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28 February 2025

FG Tackles Low Enrollment in Colleges of Education in Nigeria

Nigeria | February 5, 2025

The Federal Government is addressing low enrollment in Colleges of Education, particularly in southern Nigeria, by introducing a dual-mode system for NCE and degree programs. Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba, Provost, Prof. Anene-Okeakwa, urged students to take advantage of quality education opportunities. She also appealed to wealthy individuals and the media to support enrollment and education sector development. Read more.

Westerfield College Expands to UK, Showcasing Nigeria’s Educational Impact

Nigeria| February 5, 2025

Westerfield College has launched a new campus in Worcester, UK, marking a milestone in Nigeria’s global educational influence. CEO Michael Dosunmu emphasized the institution’s commitment to showcasing Nigerian talent and fostering international partnerships. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu praised the expansion as a testament to the transformative power of education. Read more.

ATBU Limits Gas Cylinder Use in Hostels to Enhance Safety

Nigeria | February 10, 2025

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) has revised its gas cylinder policy, allowing only 3kg cylinders in student hostels after an initial ban. The Student Affairs Division and the Student Union Government have developed guidelines to ensure compliance and prevent fire hazards. Fire officials warned students against unsafe practices, emphasizing the importance of fire safety awareness. Read more.

Nasarawa Tertiary Institutions Declare Strike Over Unpaid Wage Adjustments

Nigeria | February 10, 2025

The Joint Unions of Nasarawa State Tertiary Institutions (JUNSTI) have announced an indefinite strike over the non-implementation of the N30,000 minimum wage adjustment and promotion arrears. Staff at three institutions, including Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic, demand the newly agreed N70,500 minimum wage. The strike follows the government’s failure to meet union demands despite prior warnings. Read more.

Nigerian Lawmakers Accused of Extorting Universities for Budget Approvals

Nigeria | February 11, 2025

A PREMIUM TIMES investigation reveals that Nigerian lawmakers allegedly extorted ₦480 million from universities and ₦528 million from polytechnics and colleges of education to approve their 2025 budgets. Some senators admitted receiving $1,000 in “appreciation money,” while university heads faced threats for refusing to comply. The National Assembly denies wrongdoing, but reports indicate systemic corruption and retaliation against dissenting institutions. Read more.

Student-Lecturer Confrontation at UNIZIK Sparks Debate on Campus Discipline

Nigeria – February 11, 2025

A female student at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, allegedly attacked and bit a lecturer after he interrupted her dance video recording in a faculty corridor. The incident, captured in viral videos, escalated when the lecturer requested the deletion of the footage, leading to a physical altercation that left him injured. The university’s security office has launched an investigation, while social media reactions remain divided over issues of student conduct and academic authority. Read more.

Nigeria Suspends New Private Universities for One Year Amid Policy Review

Nigeria | February 10, 2025

The Nigerian government has halted the approval of new private universities for a year, citing the need to revise guidelines to ensure institutions meet 21st-century education standards. As part of the policy change, application fees for private universities have surged, with form costs rising from ₦1 million to ₦5 million and processing fees increasing fivefold to ₦25 million. The decision has sparked widespread concern among stakeholders, with critics arguing it may hinder educational access and fail to address deeper regulatory issues. Read more.

Nigeria Partners with Daimlas to Build AI Ecosystem in Universities

Nigeria | February 2025

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has signed an MoU with Daimlas Corporation to develop an AI ecosystem across Nigerian universities, fostering research, education, and entrepreneurship. The initiative will connect institutions to global AI hubs, providing resources for AI degrees, labs, and workforce training. NUC aims to prepare students for an AI-driven job market, ensuring Nigeria’s higher education remains globally competitive. Read more.

Power Restoration Ordered at UCH Amid Resident Doctors’ Strike

Nigeria | February 18, 2025

The Nigerian Minister of Power has directed IBEDC to restore electricity to the College of Medicine and halls of residence at the University College Hospital (UCH), following a strike by resident doctors over ongoing power outages. This comes after over 100 days of disruption, though IBEDC had previously restored power to clinical areas. The issue arose from a billing dispute between UCH and IBEDC, prompting government intervention to prevent further disruption. Read more.

Nigerian Scholar Breaks New Ground with Master’s in Catastrophe Modeling

Nigeria| February 19, 2025

Urinrin Otite, from Nigeria, has made history as the first graduate of Lehigh University’s Master of Science in Catastrophe Modeling and Resilience. Otite earned the degree with a 3.83 GPA, after overcoming challenges in learning natural disaster modeling techniques. She aims to combine her expertise in civil engineering with catastrophe modeling to enhance disaster risk management. Read more.

Tinubu Signs Bills Establishing Two New Universities in Nigeria

Nigeria | February 20, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed bills establishing two new universities: the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies in Osun State, and the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Ekiti State. These institutions aim to address educational needs, drive innovation, and improve Nigeria’s global competitiveness in agriculture, science, and technology. With these new additions, Nigeria now has 63 federal universities. Read more.

Federal University Lokoja Closed Amid Student Unrest Over Fatal Accident

Nigeria | February 20, 2025

Following a fatal accident that killed five students, Federal University Lokoja has been closed indefinitely due to student protests and road blockages. The protests, sparked by the rising number of student deaths from truck accidents, have led to calls for drastic government action. Authorities have urged calm while the university management follows security advice to prevent further violence. Read more.

Fake Scholarship Alert: Nigerian Government Not Partnering with Scholarship Sphere

Nigeria – February 28, 2025

Social media posts claiming a Nigerian government partnership with Scholarship Sphere to train 100,000 youths abroad are false. Investigations reveal no official announcements, media reports, or credible sources confirming the program, and the provided link redirects to unrelated job listings. Experts warn this is a scam designed to mislead users, urging caution against fraudulent online scholarship offers. Read more.

Nigeria’s Internet Tariff Hike Threatens Higher Education Access

Nigeria | February 4, 2025

A 50% increase in mobile data tariffs in Nigeria is set to disrupt higher education as students and faculty depend on affordable internet for research, online learning, and communication. Experts warn that the hike will exacerbate digital access inequality, limiting students’ ability to participate in academic activities, webinars, and professional development opportunities. Calls for government intervention emphasize the need for affordable or free internet access in universities to prevent further setbacks in education. Read more.

US Funding Freeze Threatens HIV Research in Nigerian Universities

Nigeria – February 9, 2025

The Trump administration’s 90-day freeze on US foreign aid has halted numerous HIV/AIDS research projects in Nigerian universities, jeopardizing progress in disease management. Experts warn that the suspension of USAID and PEPFAR funding could reverse gains made in HIV treatment, particularly among women and youth. Calls are growing for Nigeria to increase domestic research funding to reduce dependence on foreign assistance. Read more.

Nigeria’s College Relief Fund at Risk Amid USAID Freeze

Nigeria – February 13, 2025

A U.S. executive order freezing USAID funding has jeopardized Nigeria’s College Relief Fund (CRF), which has provided scholarships to thousands of students since 2019. The CRF is seeking alternative funding to continue operations, with concerns that many financially struggling students may be left without support. Experts warn that broader U.S. policy shifts could further limit scholarships and student mobility, urging African nations to invest in their own education systems. Read more.

Restoring Intellectual Integrity in Nigerian Universities

Nigeria – February 13, 2025

Experts stress the importance of restoring intellectual integrity in Nigerian universities, condemning ethnic bias, corruption, and political interference. Tanure Ojaide calls for academics to prioritize national development and ethical conduct while challenging the growing influence of nepotism and unethical behavior. Calls for better salaries and an independent selection process for university leaders were made to address these systemic issues. Read more.

OAU to Honour Staff Killed While Rescuing Colleague from Lion Attack

Nigeria | February 20, 2025

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has pledged to immortalize Olabode Olawuyi, a veterinary technologist who died heroically rescuing a colleague from a lion attack in the university zoo. At a workshop marking the first anniversary of his death, speakers emphasized workplace safety and urged renaming the zoo in his honor. University officials committed to enhanced safety measures to prevent future workplace hazards. Read more.

Nigeria: Fastfil Startup Eases Student Life at Usmanu Danfodiyo University

Nigeria, February 20, 2025

Fastfil, a delivery service created by pharmacy student Ajisafe Sodiq, has improved student life at Usmanu Danfodiyo University by offering convenient delivery of essentials like food and gas cylinders. The platform also provides earning opportunities for students, with agents receiving commissions based on their delivery tasks. Despite challenges, Sodiq envisions expanding Fastfil nationwide with additional funding support. Read more.

Nigeria Revamps Health Science and Law Education in New Reforms

Nigeria, February 20, 2025

Nigeria is extending health science degree programs in pharmacy, physiotherapy, and optometry from five to six years, upgrading them to doctoral qualifications. Critics argue this shift may stem from competition with medical doctor training, raising concerns over professional rivalry and increased student strain. Meanwhile, nine universities have been banned from offering Bachelor of Laws programs for the 2025-26 academic year, following regulatory violations. Read more

Impact of US Aid Freeze on HIV Research in Nigeria

Nigeria, February 9, 2025

The US foreign aid freeze, initiated under Trump’s executive order, has significantly disrupted HIV/AIDS research in Nigeria, halting critical projects funded by USAID and PEPFAR. These funds have played a pivotal role in reducing HIV prevalence and funding youth- and women-focused studies, but the freeze threatens progress in drug research and treatment accessibility. Experts call for increased local funding to ensure the continuity of vital health research and reduce dependency on foreign aid. Read more.

Nigeria’s Medical Schools Struggle to Meet Government’s Expansion Directive

Nigeria | March 5, 2025

A federal directive requiring Nigerian medical and nursing schools to double student intake faces setbacks due to inadequate facilities, faculty shortages, and limited institutional capacity. While some institutions, such as the University of Port Harcourt, are making progress, others, including those in Kwara State, have yet to implement the mandate. Experts argue that broader health sector reforms are needed to curb the “Japa” phenomenon and retain healthcare professionals. Read more.

Nigeria Establishes Federal University of Environmental Technology in Ogoni

Nigeria | February 2025

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Federal University of Environmental Technology in Ogoni, Rivers State, to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable development. The new institution, focusing on environmental science, clean energy, and sustainable technology, aims to equip students with skills to tackle ecological issues in the Niger Delta. Tinubu emphasized the university’s role in environmental justice, while officials highlighted its potential to foster peace and inclusive development in the region. Read more.

Gov. Bago Receives Honorary Doctorate for Agricultural Contributions

Nigeria | February 2025

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Agriculture by the Federal University of Technology, Minna, recognizing his efforts in agricultural development. Former Rep. Shehu Bawa ABG praised Bago for boosting food security and transforming Niger State into Nigeria’s agricultural hub. Bago’s innovative approaches, including hybrid farming and enhanced security for farmers, have contributed significantly to the state’s agricultural progress. Read more.

Nigeria’s Federal Government Addressing Low Enrollment in Colleges of Education

Nigeria | February 4, 2025

The Federal College of Education (Technical) Asaba reports that the government is addressing low enrollment in colleges nationwide, especially in southern Nigeria. The introduction of a dual-mode system offering NCE and degree programs is helping boost student numbers. The provost, Prof. Josephine Anene-Okeakwa, urges support from wealthy individuals to sponsor rural students for greater educational access. Read more.

Nasarawa State University Faces Criticism Over Expulsion of Students for Planned Protest

Nigeria | February 5, 2025

Nasarawa State University expelled 37 students, including four females, for allegedly inciting a protest against the introduction of a third semester. The Media Foundation for West Africa condemned the action as a violation of students’ constitutional rights to free expression and assembly. The MFWA calls for the students’ reinstatement and urges authorities to prevent future abuse of power in academic institutions. Read more.

31 January 2025

SSANU Advocates for Tax Reform Transparency and University Welfare

January 27

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) is closely monitoring tax reform bills in the National Assembly, emphasizing their potential impact on workers’ welfare and economic stability. The union also raised concerns about high electricity costs affecting university operations, urging the government to resolve the energy crisis to support education. SSANU called for strengthened government relations, fulfillment of past promises, and intensified efforts to tackle insecurity, inflation, and technological challenges for sustainable growth. Read more.

Kwara State Provides Free Transport for Returning University Students

January 4

The Kwara State government has offered free transportation for registered students of KWASU and UNILORIN returning to campuses after the holiday break. Buses stationed at key locations in Ilorin aim to reduce transportation costs and support students’ educational endeavors. This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to easing financial burdens and prioritizing education. Read more.

Expanding Access to Higher Education: Governor Abdulrazaq Inaugurates Osi Campus of KWASU

January 9

Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has inaugurated the Osi Campus of Kwara State University, fulfilling his administration’s pledge to complete abandoned projects and expand access to quality tertiary education. The new campus, housing the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, is expected to foster regional development, economic growth, and academic excellence. Officials, including KWASU’s Vice Chancellor, confirmed the approval of new academic programs, emphasizing the institution’s commitment to innovation and social inclusion. Read more.

Nigeria’s Open University Expands Global Exam Reach

January 15

Iconic Open University will begin its Fall Semester exams on January 20, 2025, across 57 centers in Nigeria and 11 international locations. These offshore centers, spanning the US, UK, Saudi Arabia, and more, enhance accessibility for its global student body. The institution has ensured readiness for both computer-based and essay-format exams for undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Read more.

Final-Year Polytechnic Student Killed in Targeted Attack in Akwa Ibom

January 30

A final-year Computer Science student of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, identified as Prince, was shot dead in his room by suspected cultists. The attack occurred around 1:00 a.m. on Abuja Street, Ikot Osurua, and the assailants fled without stealing anything. Authorities have linked the incident to ongoing robbery and cult activities, prompting concerns about student safety. Read more.

ASUU Warns Against IMF-Driven Education Reforms in Nigeria

January

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged President Bola Tinubu not to compromise Nigeria’s education system by following IMF-influenced policies, particularly the proposed replacement of TETFund with NELFUND. ASUU argues that TETFund has been crucial in improving infrastructure, research, and academic capacity in universities. The union opposes diverting Education Tax funds to other agencies, calling it illegal and harmful to public education’s future. Read more.

ASUU Urges Tinubu to Shield Nigeria’s Education from IMF-Driven Reforms

January

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged President Bola Tinubu to reject IMF-influenced policies that could undermine Nigeria’s public education system, particularly the proposed replacement of TETFund with NELFUND. ASUU warns that dissolving TETFund would harm academic infrastructure, research, and learning resources. The union also criticized the government’s 7% education budget, far below UNESCO’s recommended 20%, calling for increased funding commitments. Read more.

COAS Awards ₦500,000 Scholarship to Empower Future Leaders in Nigeria

January 22

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) awarded a ₦500,000 scholarship to Mariam Olayiwola, a first-year Physiology student at Lagos State University, under the COAS Special Scholarship Scheme for Indigent Students. The scholarship aims to support promising students facing financial challenges. This initiative highlights the Nigerian Army’s commitment to fostering education and societal growth. Read more.

Unilorin Alumni Crisis: Board of Trustees Urges Ceasefire for Resolution

January 22

The University of Ilorin Alumni Association’s Board of Trustees has called for a ceasefire between factions led by Dr. Wale Fasakin and Prof. AbdulRasheed Kilani over leadership disputes. The Board is working to resolve the crisis by the end of the first quarter of 2025. The university authorities support Kilani’s leadership. Read more.

Nigeria Establishes New Polytechnic in Abuja Amid Funding Challenges

January 22

The Nigerian government has approved a new polytechnic in Abuja, despite long-standing funding issues affecting the sector. The polytechnic, named after President Bola Tinubu, will be located in Gwarinpa, and its site will be reviewed soon. Meanwhile, polytechnic education in Nigeria continues to decline, with most students opting for universities. Read more.

Medical Students Protest Power Outage at UCH, Demand Action

January 22

Medical students at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, protested a persistent 82-day power outage, affecting academics and living conditions. They demand the immediate restoration of power, the implementation of a 50% electricity tariff discount, and reforms in Nigeria’s healthcare sector. The protest highlights ongoing challenges with the new power policy. Read more.

UNILORIN Trains Students in AI, Plans to Sponsor 500 More

January 25

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) trained 21 students in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and plans to sponsor 500 more in the future to foster innovation and career growth. The university’s SMART Agenda integrates technology to enhance education. A Centre for AI is under development to further strengthen AI initiatives. Read more.

Nigeria’s Rising Spending on Foreign Education and Health Amid Naira Depreciation

January

Despite a 30% depreciation of the naira, Nigerians spent 26% more—$2.3 billion—on foreign education and healthcare in 2024. This surge is attributed to panic-driven foreign exchange demand and highlights gaps in Nigeria’s education and healthcare systems. Experts call for urgent reforms to address the country’s reliance on foreign services. Read more

MOUAU VC Issues Stern Warning Against Social Vices as 4,781 Students Matriculate

January

Professor Maduebibisi Offor Iwe, Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU), warned students against social vices such as prostitution, cultism, and examination malpractice during the 31st matriculation ceremony. A total of 4,781 students enrolled in various academic programs for the current session. The university’s administration upholds zero tolerance for unethical behaviors and encourages students to pursue academic excellence and moral decorum. Read more.

Nigerian Triumphs with Three Master’s Degrees from UK Universities

January

Ibrahim Taiwo, a Nigerian from Ibadan, earned three master’s degrees from top UK universities despite a challenging upbringing. He completed degrees in Electrical Engineering, Data Science, and Adult Nursing. Taiwo aims to use his education to improve healthcare access in underserved Nigerian communities. Read more.

OAU Graduate Achieves Perfect 4.0 CGPA from American Online University

January 28

Oluwasegun Ogundiran, an Obafemi Awolowo University graduate, earned a perfect 4.0 CGPA and was named valedictorian of Nexford University’s 2024 graduating class. Specializing in sustainability, Ogundiran credits his academic success to his disciplined upbringing and online education. He advocates for Nigeria to invest in digital education for broader access. Read more.

UniAbuja Senate Supports Vice Chancellor Maikudi, Calls for Action Against Defamation

January 29

The University of Abuja Senate expressed strong support for Vice Chancellor Professor Aisha Maikudi, condemning defamation and misinformation aimed at the institution. During its 187th meeting, the Senate also approved a revised academic calendar and elected a new Deputy Vice-Chancellor. The Senate praised the fair and transparent Vice Chancellor selection process. Read more.

SSANU Raises Concerns Over Power Outages in Nigerian Universities, Threatens Action on Wage Disputes

January 29

SSANU reported that many Nigerian public universities have been operating without electricity for the past three months, hindering academic and research activities. The union also criticized the failure to implement the national minimum wage of N70,000 for staff and vowed action by the end of Q1 2025. Additionally, SSANU condemned alleged demands from National Assembly members for N8 million in exchange for budget approvals. Read more.

JAMB Expands Suspension of Law Admissions to Ninth University

January 31

JAMB has suspended law admissions at Fountain University, Osogbo, for the 2025/26 session, following a recommendation from the Council of Legal Education (CLE). This brings the total number of affected universities to nine, including the Nigerian Police Academy, which faces a two-year suspension. The decision aims to uphold legal education standards nationwide. Read more.

Students Take Action Against Extreme Heat in Sokoto, Nigeria: Tree Planting Campaign for a Sustainable Future

January 11

In Sokoto, one of Nigeria’s hottest regions, students initiated a tree planting campaign to combat the extreme heat. Led by Rose John, the project aims to provide shade, reduce heat, and create a more comfortable campus environment. With 300 trees planted and supported by local authorities, the effort promotes long-term sustainability and environmental awareness.

31 December 2024

Nigeria Suspends Government-Funded Foreign Scholarship Programme

Nigeria, December 3, 2024

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) suspended its foreign scholarship programme, citing high training costs and scholars failing to return. Critics argue this limits global exposure for Nigerian academics, but supporters believe funds should enhance local university capacity. Scholars already enrolled abroad can complete their studies. Read more.

Alumni Urge Graduates to Drive Change and Build Nigeria’s Future

Nigeria | December 1, 2024

Peter Nwachukwu, President of the Madonna University Alumni Association, encouraged graduates to use their education to foster positive change in Nigeria. During the convocation ceremony, he praised the association’s mentorship efforts and called on graduates to embrace integrity, innovation, and service to address national challenges. Read more.

NUC Calls for More Universities to Address Admission Shortages

Nigeria | December 2, 2024

The Nigerian University Commission (NUC) urges the federal government to establish more universities to meet the needs of over two million annual admission seekers. Currently, 275 universities accommodate only 500,000 to 700,000 students yearly, leaving 1.3 million without spots. Read more.

Parents Protest Extortion and Poor Welfare at Federal Government College

Nigeria | December 3, 2024

Parents at Federal Government College, Akwa Ibom, protested extortion, bullying, and theft, accusing the PTA and school leadership of imposing a 100% levy increase without improving student welfare. Despite reducing the levy from ₦15,000 to ₦10,000 after backlash, parents claim funds benefit PTA officials rather than addressing poor feeding and security. They urge the Federal Ministry of Education to intervene amid rising grievances over management practices. Read more.

Governor Okpebholo Approves ₦500M Subvention for Ambrose Alli University

Nigeria | December 4, 2024

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has increased Ambrose Alli University’s subvention from ₦41 million to ₦500 million, earning praise from university management and the Students Union Government (SUG). This funding is expected to enhance infrastructure, research, and academic excellence. The SUG expressed confidence that the move will drive transformative growth. Read more.

Strike Disrupts Education at Taraba State University

Nigeria | December 5, 2024

The Taraba State University has suspended second-semester exams due to an indefinite strike by lecturers protesting unpaid salaries, lack of a pension scheme, and unresolved salary arrears. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) highlights additional issues, including the absence of a governing council and delayed minimum wage implementation. Stakeholders are urged to pressure the government for a swift resolution, as the strike endangers institutional stability and academic staff welfare. Read more.

George Washington University & Stephanie Linus Launch Maternal Health Initiative

Nigeria | December 6, 2024

George Washington University partnered with Nigerian actress Stephanie Linus and her Extended Hands Foundation to launch the Maternal Health and Nutrition Initiative Africa (MaHNIA), addressing maternal health and nutrition challenges in marginalized African communities. The initiative follows screenings of Linus’s award-winning film Dry, highlighting obstetric fistula struggles. Discussions emphasized integrating nutrition education to improve healthcare outcomes across Africa. Read more.

ATBU Postpones 2024/2025 Academic Session Resumption to January

Nigeria | December 6, 2024

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi (ATBU) has postponed the 2024/2025 academic session resumption from December 6 to January 6, 2025. The shift was attributed to unforeseen circumstances, and the university expressed regret for any resulting inconvenience. Stakeholders are urged to adjust their plans accordingly. Read more.

700 Nigerian Women Empowered Through Olam Agri’s Baking Academy

Nigeria | December 6, 2024

Olam Agri’s Crown Flour Angels (CFA) Baking Academy has graduated 700 women since 2021, equipping them with baking and business management skills. The free program, in partnership with SMEDAN and NABTEB, supports women’s entrepreneurship and aligns with Nigeria’s poverty eradication goals. Read more.

FCTA Promises Continued Skills Development as 58 Youth Entrepreneurs Graduate

Nigeria | December 9, 2024

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) promises to support entrepreneurial skills through the Abuja Enterprise Agency (AEA) after graduating 58 youth from the 2024 Youth Entrepreneurship Programme. Mrs. Grace Adayilo emphasized fostering innovation and self-reliance to combat unemployment. Read more.

Katsina Tertiary Institutions Begin to Strike Over Salary Disparities

Nigeria | December 9, 2024

The Joint Consultative Forum of Katsina State-owned tertiary institutions initiated a 14-day warning strike, citing non-implementation of approved salary structures. The strike impacts major institutions, including Umaru Musa Yar’adua University and Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic. They demand immediate resolution to ensure industrial harmony and uninterrupted academic activities. Read more.

Anchor University to Honor Dr. Ayo Ogunsan for Exceptional Contributions

Nigeria | December 12, 2024

Dr. Ayo Ogunsan will receive Anchor University Lagos’ Distinguished Personality Award for his outstanding contributions to the institution’s growth. The award will be presented during the 4th and 5th Convocation Ceremonies, set for January 9–10, 2025, featuring a keynote lecture by Professor Charles Esimone. This recognition highlights Ogunsan’s pivotal role in advancing the university’s mission. Read more.

Empowering Education: Katsina Government Disburses N744m Scholarships

Nigeria | December 8, 2024

The Katsina State government, led by Governor Umaru Dikko Radda, disbursed N744 million in scholarships to tens of thousands of students across 159 tertiary institutions, with each receiving N50,000. The initiative also includes international scholarships for specialized courses and has addressed bursary arrears since 2019. Collaborative efforts from philanthropists and infrastructure improvements highlight the administration’s commitment to accessible and inclusive education. Read more.

University of Abuja Renamed to Honor Yakubu Gowon

Nigeria | December 16, 2024

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) announced plans to rename the University of Abuja as Yakubu Gowon University, pending National Assembly approval, to honor the former military leader. Established in 1988, the university operates both conventional and distance learning programs, housing nine faculties and various specialized schools. Additionally, the FEC announced free train services for Nigerians from December 20 to January 5 to ease transportation costs. Read more.

Gunmen Kill Nigerian University Lecturer in Anambra State

Nigeria | December 17, 2024

A lecturer from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Fabian Chinedu, was shot dead by gunmen on December 16 in Awka, Anambra State, during a carjacking attempt. The attackers killed him and stole his Toyota Corolla vehicle. Police have launched an investigation into the incident. Read more.

Tragic Killing of UNIZIK Lecturer Sparks Outrage

Nigeria | December 16, 2024

Dr. Osita Chinedu, a senior lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, was fatally shot by gunmen in Awka, who also stole his Toyota Corolla. The incident has deeply saddened the university community, prompting police investigations and public appeals for information. Authorities urge witnesses to assist in identifying the perpetrators and locating the stolen vehicle. Read more.

Abuja Indigenous Students Oppose Renaming University After Gowon

Nigeria | December 18, 2024

The Abuja Indigenous Student Association (AISA) has strongly opposed the Nigerian government’s decision to rename the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University. They argue that the change would erase the university’s history and undermine the cultural heritage of the Abuja people. AISA has called for the rejection of the name change and preservation of the university’s original identity. Read more.

Minister Advocates for STEM and TVET Priorities in Education Reform

December 18, 2024

Education Minister Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa emphasized prioritizing STEM and TVET programs, addressing out-of-school children, and strengthening digital literacy during a stakeholders’ meeting with State Commissioners. The ministry also introduced the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI) to transform education into a knowledge-based system. Dr. Alausa pledged to complete the stalled National Library project, symbolizing progress in educational access and heritage preservation. Read more.

Rising Fuel Costs Threaten Higher Education in Nigeria

Nigeria – December 19, 2024

Ongoing fuel price hikes in Nigeria, with petrol prices surging to NGN1,700 per liter, have drastically increased transportation and living costs, severely impacting students and lecturers. Many students struggle to afford basic needs or attend classes, while lecturers resort to virtual teaching or reduced on-campus schedules. Government relief measures, including donated buses, face bureaucratic delays, exacerbating the crisis for academic communities. Read more.

The Decline of Academic Passion Amid Nigeria’s Economic Crisis

Nigeria, December 19, 2024

Nigerian lecturers face a deepening economic crisis as inflation and fuel price hikes erode their salaries, forcing many to seek alternative jobs or loans to survive. Universities struggle to maintain services, with staff cutting costs and taking on side hustles to cope with poor working conditions and insufficient pay. Experts warn of declining academic quality and increased brain drain, urging urgent reforms to preserve the nation’s higher education system. Read more.

Stranded Scholars: Zamfara State Students Suffer in Northern Cyprus

Nigeria, December 19, 2024

Zamfara State-sponsored students in Northern Cyprus face severe hardship, lacking food, shelter, and healthcare after the state government failed to fulfill financial obligations. Despite promises, only minimal support has been provided, leaving many unable to continue their studies or secure necessary documents. Students urge the government to resolve funding issues and prioritize urgent needs like stipends and tuition. Read more.

Kano Governor Prioritizes Employment for Foreign Scholarship Graduates

Nigeria, December 29, 2024

Under the government’s foreign scholarship program, Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State announced automatic employment for 150 postgraduate students who studied in engineering, medicine, and health-related fields. Despite approving N4.6 billion for 1,001 scholarships, only 418 students were sent abroad, prompting an anti-corruption investigation that recovered over N700 million. This initiative aims to address skilled labor shortages, enhance healthcare infrastructure, and ensure accountability in state scholarship funding. Read more.

Nigeria’s 2024 Education Landscape: Reforms, Struggles, and Policy Shifts

December 30, 2024

Despite increased funding, Nigeria’s education sector faced challenges in 2024, including fee hikes, electricity crises, and labor disputes. President Tinubu’s administration introduced student loans and raised education budgets but fell short of UNESCO’s 15% recommendation. Tertiary institutions struggled with governance and admission age policies, which were eventually reversed. Read more.

30 November 2024

Nigeria Appoints New Education Minister Following Cabinet Reshuffle

November 7

President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet reshuffle has led to the dismissal of five ministers, including the education minister, Tahir Mamman, due to controversial policies. Mamman’s tenure was marked by disputes over the 18-year admission policy and governance issues. The new minister, Tunji Alausa, aims to reform education with a focus on practical skills and reduced age restrictions. Read more.

PAMO University Celebrates Medical and Radiography Graduates

November 6

PAMO University of Medical Sciences in Rivers State inducted 25 medical doctors and radiographers, marking its second batch of graduates since inception. Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Christie Mato highlighted their academic and ethical excellence, while Pro-Chancellor Dr. Peter Odili guaranteed job placements for all graduates. Guest speakers urged graduates to uphold ethical standards, with awards recognizing top-performing students like Dr. Tracy Kpasa. Read more.

SSANU to Address Key Issues and Elect New Leadership

November 11

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) will elect new leaders during its 3rd Quadrennial National Delegates Conference amid pressing challenges, including three months of withheld salaries. The conference, themed “Respecting Collective Bargaining Agreement and Industrial Peace in a Democracy,” emphasizes honoring agreements for university stability. Current President Mohammed Haruna Ibrahim reaffirms SSANU’s commitment to transparency, unity, and improved working conditions. Read more.

Baze University Awards $20,000 to Top Graduate in Nigeria

November 13

Baze University awarded a $20,000 prize to Farid Hammayo, its top graduate with a 3.96 CGPA in Economics. The university graduated 749 students, including 30 First Class graduates, and honored two perfect CGPA postgraduate students. The Chancellor also highlighted the university’s challenges amid Nigeria’s economic difficulties. Read more.

University Alcohol Culture Contributes to Rising Dependency Among Female Students

November 18

A mother shares her daughter’s descent into alcohol dependence after university life exposed her to peer pressure and excessive drinking at social events. Financial struggles, alcohol misuse, and unsafe party environments led Matilda to drop out of university. Experts emphasize the need for accessible support systems and youth education on drinking habits. Read more.

Nigerian Student Enrollment in US Higher Education Hits Record Growth

November 24

Nigerian student enrollment in U.S. higher institutions rose by 13.5% in the 2023/2024 academic year, reaching 20,029 students, the highest in Africa. Nigeria now ranks 7th globally in sending students to the U.S., surpassing Mexico, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia. This growth underscores Nigeria’s educational ties with the U.S., reflecting mutual academic excellence and diversity. Read more.

Controversial Professorship Claims Discredit Sacked UNIZIK Vice-Chancellor

November 22

The Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) has discredited claims by Bernard Odoh, the sacked Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, that he held a professorship at the institution, labeling his documents fraudulent. The alleged promotion and certification involved forged stamps and unauthorized actions by former FUGUS officials. FUGUS clarified that Odoh was never a staff member, dismissing his claims as desperate attempts to legitimize his disputed academic credentials. Read more.

Controversy Erupts Over UNIZIK VC’s Sack and Appointment Procedures

November 21

The Federal Ministry of Education nullified Bernard Odoh’s appointment as Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Vice-Chancellor, citing irregularities in recruitment and academic credentials. Odoh challenged the decision, claiming only the President could remove him and questioning the ministry’s authority. Critics, including ASUU, labeled his appointment and that of the registrar a breach of due process, sparking legal and institutional disputes. Read more.

James Ojo Allen Sets Academic Record as UNIBEN’s Top Graduate

Nigeria – November 27, 2024

James Ojo Allen, a Petroleum Engineering graduate, emerged as the best-graduating student at the University of Benin’s 49th & 50th Convocation, achieving an unprecedented CGPA of 4.98/5.0. A Bedrock Scholar since 2022, Allen excelled academically while holding leadership roles in various campus organizations. The Bedrock Foundation, which supported Allen, celebrated his achievement alongside 24 other scholars, awarding him ₦200,000. Read more.

Gov. Makinde Urges Strategic Investment in Science and Technology Education in Nigeria

November 27

Oyo State Governor Engr. Oluseyi Makinde has called on both federal and state governments to prioritize investments in science, technology, and innovation to strengthen Nigeria’s global competitiveness. During his lecture at the Thomas Adewumi University Convocation, he emphasized education’s role as a catalyst for transformation. Makinde highlighted challenges like youth unemployment and underutilized resources while promoting strategic innovation. Read more.

PAU Graduates 50 Professionals from Media and Communication Programmes

November 27

Pan Atlantic University’s School of Media and Communication will graduate 50 professionals from its Professional Education Department’s programs, including Media Entrepreneurship, Advertising, and MTN Media Innovation Fellowship. The graduation features a lecture by Professor Emeka Osuji on the Monetization of Media Resources in Dynamic Times. Graduates will join the Pan-Atlantic University Alumni Association. Read more.

Revitalizing UCH: Addressing Infrastructure Decay and Power Struggles in Nigeria

November 26

The University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan faces chronic underfunding, aging infrastructure, and power shortages exacerbated by a debt of N400 million owed to the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC). Despite government funding, its electricity costs of N99 million monthly highlight its financial strain, while health workers’ mass resignations add to challenges. Efforts such as solar energy projects could address these systemic issues and revive UCH’s legacy as Africa’s healthcare leader. Read more.

Historic Misunderstanding: First Female Student Union President at University of Jos Clarified

November 26

Pwajok Jane Kangyang was recently elected president of the University of Jos student union, sparking claims she is the first woman to hold the position. However, this is incorrect, as Ene Obi became the first female union president from 1989 to 1990. Obi confirmed her historic role amid growing social media claims. Read more.

Baze University Implements Strict Dress Code to Promote Decorum

Nigeria | Published: November 25, 2024

Baze University in Abuja has introduced a new dress code, banning saggy trousers, dark glasses, and revealing attire to address indecent dressing on campus. Male students are required to maintain well-groomed hairstyles, while female students must avoid crop tops and excessively long hairstyles. Noncompliance will result in disciplinary actions. Read more.

Leaked Memo Highlights Admission Struggles at Nigerian Universities

November 28

A leaked memo revealed a senator’s appeal to the University of Abuja to admit four students, sparking debate over political influence on university admissions. Limited spaces and high competition force many parents to rely on connections or pay for admissions. Despite scrutiny, officials insist such political pressure has limited effect. Read more.

Advancing Education and Cultural Exchange in Nigeria

November 28

The American Space at the American University of Nigeria (AUN) fosters U.S.-Nigerian ties through educational and cultural programs. Its resources, including digital tools and advisory services, enable youth in Adamawa State to access global opportunities. This initiative aligns with AUN’s mission of equipping students with skills to address societal challenges. Read more.

NAUS Reaffirms Neutrality in UNIBEN’s LAWSA Elections

November 30

The National Association of University Students (NAUS) refuted claims of endorsing candidates in the University of Benin’s upcoming Law Students Association (LAWSA) elections. Comrade Joel Isaac Idahor emphasized NAUS’s neutrality and commitment to fairness, urging students to support competent candidates. The statement aimed to dispel rumors and uphold democratic principles in student politics. Read more.

31 October 2024

Sanitation Crisis Impacts Student Health and Academics in Nigeria

October 3, 2024

Poor sanitation facilities at Nigerian universities, particularly in hostels, severely affect female students’ health and academic performance. Many students face infections and illness due to inadequate access to clean toilets and water, leading to missed classes and poor grades. Urgent improvements in sanitation infrastructure and maintenance are necessary to support students’ well-being and education. Read more.

Progress in Nigeria’s Academic Transcript Digitization

October 24, 2024

Several Nigerian universities are digitizing academic transcript systems to eliminate lengthy manual processing, enabling students to obtain transcripts online within days. Despite this progress, challenges remain as some institutions still rely on outdated methods, resulting in lost opportunities for graduates. Enhanced tracking and streamlined processes are essential for improving the student experience. Read more.

Jigawa State Government Acquires Khadija University for N11 Billion

October 2, 2024

The Jigawa State Government has purchased Khadija University in Majia for N11 billion to enhance educational access and outcomes. The council approved an advance payment of 40%, with the remaining balance due in installments. Additionally, the government announced investments in water projects and agricultural equipment. Read more.

Crisis Looms for Nigerian Universities Amidst Soaring Electricity Costs

October 3, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) warns that many Nigerian universities face closure due to electricity bills ranging from N200 million to N300 million monthly, far exceeding their N15 million government funding. ASUU President Emmanuel Osodeke highlights the diversion of internally generated revenue to cover these costs, hindering university operations. He criticizes the government’s funding priorities, emphasizing that without intervention, the university system is at risk of collapse. Read more.

Federal Unity Colleges in Nigeria: Call for Improvement Over Unbundling

October 3, 2024

The Nigerian government plans to unbundle 115 federal unity colleges into basic and secondary schools to attract funding and improve infrastructure, but critics argue that the existing structure suffices. They emphasize that the focus should be on equipping schools rather than implementing changes that may not address fundamental issues. The proposed unbundling risks worsening the education crisis without addressing critical challenges within the sector. Read more.

Covenant University Tops Nigerian Institutions in Global Rankings

October 9, 2024

Covenant University remains Nigeria’s highest-ranked institution, being the only Nigerian university within the top 1,000 of the 2025 Times Higher Education world rankings. The number of Nigerian universities holding top positions has declined for three consecutive years, with Covenant now ranked between 801-1000 globally. Rankings were based on research, teaching, and impact, utilizing 18 indicators across categories like research quality and international outlook. Read more.

Clifford University Celebrates Rapid Growth with 269 Graduates and High Academic Standards

October 9, 2024

Clifford University (CLU), established seven years ago, awarded degrees to 269 graduates, including 31 first-class honors, marking significant academic progress. Since its inception, CLU has expanded from three faculties to six, with enrollment rising from 86 to 1,500 students. Notably, the Nursing Sciences department achieved an 81.71% pass rate in national exams, surpassing the national average, while CLU aims to introduce postgraduate programs soon. Read more.

Senate Approves Federal University of Applied Sciences in Kachia, Kaduna

October 9, 2024

The Nigerian Senate passed a bill establishing the Federal University of Applied Sciences in Kachia, Kaduna State, aimed at advancing applied science and technology education. Originally proposed for Manchok, the university was relocated to Kachia following consultations with stakeholders, enabling faster development upon presidential assent. This institution will focus on practical skills in technology, management, and applied sciences to address national economic and security challenges. Read more.

First Cohort Graduates from AWC and NSUK’s Women Development Program

October 9, 2024

The African Women Conference (AWC) and Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), awarded diplomas and certificates to 20 women completing the inaugural Women Development Studies program. This three-month course aimed to equip women with leadership and entrepreneurial skills for self-reliance. Graduates are committed to applying their new skills to foster economic and social impact. Read more.

Urgent Action Required: Nigerian Polytechnic Lecturers Demand Government Response

October 14, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Nigerian government, demanding urgent action on unmet demands related to salary adjustments, compliance with past agreements, and governance issues. The ultimatum, effective from October 7 to October 20, aims to promote industrial peace. Union leaders emphasize that failure to address these concerns could lead to further actions, mobilizing members for potential protests. Read more.

Potential Strike Action as ASUU Chapters Mobilize

October 11, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is convening meetings across campuses to discuss a possible strike following the government’s failure to address their demands. ASUU issued two ultimatums since September, with the latest expiring on October 6, 2024. Concerns include the renegotiation of the 2009 agreement and issues with salary payments, particularly related to the IPPIS system. Read more.

Nigerian Government Forms New Committee to Renegotiate 2009 ASUU Agreement

October 16, 2024

The Nigerian government has established a new committee to renegotiate the unresolved 2009 agreement with public university workers’ unions, marking the fourth attempt since 2017. The Minister of Education urged the unions to engage in realistic negotiations, emphasizing the need for timely completion within three months. Ongoing disputes over unfulfilled agreements are jeopardizing industrial peace in Nigeria’s public universities. Read more.

Transparency and Standards Under Scrutiny in UniAbuja VC Selection Process

October 16, 2024

The University of Abuja’s ASUU branch has voiced concerns over the Vice-Chancellor selection, criticizing recent changes in eligibility requirements that allegedly favor the acting VC and compromise selection integrity. Tensions escalated after the revised criteria omitted a ten-year experience mandate, sparking debate on potential favoritism and governance issues. Despite assurances from university officials that the selection process remains fair, ASUU pledges continued oversight to uphold transparency. Read more.

Afe Babalola University Honors Legal Luminaries, Celebrates Graduates

October 15, 2024

Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) will award honorary Doctor of Laws degrees to Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi, Damian Dodo, and Pastor Tunde Bakare during its 12th convocation, marking the university’s 15th anniversary. This ceremony will see 1,662 students graduate, including 226 with first-class honors, with a convocation lecture by Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa on “Diaspora Engagements for National Development.” ABUAD’s Multisystem Hospital dialysis center also serves hundreds of patients monthly across southwestern Nigeria. Read more.

Revamping Entrepreneurship Education in Nigeria to Meet Student Needs

October 31, 2024

Nigeria’s mandatory university entrepreneurship courses have lost effectiveness over time, with students showing declining interest in starting businesses, according to a study of 12,000 undergraduates. Researchers suggest that the courses need ongoing evaluation and adaptation to remain relevant to students’ needs and market demands. Implementing consistent policy evaluations, as seen in Finland, could strengthen Nigerian entrepreneurship education and better equip students for self-employment. Read more.

Nigerian University Students Rally Against Proposed Fee Increases

October 21, 2024

The Students’ Union at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has condemned proposed tuition and accommodation fee hikes, labeling them as excessive and vowing continued opposition. The union is actively negotiating with university management, urging a reversal of the 50% increase in sundry fees and 100% increase in accommodation costs. This protest follows similar nationwide discontent, with fee hikes affecting multiple universities due to inflationary pressures and rising maintenance costs. Read more.

Federal Government Forms Committee to Renegotiate University Agreements

October 15, 2024

The Nigerian Federal Government has established a seven-member committee, led by Dr. Mahmud Yayale Ahmed, to renegotiate the 2009 agreements with university unions, including ASUU. Inaugurated by Education Minister Prof. Tahir Mamman, the committee aims to develop practical, updated agreements and enhance university competitiveness globally. The team is expected to submit recommendations within three months. Read more.

NSIG Graduates Fifth Cohort of Digital Governance Leaders

October 17, 2024

The Nigerian School on Internet Governance (NSIG) recently graduated its fifth cohort, equipping new leaders to address critical issues in digital governance, such as online safety, privacy, and AI ethics. NSIG President Kunle Olorundare highlighted the program’s role in advancing Nigeria’s influence in global internet policy and preparing participants for active roles in shaping the digital landscape. This initiative builds on a global movement started in 2007 to provide multidisciplinary training in internet governance. Read more.

The Crisis Facing Nigeria’s Public Universities: A Call for Urgent Government Action

October 17, 2024

Chronic disputes between Nigeria’s Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the government threaten the stability of the country’s higher education system, with persistent wage issues and unfulfilled agreements undermining university quality. Despite recent budget promises, critics question the government’s commitment, viewing its response as insufficient and insincere. Without concrete action, universities remain at risk, imperiling not only educators but the nation’s overall intellectual and economic growth. Read more.

ASUU Defends Dual Employment for Lecturers, Criticizes Government Payment Platforms

October 20, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) explains that some lecturers teach at multiple institutions under legal provisions, enabling expertise sharing and addressing faculty shortages. ASUU continues to oppose government payroll systems IPPIS and GIFMIS, advocating instead for the union’s University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) to maintain university autonomy. ASUU President Emmanuel Osodeke highlights UTAS’s safeguards against payroll issues and reiterates ASUU’s potential strike if government negotiations stall. Read more.

30 September 2024

Forgiveness and Dialogue Advocated for Peace in Nigeria

Academics from Al-Hikmah University, including Vice-Chancellor Prof. Noah Yusuf, advocate for forgiveness and dialogue as essential tools for resolving Nigeria’s conflicts. During an International Peace Day event, scholars emphasized that these virtues are crucial to cultivating a culture of peace across the country. The panel called on Nigerians to adopt these approaches to foster long-lasting national harmony. Read more

ASUU Condemns University Administrators for Victimization of Members

The Bauchi Zone of ASUU has accused several Nigerian universities of unjust actions, including wrongful termination, withheld salaries, and autocratic governance, resulting in hardship and even deaths among its members. ASUU has declared September 10, 2024, as a National Day of Solidarity to protest the mistreatment of staff, particularly in universities like LASU, KSU, and AAU. The union is calling for an end to these abuses, urging university authorities and state governments to reverse wrongful actions and reinstate affected staff members. Read more

Nigerian Lecturer Freed After Detention for Protest Support

Dr. Abubakar Alkali, a lecturer at Baze University, was released on bail after being detained by Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) for supporting the End Bad Governance protests. His arrest sparked outrage among human rights advocates, who condemned it as a violation of free expression. Legal and civil rights groups continue to push back against the government’s repression of dissenting voices. Read More

ASUU Highlights Rising Faculty Victimization Across Universities

The Ibadan Zone of ASUU has raised concerns over the victimization of more than 200 members, citing unjust terminations and unpaid salaries for up to 28 months. Union leaders accuse university administrators of targeting staff who advocate for the rule of law, with cases of suspended members, withheld promotions, and unresolved reinstatement issues across several institutions. ASUU calls for intervention from civil society and opinion leaders to address these grievances and end the ongoing victimization. Read more

Nigerian Students Protest Police Brutality Following Fatal Shooting

Students in Kwara State allege ongoing police brutality and extortion, fueled by the recent killing of a student, Quayum Abdulyekeen Ishola. They are calling for investigations, transparent accountability, and the formation of a police-student relationship committee to address the issues. Despite police promises to investigate, students continue to report harassment and extortion incidents. Read More

African Universities Face Growing Demand for Mental Health Support

Suicide rates among African university students are alarmingly high, with poor mental health services exacerbating the crisis. Many institutions lack dedicated mental health units, leaving students vulnerable to depression, stress, and suicidal tendencies. Experts urge universities to establish prevention policies, provide professional support, and address social factors like bullying and financial stress. Read More

Floods Displace 200,000 and Suspend University Activities in Borno

A catastrophic flood in Borno State, Nigeria, has displaced approximately 200,000 residents and forced the University of Maiduguri and Borno State University to suspend academic activities. The flooding, caused by torrential rains and dam water release, has blocked access routes and devastated local infrastructure, impacting students’ academic calendars and food supply. Experts urge the Nigerian government to invest in reliable flood prevention strategies to avert future disasters exacerbated by poor urban planning and climate change. Read More

Nigeria Advocates Increased Enrollment of Disabled Students in Universities

Nigeria’s government has mandated higher education institutions to prioritize direct admissions for students with disabilities who meet minimum entrance scores, aiming to enroll 825,000 students within five years. This initiative calls for improved campus accessibility and teaching aids like Braille, sign language interpreters, and digital tools. Advocates stress the importance of not only admissions but also creating inclusive environments, equipped with proper infrastructure and specialized support staff. Read more

Federal Government Splits Unity Colleges for Targeted Development

Nigeria’s Federal Unity Colleges will be unbundled into basic and secondary schools, as announced by Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Sununu. This restructuring aims to attract more funding, improve infrastructure, and enhance teachers’ welfare. The move aligns with the National Policy on Education, with support from relevant government agencies. Read more

Nigerian Universities Struggle with IMF and World Bank Pressures

LAUTECH’s Pro-chancellor, Professor Ayodeji Omole, condemned the World Bank and IMF for their interference in Nigerian universities, citing their neo-liberal policies as a threat to academic freedom. Omole argued that these policies have commercialized education, underfunded institutions, and led to a decline in quality and autonomy. He urged the government to invest in higher education and rethink its reliance on external influences to safeguard the nation’s academic future. Read more

Bayelsa’s Federal University of Agriculture Nears Launch

The Federal University of Agriculture in Bayelsa is set to begin operations, with renovations at its Bassambiri site nearing completion. During a meeting with Governor Douye Diri, officials confirmed the state’s full support for the university’s timely establishment, which aims to drive agricultural innovation in the region. The institution’s leadership expressed confidence in achieving a seamless launch, emphasizing collaboration with the local community. Read more

Ahmadu Bello University Awards Scholarships to 107 Students

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has awarded scholarships to 107 students, including international and special-needs students, to support their academic excellence. The scholarships, aligned with the university’s inclusive vision, were presented without cash but through resources aimed at student success. Vice-Chancellor Kabiru Bala highlighted the institution’s commitment to reducing financial burdens and fostering equal opportunity for all students. Read more

Nigeria and Qatar Strengthen Academic Collaboration

Nigeria’s Education Minister, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has initiated a partnership with Qatar to enhance global academic collaboration. Key areas of focus include research cooperation, student exchanges, and sabbaticals for Nigerian scholars. The collaboration also addresses Nigeria’s educational challenges, such as out-of-school children, aiming for long-term excellence and inclusivity. Read more

Kwara University Appoints First Female Professor Vice-Chancellor in Historic Move

Prof. Medinat Salman has been named the first female Professor Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University of Education, Ilorin, marking a milestone in the institution’s leadership. Salman, a professor of Mathematics Education, will serve in an acting capacity, with her appointment taking effect immediately. Her career spans research in mathematics education and gender issues, advancing educational innovation in Nigeria. Read more

ASUU Threatens Strike Over Faculty Welfare Issues

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) issued a fresh 14-day strike ultimatum, citing dissatisfaction with government efforts to address lecturers’ welfare. ASUU claims that poor funding, unfulfilled promises, and unresolved salary issues are fueling the crisis, despite significant government revenue from subsidy removal. The union is calling on the public to push for reforms before further disruptions occur. Read more

Bauchi University Sees Over 30 PhD Faculty Depart Amid Poor Conditions

More than 30 PhD holders have resigned from Sa’adu Zungur University, Bauchi, citing poor working conditions and lack of pension or death benefits, leaving the institution on the brink of collapse. ASUU criticized the administration for neglecting staff welfare, delaying payments of over N650 million in entitlements, and imposing steep student fees despite revenue generation. The union called for urgent intervention by the Bauchi State Government to prevent further staff losses and restore institutional stability. Read more

Nigerian Parents Seek Age Limit Adjustment for National Exams

Nigeria’s government has implemented a ban preventing students under 18 from taking the NECO and WAEC exams, jeopardizing the academic progress of thousands. Parents and experts argue that the sudden enforcement of this policy will disrupt students’ education, particularly those planning to attend foreign universities. Critics call for a phased timeline to ease the transition and avoid leaving students without viable academic options. Read more

Book O’Clock Inspires New Generation in African Literature

Uchena Emelife founded Book O’Clock, a Nigerian student-led book club that promotes African literature and fosters a love for reading. The club connects students with African authors through monthly meetups, festivals, and virtual book chats, creating a cultural shift in northern Nigeria’s reading habits. Its outreach has inspired similar initiatives at other universities, as well as enriched literacy programs for high school learners. Read more

31 August 2024

Nigerian Billionaires Urged to Adopt Bloomberg’s Transformative Philanthropy

Osita Chidoka calls on Nigerian billionaires to emulate Michael Bloomberg’s $600M donation to Black medical colleges, advocating for impactful philanthropy over conspicuous consumption to address systemic issues in Nigeria. Read more

New Age Restriction for WAEC, NECO Sparks Widespread Outrage

The federal government’s new 18-year age limit for WAEC and NECO exams has sparked controversy. Parents and stakeholders oppose the policy, arguing it will hinder students’ academic progress. The government insists the policy is not new and aims to ensure students meet the required educational standards. Read more

Loan Disbursement Controversy: NELFUND Clarifies South-East Exclusion

NELFUND has addressed claims that it excluded South-East tertiary institutions from loan disbursements. The agency clarified that the exclusion was due to non-response to verification requests from these institutions. NELFUND has urged all institutions to complete the verification process for their students to benefit from the scheme. Read more

Polish students arrested in ‘End Bad Governance’ protests

Six Polish students and their lecturer were arrested by Nigeria’s DSS during the ‘End Bad Governance’ protests for allegedly waving Russian flags. Poland and university officials are working for their release amid diplomatic tensions. Read more

New minimum wage: Lecturers urge government to up their pay

Following Nigeria’s new minimum wage law, lecturers are urging the government to honor 2017 agreements and improve their salaries to address high living costs and prevent brain drain. Read more

Third semester introduced to help students complete degrees

Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic in Sokoto, Nigeria, introduces a third semester to help students retake failed courses, aiming to reduce financial strain and improve timely graduation, despite potential concerns about misuse. Read more

Should colleges of education be converted to universities?

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector are divided over the conversion of colleges of education to universities. While some believe the change is necessary to improve teacher training quality, others argue it could negatively impact basic education. Concerns include a potential shortage of teachers and inadequate funding for new institutions. Read more

Government invalidates about 22,700 degree certificates

The Nigerian government has invalidated about 22,700 degrees obtained from unaccredited universities in Benin and Togo between 2019 and 2023. This action follows an investigation revealing widespread degree fraud, prompting a review of affected university staff and stricter measures against degree mills. Read more

Nigerian Police Rescues 20 Medical Students, 7 Others

The Nigerian police successfully rescued 20 medical students and 7 others who were abducted in Benue State. The operation resulted in the death of the kidnap gang leader and the arrest of two others. No ransom was paid for the victims’ release. Read more

20 Nigerian Medical Students Abducted in Benue State

Twenty medical students were kidnapped in Nigeria while traveling to a national convention. The students, from two universities, were abducted on August 15th by armed bandits. The Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FECAMDS) has been working with authorities to secure their release. Read more

Thousands of Nigerian students receive student loans and allowances

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has begun disbursing student loans to students at government-run universities. The fund pays tuition directly to the institutions and provides a monthly allowance to students. Over 20,000 students have already received loans, with more approvals pending. Read more

‘End-Bad-Governance’ protests interrupt academic activities

The nationwide ‘End-Bad-Governance’ protests in Nigeria have disrupted academic activities, with violence and curfews forcing many universities to suspend classes. President Tinubu’s appeal for dialogue has been met with criticism, and the protests continue as students face uncertainties. Read more

31 July 2024

Gridlock as UNIBEN students block Benin –Lagos road over power outage

University of Benin students blocked the Benin-Lagos road for seven hours, protesting power outages and high living costs. The university Senate held an emergency meeting and threatened to shut down the institution if dialogue with the students fails. Read more

Breaking: UNIBEN shut down academic activities indefinitely over students’ protest

The University of Benin shut down academic activities indefinitely due to student protests over power outages and increased transport fares. The students’ demand for 24-hour electricity was deemed unrealistic by the university. Read more

Group Warns Against Sentiments In UNIBEN VC Selection

Edo Unity League warns against tribalism in UNIBEN VC race, urging focus on merit. The group condemns attempts to leverage ethnic affiliations in the selection process and calls for a candidate based on qualifications and competence. Read more

EUL makes case for intellectual proficiency as benchmark for UNIBEN VC slot

A group urges for intellectual merit, not ethnicity, in the selection of the next UNIBEN Vice Chancellor, warning against tribal sentiments and emphasizing the need for a leader capable of navigating the university’s challenges. Read more

Electricity: Nigerian university students protest power rationing

University of Ibadan students protested power rationing and fee hikes, demanding constant electricity and fee reversal. The protest, supported by the Students’ Union, began after the university announced a 10-hour daily electricity supply. Read more

Nigerian universities receive training to boost research funding

University leaders and research directors from over 30 Nigerian institutions attended training in Abuja on Good Financial Grant Practices (GFGP) to improve research funding access. The initiative aims to enhance financial management and global competitiveness of Nigerian universities. Read more

Nigerian Universities Reach 274 As NUC Approves New Institution

The National Universities Commission (NUC) recognized Kwara State University of Education, increasing Nigeria’s total universities to 274. This includes 64 state-owned and 148 private institutions. Despite expansion, funding remains a critical challenge for the sector. Read more

Academics plead for visa discrimination to be addressed

Nigerian academics face mounting frustration over visa denials, hindering their participation in crucial international conferences. This bureaucratic hurdle stifles knowledge exchange and collaboration, with researchers from other Global South countries experiencing similar challenges. Read more

Minimum tolerable score and entry-age policies, stakeholders agree on for the Jamb 2024 policy meeting

At the 2024 policy meeting, JAMB and stakeholders set the minimum admission scores: 140 for universities and 100 for polytechnics and colleges. The entry age is 16 in 2024, rising to 18 in 2025. Read more

Students under 18 are too young for HE, minister decides

Nigeria’s Minister of Education has set 18 as the minimum age for university admission, sparking debate. Critics argue it limits talented students, while supporters cite maturity concerns. The policy will be enforced from 2025. Read more

University staff set to strike over 4-month salary arrears

University staff in Nigeria, represented by SSANU and NASU, plan to protest on 18 July 2024 over four months of unpaid salary arrears from a 2022 strike. Despite President Tinubu’s directive to pay them, the issue remains unresolved. Read more

Economic Hardship and Peer Pressure Drive Nigerian Female Students to Sex Work

Economic hardship, peer pressure, and materialism push Nigerian female university students into sex work. Factors include poverty, parental neglect, and societal pressures, leading to negative consequences like unplanned pregnancies and STIs. Enhanced family support and financial assistance are essential interventions. Read more

30 June 2024

ECOWAS-Funded Solar PV Facility Inaugurated At Bayero University In Nigeria

A new solar power facility funded by ECOWAS was inaugurated at Bayero University in Nigeria. The project aims to provide clean and reliable electricity to the university and advance sustainable energy access in West Africa. Read more

Should academic staff members be tested for drug use?

The debate over drug testing academic staff in Nigerian universities has been sparked by Professor Muhammad AbdulAziz’s suggestion. While some support it for promoting health and excellence, critics argue it lacks evidence, could stigmatize, and infringe on human rights. Read more

University strike suspended after president intervenes

The Nigerian university staff strike, initiated on 3 June, has been temporarily suspended following presidential intervention, allowing academic activities to resume. However, the unions warn of resuming the strike if their demands, including minimum wage adjustments, remain unmet amidst economic challenges. Read More

Nigeria takes up case of its Teesside University students ordered out of UK

Nigerian students face expulsion from Teesside University due to tuition payment issues after a currency crash. The incident sparks diplomatic concerns, highlighting lapses in student support and changes to payment terms. Efforts are underway to resolve remaining cases and mitigate impacts on affected students. Read more

Days after deputy vice-chancellor dies, bandits kill lecturer

In north-western Nigeria, escalating bandit attacks have recently claimed the lives of a deputy vice-chancellor and a lecturer, with ongoing kidnappings further terrorizing university communities. Academic staff and students are deeply distressed, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive security measures. Read more

31 May 2024

Private university suspends student for proposing in public

A private Islamic university in Nigeria suspended a student for publicly proposing to a classmate. The school code of conduct prohibits public displays of affection and the university maintains it is following its established policies. Read more

Long-awaited student loan: Thousands apply

Nigerian government launched a student loan program to ease financial burden for students at public universities. Despite glitches and eligibility concerns, thousands applied. The loan covers tuition and living expenses and must be repaid after graduation. Read more

Hunger and academic setbacks as students wait for stipends

Nigerian students on the government’s BEA scholarship abroad are facing financial hardship due to a 10-month delay in stipend payments. This affects their ability to afford food, rent, and academic materials. The government has apologized for the delay and is working on resolving the issue. Read more

Nigerian students unable to pay fees are told to leave UK

Nigerian students at Teesside University in UK are facing expulsion due to financial difficulties caused by the devaluation of the naira. The university offered payment plans but some students were still unable to pay and had their visas revoked. Read more

Hostel fire that killed one leaves students without housing

A fire at a Nigerian university hostel killed one student and displaced hundreds. The university reopened in May, but students face a housing shortage and lost belongings. The fire exposed lax hostel management and a lack of fire safety measures. Read more

New automobile service center to boost skills, employability

A new auto service center at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, is bridging the gap between theory and practical experience for students in mechanical engineering. The center not only offers car repair services but also provides students with hands-on training, improving their employability after graduation. The initiative is being praised for its potential to empower young people and reduce graduate unemployment. Read more

Vice-chancellor bemoans underpayment of university staff

A Nigerian university vice-chancellor has spoken out about the low salaries of university staff. Professor Charles Igwe, head of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), said professors’ pay, even after a recent raise, doesn’t reflect the demands of the job. He argued that current salaries are far below what the workload justifies. Read more

No graduates nine years after start of dentistry programme

Unijos dentistry program hasn’t graduated a single student in 9 years due to lack of accreditation, lecturers and equipment. Students are protesting demanding solutions including merging with the medical program. Read more

Lecturers who beat students in class: What can be done?

A Nigerian lecturer was suspended after forcing students to do frog jumps as punishment, highlighting a trend of lecturer violence in Nigerian universities. A report by University World News details several incidents, including slapping, punching, and choking students. The report explores reasons like lack of consequences and cultural norms, and proposes legal options for students and solutions to improve lecturer-student relations. Read more

Private HE demands inclusion in new student loan scheme

Nigeria launched a student loan scheme to aid disadvantaged students, but it excludes those attending private universities. Private universities argue they serve poor students too and should be included, while the government says the scheme aims to redistribute wealth and prioritize public institutions. Read more

Students Use Recordings to Combat Rampant Sexual Harassment in Nigerian Universities

Students are increasingly using recordings to expose sexual harassment by lecturers in Nigerian universities. Despite anti-harassment policies, enforcement is often inadequate. Recordings provide critical evidence, but legal outcomes remain inconsistent. This highlights ongoing issues with sex-for-grades practices in higher education. Read more

30 April 2024

EU to fund intra-Africa mobility scheme in universities

Nigerian universities are set to benefit from a substantial EU-funded scheme promoting student and staff exchange across Africa. The program, focused on green and digital skills development, forms part of the EU’s commitment to boosting Africa’s higher education sector. More

University closed after bandits kill 15, including a student

Tragedy strikes Plateau State University as bandits claim student’s life in a deadly raid. The institution has been temporarily shuttered while students mourn and demand increased security. The attack is the latest in a chilling rise of violence against schools across Nigeria, prompting outrage and calls for action. More

Investing in the Next Generation

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM) are investing in Africa’s future workforce. Their goal is to equip young Africans with in-demand skills for the global economy. AfDB President Adesina emphasizes the mission’s urgency, noting that Africa’s youth population will play a pivotal role in worldwide development. More

Using evidence to tackle student shisha and alcohol abuse

University students are increasingly turning to alcohol and shisha to socialize and cope with stress, raising serious health concerns. Studies link this trend to peer pressure, relaxed parental control, and the misconception that shisha is less harmful than cigarettes. More

Nigerians in tertiary institutions to access low interest loans

New legislation offers low-interest loans to cover tuition costs, smashing financial barriers to higher education. President Tinubu champions the initiative, emphasizing access for all students and declaring “no one will be excluded from building their future. More

Open distance learning future of Nigeria’s education

Nigeria’s Ministry of Education champions open distance learning to address the overwhelming demand for university access. With a rapidly expanding student population, private universities offering community-focused programs are key to providing education for all. The government calls for strengthened quality control as this innovative approach to education gains momentum. More

Nigerian government announces 18 years as minimum age for tertiary education

Nigeria sets 18 as minimum age for college, blaming parents for pushing young teens. The government will focus on skill acquisition programs for those who don’t qualify. More

31 March 2024

What we need to turn education around

To improve universities, Nigeria should spend more on education, ideally 6% of GDP. Funding can come from a variety of sources, including government, student fees, and research grants. More

Reworked Student Loan Law Ready for Tinubu’s Assent

The Nigerian Senate greenlit a Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Reenactment) Bill, 2024. Having been passed by the National Assembly, it would soon be assented to, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. More

TETFund Earmarks N25 billion for Equipment Upgrade in Varsities

Architect Sonny Echono has disclosed that the Tertiary Education Trust Fund ( TETFund ) has earmarked a sum of N25 billion for the upgrade of equipment in laboratories and workshops in public universities, polytechnics and colleges of education across the Nigeria. More

Hoodlums out to steal rice caused stampede that killed two

Tragic stampede at Nasarawa State University in Nigeria during food aid distribution left two students dead and many injured. The university blames student impatience, while others criticize a lack of proper planning. More

31 January 2024

9 Tertiary Institutions Get ‘Digital Banking Halls’ From CIBN

The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) on Tuesday revealed that it has ‘bequeathed multimillion naira digital halls to nine tertiary institutions in Nigeria’. Read more

58 Illegal Degree-Awarding Universities in Nigeria

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has identified at least fifty-eight (58) illegal universities operating in Nigeria. The names include those who claim to be affiliates of foreign universities in the country. Read more

Abia Varsity Lecturers Embark on Strike Over 11 Months’ Salary Arrears

The academic and non-academic staff unions of Abia State University, ABSU, have embarked on strike over the inability of the state government to pay their members’ outstanding 11 months’ salary arrears. Read more

Association Of African Private Universities Sets Up Committee to Investigate Degree Racketeering, Commends

The Association of African Private Universities, AAPU, has set up a to investigate certificate racketeering in some African universities. The deputy secretary of the Association, (West Africa), Salissou Mamoudou, disclosed this in a statement issued in Nouakchott, Mauritania on Saturday, … Read more

Change Your Approach, Vice-Chancellor Professor Abiodun H. Adebayo Charges Students

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abiodun H. Adebayo, has admonished Covenant University students to take the forthcoming 2023/2024 Alpha Semester examination seriously and change their approach to preparing for their exams. Read more

Cybercrime-Fighters Under Fire For Treatment of Students

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been accused of illegal and unconstitutional conduct after two recent raids on two university campuses, the arrest of about 90 students for alleged cybercrime – and the alleged publication of all the students’ names and photographs on the commission’s website. Read more `

Federal University of Technology Minna Graduates 7312 Students

The Federal University of Technology Minna, in Niger State, North Central Nigeria, is set to graduate 7,312 students for two academic sessions. The Vice Chancellor Professor Faruk Adamu Kuta stated this during a press briefing … Read more

FG Inaugurates Committee to Probe Fake Degrees

Tahir Mamman, the Federal minister of Education, has inaugurated an inter-ministerial committee to investigate fake degrees. The fake degree scandal started on social media by an undercover journalist who revealed he obtained a degree within six weeks… Read more

FG, Lagos Launches University of Health, Medical Sciences

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Health, in strategic collaboration with the Lagos government, has announced the launch of the State University of Health and Medical Sciences. Read more

FG Set Up Committee to Probe Nigerian Private Universities Over Fake Degrees

The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Education on Tuesday, January 9, set up a committee to look into the activities of private universities established in the last 15 years. Read more

FG Suspends Accreditation of Certificates from Benin, Togo Universities

The Federal Government has suspended the evaluation and accreditation of degree certificates from Benin and Togo Republic. This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday by Mrs Augustina Obilor-Duru, Assistant Director, Press, Ministry of Education. Read more

FUNAAB Emerges Best University of Agriculture in Africa

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has emerged as the best university of agriculture on the African continent and the seventh best in the world, according to the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR) for 2024. Read more

Gov Idris Inaugurates Kebbi Varsity’s 4^th Governing Council

Governor Nasir Idris has inaugurated the 4th governing council of Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero. The Pro- Chancellor and Chairman of the newly inaugurated governing council of KSUSTA is Dr. Haliru Bala Jikan Daudu. Read more

Gunmen Kidnap Abia Varsity Deputy Vice-Chancellor

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) of Abia State University (ABSU), Prof. Godwin Emezue, has been abducted by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers. Read more

Kano Approves Over N1bn For State Universities’ Allowances

The Kano State Government has approved the disbursement of over N1 billion to Yusuf Maitama Sule University (YUMSUK) and Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH) Wudil for the payment of Earned Academic and Excess Workload Allowances, among other commitments. Read more

Kano Universities Deny Receiving N1bn Workloads Allowances from State Govt

The academic staff unions of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, and Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano, have denied receiving N1 billion, workforce allowances from the Kano State Government. Read more

LASUSTECH, Ghanaian Varsity Partner on Inter-University Cooperation

A collaboration that will foster and boost interuniversity cooperation and interaction, scientific and cultural exchange, as well as promote mutual understanding and respect between the people of Nigeria and Ghana has been signed … Read more

LAUTECH Retains Position as ‘Number One’ State University

The Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso has retained its number one position as the best state university in the country. LAUTECH, owned by Oyo State, has kept its lead as the number state university in Nigeria for two unbroken years. Read more

Ministry to Implement Presidential Directive on IPPIS in Tertiary Institutions

The ministry of education has pledged to facilitate the full implementation of the presidential directive on the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) as it affects tertiary institutions in the country. Read more

N683bn Intervention Funds: NANS Demands Judicious Spending from Tertiary Schools

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on stakeholders to be vigilant on the spending of the recently approved N683 billion by the Federal Givernment as intervention funds for public tertiary schools in the country. Read more

Nasarawa Varsity Upgrades Mass Communication Department to Faculty

The management of Nasarawa State University, Keffi has upgraded the Department of Mass Communication to full-fledged Faculty. This followed the ratification by the Senate of the University at its sitting last Thursday. Read more

NUC Busts 58 Illegal Varsities In Nigeria, Arrests Proprietors

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has identified at least 58 illegal universities or satellite campuses operating in Nigeria, warning that Certificates obtained from the institutions will not be recognised for the purposes of compulsory one-year national service, employment, and further studies. Read more

NUC Dismisses Report of Fake Professors In Universities

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has dismissed reports of fake professors in Nigerian Universities. The commission said this in a statement by the commission’s Acting Executive Secretary, Chris Maiyaki in Abuja on Monday. Read more

Ondo Varsity Workers Protest Non-Payment of Wage Award, Minimum Wage

Workers of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, OAUSTECH, Okitipupa, Ondo State, on Tuesday staged a protest, disrupting academic and commercial activities, over the non-implementation of minimum wage and wage award in the institution. Read more

Outrage Over Viral List Of ‘100 Fake Professors’ in Nigerian Varsities

A viral report outlining that the National Universities Commission (NUC) had uncovered about 100 fake professors in universities across the country has elicited a flurry of reactions. Read more

Prof. Ayuba Assumes Duty as Bingham Varsity VC

Prof. Haruna Kuje Ayuba, has assumed duty as Vice-Chancellor of Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State. He was recently recommended for the position by the Governing Council of the University, and was confirmed by the University’s Board of Trustees, to replace Prof. William Qurix, … Read more

Salem University Gains NUC Approval for Ph.D., Postgraduate Programmes

The National University Commission (NUC) has approved Salem University Lokoja to run Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and other postgraduate programmes. The University’s Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof. Alewo Johnson-Akubo, disclosed … Read more

Shettima Inaugurates N15 Billion CBN-Funded Complex in Bayero University in Kano State

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday officially launched a N15 billion Centre of Excellence complex funded by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) at Bayero University Kano (BUK). Read more

Spiritual Well-Being, Master Key to All-Round Well-Being -Chancellor

The Chancellor and Chairman Board of Regents, Covenant University, Dr. David O. Oyedepo, has asserted that spiritual well-being is the master key to all-round well-being of man, as the fear of the Lord covers all areas of life. Read more

Student’s Murder Prompts Improvements in on-Campus Security

The murder of Deborah Modupe Atanda, a second-year nursing student at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) in Nigeria in 2023, set off a chain of events to enhance security on the campus, but experts warn about a general deterioration in safety that universities should address urgently. Read more

Students, Parents Kick as Bauchi Federal Varsity Introduces Drug Test

The introduction of compulsory drug (toxicology) tests to all undergraduate students of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi to check the rate of drug abuse has been greeted with discordant tunes by students and parents, especially over its financial implications amidst economic hardships. Read more

Tertiary Institutions: Ogun Emerges Tops with 20 Universities

Ogun is leading the pack as the state with the highest number of higher institutions in Nigeria with 20 universities, with Yobe coming last with just two. Nigeria currently has 262 universities. Read more

Tetfund Intervention Fund: Universities’ Governing Councils Kick Against Nigerian Lawmakers’ Directive

The Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities (COPSUN) has asked the House of Representatives Committee on TETFund to withdraw their recent directive to Nigerian tertiary institutions regarding the allocations they received from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). Read more

Tetfund Promises Better Offer to Plateau Tertiary Institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has promised to increase its intervention to tertiary institutions in Plateau State. TETFund Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, made the promise when he played host to Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, in Abuja. Read more

Tinubu Approves N683bn Intervention Fund for Tertiary Institutions

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the sum of N683,429,268 billion as the 2024 Intervention Funds for public tertiary education institutions in the country. Read more

Tinubu Asks Varsities to Partner Industries, Entrepreneurs in Commercialising Research

President Bola Tinubu has urged universities to partner with industries and entrepreneurs in their research towards ramping up the commercialisation of ideas from tertiary institutions. Read more

Universities Are Intensifying Efforts to Curb Drug Abuse

When he was 15, Taiye Adewale* says he detested people who took drugs or smoked in the drug-riddled neighbourhood he grew up in. He remembers even children having access to various substances. “I didn’t even like to be close to people who were smoking. Read more

Varsity Sanctions Students for Defecating in Restricted Area

The Management of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, said it imposed N3,000 fine on some students for polluting the campus environment. Read more

We Don’t Operate in Nigeria – UCC Reacts to Nigeria Government Ban

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has reacted to reports of it being banned by the Federal Government of Nigeria over the issuance of questionable degrees. Read more

Wisdom Varsity Gets New VC

The Management Board of the Wisdom University, United States, Africa Campus in Nigeria, has appointed Prof. Olumuyiwa Babalola as Vice-Chancellor. According to a statement made available to The PUNCH, Wisdom University aims to enhance beneficial effects and results in the academic sphere … Read more

WSU Bolsters Relationships with African Universities

Washington State University is expanding its relationships with universities in central and western Africa as part of ongoing efforts to further scholarly exchange and leverage expertise to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Read more

Yahaya Bello Expresses Fulfillment As Kogi Varsity, Matriculates First Set of Students

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has advised Nigerians to seize the opportunity presented by the new Students Loan Scheme introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Read more

Zamfara First Private Varsity Matriculates New Students

A privately owned institution, HUDA University in Zamfara, has matriculated 211 newly admitted students into its various academic courses. HUDA was established in 2023 as the first private University in the state. Read more

30 November 2023

30 Women Honoured for Their Impactful Research in Africa

The winners of this year’s L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents Sub-Saharan Africa Awards included 25 PhD candidates and five post-doctoral researchers, who are spread across multiple fields of research to tackle major challenges to improve the quality of life in Africa and worldwide. Read more

38 Bag First Class Degrees at Wesley Varsity Convocation

The Vice-Chancellor of Wesley University, Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Prof Sunday Samuel Obeka, said 38 students graduated with first-class honours in the 11 and 12th convocation ceremonies of the institution. Read more

‘70% of Female Graduates ‘Faced Sexual Harassment from Lecturers’

Gender activists gathered in Abuja on Monday to demand expeditious presidential assent to the Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Education Institutions Bill 2019, which has since been passed by the National Assembly. Read more

ABU, Nairobi varsity sign pact on research activities

The Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and the University of Nairobi, Kenya, have agreed to collaborate for joint research activities, exchange of scholars, as well as students both undergraduate and postgraduate. Read more

A Clarion Call to Innovate Resounds as Covenant-CApIC-ACE Hosts Innovation Week

Innovation is most effective when it is done with a heart geared towards helping humanity. This was the thrust of the keynote address delivered by a tech executive, … Read more

Africa’s Top-Brass Universities Empowered By 5G Tech Spaces …

Africa’s most renowned universities are keen to be at the forefront of Research, Innovation, and Outreach (RIO) of technologies, products, services, and operating models that reduce CO2 emissions and help attain Net Zero Emissions (NZE). Read more

ASUU Asks Kano Governor to Save Maitama Sule Varsity

Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has appealed to Kano State governor, Abba Kabiru Yusuf, to rescue Yusuf Maitama Sule University from a looming crisis. Read more

ASUU Laments Months of Power Outage in Kaduna Varsity, Calls for Prompt Restoration

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter, has lamented months of power outages in the institution, calling for prompt restoration. Read more

ASUU Lauds Gov. Sani For Restoring Power to Kaduna Varsity

Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Kaduna State University, KASU, chapter, has lauded the Gov. Uba Sani-led administration for restoring power supply to the institution. Read more

ASUU Mobilises Members for Indefinite Strike Over FG’s Plan to Collect 40% Revenue from Universities

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said it will not accept Federal Government’s plan to collect 40% revenue from universities. ASUU urged its members across the country to prepare for an indefinite strike action… Read more

Attacks on Academic Freedom Recorded Across Africa

War-torn Sudan is one of the 30% of countries in the world with the lowest levels of academic freedom, where scholars and university students frequently face pervasive attacks and universities are denied autonomy, according to Scholars at Risk (SAR), a global network that campaigns for the right of academics – and students – to think and express ideas without fear. Read more

Covenant Matriculates 2,351, as Dr. Oyedepo Calls for Discipline

The Chancellor of Covenant University, Dr. David O. Oyedepo, has counselled the freshmen of the 2023/2024 academic session, to bring themselves into discipline, under the University’s rules if they desire a life of no regrets in the future. Read more

Covenant University Economics Students Charged to Embrace AI When Choosing a Career Path

The Department of Economics kicks off its academic town and gown seminar in the Alpha semester with an in-depth knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in addition to their career path. Read more

Covenant University Gets New Student Leaders

As the new academic session gets underway at Covenant University, the Students’ Council of the University has a new set of leaders to champion the interest of the students and interface with the University Management. Read more

CU Academic Leaders, Directors Conclude Training; Set to Leverage on New Leadership Skills

As part of the strategic efforts to make Covenant University more robust in delivering qualitative service for the realization of its vision and goals, the University Management recently concluded a two-part training exercise for all Academic Leaders and Directors … Read more

Department of Physics Commences 7^th International Conference on Science and Sustainable Development

Covenant University’s Department of Physics, in collaboration with the Department of Estate Management, has commenced the 7^th International Conference on Science and Sustainable Development (ICSSD), 2023, with the theme, ‘Science as a Catalyst for Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan Africa.’ Read more

Dire Need for Free Access to Agricultural Repository

The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) and the West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance scientific and scholarly communication in Africa. Read more

Engineering Emerges as an Area of Strength in Subject Rankings

A total of 112 universities in 17 African countries have been ranked in the 20th edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by subject 2024, an index that each year lists institutions’ performance in academic fields across 11 selected subject areas. Read more

EU Extends Scholarships to Nigerian Varsity Lecturers, Non-Teaching Staff

The European Union on Tuesday, said it is extending its Erasmus plus postgraduate scholarships to academic and non-academic staff of Nigerian higher institutions. Read more

FG Begins 40% Revenue Deduction from Nigerian Universities

Federal Government has commenced implementation of an automatic 40 per cent deduction of internally generated revenue (IGR) of federal universities and other partially funded public institutions across the country. Read more

FG Warns Universities, Others Against Discriminating NECO Certificates

The Federal Government has warned universities and other tertiary institutions in Nigeria not to discriminate against those who hold the National Examinations Council (NECO) certificates. Read more

France Eyes Students Outside Traditional African Markets

Some of the French universities that are recruiting students in Africa will accept them based purely on merit, irrespective of the region they come from or the international language they speak back at home. Read more

Gambian Higher Education Delegation Visits NUC, Harps on Capacity Building

A powerful delegation from the Gambian Ministry of Education, led by the Minister of Higher Education, Professor Pierre Gomez, last week Monday, visited the National Universities Commission (NUC), to seek more collaborations with the Commission on scholarships and capacity building. Read more

Igbinedion University to Begin Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles

The Igbinedion University, Okada, Ovia North-east Local Government Area of Edo State, has said it’s in the process of manufacturing lightweight electric minibus, the first by any university in the country. Read more

Industrialised Nations Urged to Up Climate Adaptation Finance

Young scientists, researchers, and civil society activists from across Africa have called on leaders from around the globe to urgently scale up adaptation finance and include young people in adaptation decisions and actions to drive the fight against climate change. Read more

Jigawa Govt Okays $65,000 for Students’ Transfer Over Sudan Crisis

The Jigawa government has budgeted $65,000 for the transfer of ten students under its sponsorship from the International University of Africa in Khartoum, Sudan to the Integral University in India, due to the violence in Sudan. Read more

LASU, Other Universities to Compete in Tech Hub Talent Hunt

Students from 11 Nigerian universities, including Lagos State University (LASU) and Covenant University, will showcase their technical prowess at a hackathon scheduled for November 3. Read more

Lecturers Shortage Hits Varsities, ASUU Blames Japa, IPPIS

Universities in Nigeria are battling a severe shortage of staff as thousands of lecturers leave the tertiary institutions to seek greener pastures in foreign lands amid the high number of retirements at the varsities. Read more

More Intra-Africa University Collaborations Are Needed

As a university in Africa and a university in the Global South, my own university, the University of Johanneburg in South Africa, strives to be at the forefront of finding solutions and applying knowledge to local and global challenges – and we are not alone. Read more

Nasarawa: Security agencies to introduce ‘Stop and Search’ points in tertiary institutions

Security Agencies in Nasarawa State have resolved to introduce checkpoints for ‘stop and Search’ across tertiary institutions in the state as part of measures to curb the rate of abduction of students and lecturers. Read more

Nigerian Govt Gifts N214,000 Each to 14 Rescued Students of Federal University Gusau

The Federal Government has awarded the sum of N214,285 to each of the 14 female students of the Federal University Gusau, FUG, after regaining freedom from their abductors. Read more

Nigerian Universities May Face Possible Decline in Student Enrollment, Uniosun VC Warns

The Vice Chancellor of Osun State University, Professor Clement Adebooye, has expressed concerns that universities in Nigeria may soon experience a decline in student enrollment due to mounting pressure from employers. Read more

Nigerian Universities Will Lose Patronage Soon

The Vice-Chancellor, of Osun State University, Professor Clement Adebooye has disclosed that Universities in Nigeria will begin to lose students’ patronage following pressure from employers. Read more

‘No’ to Plan to Upgrade Polytechnic Diplomas to Degrees

The hopes of thousands of polytechnic graduates to convert their Higher National Diplomas (HND) to degrees have been dashed following a recent pronouncement by the National Universities Commission (NUC) that such an upgrade would be unconstitutional. The NUC is Nigeria’s regulatory body for universities. Read more

NUC Approves More Programmes for Kogi Varsity

The National Universities Commission has approved the establishment of eight Science and Technology Education programmes at the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi State. Read more

