By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has warned the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) that it will enforce the “no work, no pay” policy if the union proceeds with its planned nationwide strike. This warning comes shortly after ASUU declared a two-week warning strike to press home its demands over funding, unpaid allowances, and […]
By Erewunmi Peace More than 4,000 law graduates of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) have petitioned the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), over their exclusion from the 2025/2026 Nigerian Law School admission exercise. In the petition, the graduates, numbering about 4,150, described their exclusion as “discriminatory” […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has announced a major reform in the education sector, including the renaming of Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTCs) as Federal Technical Colleges and the rollout of a new national curriculum. The changes, set to take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session, were unveiled by the Ministry of Education […]
By Erewunmi Peace A 19-year-old Nigerian, Isaac J. Oniti, has made headlines after graduating with a First-Class degree in Computer Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana, becoming the overall best graduating student (Valedictorian) of the Class of 2024. According to multiple education reports, Oniti entered KNUST at the age […]
By Erewunmi Peace The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has experienced a massive loss of academic talent, as 239 first-class graduate lecturers resigned within seven years over poor pay and harsh working conditions. The revelation was made by the institution’s former Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, who described the trend as alarming and dangerous for the future […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued strict deadlines for the conclusion of the 2025 admission processes across Nigerian tertiary institutions, creating tension among universities and stakeholders in the education sector. According to JAMB’s latest bulletin, public universities must complete all admissions by October 31, 2025, while private universities have […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government has released the results of the 2025 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) for admission into the 80 Federal Unity Colleges and the Federal Government Academy (FGA), Suleja. The announcement was made on Tuesday, July 23, by the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, at a press briefing […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) have debunked a viral report claiming the cancellation of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSSCE), also known as WASSCE. In a joint statement issued over the weekend, both the Ministry of Education and WAEC described the report as false, misleading, and […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Command, has secured the conviction of a final-year student and three others involved in internet fraud in Kwara State. The convicted student, Olaitan Abdulwahab Damilare, a 25-year-old final-year Quantity Surveying student, was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment by Justice M.M. Akanbi of the […]
By: Erewunmi Peace The University of Ibadan (UI) is under fire from human rights organizations, student bodies, and advocacy groups following the suspension of student activists who protested against recent fee hikes. The suspended students—Ayodele Aduwo, Mide Gbadegesin, and reportedly Nice Linus—were sanctioned for their involvement in what the university described as “acts of misconduct” […]
By Erewunmi Peace The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has come under intense public scrutiny after ordering over 300 dental students—from 200 to 600 level—to vacate the campus, following revelations that the institution had grossly exceeded its approved admission quota. The decision, which was reportedly communicated during a tense meeting between the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Florence Banku […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially cleared Basola Jamiu Owodunni, a First-Class graduate of Civil Engineering from the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), after a highly publicized admission dispute. Basola, who graduated in December 2024 with a CGPA of 4.41, had raised alarm in June after discovering that […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Lagos State University (LASU) Governing Council has approved the immediate dismissal of two senior academic staff, including the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at the university’s Epe Campus, over allegations of sexual harassment, misconduct, and financial impropriety. This decision was taken during the institution’s 143rd Statutory Governing Council meeting held […]
By Erewunmi Peace In a historic move marking the beginning of academic operations at the newly established Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji (FUADSI), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Mufutau Olaoye Atayese as the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the institution. Prof. Atayese, who currently serves as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), has officially addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the admission status of one of its graduates, Jamiu Basola Owodunni, after the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) declared his admission invalid. The Student’s Plight Jamiu Basola, who enrolled in FUTA’s Civil Engineering program in 2017 and […]
Ekiti State University (EKSU) has appointed Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele as its new Vice-Chancellor, following the approval of Governor Biodun Oyebanji. His appointment took effect from August 20, 2024, succeeding Professor Edward Olanipekun. Professor Ayodele is a distinguished educationist, economist, and scholar with a remarkable academic and administrative career. He holds a First Class Bachelor […]
By Erewunmi Peace The Niger State Government has ordered the immediate and indefinite closure of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBUL), Lapai, following growing concerns over campus security. This directive was announced on Tuesday, June 25, in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Abubakar Usman. The government stated that the closure […]
Times Higher Education Impact Rankings rates Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, among the first 100 universities in the world, 3rd in Africa and the first in Nigeria for the 4th consecutive year.
By Damilola Adeleke The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has announced the release of the results for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates, second series. The acting Head, Public Affairs , Moyo Adesina in a statement, explained that this year’s exam was conducted in two modes for the […]
By Damilola Adeleke The federal government’s proposal to adopt a 12-year education system has sparked mixed reactions from stakeholders in the country. While some believe the change will enhance the quality of education and better prepare students for the future, others have raised concerns about its impact on the existing educational structure. At the 2025 […]
