ASUU Strike 2026: Latest Updates, Salary Dispute and What Nigerian Students Should Know

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has once again placed Nigeria’s university system on edge in 2026, with fresh threats of a nationwide strike over unpaid salaries and the government’s delayed implementation of a renegotiated pay agreement. For the millions of students enrolled in Nigerian federal universities, any potential ASUU strike action raises immediate…

NECO 2026 SSCE: Registration Dates, Exam Timetable and Everything Candidates Need to Know

The National Examinations Council (NECO) is one of Nigeria’s premier examination bodies, responsible for conducting the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and other examinations for secondary school students and private candidates. The NECO 2026 SSCE is a critical milestone for thousands of Nigerian students in their final year of senior secondary school, and understanding the…

Post UTME 2026: How to Apply, Prepare and Pass Your University Screening Exercise

With the 2026 JAMB UTME now concluded and results set to be released, the next major hurdle for thousands of aspiring Nigerian university students is the Post-UTME screening exercise. Post-UTME is a secondary examination or assessment conducted by universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education to further screen candidates for admission beyond the UTME score alone….

WAEC 2026 WASSCE Timetable for School Candidates – Key Dates, Subjects and Exam Tips

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the approved timetable for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. This is one of the most eagerly awaited announcements for final-year secondary school students across Nigeria, as the WASSCE is a critical qualification required for university admission and career advancement….

NAUTH Suspends ₦580,000 Nursing School Tuition Fee After Student Protests

The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, has announced the suspension of the newly introduced ₦580,000 tuition fee for students of its School of Nursing, following widespread protests by the student body over the steep increase. The proposed fee, which represents a nearly 500% hike from the previous ₦90,000 per session, was…

BUK Announces NYSC Registration for Prospective Corps Members

Bayero University Kano (BUK) has officially opened the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) registration for eligible graduating students who are prospective corps members. The announcement was made by the university’s Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Mukhtar Ridwanu Bunza, urging all eligible students to complete their registration promptly via the official NYSC online portal. The university’s…

UNILAG ASUU Suspends Strike, Gives Management 48-Hour Window to Resolve Salary Dispute

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) chapter at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has suspended its industrial action shortly after declaring the strike, giving the university management a 48-hour deadline to resolve issues surrounding unpaid and incomplete salaries owed to lecturers. The strike, which briefly disrupted academic activities at the institution, was triggered by…

FG, ASUU Join Forces to Investigate Alleged Corruption Among Vice-Chancellors

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to collaborate with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to investigate allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement involving vice-chancellors of public universities across the country. The move follows growing concerns over the handling of intervention funds disbursed through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), which provides…

ASUU Moves to Scrutinize Management of TETFund Allocations in Nigerian Public Universities

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced plans to closely scrutinize how funds disbursed to public universities through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) are managed, raising fresh concerns about transparency, accountability, and the effective utilization of the billions of naira allocated to the nation’s tertiary institutions each year. The move signals a…