Category: School news updates

In a bold move that promises to transform teacher education and expand higher education access across Nigeria, the Federal Government has officially green-lit 15 Federal Colleges of Education to independently offer degree programmes alongside the traditional Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE). This landmark policy shift ushers in a new era of academic opportunity, institutional autonomy,…

In a thrilling display of strategic thinking, teamwork, and business acumen, Baze University students emerged as the overall winners of the 2025 Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA) Business Leader Challenge, solidifying the institution’s reputation as a powerhouse of future business leaders and innovators. A Prestigious Platform for Aspiring Business Leaders The CGMA Business Leader Challenge…

Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria has recorded a major academic milestone as it graduated its first set of students in a colourful convocation ceremony that blended excellence, vision, and global opportunity. The event did more than mark the end of undergraduate studies for hundreds of students; it opened international doors for outstanding scholars whose…

FirstBank has once again taken a bold stride into the future of banking with the unveiling of its Digital Xperience Centre (DXC) at the University of Benin (UNIBEN), marking a major milestone in its ongoing commitment to digital innovation, financial inclusion, and customer convenience — especially within academic environments and the surrounding community. A New…

In a powerful advocacy move aimed at boosting human capital and safeguarding local resources, the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has issued a clarion call to the governors of the Niger Delta region to intensify scholarship support for students and deepen resource protection efforts as cornerstones of sustainable development. The statement from PANDEF comes amid…

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…