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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…

In a remarkable development for Nigeria’s higher education sector, the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has received a combined funding package exceeding ₦6.5 billion from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and other special grants. The funds are aimed at strengthening academic research, upgrading critical facilities, and improving students’ welfare across the university’s various faculties. This…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a strong warning to the Federal Government, threatening to embark on a nationwide industrial action if it fails to resolve the ongoing crisis involving the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other tertiary education unions within four weeks. The ultimatum, delivered by NLC President Comrade Joe Ajaero,…

In a major boost to tertiary education in Nigeria, Imo State has officially added a new institution to its growing educational landscape with the recognition of the University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Umuna, Onuimo, as the fourth state-owned university by the National Universities Commission (NUC). This significant development not only strengthens Imo’s position as…

In a landmark development for education financing in Nigeria, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has officially opened its student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session. This marks another major stride in the federal government’s commitment to providing accessible, interest-free financial support for students in public tertiary institutions across the country. The announcement…