NUC Commends Progress in ICT-Driven Educational Delivery in Nigeria

The National Universities Commission (NUC), says there has been notable progress in the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into the Nigerian educational system. Read more

Obaseki Offers Automatic Employment to 12 First Class Graduates of Edo Varsity

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has offered automatic employment to 12 first class graduating students of the Edo State University, Uzairue. The governor, at the school’s fifth convocation ceremony in Etsako West Local Government Area of the State, reaffirmed his government’s commitment to…Read more

Ojukwu Varsity Gets New Acting VC

Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has approved the appointment of Professor Kate Azuka Omenugha as acting Vice-Chancellor, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Anambra State… Read more

Partnership to Preserve Artefacts Welcomed and Frowned Upon

The Nigerian National Museum in Lagos is to Nigeria perhaps what the British Museum is to the United Kingdom and what the Metropolitan Museum of Art is to the United States. The Nigerian National Museum is not to be compared to its British or American counterparts in terms of age, architectural design, collections, visitor attraction, sophistication, and other such factors, but in terms of cultural significance. Read more

Report Outlines Skills Needs in Africa’s Fashion Industry

Countries in Africa struggle to reach their full potential in a fast-developing fashion industry due to limited educational and training systems, a persistent lack of investment and infrastructure in the sector, and insufficient intellectual property protection. Read more

Senate Passes Bill Establishing Federal Varsity in Ekiti

The Senate has passed a bill for the establishment of the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in lyin, Ekiti State. The passage of the bill followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund at the plenary in Abuja … Read more

Senate to Probe Admission Racketeering in Tertiary Institutions

The Senate on Wednesday set up a panel to investigate allegations of admission racketeering in tertiary institutions across the country. This is sequel to a motion by Senator Onyeka Nwebonyi (Ebonyi North) at plenary. Read more

Skills Development for Nuclear Energy Management in Africa

Thirteen member states were represented at this year’s Nuclear Energy Management school, hosted by the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa). Read more

Stampede at Exam Venue Leaves Injured Students Hospitalized

A compulsory assessment for first-year students at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) in Nigeria’s south had to be suspended until further notice following a stampede at the examination centre that left at least 22 students injured. Read more

Study Identifies Leaders in AI-Driven Healthcare Research

Although South Africa is in the third position of the top 10 productive countries in the world regarding artificial intelligence (AI) for healthcare research in Africa after the United Kingdom and the United States, it has only one university – the University of Cape Town – included in the list of the top 10 institutions in the world. Read more

Tetfund Boss Advocates for New Tertiary Education Funding Models

The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund in Nigeria, Arc. Sonny Echono has advocated for a new model of sustainable funding for tertiary education in Nigeria. Read more

Tetfund: Revamping Tertiary Education in Nigeria

Education is globally accepted as a sector that occupies an important place in the scheme of things for any nation with specific reliance on the tertiary education sub-sector for critical manpower needed in all sectors for development and industrialization. Read more

Tinubu Pledges Full University Autonomy

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said his administration was working towards the introduction of the policy that will grant full autonomy to universities. President Tinubu represented by the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Engr. Abubakar Momoh said this in Benin at the weekend during the 48th convocation of the University of Benin. Read more

Tinubu Promises to Strengthen Tertiary Education

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening tertiary education to enable it produce graduates of exceptional academic quality who can compete on a global scale. Read more

Tinubu Stops 40 IGR Deduction From Universities

President Bola Tinubu has cancelled the 40 per cent automatic deductions from internally generated revenues (IGR) of federal universities, saying the policy is inappropriate at this period. Read more

UNILAG Hosts Heads of Leading U.K Universities, Says Plans For Transnational Education Underway

Authorities of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Friday, received a delegation from the British Council which included eggheads of leading tertiary institutions in the United Kingdom (UK). Read more

UNILORIN Woos Students in Benin, Togo, Cote d’Ivoire

The Linguistics Immersion Centre and the Centre for International Education of the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, has taken the promotion of academic linkage to three neighbouring countries of Benin, Togo and Cote d’Ivoire. Read more

Vice-Chancellor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo Elected ARUA Board Vice-Chair

ice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, has been elected as the Vice-Chair of the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Board. The election took place on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at an ARUA meeting held at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. Read more

Yobe Varsity Suspends 9 Students for Fighting

The management of the Federal University Gashua, Bade LGA of Yobe State, has approved the suspension of nine students found culpable of partaking in unlawful activities, which include harassment and fighting with weapons, which led to serious injuries on some of them. Read more

31 October 2023

29 Nigerians Get Eni’s Postgraduate Scholarships Ministries

A subsidiary of oil giant, Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAE), Eni has awarded scholarships to 29 Nigerians for postgraduate studies overseas as well as at Nigerian universities in its 2023/2024 Awards Scheme. Read more

50 Cross River Varsity Students Receive Scholarship Awards

50 indigent students from the 18 local government areas of Cross River State have been awarded scholarships by a charity organization, the Florence Agogo Foundation. Read more

Academic Unions Reject Tinubu’s Payment Offer After Strike

Academic unions in Nigeria have faulted President Bola Tinubu’s directive to pay lecturers half of the salaries that the government withheld during an Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike of eight months in 2022 – on condition that it will not grant a similar waiver to education unions in the future. Read more

Again, Gunmen Abduct Nasarawa Varsity Female Lecturer, Others

Barely two weeks after the kidnap of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC) of the Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK), and four other students of the varsity, gunmen struck again on Sunday, and abducted a female lecturer, as well as a professor’s wife and daughter. Read more

Another Unkept Promise? Delay of Loan Scheme Pains Students

Hope deferred makes the heart sick. Adebimpe Olorunyomi quoted this Bible passage that came to her mind after Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu announced on 23 October that a student loan scheme that ought to have kicked off in September had been rescheduled till January 2024. Read more

ASUU Reject Tetfund Plan to Include Private Universities as Beneficiaries

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has rejected plans by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to include private universities in the country as beneficiaries of its projects. Read more

ASUU Urges Govt to Raise Varsity Funding

National president, Academic Staff Union of Universities, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke and All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Rivers State, Mr. Tonye Cole, has told the Nigerian government to retain talents and increase the budgetary allocations of universities. Read more

Beyond BRICS: The Shaping of New Development Narratives

Efforts by both China and India to deepen cooperation with Africa in the higher education and research space are evident in several recent high-profile initiatives that reveal more about the geopolitical goals and engagement style of the countries. Read more

Commission Looks at 270 Private University Applications

A potential jump in the number of universities in Nigeria has been applauded by several academics, but they cautioned that standards must not be compromised as the National Universities Commission (NUC) considers licence applications from 270 new privately owned higher education institutions. Read more

Concerns Over N1m Transfer Fee Imposed on Sudan Returnee Students by UNILORIN

They are currently in a dilemma and at a crossroads. However, the most worrying aspect is that time is not on their side. If the situation persists, they are on the verge of losing an entire academic section for no fault of theirs. Read more

Concern Over Use of CCTV Cameras to Curb Sexual Harassment

In response to several allegations of sexual harassment, authorities of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka in Nigeria’s south-eastern region, recently began installing a closed-circuit television (CCTV) system in offices and other strategic locations across the institution to monitor lecturers’ conduct towards students, especially women. Read more

Court Orders Release of Nigerian President’s Academic Records

Chicago State University (CSU) in the United States on 2 October released information related to the academic qualification of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Tinubu’s academic record forms part of an ongoing challenge to undo the outcome of his election as president in February. Read more

Covenant University Gets New Academic, Directorate Leaders

There has been a rejig of the management and leadership structure of Covenant University for the new academic session, with Professor Roland Worlu and Dr. Jonathan Odukoya both becoming members of the Deanery of the University. Read more

Degree Conversion: Top-Up Scheme Beyond Your Jurisdiction, NBTE Replies NUC

The National Board for Technical Education has cleared the air over its proposed “Top-Up” degree programme in foreign offshore accredited universities for Nigerian graduates of the Higher National Diploma in polytechnics, saying the initiative is entirely “beyond the jurisdiction of the National Universities Commission. Read more

Diri Reinstates 704 Sacked Tertiary Institution Workers

Bayelsa state governor, Douye Diri, has approved the reinstatement of previously dismissed employees from three state-owned tertiary institutions. The re-absorbed 704 persons, who were disengaged in 2018, comprised 644 staff of the Niger Delta University, … Read more

Despite Funding Constraints, Nigerian Government Establishes Eight New Tertiary Institutions

Despite the funding constraints plaguing the nation’s tertiary institutions, the Nigerian government has approved an immediate establishment of eight tertiary academic institutions in the country. This comes days after the Minister of Education, Mamman Tahir, told reporters that as a result of funding constraints, … Read more

Dr. Oyedepo Unveils Vision 7-7-2030 to Reposition Covenant for Global Impact

After emerging as Nigeria’s and West Africa’s best-ranked University in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) ranking of world universities, Covenant University, with the backing of the Board of Regents of the University, is undertaking a 7-year, 7-Points Prophetic Agenda from 2023 through 2030. Read more

FG Assures Payment for Revitalisation of Tertiary Institutions – FRCN HQ

The Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman has assured that payment for the revitalisation of the tertiary institutions in the country is underway.The Minster stated this on Monday during an event to mark 60 years anniversary of Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) in Abuja. Read more

FG Caused Food Insecurity by Neglecting Agric Research Institutes, Universities

The President of the Seeds Entrepreneurs Association of Nigeria, SEEDEM, Yusuf Ado Kibiya, has blamed food insecurity in the country on the neglect of 32 agricultural research institutions and universities by the Federal Government. Read more

FG Delays Kickoff of Newly Approved Universities

The Federal Government has said that operations of the newly approved universities by the past administration would be delayed. Minister of Education Tahir Mamman disclosed this after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday in Abuja. Read more

FG Introduces Centralized Hub for Tertiary Education Services

The Federal Government has unveiled a centralized hub for tertiary education services, designed to bring educators, students and the academic community together. Read more

FG’s Decision to Convert Polytechnics into Universities Disappointing, Says Bowen VC

Jonathan Babalola, Vice Chancellor of Bowen University in Iwo, Osun State, has voiced dissatisfaction with the government’s decision to transform polytechnics into universities. Read more

Female Students Face Uphill Battle in Leadership Contests

Adelusi Adeola Ayomide, a student at Nigeria’s Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, South-West, discovered her potential in campus politics during her first year of study. Read more

Freshmen Express High Hopes as Covenant University’s 2023/2024 Academic Calendar Commences

With great enthusiasm and palpable euphoria, the successful set of freshmen into Covenant University for the 2023/2024 academic session stormed the university grounds to commence registration as they embarked on their academic journey in Nigeria’s topmost citadel of learning. Read more

Gunmen Abduct Katsina Varsity Students

Some armed men suspected to be bandits have invaded the student dormitories of the Federal University in Dutsinma (FUDMA), Katsina State, abducting five female students. Read more

Gunmen Abduct 4 Nasarawa Varsity Students

Four students of Nasarawa State University (NSUK) Keffi, have been abducted by unknown gunmen.The victims, Rahila Hanya (SLT), Josephine Gershon (Computer Science), Rosemary Samuel (Business Administration) and Goodness Samuel (Geography), were abducted at the Angwan Kare area… Read more

Industry-University Linkage Must for Nigerian Universities -UNIABUJA VC

Professor Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah, is the vice chancellor of University of Abuja. In this interview, he shares his thoughts on the recent tuition hike by some public universities, the need for industry-university linkage, and his efforts at transforming the university in the last four years among other issues. Read more

In Search of a Pan-African Homeland and Education

Everywhere we look in our global village, we find the Chinese being educated to be Chinese, Americans to be American and Europeans to be Europeans, and so we can go on. The African, on the other hand, has been and is still being educated to be Arabic, European, or European American. Read more

Kwara Varsity Trains Women Farmers on Climate Change Mitigation

The Kwara State University (KWASU) Malete has organised a training programme for women farmers on how to mitigate the effects of climate change on agricultural practice. Read more

LASU, University of Sierra Leone Expand Existing Partnership

The Lagos State University (LASU) and the University of Sierra Leone have expanded the existing partnership between both West African institutions of learning. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday on X (formerly Twitter) after the officials of the University of Sierra Leone paid a visit to their counterparts at LASU. Read more

NBTE, China-Africa Alliance to Partner on TVET Training

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the China-Africa Vocational Education Alliance to enhance Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Nigeria. Read more

NBTE Wants Varsities Converted to Polytecnics

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), has advocated more funding and conversion of 60 per cent of Nigerian Universities and Polytechnics to bridge the gap in skills deficiency amongst graduates. Read more

Northeastern University Firms Up Collaboration Initiative with Covenant University

The senior leadership of Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America, is on a mission to advance the Memorandum of Understanding between Covenant University and Northeastern University. Read more

Ogun, TASUED VC Rally Support for Teachers

The Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, has said teachers are pivotal to efforts directed at reforming the country. He, therefore, said teachers must be given adequate support to continue to discharge their age-long functions of knowledge transfer and societal transformation. Read more

OAU Students Protest Tuition Hike, Shut Varsity Gate

Scores of the students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, shut the institution’s main gate to restrict vehicular movement in protest of the recent increment in tuition fees. Read more

Only 38 Female VCs Have Headed Nigerian Varsities Since 1960…

The Secretary-General of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities, Prof. Yakubu Ochefu, has disclosed that, “Only 38 out of the over 720 individuals who have held the position of vice chancellor in the Nigeria University System since 1960 are women.” Read more

Over 400 Graduate at River Higher Institute of Technology

More than 400 students from the River Higher Institute of Technology (RHIT) graduated from the institution’s first graduation ceremony in Windhoek on Friday. The students from its various campuses at Ondangwa, Walvis Bay and Windhoek received qualifications in technical and vocational education, hospitality and tourism. Read more

Payment for Tertiary Schools’ Revitalisation Underway …

Minister of education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, says payment for the revitalisation of the tertiary institutions in the country is underway. Mamman also said the federal government had approved the payment of salary increase of 35 percent salary increase to academic and 25 per cent to non-academic staff… Read more

Poor Funding Killing Tertiary Education, Not Lecturers’ Strike…

National President of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, Muhammed Ibrahim, speaks to DANIEL AYANTOYE on the nation’s tertiary education system, incessant lecturers’ strike among other issues. Read more

Prioritise Mathematics, Others, FG Urges Tertiary Institutions

The Federal Government has urged tertiary institutions to prioritise Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics courses to ensure the rapid development of the country.This as the government sought scholarships and job opportunities for graduates and students studying any of the courses. Read more

Priorities of New ‘African University’ Lack Substance

There has been an explosion of new universities on the African continent in the past 20 years. During this time, Ethiopia, alone, established 60 new universities. Read more

Prioritise STEM Courses, FG Urges Tertiary Institutions

The Federal Government has urged tertiary institutions to prioritise Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics courses to ensure the rapid development of the country. Read more

Refugee HE Enrolment Rises Almost Halfway to the 2030 Target

Global enrolment of refugees in higher education increased from 1% in 2019 to 7% in 2023, almost reaching the halfway mark towards the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) target of at least 15% enrolment by 2030 (the ‘15by30’ target). Read more

Sexual Harassment Victims in Nigerian Universities are Being Blamed …

Sexual harassment encompasses a wide range of inappropriate behaviour, from ogling, touching and commenting about body parts, to sexual proposition, coercion, assault and rape. In other words, it is any form of unsolicited and unwanted sexual attention. Read more

SSANU Demands Immediate Implementation of Salary Increment, Raises Other Concerns

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has tasked the ministers of labour, employment, and education to take urgent steps to address industrial relations issues affecting its members in the interest of industrial peace in the sector. Read more

Students in Africa Are Among the Most Dissatisfied Globally

African universities score poorly on all metrics of student satisfaction save for online classroom experience where South African institutions scored higher than the global average, according to the 2023 Global Student Satisfaction Awards report just released. Read more

Sudan Crisis: Zamfara Offers Educational Support For 66 Students

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has taken steps to ensure that 66 Zamfara students evacuated recently from Sudan continue their studies. The students were on government scholarship before their evacuation from Sudan due to the ongoing war in that country. Read more

TETFUND Unveils BIMS For Tertiary Students

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has introduced the innovative Beneficiary Identity Management Service (BIMS), designed to optimize the identification and management processes for students and lecturers across tertiary institutions nationwide. Read more

Tinubu Outlines His Govt’s Plans for Nigerian Universities

President Bola Tinubu has said the Nigerian government would soon reconstitute the governing boards of federal universities as part of plans to reinvigorate them. The president said the new boards would be charged with prioritising the implementation of various visitation panel reports in the universities. Read more

Tinubu Plans Financial Autonomy for Tertiary Institutions

As a way of promoting growth in the nation’s education sector, the federal government is proposing financial autonomy for tertiary institutions in the country. President Ahmed Tinubu dropped the hint yesterday in Abuja during the 27th Convocation ceremony of University of Abuja. Read more

Tinubu Proposes Public-Private Financing for Nigeria’s Universities

President Bola Tinubu on Monday, October 23, recommended public-private financing for Nigerian universities. The president added that with the right mix of public and private financing, Nigerian universities would get the required resources they desperately need to elevate the level of university education in the country. Read more

UNIABUJA Gets 13 New Professors

The Governing Council of the University of Abuja, on Thursday, announced the approval of the promotion of 23 academic staff members to the rank of professor and associate professor. Read more

University of Alabama Impressed with Covenant University Graduates, Seek Collaboration

The testament to Covenant University’s excellence and unique academic output was recently corroborated when a team from the University of Alabama, on a working visit to the University, applauded the rare display of brilliance by products of the University. Read more

University of Liberia Finalizes Plans for Historic Ph.D. Program

The University of Liberia has begun finalizing plans to introduce a Ph.D. degree for the first time in its rich 100-plus-year history.Established in 1862, the University, one of Africa’s oldest public universities, has long been a bastion of higher education in Liberia. Read more

Varsity Suspends 6 Students for Killing Colleague

The Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) in Katsina State has suspended six students over the alleged murder of a 200-level student of the institution, Abubakar Nasir-Barda. Read more

Varsity Suspends Examination as Robbers Attacked, Raped Students

Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ogun, has suspended ongoing second-semester examinations following Tuesday’s robbery and rape of four female students. Read more

30 September 2023

175 Distressed Projects in Our Tertiary Institutions, Tetfund Boss

The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, Mr Sonny Echono, has said no fewer than 175 distressed projects, sponsored by the fund, dot the landscape of various higher institutions in the country, saying efforts are on to complete them. Read more

ASUU Expresses Concern Over Tuition Fee Hike in Nigerian Universities

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has voiced its growing concern over the recent surge in tuition fees at universities across the country, citing fears that it may force many students out of school. Read more

Book Interrogates Pathways to Address Challenges in HE

A new thrust towards the search for the identity of African universities has been undertaken by 16 scholars, who have been probing how African academia could construct a progressive future that would address rampant challenges within the sector. Read more

Chancellor Charges Faculty and Staff on Gateway to Intellectual Prowess

Ahead of the 2023/2024 academic session, the Chancellor, Dr. David O. Oyedepo, has urged the faculty and staff of the institution to enhance their intellectual prowess. Read more

Chart the Way Forward, Develop Learning Modules Geared Towards the Rebirth of Africa’

The Chancellor of Covenant University, Dr. David Oyedepo, has charged Africans in the knowledge industry to wake up from their slumber and begin to chart the way forward by developing learning modules geared towards the rebirth of Africa. Read more

Industry-Based Research by Nigerian Academics Will Receive Tinubu’s Support – Minister

Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, a professor, has assured that President Bola Tinubu-led federal government will prioritise funding for industry-based research in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Read more

JAMB Reverses Date Of 1st National Conference on Equal Access to Higher Education

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG) has rescheduled its first “National Conference on Equal Opportunity of Access to Higher Education in Nigeria”… Read more

JAMB Stops Interference in Choice of Courses By Pwds

The Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Ishaq Oloyede, has said that parents would no longer be allowed to choose courses for their children living with disabilities seeking admissions into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Read more

KASU Students Appeal to Sani for Waivers over Backlog of Tuition Fees

Students of the Kaduna State University (KASU), have appealed to the State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, to grant them waivers on backlog of old tuition fees. Read more

Minister Identifies Nigeria’s Educational Challenges

The Federal Government says the country’s higher education is characterized with inadequate funding, corruption, strike, brain drain, poor research, weak governance and insecurity. Read more

New Varsity Curriculum Takes Off September

The National Universities Commission (NUC) recently launched a newly restructured curriculum for Nigerian universities, called the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). Read more

Nigerian Police Divisional Command Seeks to Strengthen Ties with Covenant University

In the quest to ensure a more security-friendly disposition between the Police and members of the community, the leadership of the Divisional Command of the Nigerian Police Force has paid a courtesy visit to the Management of Covenant University. Read more

Nigerian Vice Chancellors Want NDPC to Help Protect University Students’ Data

The Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU), has called upon the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) in order to ensure the protection of Nigerian students’ data in universities. Read more

