The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly opposed the recent tariff hike introduced by telecommunications companies in Nigeria, describing it as unjustifiable and insensitive to the hardships faced by Nigerians. In a statement jointly signed by NANS National Secretary,
Today, March 13, 2025, at the Odubabakoko Auditorium, a fresh group of scholars are being officially admitted into Hillside University of Science and Technology, Oke-Imesi Ekiti. From all indications, this cohort of students represents a promising future. Approximately one year ago, Hillside University of Science and Technology (HUST) marked a significant milestone by
President Bola Tinubu has changed the name of the Federal University of Education in Kano to Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education. Alhaji Sule, who lived from 1929 to 2017, made significant contributions to Nigeria’s socio-political progress throughout his distinguished career. He held the position of Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it will start selling direct entry forms for candidates seeking admission into higher institutions through the direct entry route on Wednesday, March 12. This information was shared in a statement released in Abuja on Monday by the board’s communications advisor, Fabian Benjamin. According to Mr. […]
The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) has voiced its dissatisfaction with the federal government’s continued delay in releasing funds for the payment of allowances. In a communiqué issued after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at the Federal University Otuoke in Bayelsa, SSANU urged the government to ensure that the N50 billion previously
Parents of students at King’s College, Lagos (KCL), have expressed deep concerns about a possible diphtheria outbreak at the school, following reports that some students have been hospitalised. Investigations showed that officials from the World Health Organization (WHO) have visited the school to conduct an assessment and have provided safety guidelines. Some parents and
Idris Bugaje, the executive secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), has revealed that the ongoing effort to allow polytechnic institutions to award bachelor’s degrees will put an end to the distinction between Higher National Diplomas (HND) and university degrees. Bugaje shared this information recently while discussing the bill that seeks to
The National Board for Technical Education has addressed concerns raised by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics regarding the planned outsourcing of quality assurance functions. In a statement released on Sunday by its Head of Media Unit, Fatima Abubakar, the NBTE clarified that the outsourcing would apply only to physical accreditation exercises and would be […]
President Tinubu has given his approval for the conversion of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), located in Ijagun, Ogun State, into a Federal University. TASUED, which was established by the Ogun State Government in 2005, was named after Dr. Tai Solarin, a respected activist and the founder of Mayflower School in Ikenne. It holds […]
The Union of Nigerian Bilateral Education Agreement Scholars (UNBEAS) made an appeal yesterday to the Federal Government regarding the payment of stipends owed to Nigerian students studying abroad under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship. They called on the administration led by President Tinubu to facilitate the payment of the outstanding stipends
President Bola Tinubu has officially commissioned a state-of-the-art cancer centre at the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS) in Uburu, located in the Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. On Saturday, Mr. Tinubu inaugurated the facility within the university premises, describing it as one of the top cancer treatment centres in the […]
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has issued a warning to students, advising them not to submit loan applications through fraudulent websites and portals. In a statement released on Saturday in Abuja, the Fund’s Director of Corporate Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, called on students and the general public to ignore any misleading websites, links, or messages
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has obtained a high-speed Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) scanner to improve the effectiveness, reliability, and security of its examination procedures. During the commissioning of the newly installed scanning device at the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Department in Minna on Thursday, NECO’s Registrar, Prof. Dantani
To enhance the security and safety of schools in Jigawa State, Governor Umar Namadi’s administration has launched the Safe Schools’ Rapid Response Coordination Centre. The Safe Schools’ Rapid Response Coordination Centre was officially inaugurated during the recent Safe Schools’ Stakeholders’ Forum on Security held in Dutse. The forum was organized to address security
Two teachers from Ibru College, Agbarha-Otor, in Ughelli North Local Government Area, have been suspended due to a physical altercation on school grounds. According to the findings of the school’s disciplinary committee, both teachers were found guilty of engaging in a fight within the school premises. The committee’s report strongly criticized their actions, stating that
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 education. In an official letter signed by NBTE’s Executive Secretary, Prof. Idris
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, […]