5,461 schools in Benue face closure due to non-recertification status
About 5,461 schools in Benue State are at risk of closure due to a failure to meet recertification status. Dr Terna Francis, Director-General of the […]
Education
Incoming students to receive discounts of 10-50% on tuition fees as AUN celebrates 20th anniversary
To commemorate its 20th anniversary, the American University of Nigeria (AUN) in Yola, Adamawa State’s capital, is awarding tuition scholarships to young students from Nigeria […]
12 professors, 15 others inducted into Shell sabbatical and research positions
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) Joint Venture has greatly extended its educational endeavours, hiring 27 Nigerian professors and research interns. This […]
Dangote pledges seven interventions to Aliko Dangote University
Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has pledged seven critical interventions at Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology in Wudil to improve educational progress. […]
NBTE accredits 30 programmes at Kogi Poly
Professor Salisu Usman Ogbo, Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has revealed that 30 programmes were presented to the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) […]
Edo government approves new governing council for Ambrose Alli University
Osarodion Ogie, Secretary to the Edo State Government, stated that the state government has authorised the composition of the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. […]
LASG announces date for the 2024 Placement Test by CAS for primary six students
As part of its efforts to provide outstanding education in the state, the Lagos State Government has scheduled the Placement Test by Continuous Assessment Scores […]
Mbah commences construction of 8 science, technical, and vocational schools in Enugu
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah has commenced the construction of eight Science, Technical, and Vocational (STV) schools, beginning with the Government Technical College. Prof. Ndubueze Mbah, […]
Tinubu’s government will enhance the standard of education
According to Chief Bassey Esin, a member of the Governing Council at Federal University in Kashere, Gombe State, President Bola Tinubu’s administration improve education standards […]
Foundation provides 2,500 university scholarships in Nigeria and Uganda
The HillCity Foundation celebrated its 20th anniversary in Lagos with the theme ‘Beyond Impact.’ The foundation has awarded over 2,500 university scholarships to students in […]
UCJAAPOLY inducts new members
The Union of Campus Journalists, Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic chapter (UCJAAPOLY) hosted their third induction ceremony. It was hosted in Abusi Edumare, the Polytechnic’s annexe campus, and […]
Nigeria lost 34% of its education and health expenditures to absenteeism — World Bank
According to the World Bank, absenteeism can have a 34 percent impact on public expenditure in the health and education sectors combined. This was revealed […]
Pro-Chancellors: It is illegal to dissolve an institution’s governing body indiscriminately
The Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities has urged university stakeholders to work together to address challenges facing the sector. Senator Joshua Lidani, Chairman of […]
FG to pay 36-month arrears of Unity School teachers
The federal government has vowed to settle the 36-month salary arrears owed to some Unity College teachers. Prof. Tahir Mamman, Minister of Education, made the […]
Taraba Government suspends 7 Principals over alleged sabotage of free education policy
The Taraba State Government has suspended seven school principals for allegedly sabotaging Governor Kefas’ free education policy. Their offences range from collecting WAEC and NECO […]
Bayero University expels 29 students, suspends 3 others for exam misconduct
Bayero University Kano has expelled 29 students for examination misconduct. Similarly, the institution has rusticated three students and issued warnings to 15 others. According to […]
JAMB issues warning against illegal and underage admission
Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, has warned universities against illegal admission that may require ‘regularisation’ after admission has been offered. […]
Osun State Emerges First In NELFUND’s Process
According to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Osun State has the highest number of students applying for student loans. Mr. Sawyer Akintude, the Managing […]
Humanities not only about human welfare, improve lives – KASU V-C
KADUNA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Vice-Chancellor (V-C), Kaduna State University (KASU), Prof. Abdullahi Musa, on Monday said that humanities and social sciences were not only […]
3 administrators at Columbia University dismissed over texts on antisemitic tropes
Columbia University has removed three administrators from their positions for allegedly sending text messages that “disturbingly touched on ancient antisemitic tropes” during a forum on Jewish […]