NUC Approves 32 Courses for Ilesa Varsity

The National University Commission (NUC) has approved 32 courses for the University of Ilesa in Osun State for the 2023/2024 academic session. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Olawale Rasheed, the spokesperson of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Monday, September 4, 2023. Read more

OAU Fee Hike: University Management, Student Leaders Set to Meet

Student leaders at the Obafemi Awolowo University, (OAU) Ile-Ife, Osun State, are set to meet the university management today (Tuesday) to deliberate on their demand for the reversal of the recent decision to hike the fees payable by the students. Read more

Oyedepo, Okebukola, Others Advocate Huge Investment for Research in African Universities

Stakeholders in the education sector have called for a sustained investment in universities and tertiary institutions in Africa and particularly Nigeria to be able to rank among the best in the world. Read more

Protest Erupts at University of Jos Over Fee Hike

Students of the University of Jos took to the streets on Tuesday to express their discontent with the recent increase in school fees and other services offered by the institution. Read more

PS: 69 Per Cent of Students Have Applied For Varsity Funding

A total of 183,719 students have successfully applied for University Fund and Higher Education Loans Board scholarships, Education PS Beatrice Inyangala has said.Out of the total, 125,000 university students have applied for funding while 60,079 students are from TVET institutions. Read more

Redeemer’s Varsity’s Infectious Diseases Centre Attracts $200m Grants

The Redeemer’s University at Ede in Osun State has won over $200 million in grants through the African Centre of Excellence for the Genomics of Infectious Disease (ACEGID) to combat infectious diseases and other public health-related issues. Read more

Students Kick as OAU Increases Tuition by 300%

Students Loan: CBN, JAMB Preparing Disbursement Modalities

To actualise the provisions of the Higher Education Act 2023 otherwise known as Students Loan Act, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), are interfacing to fashion out modalities for speedy disbursement to beneficiaries. Read more

Students Suffer Due to Inadequate Services at Campus Clinics

Life and academic activities became frustrating for Maryam Yusuf (not her real name), a third-year student of fisheries and aquaculture at the Federal University Dutse in Nigeria’s Jigawa State, when, in 2021, the heat in the region started to make her sick. Read more

Study Points to Benefits of Getting to Grips with Plagiarism

A recent study argues that the quality of teaching, learning, and research in Sub-Saharan African universities will improve if the key forms of plagiarism and factors or conditions that open opportunities for plagiarism among students and academics are resolved. Read more

Taraba Varsity ASUU Threatens Strike Over Six Months Unpaid Salaries, Others

The Taraba State University chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is threatening to embark on an indefinite strike action if its demands are not met. Read more

Tuition Fee Hike Leaves Students Struggling to Stay in School

The exorbitant increase in tuition fees at public universities in Nigeria, which comes in the wake of the eight-month-long strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) that ended early this year, has left many students facing the possibility of having to abandon their studies. Read more

Universities in Desperate Situation, Difficult to Retain Old Rates

Vice Chancellor, the University of Lagos, UNILAG, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, has said universities in the country are in desperate situations regarding the pressure to produce quality graduates and having to do that with very limited resources. Read more

31 August 2023

AAU, JAMB, NUC Launch Action Plan for Accelerating Academic Excellence

Stakeholders in the education sector including the West Africa Office of the Association of African Universities (AAU), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the National Universities Commission (NUC) have launched a Framework of Action for Accelerating Academic Excellence (FAAAE)… Read more

Academic Fraud Allegation: Ekpoma Varsity ASUU Carpets Probe Report

The Academic Staff Union, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma Chapter, has slammed the Special Intervention Team for its claim that it uncovered academic fraud in the school. The SIT had alleged that 30 students schooling abroad had graduated from AAU due to the marking of their examination script by lecturers of the university. Read more

Africa is Home to the Oldest and Youngest Universities

The African continent is home to four of the world’s oldest universities and also to some of the planet’s youngest, first-ever universities in a given country, with some countries having established their first institutions less than 10 years ago. Read more

As Naira Slips, International Students Reconsider Studies

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu’s rush to implement economic reforms is impacting negatively on Nigerians studying abroad. Some students say they may not be able to continue their international education and the government’s Tertiary Education Trust Fund, or TETFUND, is considering local alternatives to foreign scholarships. Read more

ASUU, SSANU Proffer Solutions to New Education Minister, Prof Mamman on Problems Plaguing Sector

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) on Monday, made recommendations to the new Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, on how to address the phantom issues in the education sector. Read more

British Council Partners NUC to Boost Entrepreneurship in Varsities

The British Council has partnered with the federal ministry of education and the National University Commission, NUC to strengthen the ecosystem of entrepreneurship in universities in Nigeria. Read more

COREN Accreditation Team Lauds Covenant University’s Engineering Programmes

After three days of review of the curriculums, facilities, laboratories, and personnel of engineering programmes at Covenant University, the Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) team on accreditation has heaped praise on the management of the University for making programmes in the College of Engineering very attractive. Read more

Covenant University Engineering Graduate Bags Top Prize

David Enumah of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Covenant University has emerged as the winner of the 2023 Student Engineering Competition organised by the Committee of Deans of Engineering and Technology (CODET). Read more

Covenant University Management Advises Staff to Maximize the Training Opportunity

The training programme of the Digital Bridge Institute, under the canopy of the Advance Digital Empowerment Programme for Tertiary Institutions (ADEPTI), returned to Covenant University for the fourth time since its inception. Read more

Ebonyi Varsity Approves Flexible Fees for Students

Ebonyi State University has approved installment school fees payment policy for students of the institution. The policy was contained in internal memorandum signed by the institution’s Registrar, Jeremiah Nwamgbo, dated August 14. Read more

Edo Varsity Sacks Five, Investigates 21 Others for Criminal Offences

The management of Edo State Government-owned Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, in Edo Central Senatorial District, has dismissed five workers. Read more

Enugu Varsity Confirms Death of Six Students, Denies Strange Sickness

The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has confirmed the death of six students in the school contrary to reports that 13 students died from strange illnesses in recent months. Read more

EU Offers 5 Nigerian Universities Grants to Start Masters Programme in AI

The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi state has been selected by the European Union (EU) as one of the eight universities across the World for a Grant to start a Master’s Degree programme in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Read more

EU Selects Bauchi Varsity for Grant on Master’s Degree

The European Union (EU) has selected the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) in Bauchi State for a grant to start a Master’s Degree programme in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Read more

FG To Provide Buses to Tertiary Institutions, Remove Restrictions to Students Loans

In furtherance of his desire to ease the burden of the fuel subsidy removal on students of higher institutions of learning, President Bola Tinubu has approved the provision of buses to the students’ bodies of all universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across the country. Read more

Find Innovative Solutions to the Housing Crisis, Says AAU Head

African universities need to be innovative to find sustainable ways to finance infrastructure projects on their campuses, as the lack of structures to support the admission of more students is denying many students who qualify the opportunity to enter tertiary education institutions, … Read more

Gov Abdulrazaq Approves Payment of N10,000 Each to Students of The State…

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has ordered the payment of N10,000 each to students of the State in public-owned tertiary institutions. The money would be disbursed through the Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP) Office. Read more

Governments Should Value the Teaching Profession

The education sector on the African continent faces various challenges, some of which always recur. They include funding, strikes and protests, poor education systems (the leading challenge), weak education policies and socio-economic issues. Read more

Govt Shouldn’t Neglect Varsities, Others’ Funding

Stakeholders in the education sector, including the West African Office of the Association of African Universities, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board and the National Universities Commission, have launched a Framework of Action for Accelerating Academic Excellence in the Nigerian higher education system… Read more

Green Buildings: A Sustainable Path to Student Housing?

The increase in African urbanisation and shortage of campus accommodation due to the growth of the student population are making the adoption of green building practices an environmentally friendly and sustainable path to resilient, affordable housing. Read more

Higher Education Reform: Gombe Governor Inaugurates Visitation Panels

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe has inaugurated visitation panels to Gombe-owned higher institutions to assess their condition and recommend ways for improvement. Read more

How to Produce More Ph.Ds. with Supervision Quality Intact

Despite limited facilities, poor funding, non-payment of earned allowances and a troubling shortage of faculty, several universities in Nigeria are pushing to produce an appreciable number of PhDs to meet societal needs through quality research and development. Read more

ICT Support for Varsities Increased to N100m

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund, on Monday, said it increased its yearly intervention for Information and Communications Technology from N15m to N100m for universities in order to ensure that institutions meet up with the present digital reality globally. Read more

I Met Dilapidated, Vandalised University Without Equipment – Imo Varsity VC

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State, Prof. Christopher Chiedozie Eze, has explained that he met a new University that was lacking in most facilities and things in other universities in the country. Read more

Imo Varsity VC Applauds Gov Uzodinma for Clearing N450m Monthly Salary Bills

The Vice Chancellor of Imo State University, Prof. Uchefula Chukwumaeze has applauded Governor Hope Uzodinma for his promptness in picking the huge salary wage bill of the Institution. Read more

JAMB Bars Universities, Others from Selling Admission Application Forms

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that all applications for admission to first-degree programmes, national diplomas, and others must be processed only through it. Read more

Kano Government Slashes Tertiary Fees by 50%

The government of Kano State in the northwestern part of Nigeria has announced a 50% reduction in registration fees for state-owned tertiary institutions for residents of the state. Read more

Kano Varsity Gifts Free Education to Physically Challenged Persons

The Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education, Kano, is offering free education to physically challenged persons, its Vice Chancellor Prof. Yahaya Bunkure, has said. Read more

MPH Student Aids Sexual Reproductive Health Efforts in Togo, West Africa

This summer, Master of Public Health (MPH) student Aicha Akindele interned with the Togolese branch of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), where she supported efforts to improve sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, and population data. Read more

NBTE Unveils Online Programmes for HND Conversion to BSc in One Year

The National Board for Technical Education has unveiled an online top-up programme for Higher National Diploma holders to convert their certification to Bachelor’s Degree through online top-up for one year, with foreign accredited universities. Read more

NUC, ICAN Accredit Courses at Precious Cornerstone Varsity

The National University Commission (NUC), has given full accreditation to the Computer Science department of Precious Cornerstone University (PCU), Ibadan. This is sequel to the inspection and quality control exercise conducted by the commission in December 2022. Read more

Over 2m Students, Staff of Tertiary Institutions to Access Online Academic Resources

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) says over 2 million students and staff of higher education institutions in the country will soon have massive access to online academic resources through the deployment of blackboard learning platform. Read more

Professor Adebayo Urges SWEP Students to Work Together and Build Team Spirit

The Vice-Chancellor of Covenant University, Professor Abiodun H. Adebayo, has enjoined Covenant University students who returned for their Students Work Experience Programme (SWEP), to use the 6-weeks-long programme to develop the spirit of teamwork, so as to evolve cordiality with others in the world of works. Read more

Public-Private Plan Mooted to Tackle the HE Housing Crisis

Daniel Afolabi had a second hurdle to scale in getting hostel accommodation after securing admission to study law at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) during the 2021-22 academic year. Read more

Rector’s Suspension: Osun Poly Lecturers Defy Resumption Order

Lecturers of the Osun State Polytechnic Iree, yesterday, defied a resumption order by the school’s management following the suspension of the Rector and subsequent appointment of an acting Rector by the state government in the school. Read more

Refusal of Staff to Return After Sponsored Studies Abroad Worries MOUAU VC

The Vice Chancellor Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike MOUAU Professor Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, has expressed worry over the refusal of some staff of the university on foreign scholarship to return after their programme. Read more

Scheme Helps Women Scientists to Juggle Work and Family

Phoebe Kalelwa Murunga, a master’s student in environmental studies at Kenyatta University in Kenya, had to interrupt her postgraduate studies for about a year after she fell pregnant and had her baby. Read more

‘Stop Selling Any Type of Admission Form’-JAMB Orders Tertiary Institutions

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has ordered that higher institutions in Nigeria, including universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, stop selling part-time, distance learning and other alternative admission forms to admission seekers. Read more

Student Housing Set to Become One of Biggest Challenges in HE

The shortage of quality and affordable housing units to accommodate university students has become one of the major challenges facing the higher education sector in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to Adamou Labara, the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) country manager in South Africa. Read more

Students Abroad Who Bolt Face Repatriation or Repayment

More than 100 postgraduate students who failed to return to Nigeria after completing their studies could be repatriated or forced to pay back government scholarships. Moreover, the future of the scholarship programme hangs in the balance due to alleged abuse. Read more

Students Want Professor Sacked Over Alleged Sexual Harassment

The University of Calabar, Cross River State, has been urged to set up an external inquiry after a group of students, mostly females, have accused a member of the institution’s management of sexual harassment and have called for his dismissal. Read more

Sub-Saharan Africa Leads Enrolments in Professional Courses

The Sub-Saharan African region has the highest year-on-year average growth rate in the world in the number of people enrolling for professional certificate courses, a new study by a global trainer has found. Read more

Take the Knowledge Imparted Seriously, Take Responsibility to Empower Others

The Vice-Chancellor of Covenant University, Professor Abiodun Adebayo has charged the youths in Ota, to take the knowledge and skills imparted to them under the Ota Youth Empowerment Digital Training seriously, also take responsibility to empower others. Read more

TETFund Promises Speedy Completion of Ongoing Projects in Tertiary Institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has reiterated its commitment to the speedy completion of its physical infrastructure interventions in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Read more

TETFund Scholars In Malaysia Seek Bailout Funds

Nigerians studying in Malaysia under the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Academic Staff Training and Development (AST&D) have written to the Fund seeking financial bailouts. Read more

TETFund Threatens Suspension of Foreign Scholarship Programmes Over Forex Volatility

The crisis in the forex market, where the exchange rate between the dollar to the naira has remained unstable, is taking a toll in the tertiary education system, a development that may see the tertiary education trust fund (TETFund) suspending its foreign scholarship programmes soon. Read more

TETFund Unveils Initiative to Enhance Online Learning in Tertiary Institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has unveiled Blackboard learning platform, an initiative to improve access to online academic resources in Nigeria. Read more

Varsity Abolishes Sale of Textbooks by Lecturers, Gender Specification During Examination

The Management of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), through the Committee of Provost and Deans (CPD), has banned the sale of textbooks and other materials by lecturers. Read more

Varsity Dismisses Five Staff, Probes 21 Others Over Criminal Offences

The Management of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Edo State, has dismissed five staff members of the state-owned tertiary institution, while 21 others are currently undergoing investigation for various criminal offences. Read more

Varsity Gives Parents, Guardians Online Access to Students’ Academic Progress

The management of the University of Africa Toru-Orua (UAT) says it has granted parents and guardians of students of the institution access to monitor the academic progress of their wards online following the digitisation of its systems for e-learning during flood season. Read more

Varsity Lecturers Task Kwara Gov to Pay Allowances, Subvention

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kwara State University branch yesterday appealed to the state Governor, Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, to fulfil his promises to the union’s demands on the payment of the accumulated Earned Academic Allowance (EAA) to its staff and restore subvention to the institution. Read more

Unilag, Only Federal Varsity Permitted to Increase Tuition

In a distinct turn of events within Nigeria’s higher education landscape, the University of Lagos (UniLag) stands alone as the sole federal university authorised to revise its tuition fees. Read more

Zulum Seeks Collaboration Between UI, Borno Varsity

Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Zulum has called for collaboration between the University of Ibadan (UI) and Borno State University. Read more

31 July 2023

54% Of African Student Visa Applications Denied by the US

African students who apply to study at universities and colleges in the United States experience the highest visa refusal rates of all international students applying to study in the US with more than half of all applicants rejected in 2022. Read more

Africa’s HIV Research Output Not Matching Infection Burden

Despite Africa’s contribution to the global Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) research output, which has increased over the past 35 years since the epidemic first became a cause for concern, only a modest improvement in scholarly work compared to the continent’s burden of infection has been seen, a study has found. Read more

Babcock University Graduates 2,480, as NUC Urges Nigerian Institutions to Meet “Shifting Demands”

A total of 2,648 students on Sunday graduated during the 21st undergraduate and 12th postgraduate convocation ceremony of Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, South-West Nigeria. Read more

Brain Drain, Outdated Curricula Major Barriers to Quality Higher Education in Africa

Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Is-haq Oloyede has said that brain drain and use of outdated curricula are still major challenges militating against delivery of quality higher education in Nigeria and other African countries. Read more

Commission and Academics in Row Over New Curriculum

A revised curriculum guide for Nigerian universities, known as the Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS), has stirred up disagreement between the National Universities Commission (NUC) – the higher education regulatory body – and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Read more

Danfodiyo Varsity Matriculates 5,962 Students

The Management of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, on Wednesday, matriculated a total of 5,962 students for the 2022/2023 academic session. This was announced by the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Suleiman Lawal Bilbis, … Read more

Five Kuje Inmates Bag Varsity Degrees in Various Disciplines

Five inmates of the Kuje Custodial Centre have bagged university degrees in various disciplines at the National Open University of Nigeria. Read more

Gov Sacks Benue Varsity Board as Lecturers Down Tools

Governor Hyacinth Alia has dissolved the Governing Board of Benue State University (BSU), which was headed by Sebastian Tar Hon, and constituted a seven-man visitation panel to be chaired by Prof. Gabriel Moti. Read more

Nigeria’s University of Benin Bows to Pressure, Constitutes ‘Probe Panel’ on Removal of Student’s Name from Graduation List…

Sahara Reporters had reported that UNIBEN allegedly refused to graduate Obinna Ezechukwu from the Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Political Science for questioning how the school allocation was spent. Read more

Varsity Workers Demand N50b Earned Allowances

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has called for the release of the N50 billion it agreed with the Federal Government for the payment of outstanding earned allowances of university unions. Read more

Gov Yusuf Seeks Tetfund’s Intervention in Kano Varsities

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has appealed to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund’s (TETFund) for more project’s intervention in Yusuf Maitama Sule University and Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil. Read more

HE Leaders Divided Over Rankings at High-Level Meeting

Senior academics were divided about the value of ranking universities in Africa during the ongoing Conference of Rectors, Vice-chancellors, and Presidents of African Universities, or COREVIP 2023, organised by the Association of African Universities (AAU) in Windhoek, Namibia. Read more

Is Racism Behind Denial of Visas to African Students?

