Category: School news updates

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…

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…