Kingsley Aniji

Tension in ABU Zaria as NASU and SSANU Embark on Protest Over Unmet Demands

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…

Accommodation Crisis Rocks Nigerian Universities: Students and Parents Cry Out Over Soaring Hostel Rents and Inadequate Housing

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…

OOU Issues Urgent Registration Notice to Newly Admitted Students — See All Deadlines and Requirements

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…

Academic Activities Grounded at UNICROSS as SSANU and NASU Stage Protest Over Unfulfilled Federal Promises

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…

Federal Government Orders Nigerian Tertiary Institutions to Account for Unused TETFund Allocations

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…

FUTMINNA Secures Impressive Spot in Latest Global University Ranking

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…

185 Students Bag First-Class Degrees as Redeemer’s University Celebrates 17th Convocation and 20th Anniversary

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…

Kwara State Government Scraps PTA Levy in Public Primary Schools, Introduces Free Textbooks and Annual Grants

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…

Inside Minister Uche Nnaji’s Shocking Certificate Forgery Confession: Full Details and Reactions

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…