Kingsley Aniji

Rigid Admission Criteria Fueling Rise of Out-of-School Adolescents — Education Minister Alausa Warns

The Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, has sounded a stern warning over what he described as the “unintended exclusion” caused by Nigeria’s rigid tertiary admission system, stressing that the nation’s strict entry criteria are pushing millions of adolescents out of school each year. Speaking at the public presentation of the newly revised National Guidelines…

Nigeria Misses Out as Chiamaka Nnadozie Stands Alone in 2025 FIFA The Best Awards Shortlist

Nigeria’s representation at the global football stage has once again been reduced to a single shining light — Chiamaka Nnadozie, the Super Falcons’ formidable shot-stopper, who emerged as the only Nigerian shortlisted in the 2025 edition of The Best FIFA Football Awards. While fans had hoped to see men’s stars like Victor Osimhen and Ademola…

Federal Government Flags Off Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund at FUTA

The Federal Government has officially launched the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF) at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) — a landmark welfare initiative aimed at improving the financial well-being of academic and non-academic staff across Nigeria’s higher institutions. The scheme, which provides zero-interest loans of up to ₦10 million, was formally flagged…

Sa’adu Zungur University (BASUG) Releases Mop-Up Undergraduate Admission Screening List for 2025/2026 Academic Session — Check Your Name Now!

Sa’adu Zungur University, formerly known as Bauchi State University (BASUG), has officially released the Mop-Up Undergraduate Admission Screening List for the 2025/2026 academic session. This announcement marks the final phase of the institution’s admission process, giving another opportunity to candidates who either missed earlier screenings or were awaiting confirmation of their admission status. According to…

MAUTECH Issues Vital Update on 2025/2026 Undergraduate Admission

The Modibbo Adama University, Yola (MAUTECH), has released a crucial update concerning the ongoing admission process for the 2025/2026 academic session. In this new development, the university is calling on all prospective candidates who applied for admission into highly competitive or over-subscribed programmes to promptly change to alternative programmes with available admission spaces. This important…

Yobe State University Releases Vital Notice for UTME Candidates

Yobe State University (YSU), Damaturu, has officially released a crucial update concerning its 2025/2026 academic session undergraduate admission process. The announcement is directed to UTME candidates who applied for admission into the institution but have not yet received an admission offer. This important notice, signed by the Acting Registrar, Garba Ahmadu, highlights details of departments…

LASU Introduces Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital Administration and Management — See Full Admission Details, Requirements, and How to Apply

In a major step towards strengthening the administrative and leadership capacity of healthcare professionals in Nigeria, the Lagos State University (LASU) has announced the commencement of a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programme in Hospital Administration and Management for the 2025/2026 academic session. The programme is being organized by LASU Consult Limited in collaboration with the Lagos…

Four Killed, Many Injured as Armed Herdsmen Launch Devastating Attack on Anwule Community

Tension and grief have engulfed Benue State following a violent invasion by suspected armed herdsmen on the peaceful farming community of Anwule in Oglewu, Ohimini Local Government Area. The attack, which lasted for two consecutive days, left at least four persons dead, several others seriously injured, and many residents missing. According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen…