The Department of State Services (DSS) has re-arraigned five men accused of involvement in the abduction of pupils, teachers and school officials in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, with all the defendants pleading not guilty to the amended terrorism charges brought against them. The defendants were brought before the Federal High Court in … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Owerri Zone, has raised fresh concerns over the state of affairs at Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri, accusing the institution of facing a serious shortage of academic manpower and other challenges that require urgent Government intervention. The Union called on Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, who is the … Read more
The planned reopening of Nigeria’s Federal Unity Colleges has been thrown into uncertainty as education workers move to suspend academic activities in protest against the Federal Government’s proposed concession of King’s College, Lagos. Despite the Federal Ministry of Education’s directive that all Federal Unity Colleges should resume for the new academic session today, Monday, September … Read more
Nine-year-old Charlotte Muritala is attracting attention in Nigeria after turning TikTok into an unusual classroom where she teaches mathematics to other children. The young mathematics enthusiast from Offa, Kwara State, has become known for using a whiteboard, marker and smartphone to explain mathematical problems in simple, step-by-step lessons. Her videos cover areas such as algebra, … Read more
Former Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, has urged Nigeria to fundamentally rethink its approach to university education, saying Open and Distance Learning (ODL) must no longer be treated as a secondary option but as a national necessity for expanding access to higher education. Osinbajo made the call on Tuesday in Lagos while speaking at the Fifth International … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rewarded the overall best graduating students of Lagos State University with ₦20 million each, in recognition of their outstanding academic performances. The Governor announced the financial rewards on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, during the combined 29th and 30th convocation ceremonies of Lagos State University, Ojo. The two beneficiaries are … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is set to begin the commissioning of 10 major projects across the State as his administration intensifies efforts to deliver infrastructure and public facilities to communities across the 23 local government areas. The commissioning exercise is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 17, 2026, and will continue until August 28, … Read more
The Vice-Chancellor of Baze University, Abuja, Professor Abiodun Adeniyi, has spoken about the financial pressure he has encountered since assuming leadership of the private university, saying individuals have continued to approach him with requests for personal assistance. Adeniyi, who became Vice-Chancellor of the institution in May 2026, disclosed the experiences in a Facebook post on … Read more
Lagos State University is set to graduate 20,604 students at its combined 29th and 30th convocation ceremonies, with 494 students earning First Class honours. The University’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, disclosed this on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, during a press conference held ahead of the combined convocation for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions. According … Read more
More than 500 candidates on Saturday took part in the entrance examination for admission into government-owned technical colleges across Delta State, in a development that highlighted growing interest in vocational and skills-based education among parents and young people. The examination was conducted at the Model Technical College in Asaba and simultaneously at other designated technical … Read more