Category: School news updates

In an era when Nigeria’s higher‑education system increasingly appears disconnected from industry needs, a recent public lecture hosted by James Hope University may signal a turning point. The private institution used the platform to canvass bold reforms — urging universities across the country to reimagine their purpose, adopt technology, and become engines of innovation rather…

A wave of hope and achievement swept through the campus of Summit University as the institution proudly held its 5th and 6th Combined Convocation. A total of 319 students earned their degrees, marking a significant milestone for the private university. Among these graduates, 20 distinguished themselves by attaining First Class honors — a strong testament…

The Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, has embarked on the 2025/2026 academic session with the formal matriculation of 2,123 newly admitted students. The ceremonial event took place at the Convocation Square on December 3, 2025, where deans introduced the students and the institution administered the matriculation oath under the supervision of the Registrar. In addition…

The people of Gaya, a town and Local Government Area in Kano State, have fresh reason to hope for educational and economic transformation. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has officially laid the foundation stone for Gaya Polytechnic — signalling the state’s renewed commitment to boosting technical and vocational education. The plan is clear: once completed, Gaya…

The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) has officially announced the commencement dates and procedures for the 2025/2026 online hostel accommodation booking. The detailed announcement, released by the Office of the Dean of Students Affairs, is aimed at ensuring a smooth, transparent, and fraud-free accommodation process for all categories of students. This year’s schedule introduces…

The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) has announced the official bed-space distribution for its medical hostels, setting the stage for what many students expect to be one of the most competitive accommodation ballotings in recent years. The newly released figures reveal a notable gap between the male and female hostels, sparking fresh conversations about…

The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) has officially confirmed December 3, 2025 as the date for the opening of its hostel balloting portal for the 2025/2026 academic session. This announcement brings much-needed clarity to students—both freshers and returning—who have been eagerly awaiting details on how to secure on-campus accommodation ahead of the upcoming session….

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has reached another historic milestone as it confirmed the disbursement of ₦140.88 billion to 788,947 students across tertiary institutions nationwide. This update marks the most extensive rollout of financial support since the scheme was launched and reflects the government’s strongest push yet to expand educational access for young Nigerians….

The union representing non-academic staff in Nigeria’s polytechnics has raised the alarm — and warned that staff may “down tools” nationwide. According to the statement, several factors have driven the decision, including unpaid promotion and salary-review arrears, failure to implement new service schemes, deteriorating welfare conditions, and rising insecurity across campuses. The warning comes after…

In a decisive move that signals one of the most far-reaching clean-up operations in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector, the National Universities Commission (NUC) has formally revealed that it has identified thirty-two illegal, unlicensed, or fraudulently operated universities and degree-awarding bodies scattered across the country and beyond. The Commission has vowed to begin a sweeping enforcement…