The Senate has passed, on third reading, a bill seeking to prevent and prohibit sexual harassment of students in educational institutions and other learning environments across the country. The legislation, which originated from the House of Representatives, aims to safeguard students from all forms of sexual misconduct and abuse within academic settings. It also establishes…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Federal Ministry of Education to take all necessary measures to prevent further strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and ensure uninterrupted academic activities across Nigerian tertiary institutions. Speaking to State House correspondents after meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday, the…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the deadline for the completion of the 2025 admission processes into all public universities to Monday, November 17, 2025. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Board’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin. According to the statement, the extension became necessary following appeals from…
The Federal Government has released ₦2.3 billion to settle outstanding salary and promotion arrears owed to lecturers in Nigerian universities. The move forms part of ongoing efforts to prevent an imminent strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the fund’s release on Wednesday while providing updates…
There was mild drama at the National Assembly on Wednesday when representatives of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) staged a walkout during an investigative session with the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies. The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, was absent and sent Director Mufutau Bello to represent him….
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has reported major strides in its student loan initiative, disbursing over ₦116.4 billion to beneficiaries since the launch of its application portal on May 24, 2024. In its Daily Status Report released on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, via its official X handle, NELFUND revealed that it has received a…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved the admission of 85 underage candidates who successfully completed its rigorous screening process for exceptional admission into tertiary institutions. In a statement released on Monday by its Head of Media, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the Board explained that the candidates—each below 16 years of age as of…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced the suspension of its ongoing two-week warning strike. This was revealed on Wednesday by the National President of ASUU, Prof. Chris Piwuna, during a press briefing held in Abuja. According to Prof. Piwuna, the decision followed a meeting of the union’s National Executive Council (NEC), which…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has officially opened its online portal for student loan applications for the 2025/2026 academic session, enabling eligible students to apply for financial aid to support their higher education. This announcement was made in a statement posted on NELFUND’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, titled “NELFUND Announces Opening…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has urged the Federal Government to introduce compulsory drug testing for students in all tertiary institutions nationwide. The move is part of a broader national campaign to curb substance abuse among youths and restore discipline on campuses. In a position paper signed by NANS President Comrade Olushola Oladoja,…
