JAMB Confirms No Extension for 2026 UTME Registration Deadline

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced that there will be no extension of the registration deadline for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Prospective candidates have been strictly warned to complete their registration before February 26, 2026, or risk being barred from participating in the examination. In a statement released…

ASUU Resumes Indefinite Strike at Taraba State University

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University (TSU) branch, has officially resumed its indefinite strike action, citing continued neglect of agreements by the state government. In a press release signed by the union chairman, Dr. Joshua Garba Mbave, ASUU informed students, parents, and stakeholders that the strike, previously suspended in January 2025,…

NUC Approves 33 New Universities, Nigeria’s Total Rises to 309

Nigeria’s higher education sector has recorded a major expansion as the National Universities Commission (NUC) approved 33 new universities, bringing the total number of universities in the country to 309. The approvals cut across federal, state and private ownership, further reshaping Nigeria’s tertiary education landscape amid rising demand for university admissions nationwide. Breakdown by Ownership…

WHY ELECTRICITY HAS BEEN POOR IN GIDAN KWANO – HERE IS WHAT STUDENTS NEED TO KNOW

In recent days, students residing in Gidan Kwano have experienced unstable and inconsistent electricity supply. Understandably, this has generated frustration across hostels, off-campus lodges, and academic areas. However, it is important to clarify the facts and correct the growing misconception surrounding the situation. The current power disruption is not a campus-specific issue, nor is it…