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ASUP Warns of Strike Over Delayed Salaries

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 10, 2025

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has criticised the continued and unacceptable delay in salary payments across federal tertiary institutions, stating that the persistent issue has become a major source of distress for thousands of workers throughout the country. The National

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TETFund Threatens Action Against Underperforming Beneficiary Institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 10, 2025

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) on Wednesday issued a strong warning to institutions that benefit from its interventions but fail to appropriately utilise the allocated funds for projects, stating that such institutions risk being removed from the list of beneficiaries. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arc. Sonny Echono, gave this warning in Abuja during

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NABTEB announces results of entrance examination into technical colleges

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 10, 2025

The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has revealed that only 39 per cent of candidates who took part in the 2025 entrance examination into Federal Technical Colleges scored 50 per cent or higher. The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the board, Aminu Mohammed, made this announcement on Wednesday in Benin City, Edo […]

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Edo closes 4 schools, detains head teacher over death of 12-year-old

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 10, 2025

The Edo State Government, on Wednesday, revoked the licences of two private schools following the death of a 12-year-old pupil, Nathan Paul Spencer. The government also apprehended the head teacher of one of the affected schools. In addition, two other private schools are to be closed for allegedly demanding unauthorised fees from over 200 students […]

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Lagos Begins 2nd Phase Screening for Model Colleges, Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 10, 2025

The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Examinations Board, has formally declared the start of the second phase of the 2025 entrance examination (screening test) for admission into the state’s 16 model colleges and upgraded junior secondary schools. Vetland Junior Grammar School, Ifako-Ijaiye, was not included in this announcement. According to the Director of

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JAMB lists LASU, UNILAG, UNILORIN as top choices for Nigerian candidates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 9, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that Lagos State University (LASU), the University of Lagos (UNILAG), and the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) are the most selected institutions by candidates seeking admission into Nigerian universities for the 2025/2026 academic session. This disclosure was made by the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede,

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FCT primary school teachers suspend three-month strike, resume July 9

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 9, 2025

Primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have officially called off their strike, which lasted for more than three months, following the partial payment of their outstanding entitlements. The decision to return to classrooms was announced by the FCT Wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in a communique issued in Abuja […]

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No-Pay-No-Work: Lecturers return to class after June salaries are paid

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 9, 2025

Lecturers at federal universities have resumed academic activities following the payment of their June 2025 salaries by the Federal Government. The payment of salaries, confirmed on Tuesday, signalled a resolution to the impasse between the government and members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), some of whom had previously suspended work in adherence

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FG sets 16 years as minimum age for tertiary institution admission

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 9, 2025

The federal government has set 16 years as the minimum age for admission into tertiary institutions. This declaration was made by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Tuesday at the opening session of the ongoing Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Abuja. Alausa explained that this policy aims […]

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2025 UTME: JAMB suspects irregularities in result of highest scorer

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 9, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has “suspected” irregularities in the scores of Chinedu Okeke, who was declared the top performer in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Ishaq Oloyede, the registrar of JAMB, stated during the 2025 policy meeting of the board held on Tuesday in Abuja that Mr Okeke, who hails […]

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Kaduna Launches Free Transport Scheme for Students, Civil Servants

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 7, 2025

The Kaduna State Transport Regulatory Authority (KADSTRA) is set to begin offering free transportation services to civil servants, retirees, and students starting on Monday. The Director General of KADSTRA, Inuwa Ibrahim, revealed this in a statement issued on Sunday. He stated that civil servants, retirees, and students would be entitled to free transport for an […]

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JAMB announces release of mop-up UTME results

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 7, 2025

Just forty-eight hours ahead of the Policy Meeting on Admissions, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has made public the results of the mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination conducted on Saturday, 28 June 2025. In a statement issued on Sunday by JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, he disclosed that of the 96,838 candidates scheduled […]

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58 inmates sit for 2025 NECO SSCE in Kano

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 7, 2025

A total of fifty-eight inmates from custodial centres under the Kano State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service are currently participating in the 2025 National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination. According to a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Musbahu K/Nasarawa, the achievement was made possible through the generous

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TETFUND completes 687 projects within two years

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 6, 2025

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has completed no fewer than 687 capital projects across various tertiary institutions in Nigeria over the past two years. The Executive Secretary of the fund, Mr Sonny Echono, made this known during the foundation-laying ceremony for the ₦4 billion Senate Building at the Federal University of Kashere (FUK) on […]

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Alia appoints VC, others for newly established Benue university

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 6, 2025

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has approved the appointment of Msughter Amua as the pioneer Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the newly created Benue State University of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Ihugh. The appointment was made public through a statement issued by Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor, and shared with journalists on […]

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LASU dismisses 2 lecturers over misconduct, fraud, and student mistreatment

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 6, 2025

Lagos State University (LASU) has terminated the employment of two members of its academic staff following allegations of serious professional misconduct, which included breaches of student welfare and financial mismanagement. The decision was taken at the university’s 143rd statutory governing council meeting held on 3rd July 2025. The individuals dismissed are Professor

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JAMB to resolve admission, NYSC issues for FUTA graduate, over 4,000 others

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 6, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is preparing to clear 4,845 individuals, including Jamiu Basola, a graduate of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), who has been unable to register for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) due to problems related to their admission records. Mr Basola and FUTA had lodged complaints with […]

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Lagos closes Lekki school over sewage discharge into public drains

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 6, 2025

The Lagos State Government has sealed Global International College, situated in Ikate-Elegushi, Lekki, over allegations of illegally releasing untreated wastewater and faecal sludge into public drainage systems. The enforcement was carried out on Saturday by the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO), which operates under the Ministry of the Environment and Water

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Tinubu restates commitment to quality higher education

Angel Ojonugwa July 5, 2025

AKKO (Sundiata Scholar) – Gombe StatePresident Bola Tinubu has restated his administration commitment to improve investment towards enhancing access to quality education in Nigeria. He said this on Friday during the groundbreaking of a N4 billion Senate Building project at the Federal University, Kashere (FUK), in Gombe State. Represented by Prof. Ali Pate,

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ATBU: ASUU members suspend duties over delayed salary payment

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 5, 2025

Academic staff members under the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) in Bauchi have announced the suspension of their services until further notice. This decision comes as a result of the federal government’s failure to pay its June salaries on schedule. Dr Angulu Haruna, the Chairperson of ASUU at […]