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…

Maltina Flags Off Nationwide School Tour to Promote Nutrition and Inspire Young Minds

Maltina, one of Nigeria’s most recognised malt beverage brands, has launched a nationwide school tour aimed at promoting nutrition awareness and inspiring millions of students across the country as part of activities marking its 50th anniversary. The initiative, known as the Maltina Nourishment Tour, is designed to reach up to one million students in schools…

ASUU Strike: UNILAG Management Assures Students Examinations Will Proceed as Scheduled

The management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has moved to calm growing concerns among students after the institution’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) declared an industrial action over salary-related issues. Despite the strike directive issued by the union, the university has assured students that semester examinations will continue as scheduled,…

NUC Approves 14 Postgraduate Programmes for Newgate University Minna

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 14 postgraduate programmes for Newgate University Minna in Niger State, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s academic development and its growing role in Nigeria’s higher education sector. The approval followed a successful resource verification exercise conducted by the commission to evaluate the university’s academic preparedness, staffing strength,…