FUT Bosso campus has been operational – SUG dismisses Gov Bago’s claims
The Students’ Union Government, SUG, of Federal University of Technology Minna and the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, have refuted claims by Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago that the Bosso campus has been shut for three years. SUG President Comrade Ezekiel Adaidu Machofo confirmed that lectures and academic activities are ongoing at the […]
Borno pays N2.5bn annual fees for students at Isaac Balami University
The government of Borno State has paid ₦2.5 billion to cover the annual tuition of scholarship beneficiaries admitted into an aviation institution. Governor Babagana Umara Zulum presented the cheque during a ceremony in Maiduguri, praising the initiative as a major investment in education and human capital. He urged the selected students to stay disciplined and […]
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 […]
Indian court rejects visa appeal by two Nigerian students
The Karnataka High Court in Bengaluru has dismissed an appeal filed by two Nigerian students who sought an extension of their Indian student visas and release from a foreigners’ detention centre. The applicants, Obinna Okafor and John Vandefan, were challenging an earlier judgment that had already rejected their claims. In a ruling delivered by a […]
Lagos Assembly seeks urgent rescue of abducted corps member in Kogi
The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on security agencies and relevant authorities to urgently intervene in the abduction of a prospective corps member, Miss Lateefah Binuyo, who was kidnapped in Kogi State while travelling for the NYSC orientation programme. Lawmakers described the incident as disturbing and unacceptable, urging swift action to secure her […]
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. […]
Replace expulsion with academic reforms, give students second chance – NANS
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Committee (JCC) Kano Axis, has appealed to education leaders in Kano State to focus on reform and support for students instead of expulsion. The student body launched a new campaign called “Education Over Expulsion”, pushing for policies that encourage second chances for struggling students rather than […]
NANS Denies Involvement In #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has distanced itself from a proposed #FreeNnamdiKanu protest, allegedly being organized by activist Omoyele Sowore and his associates. In a press conference held at the Federal Cooperative College, Ibadan, NANS President Olushola Oladoja clarified that the association has no link to the planned demonstration and warned students not […]
Strike: NANS gives Nigerian govt, ASUU seven days to resolve dispute
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a strong warning to the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), giving both parties seven days to resolve their ongoing dispute or risk a nationwide student protest. The association said another strike action would be unacceptable to Nigerian students who have already […]
Nigerian girl beats 69 countries to emerge first in English language
A 17-year-old girl from Yobe State, Nafisat Aminu, has made Nigeria proud by coming first in an international English language competition. The contest took place in London, United Kingdom, where top students from different countries gathered for the final stage of the TeenEagle Global Finals. Nafisat outperformed over 20,000 students from 69 countries to claim […]