Nigeria’s parallel foreign exchange (FX) market continues to send shockwaves across the economy as the naira remains under intense pressure against major global currencies. On Saturday, October 18, 2025, the naira traded at around ₦1,480 to ₦1,500 per dollar in the parallel market — a significant gap from the official rate of ₦1,471.03. But beyond…

In today’s fast-paced, distraction-filled world, helping children stay focused has become one of the biggest challenges for parents. From digital screens to multitasking habits, children are surrounded by constant mental noise that affects their concentration and learning ability. Recent insights from cognitive science, as highlighted by experts, reveal that focus is not a fixed trait—it…

Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration in Oyo State has continued to receive widespread commendation for its remarkable investment in education, especially through the implementation of a robust free education policy that has reshaped the state’s academic landscape. The policy, which aims to make education accessible to every child regardless of financial background, has not only restored…

In a move that has sparked widespread professional debate within Nigeria’s health sector, the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has strongly opposed the proposed establishment of a University of Medicine and Health Sciences, describing its intended name as “misleading, discriminatory, and professionally insensitive.” According to the PSN, the nomenclature not only violates the principles of…

In a recent statement that has drawn significant attention across Nigeria’s education sector, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has clarified that it does not consider strikes a preferred tool for resolving disputes with the Federal Government. The union, often criticized for prolonged industrial actions disrupting academic calendars, insists that strikes are always a…

In a decisive move to address the lingering crisis in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector, the Senate has stepped in to resolve the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The upper chamber of the National Assembly has summoned the Minister of Education and the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC)…

In a bold and historic move, Nigeria has officially unveiled the Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM), proudly becoming the first country in Africa to establish a private university dedicated solely to aeronautics and aviation management. The groundbreaking institution, founded by aviation entrepreneur Isaac Balami, was inaugurated in Abuja amid celebration and national…

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) is set to mark a historic milestone as it celebrates its 40th Convocation Ceremony with a lineup of major events, distinguished guests, and groundbreaking project inaugurations. The highlight of this year’s convocation is the expected visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who will officially unveil several newly completed infrastructural projects…

In a groundbreaking move towards digital transformation in Nigeria’s higher education sector, the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo State, has officially commenced the installation of a full-scale, 24-hour campus-wide internet facility. The initiative, which marks a significant technological leap for the university, is designed to revolutionize communication, learning, and research activities across the institution….

In a recent development, Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZUG), formerly Bauchi State University, Gadau, has officially released the approved school fees schedule for the 2025/2026 academic session. The newly published breakdown details the exact amounts payable by both fresh and returning students, distinguishing between indigenes and non-indigenes of Bauchi State. This announcement brings clarity to thousands…