Ministry, Pro-Chancellor address rumoured crisis in Ebonyi Federal University
The leadership of David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences has dismissed rumours of a crisis within the institution. Officials described the reports as false and intended to mislead the public. The Pro-Chancellor, Adebayo Shittu, stated clearly that there is no disagreement between the Governing Council and the university management. He said the school remains […]
2026 UTME: No extension after Feb 26 deadline – JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that there will be no extension of the registration deadline for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to the examination body, all candidates must complete their registration on or before February 26, 2026. JAMB stressed that the deadline is final and advised candidates to […]
Nigerian govt extends student’s loan application deadline
The Federal Government has extended the deadline for student loan applications for the 2025/2026 academic session. The extension was announced by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, giving students more time to apply and benefit from the scheme. According to NELFUND, the application deadline has been moved from January 31, 2026, to February 27, 2026. […]
UniCross refutes tampering with students’ results, attributes discrepancies to data transfer
The University of Cross River State (UniCross) has denied allegations of tampering with students’ academic results. The institution explained that reported discrepancies were due to errors during the transfer of data between departments and the central records system. A spokesperson for the university stated that the issue arose while migrating results into the university portal, […]
Kogi Poly sacks lecturer over alleged sexual misconduct
Kogi State Polytechnic has dismissed a lecturer following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a student. The management said the decision was taken after a thorough investigation into the matter, stressing that the institution has zero tolerance for any form of abuse or unethical behaviour. According to the polytechnic authorities, the lecturer was found guilty after […]
Lagos court jails Adonai Institute provost for forging LASU result notification
A Lagos court has sentenced the Provost of Adonai Institute to prison after finding him guilty of forging a result notification allegedly issued by Lagos State University (LASU). The court ruled that the document was fake and presented with the intent to deceive authorities for personal gain. During the trial, prosecutors explained that investigations showed […]
Bauchi shuts all schools over heightened security threats
The Bauchi State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all schools, following reports of rising security threats across the state. Officials said the decision was made to protect students, teachers and school workers while security agencies assess the situation. The government explained that the safety of children comes first and shutting down schools was […]
FG’s policies impeding academic freedom – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised concerns over federal government policies, claiming they are restricting academic freedom in Nigerian universities. The union argues that regulations on curriculum control, funding, and staff appointments are limiting the ability of educators to teach and conduct research independently. ASUU emphasized that academic freedom is crucial for […]
Oborevwori suspends Rector, Bursar of Delta Poly over alleged misconduct
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has suspended the Rector and Bursar of the Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, over alleged administrative misconduct and financial irregularities. The suspension, which will last six months, is seen as part of the governor’s efforts to strengthen accountability and curb mismanagement within the state’s tertiary institutions. The decision, taken in […]
Strike: ASUU to hold strategic NEC meeting as action enters week two
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is set to hold a crucial National Executive Council (NEC) meeting today, Tuesday, to review its ongoing strike and determine its next steps. The meeting follows the government’s latest negotiation effort, which included new offers presented by the Renegotiation Team led by Alhaji Yayale Ahmed. According to ASUU’s […]