FG, ASUU Seal Landmark Deal with 40% Salary Increase and New Professorial Allowance

In what is widely being described as one of the most consequential developments in Nigeria’s higher education sector in over a decade, the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have finally reached a historic agreement that promises to significantly improve the welfare of university lecturers and stabilize the nation’s public university…

FUTMinna Announces Full Schedule for 34th Convocation and 43rd Founders’ Day Celebration

The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna) has officially released the comprehensive programme of events for its 34th Convocation Ceremony and 43rd Founders’ Day, marking a major academic milestone for the institution and its graduating students. The week-long celebration, approved by the University Council and Senate, will feature religious services, academic activities, sporting events,…

NYSC Mobilisation Gets New Requirement as FUT Minna Enforces Mandatory NERD Clearance for Graduating Students

Graduating students of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, are set to comply with a new nationwide policy that directly affects National Youth Service Corps mobilisation, following an official directive mandating clearance from the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank. The policy, approved by the Federal Executive Council, introduces a major shift in how graduates are…

LASUSTECH and BAT-IG Forge Pathbreaking “Tinubu School of Politics” to Shape Nigeria’s Future Leaders

the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has joined forces with the BAT Ideological Group (BAT-IG) to establish the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Institute of Politics and Policies. This development represents a pioneering effort to institutionalize political ideology, governance expertise, and leadership development within a formal academic setting — a first of its kind…

No Godfather Needed: NELFUND’s Student Loan Scheme Makes Higher Education Truly Accessible for All

the Federal Government has reiterated that students seeking financial support under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) do not need any political influence, connections, or “godfathers” to benefit from the programme. This announcement marks a critical milestone in the country’s efforts to remove barriers to education financing and promote fairness in opportunities for young Nigerians….

Edo Protest: Detained Ambrose Alli University Students Regain Freedom

In a significant and hopeful development for students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, several youths who were arrested and remanded following unrest in the community have regained their freedom, bringing relief to families and the university community. Background: Protest, Violence and Arrests The situation began when residents and some university community members in Ekpoma,…

Huawei & Ahmadu Bello University Launch Smart Campus ICT Overhaul to Transform Learning and Research

In a significant leap toward modernising digital education in Nigeria, Huawei Technologies Nigeria Limited has partnered with Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, to inaugurate a comprehensive Smart Campus ICT infrastructure revamp — an initiative expected to redefine connectivity, academic delivery, and research capabilities across the university’s campuses. A Landmark Partnership for Digital Transformation At a…

Security Alert on Campus: FUT Minna Students’ Union Warns Against NEOLIFE Activities

The Students’ Union of the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna) has issued a strong and timely warning to all students, cautioning them against involvement with a group identified as NEOLIFE, following reports of increased approaches to students within and around the campus. The advisory, released by the Office of the Public Relations Officer…

Professors to Earn ₦140,000 Monthly Allowance Under Landmark FG-ASUU Agreement

In a significant development for Nigeria’s tertiary education sector, the Federal Government (FG) has approved a new monthly professorial allowance of ₦140,000 for senior academics following the signing of a renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). This measure, announced by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, marks one of the…

Nigeria’s TETFund Rolls Out ₦6.45 Billion for 271 Tertiary Institutions in 2026

The Federal Government (FG) has approved the 2026 intervention funding cycle through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), releasing a total of over ₦6 billion to 271 public tertiary institutions nationwide. This strategic investment aims to strengthen infrastructure, enhance academic programmes, expand research capacity, and drive innovation across universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Strategic…