The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has granted approval for key academic programs at Iseyin College of Science and Health Technology. The Proprietor of the College, Adewale Owoseni, stated that these courses are fundamental to the institution’s mission of advancing healthcare
On Wednesday, students of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, held a protest to express their opposition to what they called an attempt to destabilise the university through unverified allegations directed at the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina. In the same vein, a rights advocacy group known as Campaign for Justice and Fair Play accused the […]
Throughout history, institutions of higher learning have served as important pillars for advancing human knowledge, preserving culture, and driving innovation. Across the world, some of these ancient universities continue to thrive, adapting to modern education while preserving their rich legacies. Based on data from Guinness World Records and Student.com, here’s a look at
The University of Kent, based in the UK, has announced the availability of its International Undergraduate Scholarships for the 2025 academic year, offering eligible students financial aid of up to £18,000. The aim of the scholarship is to assist students who wish to pursue their studies in the UK. According to the university, successful candidates […]
The kidnapped female students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi, JoSTUM, formerly known as the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, FUAM, have been set free by their captors after spending eight days in captivity. It should be recalled that the three students, identified as Susan, Emmanuella, and Fola, were abducted on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, […]
Miva Open University has obtained approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to launch two fresh professional postgraduate programs: the Master of Public Health (MPH) and the Master of Information Technology (MIT). The approval was communicated through a letter dated February 26, 2025, after the Commission successfully carried out a resource verification
The hopes of 28-year-old Ogubode Adedamola, a graduate of Lagos State University (LASU), to participate in the upcoming April 3rd, 2025 convocation have been dashed following his alleged killing by a Pastor. Reports indicated that the clergyman, Evangelist Whepetoji Babaniyeh, has been taken into police custody. However, when the Lagos State Police Public Relations
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has urged the federal government to step in regarding the recent announcement by some northern state governors to shut down schools for a period of five weeks during Ramadan. This position was conveyed through a statement signed by Lazarus Ugorji, the Archbishop of Owerri and CBCN President, along […]
Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested three individuals in connection with the alleged assault on some members of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). The suspects, all youths, reportedly carried out the attack on February 23, 2025, in Ogbese, located in Akure North Local Council Area of the state. CSP Funmilayo […]
The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the hiring of 1,010 teachers who successfully passed the screening process conducted by the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM). These teachers will be posted to secondary schools located across the entire state. According to a statement released by Ebenezer Adeniyan, who serves as Aiyedatiwa’s Chief Press
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has granted provisional licences for the establishment of 11 additional private universities. This latest approval raises the total number of private universities across the country to 150. Currently, there are 125 public universities nationwide. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, who disclosed the approvals following the FEC
The Delta State High Court 2, located in Warri, has issued a ruling that nullifies the 16-year minimum age requirement for university admissions, which was established by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), deeming it unconstitutional. In the case, Hon. Justice Anthony O. Akpovi presided and gave judgment in Suit No: W/311/FHR/2024 on Thursday, […]
The Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), has officially obtained approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to commence new undergraduate programmes under its College of Petroleum Administration and Management, starting from the 2024/2025 academic session. The newly sanctioned programmes consist of B.Sc. degrees in Logistics and Supply
The Federal Government has formally endorsed the appointment of Professor Lucian Obinna Chukwu as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Admiralty University, Ibuzor, Delta State. A statement released by the Federal Ministry of Education disclosed that the appointment will cover a single tenure lasting five years, starting from February 28, 2025. Before this appointment,
The Nigerian government has nullified the contentious appointment of Christopher Ogbogbo, a professor specializing in African History from the University of Ibadan, who had been named the Vice-Chancellor of Admiralty University, Ibuzor, Delta State. The government has also officially endorsed the selection of Lucian Chukwu, a professor who ranked first in the recruitment
The management of David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu, located in Ebonyi State, has issued a strong warning to the newly admitted students for the 2024/25 academic session, advising them to avoid all forms of indiscipline. At the same time, the university commended the administration of President Bola Tinubu for the continuous support […]
The sum of N5.7 billion has been allocated by the Federal Government for capital development projects at the Federal University of Health Sciences, situated in Funtua, Katsina State. Muntari Dandutse, who chairs the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund, revealed this information to journalists on Saturday in Katsina. “We are grateful to Allah that […]
Residential buildings occupied by students of Nasarawa State University, located in Angwan Lambu, Keffi Local Government Area, have been completely consumed by a severe fire outbreak. Eyewitnesses reported that the incident took place on Thursday evening shortly after power was restored by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). The fire incident, which severely
Hensard University, first private university in Bayelsa State, is set to expand its academic programmes significantly with the approval of 16 new undergraduate programmes by the National Universities Commission, NUC.The approved programmes are: A letter signed by Abubakar M. Girei, Acting Director of Academic Planning at the NUC, confirmed the approvals.The NUC in an
Olushola Oladoja has emerged as the newly elected National President of the National Association of Nigerian Students. Oladoja, who is currently a postgraduate student at the University of Jos, secured 300 votes, defeating his closest rivals—Salauhudeen Suleiman from the University of Abuja and Gambo Abubakar of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai. The election