Category: School news updates

In a major boost for tertiary education access in Nigeria, the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has released over ₦154 billion to support 788,947 students across 262 public tertiary institutions nationwide under the federal government’s expanded student loan scheme. The announcement marks a significant milestone in efforts to alleviate financial barriers to higher education for…

In a landmark decision set to reshape Nigeria’s higher education landscape, the National Universities Commission has officially lifted the long-standing embargo on the establishment and operation of foreign universities in the country. The move marks a major policy shift aimed at boosting academic standards, expanding access to quality education, and positioning Nigeria as a competitive…

The Federal University Oye-Ekiti has taken a major step in its academic calendar with the matriculation of more than 11,000 newly admitted students, marking the beginning of their formal journey into higher education. The colourful ceremony brought together university management, parents, guardians, and students in a celebration of growth, opportunity, and academic aspiration. The large…

The Lagos State University (LASU) community has erupted in indignation and concern after a viral prank video allegedly depicting “bandits” invading the campus stirred panic among students and drew condemnation from university authorities. The controversial content, filmed on campus grounds and widely circulated on social media, has ignited a fierce debate about responsible content creation,…

In a spirited appeal that has reignited a long-standing national conversation, the Vice-Chancellor of Gregory University, Uturu, Prof. Cele Njoku, has called on the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to broaden its intervention scope to include private universities — a move advocates say would strengthen the entire Nigerian higher education landscape. This renewed appeal has…

In a landmark move aimed at catalysing the next wave of Nigerian innovation and entrepreneurship, the Federal Ministry of Education has opened applications for the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), a bold initiative offering up to ₦50 million in equity-free funding to student-led ventures with meaningful social or commercial impact. The S-VCG is being hailed…

The faith-based Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU), located in Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, has unveiled a generous cash-award scheme to honour outstanding graduating students. The university’s Vice-Chancellor announced that a total of ₦29 million will be distributed among this year’s best graduating student and first-class graduates — a move aimed at recognising academic excellence and encouraging…

Godfrey Okoye University (GO University) has just marked a major milestone: the formal establishment of its own fully-functional teaching hospital — GO University Teaching Hospital (GOUNITH), located in Enugu. According to the University’s Vice-Chancellor, this makes GO University “one of the few private universities in Nigeria” with its own medical teaching hospital. This isn’t just…

In a landmark achievement that has lit up hearts across Nigeria’s educational community, a student from Greensprings School has emerged as a global runner-up in the prestigious Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC) 2025. The student — Pandora Onyedire — stood out among tens of thousands of entries from across the Commonwealth. Released by the organizers,…

The recent decision by Nigerian Senate to summon top officials and launch a full-blown probe into the Safe School Initiative (SSI) reflects a deep national concern: despite billions spent, Nigerian schools remain dangerously vulnerable — a reality made painfully clear by recurring kidnappings and attacks. What Triggered the Probe The SSI was conceived in 2014…