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November 4, 2026 9:08 am
FG deploys virtual teachers to underserved schools
November 3, 2026 7:43 pm
Food security: FG offers 40 tertiary institutions N2bn each
November 3, 2026 6:21 pm
Gombe varsity ASUU rejects salary arrears, threatens fresh strike
November 3, 2026 3:40 pm
Collins Dictionary names ‘mogging’ 2026 Word of the Year
November 3, 2026 12:13 pm
Cross River varsity ASUU resumes strike over salary arrears
November 3, 2026 10:57 am
FG begins Commonwealth scholarship interviews for 2,000 Nigerians
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November 4, 2026 12:49 pm
Private varsity students deserve NELFUND, VCs tell FG
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ATBU VC urges biochemists to challenge outdated scientific assumptions
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Alausa charges provosts to drive dual-mandate policy
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Varsities urged to issue integrity transcripts alongside certificates
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SSANU gives Sokoto five-day ultimatum to avert varsity shutdown
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FG deploys virtual teachers to underserved schools
The Federal Government has deployed virtual teachers to underserved schools via its ‘Inspire Live’ initiative to address manpower shortages and improve edu…
Food security: FG offers 40 tertiary institutions N2bn each
The Federal Government plans to give N2bn each to 40 tertiary institutions to establish commercial farms as part of its new food security initiative….
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Gombe State University branch, has rejected salary arrears paid to members and threatened a fresh strike action….
Collins Dictionary names ‘mogging’ 2026 Word of the Year
Collins Dictionary has named ‘mogging’, a slang term for outshining someone, its 2026 Word of the Year, reflecting its growing use by younger generations….
Cross River varsity ASUU resumes strike over salary arrears
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, University of Cross River State, has resumed its indefinite strike over two months’ unpaid salaries and other iss…
FG begins Commonwealth scholarship interviews for 2,000 Nigerians
The Federal Government has commenced nomination interviews for over 2,000 Nigerian applicants for the 2027/2028 Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Pla…
Private varsity students deserve NELFUND, VCs tell FG
Vice-Chancellors of Bowen and Kola Daisi universities have urged the Federal Government to extend the NELFUND scheme to students in private institutions….
ATBU VC urges biochemists to challenge outdated scientific assumptions
The VC of ATBU, Prof Ibrahim Garba, has urged 230 newly inducted biochemists to challenge outdated scientific assumptions and solve societal problems….
Alausa charges provosts to drive dual-mandate policy
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has challenged provosts of colleges of education to ensure the effective implementation of the dual-mandate pol…
Varsities urged to issue integrity transcripts alongside certificates
A professor has urged Nigerian universities to introduce integrity transcripts alongside academic records to assess graduates’ character and sense of respo…
SSANU gives Sokoto five-day ultimatum to avert varsity shutdown
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities at Sokoto State University has begun a five-day warning strike over unresolved staff entitlements….
Don urges FG to include private institutions in NELFUND
The Vice-Chancellor of KolaDaisi University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Prof. Olajumoke Morenikeji, on Monday, called on the Federal Government to extend the Nigerian Education Loan Fund scheme to students in…
I believe in studying smart rather than competing with others — UNIOSUN best graduate
Pius Agboola, who emerged as the overall best graduating student of Osun State University with a 4.91 CGPA, shares his study habits and success story….
Kano varsity secures accreditation for 20 courses
The Federal University of Science and Technology, Kabo, Kano State, has secured accreditation for 20 courses, including medical programmes, for its maiden …
Ekiti varsity gets NUC nod to start six new programmes
Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, has received approval from the National Universities Commission to commence six new academic programmes from the 2027/20…
ASUU awards N1.1m scholarships to 11 UI students
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, University of Ibadan branch, has awarded scholarships worth a total of N1.1m to 11 indigent students of the insti…
NELFUND MD seeks more support for Igbobi College infrastructure
The MD of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund, Akintunde Sawyerr, has called for greater support from old students to improve Igbobi College’s infrastructure….
Caleb British International School has won the N5m grand prize at the Zenith Bank Future Innovators Challenge for its ‘ReLearn’ digital textbook platform….
Nigerian students build AI tools to tackle education challenges
Nigerian developers have created AI solutions to address challenges in education, following a collaborative initiative by Andela, OpenAI, and Miva Open Uni…
Oyo school alumni to launch N1.5bn development fund
The alumni of Progressive Secondary Grammar School, Tede, Oyo State, are set to launch a N1.5bn development fund for the school’s 50th anniversary in 2026….
Six Lagos students win prizes in Green Essay contest
Six secondary school students in Lagos State have won cash prizes in the 2026 Green Essay Competition organised by SETPOM for their performances….
Firm deepens AI push to improve teaching
Nigerian education technology company Edves is deepening its use of artificial intelligence to support teaching, improve administration, and enhance learni…
Otti pledges N10m for vulnerable students, school upgrade
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has pledged N10 million to support vulnerable students and upgrade his alma mater, Ngwa High School, Aba….
Three Ondo schools get N4m book donation
A faith-based organisation, Heal The World Ministries International, has donated books worth N4m to three secondary schools in Ondo State to support educat…
New Lagos varsity gets NUC approval for 34 courses
The National Universities Commission has approved 34 undergraduate courses for the new Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe, Lagos State….
Wellspring best graduating student battles autoimmune disease, earns 4.98 CGPA
Wellspring University’s best graduating student, Nancy Popo, recounts her battle with a chronic autoimmune disorder while earning a 4.98 CGPA….
Employers fault university curricula over graduates’ skills gap
Employers of labour express worry over the quality of Nigerian graduates, citing a major skills gap between university curricula and workplace expectations…
Dakuku to lead AUST’s African leadership legacy programme
The African University of Science and Technology, Abuja, has appointed ex-NIMASA DG, Dr Dakuku Peterside, to lead its African Leadership Legacy Project….
OAU rejects ethnic bias claims in admission process
Obafemi Awolowo University has dismissed a petition alleging its admission process is driven by ethnic hostility or a secret agenda against Yoruba students…
Nengi Donald Jaja, a beneficiary of a scholarship from Nyesom Wike, has emerged as the best graduating Law student at Afe Babalola University with 12 award…
Old students lament teacher shortage in Ondo college
Old students of Imade College, Owo, have appealed to the Ondo State government to address a teacher shortage, revealing they pay for 29 ad hoc teachers….