In the five years between 2018 and 30 April 2023, officials at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada reportedly rejected 59% of the visa applications from English-speaking Africans and 74% from French-speaking Africans seeking to study in Canada’s colleges and universities. Read more

Kaduna Varsity Gets Accreditation for 12 Health Programmes

The Registrar of the university, Samira Balarabe, who made this known via a statement issued on Saturday, July 15, 2023, said the accreditation was issued by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). Read more

LASU Gets NUC Approval for 20 New Academic Programmes

In what can be considered a major academic milestone in the Lagos State University, the National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the commencement of 20 new programmes at the undergraduate level of the University. Read more

NUC Approves Additional Programmes for Kogi Tech-Varsity

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has considered and approved additional full-time mode 11 programmes for Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) Osara, Kogi State for undergraduate studies. Read more

NUC Okays New Programmes for Varsity

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved new programmes at Master’s and Doctorate levels for Augustine University, Ilara- Epe, Lagos. Readmore

NUC’s Curriculum Negates Global Standards

Some university scholars have said the National Universities Commission’s uniform curriculum for universities contradicts global standards.Recently, the Academic Staff Union of Universities in a statement accused the NUC of imposing a new curriculum on universities. Read more

Suspend Implementation of Universities’ Tuition Fees Hike

The House of Representatives has called on the National Universities Commission, NUC, to immediately suspend the implementation of an increase in university tuition fees. Read more

Tansian Varsity appoints Victor Umeh as Chancellor

Senator Victor Umeh, who represents Anambra Central Senatorial District, has been appointed as the Chancellor of Tansian University Umunya in Anambra State. Read more

TETFund: Enhancing Digital Literacy in Tertiary Institutions

The globalised nature of today’s society, has no doubt demands the need for development of new skills and new learning models in relation to information and communication technologies. Read more

TETFUND Moves to Suspend Foreign Scholarship

The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), Sonny Echono, has revealed that the fund will now focus on local scholarships and suspend the foreign scholarships. Read more

Tertiary Institutions Hike Fees on Rising Operational Costs

Nigerian universities are drastically increasing fees this year owing to the recent subsidy removal that has shot-up their operational costs in recent weeks. Petrol prices in Africa’s biggest economy are selling at an average of N526.7 per liter from an average of N191.8 per liter two months ago, … Read more

The Incoming 2023/24 Student Representative Council Officially Handed Leadership…

Friday 14 July 2023 marked the official end of the term of service of the outgoing Student Representative Council (SRC) leadership led by Mr. Amos Dobyo from Nigeria, as they handed over stewardship of the student body to the incoming executive. Read more

Uniabuja VC Explains Factors Responsible for Increment in Varsity Charges

The Vice Chancellor of University of Abuja, Prof. Rasheed Na’Allah, has attributed increment in charges by the nation’s universities to the current economic challenges. This came as he appealed to private investors to come to the aid of the university by investing in building hostels for students. Read more

UNILAG, EWAN to Host African, UK Universities for Summit

The organisers said the programmes aim to foster cross-fertilisation of ideas, research collaborations, capacity development, and “making more Mandelas among the younger generation.” Read more

UNN Holds 183^rd Inaugural Lecture Thursday

All is now set for the 183rd Inaugural Lecture of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) slated for Thursday, July 13, 2023.Professor Bennett C. Nwanguma, Chairman Senate Ceremonials Committee made this known in Enugu yesterday. Read more

Varsity VC Advocates Establishment of Scientific Council of Nigeria

Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University, Prof. Kabiru Bala has advocated for a bill for an act to establish the Scientific Council of Nigeria to regulate all scientific researches and applications in the country. Read more

VC Warns Students Against Vices… Says Varsity Offers Problem-Solving Education

The President/Vice- Chancellor, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo in Ogun State, Prof Ademola Tayo, has re-echoed that the education offered by the institution does not deal with just learning the facts only, but also the training of the mind to think right, saying “our education is about problem-solving and entrepreneurship.” Read more

Vice-Chancellors Break Silence on 140 Benchmark for Varsity Admission

The Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNUs) has broken its silence on the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) recently announced 140 cut-off mark for admission into universities, insisting each institution will determine candidates to admit. Read more

31 May 2023

1 400 Vie For 70 Medical School Spots

More and more Namibians are applying for programmes offered by the University of Namibia’s School of Medicine, which receives over a thousand applications annually for only 70 available places. Read more

Delta Assembly Passes Bills to Upgrade 2 Tertiary Institutions

DELTA State House of Assembly has two bills to upgrade the School of Marine Technology, Burutu to Delta State Polytechnic, Burutu Law, 2023, and the State School of Health Technology, Ofuoma to Delta State College of Health Science and Technology Law 2022, … Read more

Ghanaian Varsity Storms Nigeria for Students

Officials of the University of Ghana Business School were in Nigeria in a recruitment drive for students into different courses offered by the institution. Read more

Imo Varsity Suspends Lecturer for Slapping Female Students

The Imo State University, Owerri has suspended one of its lecturers, Desmond Izunwanne, for allegedly slapping female students who arrived at a class session behind schedule and in non-departmental uniform. Read more

TETFund: Driving Innovation Through Bilateral Cooperation

The impressive results that are achieved in record time as a result of the power of collaboration and leveraging shared resources and ideas cannot be over emphasised. Read more

UNIOSUN is a Shining Light Among Universities

The Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described Osun State University, UNIOSUN, as a shining light among other universities in the world. Read more

30 April 2023

40% Pay Rise: Varsity Workers on Warpath with FG over Exclusion

There are indications that unions in the university system may rise against the Federal Government over alleged exclusion of their members in the 40 per cent pay rise for peculiar allowance and arrears. Read more

100 Athletes to Represent Nigeria at World University Games in China

They are expected to coordinate a media, public relations and marketing strategy for NUGA’s participation in the World University Games billed for Chengdu, China in July 2023 which is expected to attract over 10,000 participants from more than 170 countries. Read more

Africa’s Universities Are Surging in the World Rankings

Ten years ago, the then-head of the University of Cape Town, Max Price, made a powerful case for Africa to compete against the best in the world in the global university rankings. Read more

Agricultural Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ATVET) in Sub-Saharan Africa…

This report looks at efforts in the region to develop and implement agricultural, technical, and vocational education and training (ATVET). It does this by reviewing TVET and ATVET policies, the institutional landscape and experience in the region and selected countries in Sub-Saharan Africa… Read more

BUA Gives 22 Nigerian Tertiary Institutions N5bn Grant

Twenty-two tertiary institutions have secured a N5.5 billion grant from the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa initiative.ASR Africa is an initiation of the African Industrialist and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu. Read more

Buhari Approves N320bn For Public Tertiary Institutions

The federal government has approved the sum of N320,345,040,835 as the 2023 intervention funds for public institutions across the country.The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc. Read more

Buhari’s N320bn TETFund Grants Largest Ever to Tertiary Institutions’

The latest disbursement of N320.3 billion as intervention funds for public tertiary institutions is yet another evidence of President Muhammadu Buhari’s desire to improve higher education in the country. Read more

Campus Master Chef: Covenant Set to Host Culinary Competition

Organiser of the annual culinary competition ‘TableFor4’ Chef Norris R. David, is up with a student culinary challenge in the search for Covenant University Campus Master Chef, during a presentation to the University management. Read more

Confucius Institutes Increase as Another Opens in Djibouti

China is rapidly expanding its language and cultural centres – known as Confucius Institutes – in both number and capacity in Africa, in a move that appears to harness language diplomacy to serve its broader geopolitical and economic agendas. The Djibouti institute is the latest one to open. Read more

Covenant University Hosts National Budget Round Table Discussion

Covenant University played host to the fifth edition of the National Budget Round-Table Discussion, themed, ‘National Budgeting and Digitalization for Sustainable Development in Africa: The Nigerian Experience.’ Read more

CU Welcomes Returning Students Back to Campus

Covenant University received her students back on Campus on Saturday, March 25, 2023, after an approximately one month shut down for the 2023 general elections. Read more

Data Project Helps ARUA Universities Evaluate Research Efforts

Despite challenges encountered in their quest to transform into research and postgraduate training institutions, the African Research Universities Alliance, or ARUA, has reported that, in terms of research citation impact, some members have achieved the global average, in some cases exceeding the world score. Read more

Direct Entry Registration Continues After 2023 UTME, National Census, Says JAMB

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the extension of deadline of the ongoing Direct Entry (DE) registration for candidates seeking admissions into universities. Read more

Diversity is the Key to International Recruitment Success

Today there are nearly five times as many non-EU students as EU students enrolled in UK higher education. China, India and Nigeria are primarily responsible for the increased growth. Prior to Brexit there were 66,680 EU students studying in the UK. In 2021, the number was just 31,000. Read more

Economy Fuels Debate Over Fund’s Exclusion of Private HE

The debate over whether privately run tertiary education institutions in Nigeria should benefit from infrastructure such as lecture rooms and (e-)libraries funded by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has intensified as institutional proprietors smart from the economic crisis and high cost of providing these educational facilities. Read more

Ekiti Varsity Shut Over Students’ Protest

The authorities of Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State have shut down the institution following protests by students who were demanding a review of late registration fee and other fees levied by the institution. Read more

FG to Splash Over N320bn on Tertiary Institutions

The regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has approved the sum of N320,345,040, 835 as the 2023 intervention funds for public tertiary education institutions in the country, The PUNCH reports. Read more

Growing Concern About Impact on Society, HE

Dozens of deaths and a growing number of injuries have been reported in Sudan, which is also affecting the academic community as part of the country’s civil society. Read more

International Students Among Trapped in Sudan

Thousands of foreign students from Africa, Middle East and Asia have been left stranded across Sudan, as factional fighting has begun in the country. Read more

JAMB Apologises as Oyedepo’s Varsity Flayed for Barring Hijab-Wearing Candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) yesterday apologised to the hijab-wearing candidates barred on Thursday by the Covenant University, owned by Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, from sitting for the Mock-UTME at its campus in Otta, Ogun State. Read more

JAMB Apologises for Hitches in Mock

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has apologised for the challenges candidates witnessed on Thursday during the Mock-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. Read more

Kano Governor Appoints Olubadan as State Varsity Chancellor

Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has presented the appointment letter to Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Lekan Balogun, as the chancellor of the state-owned Saadatu Abubakar Rimi University of Education, in Kumbusu, Kano State. Read more

Kano Inaugurates Governing Council Members of Six Tertiary Institutions

Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has inaugurated members of governing council of Kano state owned tertiary institutions.The inauguration on Wednesday follows the recommendation of visitation panel and white paper recommended to the state government. Read more

Kwara Varsity Wins N12.5m Tetfund Research Grant

Researchers at Kwara State University (KWASU), Ilorin, have won N12.5 million naira research grant of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).The research will be conducted by a team led by Dr Olayinka Yusuf … Read more

LAUTECH Bans Students from Bringing Cars to Campus

The management of Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso in Oyo State, on Wednesday, banned students from driving or bringing cars to the campus. The institution also banned tinted vehicles being used by staff members and students,… Read more

Law Expected to Provide for Mental Health Campus Facilities

Sometime in 2014, a well-dressed young man, appearing cool, calm and collected, was admitted to the male ward of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Yaba, Lagos, a Nigerian government-run mental health service provider. Read more

Medical Students Reject Lawmakers’ Five-Year Licensing Plan

To check the mass exodus of Nigerian medical doctors abroad, lawmakers are proposing a law that will make it compulsory for medical or dental practitioners trained in Nigeria to practise for at least five years before they are granted a full licence. Read more

Medical Varsity, One of Ugwuanyi’s Greatest Achievements, Says VC

The Vice Chancellor of the State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS), Igbo-Eno, Enugu State, Prof. James Chukwuma Ogbonna, has praised Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for what he called his foresight and wise counsel in establishing the medical university in the state. Read more

Network’s Industry Partnerships Secure Jobs for Graduates

University graduates from a pan-African private higher education network have defied the odds in Africa, a continent suffering high graduate unemployment rates, by crafting partnerships involving universities as well as the private and public sectors to increase job placements which, in some instances, are securing a 90% employment rate. Read more

Northeastern University Mulls Interest in Collaborating with Covenant University

The leadership of Northeastern University, Boston, United States of America, has indicated an interest in establishing a mutually rewarding relationship with Covenant University. Read more

NUC Grants MCIU Full Accreditation for All Programmes

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved all academic programmes of the Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, Agbara-Otor, Delta State. Read more

NUC Team Commends Covenant University’s Investment in Research

A team from the National Universities Commission (NUC) has heaped plaudits on the leadership of Covenant University for its quality investment in research and the technical expertise needed to drive the kind of research endeavour relevant to the present day. Read more

Officials of Irkutsk National Research University Visit Covenant, Mulls Interest in Partnership

The Vice-Rector, International Affairs, Irkutsk National Research University, Russia, Dr. Stepan Bykov, on a working visit to Nigeria, has indicated an interest in evolving a working partnership between Covenant University and Irkutsk National Research University. Read more

Oxford University ‘Rewarding Slavery Twice’ by Repatriating Benin Bronzes

Oxford University has been told not to “reward slavery twice” by returning Benin Bronzes to Africa as it emerged that its repatriation plans have stalled. The university has been waiting for the Charity Commission to sign off its proposals to return the artefacts to Nigeria, but the process has been delayed. Read more

Plateau State Commences Student’s Health Insurance Programme

The Plateau State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency says it has commenced the enrollment of students in tertiary institutions into the agency’s Tertiary Institutions Students Health Insurance Programme. Read more

Registrar Warns Unilorin Students Against Violating Dress Code

Dr Fola Olowoleni, the Registrar of the University of Ilorin, on Monday warned the students against violating the dress code of the institution.Olowoleni, who gave the warning during a meeting she held with members of the Dress Code Committee of the Institution, charged them to enforce the dress code in the University. Read more

Reimagining Higher Education in Nigeria

Higher or tertiary education, like all sectors, is fair game for disruption. We saw a glimpse in the pandemic, where classes were held online, and courseware unbundled from college staples like libraries and cafeterias was delivered directly to devices. Read more

Renowned NLP Master Practitioner Herdiana Dewi Nurfika Successfully Conducts Online Emotional Intelligence

The program aimed to help educators develop their own emotional intelligence and improve their ability to support students. Read more

Research Contribution on Cardiovascular Disease Remains Low

Cardiovascular research output from African researchers over the past 50 years remains low, despite marked progress. The annual number of journal articles increased from four publications in 1971 to 3,867 in 2020, according to a study that scanned Web of Science and other sources and retrieved data of publications related to African authorship. Read more

Students Want HE Institutions to Wake Up to Climate Change

Students who are members of the Climate Students Movement (CSM) have been working across country and regional borders to create awareness about climate change, in particular during April, which they observe as Sustainability Month. Read more

UI, Dar Es Salaam Varsity, Tanzania Sign Mou for Teaching of Kiswahili

The University of Ibadan and University of Dar es Salaam have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the teaching of Kiswahili language. The symbolic virtual signing of the document was facilitated by the High Commissioner of Tanzania to Nigeria, … Read more

UNILAG, 21 Other Nigerian Institutions Secure N5.5 Billion Grant

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) alongside 21 other tertiary institutions in Nigeria has secured a grant of N5.5 billion from the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa initiative (ASR Africa). Read more

UNILORIN Warns Int’l Students Against Violation of Varsity’s Dress Code, Others

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kwara State, has urged foreign students in the institution to get themselves familiar with the codes of conduct in the Students Handbook and make it their moral and ethical compass. Read more

Universities in Six Countries Feature in Subject Rankings

Seventeen departments in African universities are among the world’s top-100 places to study the subjects that they offer, according to the 13^th edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 that were released in March. Read more

US Consulate to Open American Space at Covenant University

In a bid to strengthen and amplify the need for enhanced democratic practices and citizens’ right to adequate information, the United States Consulate in Lagos will be opening an American Space Centre at Covenant University. Read more

UTME Rescheduled For 100 Centres Over ‘Technical Challenges’

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rescheduled the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) across about 100 centres over “technical challenges” in Tuesday’s exercise. Read more

Varsity Inaugurates ICT Certification Centre

Wesley University (WU), Ondo, Ondo State has launched its world-class, Communication Technology (ICT) certification centre.At the opening of the centre, built in partnership with ICT firm, New Horizon Centre, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Samuel Sunday Obeka, commended the school and partnership, … Read more

Varsity’s Staff, Students Laud VC For Pragmatic, Transformative Vision

The members of staff, students and Alumni Association of Salem University Lokoja on Thursday, lauded the “pragmatic transformative visions and drive” of their Vice Chancellor , Prof. Alewo Johnson-Akubo. Read more

VCs Who Divert TETFUND Grant Should be Jailed …

The President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, has said any vice-chancellor who misappropriates the grant given to their institution by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund in line deserves to be in jail. Read more

31 March 2023

26 Bag First Class as Ondo Varsity Holds Maiden Convocation –

Twenty-six graduating students of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, will bag First Class honors during its forthcoming maiden convocation. Read more

AAU Debunks Sack of 22 Lecturers

The Management of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (AAU), on Tuesday, denied the news making the rounds that it sacked 22 lecturers of the University, describing it as a figment of the imagination of some mischief makers in the state. Read more

American University of Nigeria Appoints New Vice-Chancellor

The Governing Council of the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, Adamawa State, has appointed DeWayne Frazier as the sixth vice-chancellor of the university. Mr Frazier succeeds Margee Ensign whose tenure ended in 2022. Read more

A Mutually Beneficial STI Cooperation Agenda

To enhance the impact of Africa-Europe science, technology and innovation (STI) cooperation, it is necessary to focus on building capacities for long-term win-win partnerships that are co-founded, co-managed, co-owned and co-financed with an understanding of institutional and country contexts, along with respect for local knowledge and needs. Read more

ASUU Raises Alarm as Kebbi Varsity Faces Imminent Collapse

Kebbi state branch of academic staff union of universities (ASUU), under the leadership of Dr Ibrahim Yale has raised the alarm that Kebbi state University of science and technology Aliero (KSUSTA) is on the brink of collapse. Read more

Caleb University Don Leads Int’l Scholars to S/Africa on Combating Global Business Failure

Professor Olalekan Usiobaifo Asikhia, Caleb University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation, Strategy and Administration) recently led other International scholars at the ongoing International Conference on Global Business Rescue and Resilience held in South Africa. Read more

Caleb University Secures Renewed NUC Accreditation

The Masters of Business Administration program and six other undergraduate degree programs at the university now have renewed full accreditation from the National Universities Commission. Read more

Change of Naira Notes Leaves Students Stranded Without Cash

Abdulazeez Azeezat, a final-year student at the Bayero University, Kano, could not conceal her pain as she fell short in her primary assignment at the institution. She attributed her ordeal mainly to the new naira notes that have been introduced into the economy. Read more

Conversion of Polys, COEs to Universities: ASUP, NBTE, NCCE Call for Caution

The National Policy on Education recommends the National Certificate in Education, NCE, as the minimum qualification to teach in Nigeria. The NCE is awarded after a three-year course at a College of Education, COE. Read more

DE Registration: JAMB Meets NIPEDS, Warns Officers Against Sabotage

The registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Is-haq Oloyede, has warned the Direct Entry (DE) registration officers not to compromise on the new guidelines issued by the board or involve themselves in any registration infractions that can jeopardise the good intentions of the board… Read more

Do Universities in the Sub-Sahara Serve the Public Good?

To what extent can higher education in Sub-Saharan Africa promote the public good? This was the theme that the Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) chose for a special issue of the Journal of Higher Education in Africa. Read more

Edo Varsity Elevates 15 To Professorship Level

The management of Edo State University, Uzairue, has approved the promotion of 15 of its staff, with six of them being elevated to full-fledged professors and nine others to the rank of associate professors. Read more

Elizade Varsity Get Full Accreditation in Nursing Science, MLS, Others

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has given full accreditation to Elizade University’s Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science and Cyber Security. Read more

Ghana University Offers Admission to Nigerian Students at Enugu Trade Fair

The Nigeria Admission Consultant of the Kings University College, Accra, Ghana, James Uriri, said that admission into the institution is for direct entry students, saying students seeking admission there should come with their West African Examination Council (WAEC) certificates to secure admission. Read more

Governor Ortom Approves 65 Year Retirement Age for Tertiary Institutions

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has signed three bills, pegging the retirement age of staff of three tertiary institutions in the state to 65 years. The Benue State House of Assembly passed the bills to harmonize the retirement age of academic and nonacademic staff in tertiary institutions in the state. Read more

Huawei Partners UNESCO to Aid Tech Learning in Nigeria

Leading global technology company – Huawei, in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing learning in the country through the use of technology. Read more

In Search of Models that Work for the Many

There seems to be wide agreement on the part of faculty and university administrators around the world about the value of student mobility when it comes to nurturing global citizens, but ensuring that the opportunity for mobility is available to everyone is still a challenge – and, at least when it comes to physical mobility, this challenge includes the very real issue of student visas. Read more

Kebbi Varsity Urges Journalists to Always Verify Facts

The management of the Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, has urged journalists to verify their stories before publication.The Acting Registrar of the university, Alhaji Maimaru Tili made the call in a statement on Saturday in Birnin Kebbi. Read more

My Legacy is Bringing Human and Infrastructural Development to Fountain University

Prof. Amidu Sanni is the immediate-past Vice-Chancellor of Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun. In an interview with Uchechukwu Nnaike, he highlighted his achievements in the institution, how incessant strikes have continued to water down Nigeria’s educational system… Read more

NDDC to Promote Research Capacity of Niger Delta Universities

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) said it is poised to promote the research capacity and capability of universities across the Niger Delta to find lasting solutions to peculiar health, environmental and communal issues in the region. Read more

NOUN Environmental Health Sciences Dep’t Gets NUC’s Accreditation

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted full accreditation to the department of Environmental Health Sciences of the Faculty of Health Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). Read more

OAU Council Appoints New Registrar, Bursar, University Librarian

The Council of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has appointed Adetunji Bakare as the new Registrar of the University.The council also appointed Mrs. Oluwatoyin Abogan as the new Bursar while Dr. Olukemi Fadehan was appointed as the university librarian. Read more

Outcome-Based Learning: COREN Accreditation Team Visits Covenant

In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of Covenant University, Professor Abiodun H. Adebayo, appreciated the team for undertaking the exercise, which the University considers vital in positioning all its engineering programmes on a premium footing to attract higher subscriptions. Read more

Should Bursary Scheme be Dropped or Fixed?

