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 […]
Report sexual harassment, extortion to authorities – AE-FUNAI VC urges students
The Vice-Chancellor of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Daniel Nwachukwu, has urged students to report cases of sexual harassment, extortion and other misconduct to the appropriate authorities within the institution. He assured students that the university will protect the identity of anyone who reports such cases and ensure that offenders face disciplinary action. The […]
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 […]
Nigerian Govt approves N48 billion to 12 selected universities
The Federal Government has approved N48 billion for engineering improvements in 12 selected universities across Nigeria. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the decision in Abuja during the inauguration of the TETFund Special High-Impact Intervention Projects committee. Each institution will receive N4 billion to either upgrade existing engineering facilities or build new workshops where […]
Don’t panic over delays in my successor’s selection – VC MOUAU begs staff, students
The Vice Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Professor Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, has appealed to staff and students to remain calm amid delays in appointing his successor. He acknowledged that the process has taken longer than expected but urged the university community not to panic. Professor Iwe said concerns about leadership transition […]
NELFUND: 5,000 FUNAAB students received N840m as student loan – VC, Prof Olusola
The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Olusola Kehinde, has revealed that 5,000 students of the institution have benefited from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), receiving a total of N840 million. He made this disclosure on Wednesday during a news conference ahead of FUNAAB’s 33rd convocation ceremony in Abeokuta. […]
Katsina owned tertiary institutions suspend strike
Tertiary institutions owned by the Katsina State Government have suspended their two-week warning strike, easing concerns among students and parents. The suspension was announced on Saturday by the Chairman of the Joint Consultative Forum (JCF), Dr. Muhammad Nasir-Gidado, in a statement issued in Katsina. The strike, which began on January 12, 2026, was initially declared […]
FG vs ASUU: Education key priority for Tinubu – Minister
The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, has said that education remains a major priority for President Bola Tinubu’s administration. She explained that the president personally showed interest in resolving long-standing issues between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, the minister […]
Mismanagement of funds, governance weaknesses undermining Nigerian universities – ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed deep concern over the declining state of Nigerian universities, attributing the problem to poor governance and mismanagement of funds. According to the union, these challenges are weakening the quality of education and affecting the overall performance of tertiary institutions. ASUU noted that irregular allocation of funds, […]
Contempt for professors’ – Withdraw comments, quit as NOUN Pro-Chancellor – ASUU tells Isa Yuguda
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has asked the Pro-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Isa Yuguda, to withdraw comments it described as disrespectful to professors and university teachers. The union said the remarks showed “contempt” for academics and could damage the image and independence of the university system. ASUU leaders […]