Nigerian households are facing yet another wave of hardship as the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly known as cooking gas, has skyrocketed to ₦17,500 for a 12.5kg cylinder, marking one of the steepest hikes in recent months. The sudden surge, which represents more than a 34% increase in just one week, is attributed…

In recent months, the Federal Government of Nigeria has intensified efforts to widen access to higher education through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund), popularly known as the student loan scheme. This initiative, anchored on the Students’ Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act, is designed to remove financial barriers for Nigerian students and provide them…

The Federal High Court in Enugu has issued a significant ruling that has thrown the 2025/2026 admission process of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, into uncertainty. In a decision delivered by Justice A.T. Segun-Bello, the court ordered the suspension of admission activities in both institutions following an ex-parte motion…

The rising number of unemployed graduates in Nigeria has become one of the most pressing national challenges, stirring deep concerns among education stakeholders, policymakers, parents, and the graduates themselves. Despite the ever-increasing number of universities and higher institutions across the country, thousands of young Nigerians finish school every year only to face the harsh reality…

Ecobank Nigeria has officially opened applications for its Entry Level Development Programme (ELDP) for the 2025/2026 session, offering young and talented graduates a rare opportunity to kick-start a rewarding career in the banking and financial services industry. This initiative reaffirms Ecobank’s commitment to grooming future leaders and equipping Nigerian youths with the right skills to…

Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State — Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA) finds itself at the centre of a fresh labour standoff after the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) — representing senior and non-teaching staff — warned that it may embark on an indefinite strike unless long-standing salary arrears and recent unpaid wages are cleared immediately. The…

The Nigerian university system may face another major setback as the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have announced plans to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike starting October 6, 2025. The decision comes after years of unfulfilled promises by the Federal Government…

In a landmark move to support education and reduce financial barriers for students, OPay Digital Services Limited has officially extended its ₦1.2 billion, 10-year scholarship scheme to Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma. The programme will benefit 20 AAU students, who were carefully selected to receive ₦300,000 each per academic session for the duration of their…

The Nigerian Stock Market recorded remarkable growth in September 2025, with investors smiling to the bank after earning a massive N1.8 trillion in one month. This surge in earnings was largely influenced by recent Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reforms, which boosted market sentiment and encouraged more investment in equities. According to the Nigerian Exchange…

In today’s fast-changing world, unemployment and underemployment remain major challenges for millions of young people in Nigeria and across Africa. To tackle this, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has been identified by UNESCO as a sustainable pathway to job creation, self-employment, and economic growth. At a recent stakeholder workshop in Kano, organized under…