Category: Acceptance rate

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has officially released a crucial update regarding the ongoing 2025/2026 admission exercise. The latest directive from the university’s management has sent a strong call to action to all prospective students, especially those who applied for admission but did not meet the initial cut-off marks for their chosen courses. According to…

The Literacy Promotion Association of Nigeria (LiPAN) has raised serious concerns over the deteriorating state of university education in Nigeria, describing the poor funding of public universities as a national emergency that requires immediate government attention. The association warned that the continuous underfunding of higher institutions threatens not only the future of Nigerian students but…

In a bold move that has reignited conversations across Nigeria’s education sector, the Federal Government has pledged to ensure that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other university-based unions never embark on strike actions again. The assurance came from the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who emphasized the government’s unwavering commitment to…

A deeply disturbing story has emerged from the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu, where the institution has been accused of handing over three children belonging to a deceased woman to unknown individuals. The shocking revelation has triggered widespread outrage and calls for a thorough investigation into what many are describing as a…

The University of Jos (UNIJOS) community has been thrown into deep mourning and confusion following the arrest of a 200-level student accused of killing his close friend and fellow student in a shocking act of violence. The Plateau State Police Command confirmed the arrest of Nanpon Timnan, a second-year student of Agriculture, for allegedly killing…

In a development that has sparked nationwide outrage and renewed conversations about digital rights, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has strongly condemned the arrest of a university student in Niger State for allegedly criticising Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago on social media. The arrest, which has drawn sharp criticism from civil rights groups,…

In a significant stride towards strengthening Nigeria’s academic and research capacity, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced that 4,645 lecturers from public tertiary institutions across the country benefited from its Scholarship for Academic Staff programme in 2024. This monumental achievement marks one of the largest academic empowerment efforts in the history of Nigeria’s…

Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter Zlatan Ibile, known for his energetic stage performances and street-style lyrics, has opened up about how a major academic setback became the turning point that launched his successful career in the Nigerian music industry. In a candid revelation, the Zanku Records boss shared that his journey into music was not…

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, one of Nigeria’s most respected higher institutions of learning, has firmly denied recent allegations suggesting that the university was secretly involved in a nuclear weapons project. The management of the institution described the circulating claims as baseless, fabricated, and entirely misleading, calling on the public to disregard them in their…

In a surprising yet strategic move, the Governor of Niger State, Hon. Umaru Bago, has officially announced the cancellation of the proposed foreign scholarship programme that was set to sponsor 1,000 Niger State students to study abroad. The initiative, which had earlier generated excitement among many young scholars and parents across the state, has now…