The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, on Thursday commissioned a state-of-the-art International Conference Centre at Bayero University, Kano (BUK). Speaking at the commissioning ceremony held at the university’s new campus, Echono described the project—abandoned for several years—as a significant milestone completed under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola…
The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has confirmed the death of one of its students, following days of speculation surrounding the tragic incident. In an official statement released by the Registrar, Mr. Olayinka Balogun, the institution revealed that the incident occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, during an unauthorised…
The Federal Government has approved the establishment of nine new private universities in various parts of the country. Minister of Education Dr Tunji Alausa announced on Wednesday, while addressing State House correspondents following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. The newly approved institutions include: Dr. Alausa revealed that…
The Federal Government has announced a seven-year suspension on the creation of new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. The move is aimed at addressing the growing number of under-utilised institutions, stretched resources, and declining academic standards. This decision was endorsed at Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, chaired by President Bola Tinubu at…
The Senate of Lagos State University (LASU) has officially called off its strike following a resolution by its Joint Action Committee (JAC) after a meeting with Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat. In a statement by Deputy Registrar Thomas-Onashile Oluwayemisi, LASU announced that academic and social activities will resume from Wednesday, 13th August 2025. Students…
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) at the Federal Polytechnic Offa has raised alarm over what it describes as a suspicious and outrageous N507.9 million proposed for the accreditation of 21 departments. ASUP Chairman, Dr. Idowu Atilola, claimed in a statement on Monday, citing a memo from the institution’s Director of Academic Planning, Dr….
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reiterated the Nigerian Army’s dedication to grooming a well-educated, professionally competent, and future-ready force through strategic educational investments. Speaking at the 67th Passing Out Parade of the Nigerian Military School (NMS) in Zaria on Saturday, Oluyede, represented by Maj.-Gen. Mayirenso Saraso, GOC 1 Division, said…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on both the federal and state governments to urgently address lingering issues to prevent another industrial action in public universities. In a statement signed by its president, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, ASUU expressed deep frustration over unfulfilled agreements, poor funding, and worsening staff welfare. The union’s warning…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has released revised results for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates, following the discovery of significant grading errors that distorted candidates’ performance data. During a press conference on Friday at the council’s national headquarters in Yaba, Lagos, the Head of WAEC Nigeria,…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has temporarily shut down its result checker portal due to technical difficulties. The announcement was made in a public notice shared on the council’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday. “WAEC hereby informs the general public that the result checker portal @waecdirect.org is temporarily shut down due to…
