Enugu University raises minimum qualification for its lecturers to PhD
Godfrey Okoye University (GOUNI) in Enugu has upped the minimum qualification for its lecturers to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) beginning with the 2025-2026 academic session. […]
Education
Reps approve bill for establishment of Bola Ahmed Tinubu University
By passing a bill to establish the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal University of Nigerian Languages, the House of Representatives in Nigeria has made a major step […]
Five fresh deaths rock UNIMEDTH over alleged negligence
Mrs Esther Adeola, a former Administrative Officer at the Federal Government Girls College Akure, and her four grandchildren died of reported food poisoning. According to […]
Male students are more likely to cheat in exams than females, says UNILORIN don
According to Prof. Onimisi Abdullah of the Department of Social Science Education at the University of Ilorin in Kwara State, male students are more likely […]
I’ve never earned wages from Covenant University – Bishop Oyedepo
Bishop David Oyedepo, the chancellor of Covenant University, revealed on Friday that he has not earned any wages since the institution’s inception. Oyedepo, the founder of […]
Delta Polytechnic maintains status quo on school fees amid economic hardship
Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara’s management has officially announced that the present school fees will be maintained for the 2024/2025 academic session. This, according to Rector […]
Nasarawa teacher receives Maltina 2024 Teacher of the Year N10 million prize
Esomnofu Chidiebube lfechukwu from Crown Grace School, Mararaba, Nasarawa State, won the 10th edition of the Maltina Teacher of the Year competition in the grand […]
Covenant University graduates 1,607 students with 339 bagging first-class
Covenant University in Ota, Ogun State, has 339 students who graduated with First-Class degrees. Regina Tobi-David, the Registrar, announced this at the 19th convocation ceremony, […]
NUC approves 8 new courses at Salem University
The National University Commission (NUC) has authorised eight new courses at Salem University Lokoja. Prof. Alewo Johnson-Akubo, the Vice Chancellor (VC), disclosed this in an […]
Governors pledge 15% budget allocation to education
The Governors of Nigeria’s 36 states, through the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, have pledged at least 15% of their annual budgets to the education sector to […]
ATBU appoints Ibrahim Garba as substantive VC
Professor Ibrahim Hassan Garba has been named as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) in Bauchi. He was named the University’s new Vice-Chancellor […]
Oluremi Tinubu donates N1bn for restoration of OAU campus landscape
On Thursday, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the President’s wife, announced a N1 billion donation for the horticultural landscaping of the Obafemi Awolowo University campus in Ile-Ife, Osun […]
Almajiri, out-of-school children are national challenges—Governor Abiodun
On Thursday, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State said that the issue of Almajiri and out-of-school children is a national challenge that must be handled […]
FG announces guidelines for exempting third-party research grants from TSA
Dr Oluwatoyin Madein, the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), has issued guidelines for the exclusion of Federal Universities and Research Institutions’ research funding from […]
Public universities are accountable for 96% of nation’s educational assets — UI VC
Professor Kayode Adebowale, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, has shown that public institutions are responsible for almost 96% of the nation’s educational assets, […]
Abia Assembly criticises private schools for forcing parents to purchase customised textbooks
The Abia State House of Assembly has passed a resolution directing its Education Committee to summon the Commissioner for Basic Education, ASUBEB leadership, and other […]
UniCal suspends HOD for ‘alteration’ of exam results
The University of Calabar (UniCal) has suspended one of its lecturers, Joseph Akpan, for alleged misbehaviour. Prof. Florence Obi, the institution’s Vice-Chancellor (VC), disclosed the information […]
Covenant emerges Nigeria’s best university for 2024 (FULL LIST)
Covenant University has once again claimed the top position in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2024. This ranking, which measures universities across […]
Ojaja University VC calls for the inclusion of private universities in TETFund beneficiary scheme
Professor Jeleel Olasunkami Ojuade, Vice Chancellor of Ojaja University, Eyenkorin, Kwara, has called for private universities in Nigeria to be included as Tertiary Education Trust […]
First Lady Donates 50,000 Exercise Books to Kaduna
The Kaduna State Government has begun distributing 50,000 exercise books to primary schools, which were presented by Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of the President, through […]