Tension gripped the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, as members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) took to the streets in a peaceful protest to express their frustration over the Federal Government’s failure to meet their long-standing demands. The demonstration, which…

A growing wave of frustration is sweeping across Nigerian universities as students and parents decry the worsening accommodation crisis on campuses nationwide. From Lagos to Ilorin, Port Harcourt to Nsukka, the struggle for affordable and decent student housing has reached a breaking point. Reports indicate that skyrocketing hostel rents, severe shortages of on-campus accommodation, and…

The management of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, has released a crucial update to all newly admitted students for the 2025/2026 academic session regarding their admission registration, acceptance fee payment, and document verification process. The latest notice from the institution serves as a final reminder for all admitted candidates to comply strictly with the outlined…

The University of Cross River (UNICROSS), Calabar, was thrown into disarray on Thursday as members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) embarked on a peaceful protest that paralyzed academic and administrative activities across the institution. The demonstration, which was part of…

In a major move aimed at tightening financial accountability within Nigeria’s higher education sector, the Federal Government has directed all tertiary institutions across the country to provide a full account of their unused TETFund allocations within 30 days. The directive, which came through the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Sununu Alausa, underscores the…

The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) has once again proven its academic excellence and technological relevance as it earned a remarkable position in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026. According to the recently released ranking, FUTMINNA proudly emerged as the 7th best university in Nigeria and was placed within the 1201–1500…

In a remarkable academic feat, Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, has announced that 185 students will graduate with First-Class Honours at its upcoming 17th Convocation Ceremony, marking a significant milestone in the university’s 20-year journey of academic excellence and innovation. The convocation ceremony, scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, and Thursday, October 10, 2025, will see…

In celebration of the 2025 World Teachers’ Day, the Anambra State Government has declared Tuesday, October 7, 2025, a school-free day across all public and private schools in the state. The decision, announced by the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, is part of the state’s plans to honour and appreciate teachers for their invaluable…

In a major step aimed at easing the financial burden on parents and improving the standard of education in public primary schools, the Kwara State Government has announced the scrapping of the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) levy across all government-owned primary schools in the state. The decision, announced on October 6, 2025, marks a significant…

In a stunning revelation that has rocked Nigeria’s political and educational landscape, Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Uche Nnaji, has reportedly confessed that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) never issued him a degree certificate — an admission that has sparked widespread outrage and calls for accountability at the highest levels of government. According…