... Read more »
101848

GEH GEH UNIVERSITY: Coalition Demands NUC Sanction Social Media ‘Universities’

A coalition of academics, students, alumni, and concerned citizens has called on the National Universities Commission (NUC) to clamp down on social media comedians and influencers who brand their platforms as “universities.”... Read more »
99486

Petrus Obi Urges Faculty to Waive ₦300,000 Fine Imposed on UNN Law Student

An alumnus of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Prince Petrus Obi, has commended the courage of Mr. Chidi Kingsley Akabogu, a third-year law student, for taking his grievances to court in... Read more »
IMG 2733

Colleges of education dual mandate will strengthen teachers – FG

The Federal Government said the dual mandate now given to Colleges of Education will strengthen teacher education in Nigeria. Recall that the Federal Government recently gave permission to colleges of education to... Read more »