Current and latest school news for students. Get complete guides and updates on admission, tuition fees, acceptance rates, scholarship opportunities.
The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has condemned in the strongest terms the recent armed robbery attacks on its students residing off-campus, describing the incident as unfortunate, barbaric, and unacceptable. According to a statement released by the university authorities, the disturbing incident occurred on Sunday night, October 20, 2025, at Oreoluwa…
In a remarkable show of commitment to education and youth empowerment, Senator Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai, representing Yobe South Senatorial District, has sponsored 50 students from his constituency to pursue various academic programs in India on fully funded scholarships. The initiative, made possible through the Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai Education Trust Fund, marks one of the most…
In a major development that brings temporary relief to millions of students across Nigeria, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has officially suspended its two-week warning strike following what it described as “significant progress” in negotiations with the Federal Government. The announcement was made after the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at…
In a significant development for Nigeria’s higher education landscape, the Senate has passed the second reading of a bill seeking to convert the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, from a specialized university of technology into a conventional university. The proposed amendment, titled Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi (Establishment) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (SB 910),…
In a major development aimed at restoring stability and motivation across the education sector, Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has approved a 70 percent salary increase for both academic and non-academic staff of state-owned tertiary institutions. The announcement marks a significant victory for the workers, following weeks of industrial action that had paralyzed academic…
There is rising anxiety among students and residents around the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, following a wave of robbery attacks that have thrown the university community into fear. In the past few weeks, several cases of armed invasion, burglary, and violent theft have been recorded in off-campus hostels, leaving many students traumatized and unsafe….
Tragedy has struck again in Edo State as the nation rallies in shock and solidarity following the abduction of Aisha Wahab, a young Nigerian woman kidnapped from Igbira Camp in Auchi on Saturday, October 12, 2025. The incident, which has gripped the attention of Nigerians both home and abroad, took a heartbreaking turn when a…
In a landmark development aimed at improving access to higher education and reducing student dropout rates, the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has secured a massive ₦1.6 billion loan from the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). This funding will directly benefit 12,983 students of the institution across various academic disciplines, marking a new chapter in the…
In a major drive to prepare young Nigerians for the realities of the job market, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), through its Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS), has mentored 150 final-year female students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The transformative event, themed “Career Readiness Skills for the Real World,” was designed…
In a renewed effort to upgrade educational infrastructure within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has officially flagged off the construction of two new hostels comprising over 600-bed spaces and announced plans for a state-of-the-art auditorium at the Nigerian Law School, Bwari Campus, Abuja. The project is part of…
