Aiyedatiwa receives proposal to upgrade Rufus Giwa Polytechnic to university in Ondo

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has received a proposal to upgrade Rufus Giwa Polytechnic into a university. The proposed institution is expected to focus on agriculture, science, and technology development. According to the governor, the plan is designed with clear academic, financial, and infrastructure frameworks. The proposal was presented by a committee led by Igbekele Ajibefun, highlighting […]

ASUU vows to resist UK’s Coventry University campus plan in Nigeria

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has rejected plans to allow a UK university to establish a campus in Nigeria. Union president Chris Piwuna made this known during a public lecture in Bauchi State, saying the move will harm Nigeria’s education system. He explained that the agreement was part of a deal signed during President […]

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 […]

Ogun to eliminate examination malpractice in schools – Commissioner

The Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Abayomi Arigbabu, has pledged that the state government will eliminate examination malpractice in both public and private schools. He gave the assurance during a stakeholders’ meeting held at Lisabi Grammar School in Abeokuta, stressing that the ministry is determined to close all loopholes that encourage cheating. […]

NELFUND has paid 265 tertiary institutions for 1.5 million applications – Sawyerr

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has paid approved student loan funds to 265 tertiary institutions across the country. This was disclosed by the Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, who said the payments cover about 1.5 million student applications processed so far. According to Sawyerr, the fund was created to ease the financial […]

Sustained investment yielding results in Jigawa basic education – Gov Namadi

Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has said steady funding and support for the education sector are beginning to show clear results, especially at the basic education level. He made this known while presiding over a Basic Education Stakeholders’ Roundtable Meeting held at the Government House in Dutse, where progress in the sector was reviewed. The […]

Conclude renegotiation by Dec 31 or face nationwide shutdown’ — SSANU tells FG

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has issued a strong warning to the Federal Government, insisting that all ongoing renegotiations must be completed before December 31. The union says it has waited long enough for the government to fulfill agreements that have dragged on for years, especially those concerning welfare, unpaid allowances and […]

Reps order suspension of CBT rollout for WAEC 2026 exams

The House of Representatives has ordered the suspension of the proposed Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). The directive came after lawmakers expressed concern that many schools and students across Nigeria are not adequately prepared for the full digital transition. […]

Strike: We Won’t Be Intimidated By No-Work-No-Pay Threat – ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has firmly rejected the Federal Government’s “No Work, No Pay” directive, declaring that such threats will not intimidate its members. ASUU President, Chris Piwuna, made this known on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s programme, Politics Today. Piwuna emphasized that the union remains united and resolute, despite […]