A backlog of unpaid bursaries dating back up to three years, irregularities in the management of the funds by some government officials and the insufficient size or buying power of the allocations, including paltry sums as low as NGN10,000 (about US$22), are fuelling calls from Nigerian student organisations and experts to rethink this form of financial aid to poor students. Read more

SSANU Blasts FG Over Take Over of Varsity Councils Duties

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has urged the Head of Service of the Federation (HoSF) to put an end to the usurpation of the duties of the University Governing Council on employee promotions. Read more

SSANU Cautions HoSF Over Promotion of Varsity Workers

Promotion of university workers by the Head of Service of the Federation (HoSF) is a usurpation of the functions of governing councils of universities, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has said. Read more

SSANU Threatens Strike Over Unpaid N50bn Allowances

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities warned the Federal Government that it would embark on a nationwide strike if the N50bn outstanding earned allowances to universities and inter-university centres are not paid within the next four months. Read more

Stakeholders Divided on Ranking of Nigeria Universities

Nigeria has doubled the number of its ranked universities – from six to 12 in the recently released Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. Read more

Stop Discrimination Against Women

The Vice-Chancellor, of Covenant University, Professor Abiodun H. Adebayo, has called for change in the discrimination against women, while urging the society to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played extraordinary roles in the history of their countries and communities. Read more

Students have Forced Politicians to Take Note of Their Vote

Nigeria’s presidential election on 25 February in which a former two-term governor of Lagos State, Senator Bola Tinubu of the All-Progressives Congress, emerged as the president-elect, may have been one of the most competitive political battles in the country’s history – and one in which the youth, including students, made their voices heard. Read more

Student Mobility from Sub-Saharan Africa Could Double by 2050

Students from Sub-Saharan Africa are being recruited in their numbers and the competition is increasing, with indicators predicting that the region’s 430,000 outward mobile students will swell and double by 2050. Read more

TETFund: Promoting Entrepreneurship in Tertiary Institutions

Entrepreneurship is tremendously important for any economy, for its ability to make a significant impact on citizens and nations as a whole.Thus, an early introduction and exposure to entrepreneurship and innovation is more likely to sow the seeds of entrepreneurial careers for students… Read more

The Exploitation of Female Students: Be Part of the Answer

A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey found that 18% of teenagers in high school in the United States had experienced sexual assault in the previous year. A BBC documentary called #SexForGrades found widespread evidence of young women being pressured into sex by lecturers in universities in Nigeria and Ghana. Read more

UNESCO-AU Report Places Equity at the Centre of Policy

Africa continues to suffer from wealth and gender disparities when it comes to tertiary education. This is evident from the “highly variable quality” of private tertiary education institutions along with low levels of investment. Read more

UNIBEN Wins Africa Outstanding Varsity Award

The University of Benin has been presented with Africa Outstanding University of the Year Award, 2023 in Kigali, Rwanda, on March 24.In a press statement by the Public Relations Officer of the institution, Benedicta Ehanire, on Saturday, the Vice Chancellor, Prof Lilian Salami, was honoured as Africa Pillar of EducationN … Read more

UNICEF Develops Child Right Reporting Course for Nigerian Universities, Polytechnics

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said it has developed a Child Right Reporting course for use in the mass communication departments of Nigerian universities and polytechnics. Read more

UNISA VC Tasks African Varsities on Research

The Vice Chancellor of University of South Africa (UNISA), Professor Puleng Lenkabula, has challenged universities in the continent to up their games in the area of research. Read more

VCs Urge Tinubu to Prioritise Funding, Research and Scholarship in Varsities

Vice Chancellors of universities in Oyo State have set agenda for the incoming administration of Bola Tinubu.The VCs, drawn from Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo; Kola Daisi University (KDU), Ibadan and Precious Cornerstone University (PCU), Ibadan, urged Tinubu to increase budgetary allocation to education,… Read more

Women and Girls Shared Their Stories on Innovation and Higher Education

To celebrate the International Women’s Day 2023, UNESCO IESALC held a Fireside Chat with nine female innovators. Read more

28 February 2023

91 Students Bag First Class at Federal Varsity Ekiti

No fewer than 91 students of the Federal University Oye Ekiti Ekiti State would be graduating with first class honours during the 7th convocation ceremony of the institution. Read more

Alumni Associations Invest in HE Infrastructure, Equipment

Several government-run tertiary education institutions in Nigeria with crumbling infrastructure have been getting facelifts through the interventions of their respective alumni associations at state, national and global level. Read more

Buhari Challenges Nigerian Universities on Global Expectations

President Muhammadu Buhari has tasked Nigerian universities to reevaluate their performance in light of regional and international standards.This was made known during the 7th Convocation Ceremony of the Federal University, …Read more

Club Unlocks Scholarship Opportunities for Achievers

Back in 2019, Muhammad Bashir Shuaib, at present a third-year student of agriculture at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS) in Nigeria, got excited about his Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGP) after his first year of study. He expected his academic performance to earn him a scholarship easily. Read more

DUT Commences Classes After Disruptions

The Durban University of Technology has resumed lectures in full swing, following protest action by disgruntled students on Monday. Read more

DUT Students Who Disrupt Lectures Will be Held Accountable

The Durban University of Technology says students who tried to disrupt lectures at the Steve Biko Campus in Durban on Tuesday will be held to account. The institution says it will review CCTV footage to identify them. It was the second day of disruptions. Read more

Edo Varsity VC Urges Matriculating Students to Take Advantage of ICT

The newly-admitted students of the Edo State University, Uzairue, have been advised to take their studies seriously while taking the advantage of the modern technology equipment and ICT facilities provided by the institution to aid them to be the best in their chosen course of study. Read more

Escaping ‘Bibliometric Coloniality’, ‘Epistemic Inequality’

Africa’s scholarly journals compete on an unequal playing field because of a lack of funding and the struggle to sustain academic credibility. Read more

Experts Believe AI Chatbots will Improve Learning, Research

Just like their peers across the world, researchers in Nigerian universities have joined the conversation about the use of AI chatbots in higher education institutions. Read more

FG’s Non-Prioritisation of Tertiary Education Funding Fueling Strikes

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) was among the university-based trade unions that went on a protracted strike in 2022. Its National President, Comrade Mohammed Ibrahim, in this interview with CHRISTIAN APPOLOS, speaks on the root cause of the strike, … Read more

First Time Ever, Eight Women Lead Nigerian Public Universities

The appointment of Bidemi Lafiaji-Okuneye as the first substantive vice chancellor of the newly established Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Ijanikin and Epe campuses brings the number of current female vice-chancellors in public universities to eight. Read more

Gombe Varsity ASUU Gets Two Months Withheld Salaries

Following the release of two months withheld salaries of the members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Gombe State University branch, its Congress has resolved to start the processing of 2021/2022 first semester results, as well as supervision of projects. Read more

Imo Varsity Confers Doctorate Degree on UBA GMD Alawuba

The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Oliver Alawuba, has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Banking and Finance by the Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri.Alawuba was honoured at the university’s 8th convocation ceremony,… Read more

International Student Recruitment – For Soft Power or Hard Cash?

It may seem idealistic but internationalisation should strive to deliver a levelling up agenda that frees the world from a bigoted and exploitative past while forging a collaborative and socially just future. Read more

JAMB Registers 1.1m Candidates For 2023 UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disclosed that over 1.16 million tertiary institutions admission seekers have so far registered to sit for the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Read more

Jubilation as Ugwuanyi Opens Enugu Medical Sciences Varsity

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, yesterday, made history as he unveiled the State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS), Igbo-Eno, Enugu State established by his administration. Read more

Kogi Varsity Sacks Seven Workers for Salary Scam

The management of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Kogi state, has terminated the appointment of seven staff members found guilty of collecting double salaries. Read more

Kwara Govt Grants State’s Tertiary Institutions N120m Bailout

Kwara State government has approved the release of N120 million as a bailout to its four tertiary institutions as bailout funds.The State’s Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Dr Afees Abolore, disclosed this in a statement in Ilorin, the state capital on Friday. Read more

Kwara Kickstarts Free Transport for Tertiary Students, Staff

The government of Kwara State revealed that it’s started free transport service for students and staff of some higher institutions of learning in the state. This was confirmed by the special assistant to the governor on students’ affairs, Bello Mubarak. Read more

Knocks On FG Over Withheld Varsity Unions’ Salaries

Again, the relative peace and stability in the Nigerian public universities is under threat, as fresh strike looms. Read more

Kwara Varsity Appoints 20 Professors

Governing Council of the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has promoted 20 lecturers of the university to professorial cadre.The acting director, university relations, Dr Saeedat Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement yesterday. Read more

Middleclass South Africa is Too Poor for University, Too Rich for Funding

Students who come from households that have an income of R350 000 or more are not covered by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).Emile Coetzee, a music student at the University of Pretoria, resorted to crowdfunding, as he did not qualify for NSFAS. Read more

Nigeria Orders Closure of Universities for General Elections

Nigeria government on Thursday ordered the closure of universities for students to participate in the 2023 general election.Nigeria’s National Universities Commission (NUC) gave the directive in a letter addressed to universities’ vice-chancellors and directors. Read more

Nigerian University to Set Up Firm to Market Products Produced by Its Students

Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, will establish a firm for marketing of products produced by its students under the university’s mandatory entrepreneurship and skill acquisition programme. Read more

Obaseki Lifts Ban on Union Activities in Tertiary Institutions

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has approved the suspension of the ban on union activities across all state-owned tertiary institutions. Read more

Research Ethics Project for Benin, the Gambia, Ivory Coast

Three West African countries – Benin, the Gambia and Ivory Coast – with the support of the South Africa-based ethical research non-governmental organisation EthiXpert – have secured a €1.5 million (about US$1.62 million) grant that will be used to build the capacity of research ethics committees, or RECs, in these countries. Read more

Several Students Raped by Robbers Amid Rising Insecurity

The alarming spate of security incidents in Nigeria’s south-eastern region took a turn for the worst when armed robbers reportedly raped several female students of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, an institution located in the region. Read more

Soaring Food Prices Hit Students and May Sway Their Votes

On university campuses in Nigeria students have been feeling the impact of an economy in which the naira appears to have been in free fall and food inflation has increased by at least 400% from 2015. Read more

SRC Considers Using R1.3m Donation to Help NMU Students

The Nelson Mandela University (NMU) executive committee of Senate will meet on Wednesday as the Student Representative Council (SRC) considers how to use their R1.3m donation from the Motsepe Foundation to assist pupils without accommodation. Read more

State University of Zanzibar and the Abuja University Agreed to Establish Cooperation, …

On 10th February 2023, the High Commission facilitated a virtual consultative meeting between State University of Zanzibar and the Abuja University. In attendance, were H.E. Benson Afred Bana, High Commissioner of Tanzania to Nigeria who chaired the meeting;… Read more

Students Consider Security Threats Ahead of the Election

The closure of tertiary education institutions in Nigeria for three weeks to enable voters to reach their voting districts has not been embraced by all students, many of whom are concerned about security risks as they travel long distances home by road to exercise their franchise. Read more

Students Set to Use Their Votes to Speak to Politicians

The extended strike of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) during 2022 may have contributed to students’ renewed interest in politics ahead of the Nigerian elections. Read more

TETFUND Begins Conduct of Employability Benchmark in Varsities

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), has commenced the conduct of a national employability benchmarking programme in Nigerian universities. The aim is to improve the employability in Nigeria and help steer higher education institutions to better align them with market needs. Read more

Tetfund Begins National Employability Program

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, has commenced the conduct of a National Employability Benchmarking Programme in Nigerian universities in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation, IFC, and other local partners. Read more

TETFund has Provided Unbridled Development in Public Tertiary Institutions

The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) says the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has provided strategic infrastructure, robust staff development, and unprecedented culture of research in public tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Read more

TETFund, IFC Move To Boost Employability Skills

Determined to shore up the employability skills of Nigerian graduates, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, in collaboration with International Finance Corporation (IFC), has begun the conduct of a National Employability Benchmarking Programme in Nigerian universities. Read more

Trends for African Students Seeking Education Abroad

A new report from Campus France highlights how African students leave their home countries due to limited capacity in domestic higher education systems. By 2050, the college-aged population is expected to double, but only 9% are currently enrolled in higher education. Read more

TSA, Major Setback for Research in Universities, VC Laments

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos, Prof Tanko Ishaya, has lamented that the Treasury Single Account (TSA) remains a major setback toward the smooth conduct of research in most universities because universities hardly get access to research funds. Read more

UNILAG, Ugandan Varsity Partner Against Air Pollution

The University of Lagos and its Ugandan counterpart, Makerere University have formed a partnership that will combat air pollution across African cities. Both universities launched a consortium that is saddled with providing solutions for improving capacity for air quality monitoring… Read more

UNIMED Gets MDCN Full Accreditation

The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, has received full accreditation from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) to graduate professional medical doctors. Read more

UNIPORT Don Appointed Varsity VC

The Nigerian British University has appointed a former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) of the University of Port Harcourt, Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, as its pioneer Vice-Chancellor. Read more

University of Ibadan Still Nigeria’s Best Ranked Varsity

The University of Ibadan (UI) ranked 1117 in the world, retains its position as the best university in Nigeria, according to the latest Webometrics ranking released recently. Read more

University Debt Leaves Student’s Dream in Tatters

When a postgraduate student from Wits University, Papama Meleni, was introduced to health economics, she thought she would make a difference in the health sector. Read more

Varsity Pushes for Quality Education to End Brain Drain in Africa

To increase access to quality education in Nigeria and produce graduates who have the skills and knowledge to meet the nation’s industrial and societal needs, Lancaster University, Ghana opens in Lagos. Read more

VC Laments Brain Drain as Varsity Matriculates 1,400, Inducts 26 Doctors

Vice chancellor, Igbinedion University Okada (IUO), Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, yesterday, lamented brain drain in the health sector. He also urged Nigerians, particularly students of the institution, to be committed to promoting the culture of unity in diversity for national cohesion and development. Read more

31 January 2023

1.2m Applied for Medical Courses, 105,226 Admitted

Data from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, the agency responsible for regulating admissions into tertiary institutions in Nigeria, revealed that out of over 1,256,494 candidates who applied for Medicine-related programmes in Nigerian public and private universities in three years, only 105,226 were admitted. Read more

AU’s ‘Neocolonial Entanglement’ Undermines HE Policies

To regain legitimacy as a leading continental organisation, the African Union (AU) needs to decolonise itself and rely more on its member states to refocus its regional higher education policy processes towards African issues instead of excessive financial dependency on external actors which could manipulate policy processes towards donor interests. Read more

Covenant University Gets First Female Dean of Students’

After 20 years of opening her doors to the first set of students, Covenant University has her first female Dean of Students’ Affairs (DSA). She is Mrs. Shola Coker, a 2007 graduate from Department of Psychology, Covenant University. Read more

Female Varsity Don Performs First Cancer-of-the-Eye Treatment

A female University lecturer and Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Ilorin, Dupe Ademola-Popoola, has led some Nigerian doctors to perform the first treatment of Cancer of the eye in Nigeria. Read more

FG Hands Over road to University of Jos

The Federal Government has commissioned and handed over a two-kilometre road rehabilitated by the Federal Ministry of works and Housing (FMWH) to the management of the University of Jos, Plateau.Mrs Blessing Lere-Adams, the Director, Press and Public Relations, FMWH made this known in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. Read more

Govt to Pay Breakaway Varsity Lecturers Withheld Salaries

The Federal Government, through the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, is set to pay the withheld salaries and allowances of lecturers under the aegis of the Congress of Nigerian Universities Academics, The PUNCH has learnt. Read more

Increase in Private Varsities Intake, Effect of ASUU’s Incessant Strikes

The Vice Chancellor of Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, Professor Olukayode Amund, weekend said that the increase in the number of students seeking admission into private universities in the country was due to the incessant strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Read more

Kano VC Resumes Duty, Pledges Upgrade of Varsity Clinic to General Hospital

The new Vice Chancellor of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology ADUST Wudil, Kano Professor Musa Tukur Yakasai on Monday says the university clinic will be upgraded to a General Hospital. Read more

LASUSTECH VC Seeks Partnership to Raise Varsity’s Banner of Excellence

The Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, yesterday called on corporate organisations, well-meaning individuals and the organised private sector to join hands with and partner the management in its efforts to raise the banner of the university. Read more

LAUTECH, IBB Varsity Researchers Win TETFund Grants

A team of four researchers from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has won N89.1 million as research grant from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), under the 2021 TETFund National Research Fund (NRF) Intervention. Read more

Makinde Commissions Skill Acquisition Centre, Hands Over to Varsity

Hon. Abiola Peter Makinde, Member of the House of Representatives, representing Ondo East/West Federal Constituency has commissioned an ultra-modern Ondo City Skill Acquisition Centre and handed it over to the management of the Adeyemi Federal University of Education. Read more

Manpower Development, Skills Acquisition, Knowledge, Goals of Tertiary Education

The goals of tertiary education as stipulated in the Nigeria Education Policy document are among other things, to contribute to national development through high level manpower training and to develop the intellectual capacity of individuals to understand and appreciate their local and external environment. Read more

Mass Failure Pitches Foreign-Trained Doctors Against Council

Lateef Lawal relocated to his home country of Nigeria after bagging a degree in medicine from Kharkiv National University, Ukraine. Before he was eligible to practise in Nigeria, he sat a qualifying examination conducted by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), which regulates medical practice in Nigeria. Read more

NBTE, Commonwealth of Learning Partner to Strengthen TVET Training

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has signed an agreement with the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) on the design and development of Open Educational Resources (OER) courseware. Read more

New VC Promises to Make UNILAG Solution Centre

“The ultimate goal is to enrich and enhance the quality of our students to make them more intellectually nimble, competent not only for national development but to shape the future.” Read more

Nigerian Government Certifies Two New University Unions

The federal government of Nigeria has issued certificates of registration to two newly registered unions in the nation’s University system. Read more

NUC Approved 19 Varsities in 2022

Data from the National Universities Commission revealed that no fewer than 19 federal, state and private universities were approved for operations between January and December 2022, …Read more

NUC Seeks to Revive Inter-University Centres

National Universities Commission (NUC) has urged Inter-University Centres (IUCs) to revive the centres to meet up challenges of 21st century.Executive Secretary, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, told directors and chairmen of IUCs boards in his office that none of the centres had achieved half of what it should. Read more

Open Access Publishing Deal for Low-, Middle-Income Countries

Academics based in 70 low- and middle-income countries, including those in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, will be able to have their primary research published Gold Open Access by Nature – at no cost – thus enabling their scientific work to be permanently and freely available online for anyone to read. Read more

Parents Protest 300% Hike in Lokoja Varsity Fee

The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Lokoja, Professor Olayemi Akunwumi, has come under fire following an increase in the fees payable by the new intakes. Read more

Public Universities Must Charge Tuition Fees to Remain Relevant

The immediate past Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University, LASU, Professor Olarewaju Fagbohun has disclosed that the current school fees charged by public varsities cannot guarantee their sustainability. Read more

Taraba Varsity Students Protest as Unpaid Lecturers Boycott Exams

Aggrieved students of Taraba State University in Jalingo, the state capital, took to the streets on Monday to protest as unpaid lecturers boycotted the school’s semester examinations billed to commence today. Read more

Tough Times for Poor Students as Tuition Fees Go Up By 200%

A number of poor students in federal government-run universities in Nigeria are facing disruptions in their studies in 2023 after many institutions increased their tuition fees by 100% to 200%. While the increment may force some underprivileged students out of school, others may have to defer their studies for at least a year. Read more

Varsity Students Reject Fee Hike, Plan Protest

University students across the country may in the next two weeks stage “a mother of all protest” nationwide if the governing councils of universities do not rescind their recent decision to hike registration fees. Read more

VC Wants Autonomy for Tertiary Institutions

The vice chancellor of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Prof. (Engr.) Akpofure Rim-Ruroh, has urged the federal government to implement the autonomy act 2004 and grant independence to the country’s tertiary institutions. Read more

UNILORIN Gets 31 New Professors, 38 Readers

The Governing Council of the University of Ilorin has approved the appointment and promotion of 31 new professors and 38 readers in various departments of the institution. Read more

Unilorin VC elected West African Universities Secretary General

Prof. Wahab Egbewole, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin (Unilorin), has been elected the Secretary General of the Association of West African Universities (AWAU). Read more

VC Tasks Govt on Sustainable Solution to Recurrent ASUU Strike

The Vice-Chancellor, of Glorious Vision University (GVU), Ogwa, Edo State, Prof. Adewumi Babatunde Idowu, yesterday called on the federal, state and stakeholders in the education sector to develop a more sustainable and realistic solution to the perennial problem of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike. Read more

World Bank, AAU, NUC Evaluation Teams Applaud Improved Covenant ACE Operating Capacity

A team from the World Bank, Association of African Universities (AAU) and the National Universities Commission (NUC) on monitoring and evaluation visit to Covenant Applied Informatics and Communication Africa Centre of Excellence (CApIC-ACE) domiciled at Covenant University has commended the level of work being done in the centre. Read more

‘You Are Absolutely Responsible for the Outcome of Your Life’

Students of the Department of Biochemistry have been advised to be adventurous and open hearted in seeking and taking opportunities that come their way if they aspire to do great things in future. Read more

31 December 2022

98 Nigerians Studying in Algerian Tertiary Institutions

No fewer than 98 Nigerian students are currently in various higher institutions in Algeria, according to the Nigerian Ambassador to Algeria, Aisha Garba. Garba, on Wednesday, disclosed that the students are in Algeria on the Education Bilateral Agreement between both countries. Read more

Action Urgent to Eliminate Bottlenecks to Self-Employment

Africa needs to adopt a holistic approach if it is to build a strong culture of youth entrepreneurship and help tackle the current youth unemployment crisis gripping many countries on the continent. Read more

Adopt System of Reevaluating Lecturers’ Job…

The acting vice chancellor of Dominican University (DU), Ibadan, Professor Hyginus Ekwuazi has advised the Federal Government to adopt a system of reevaluating the job of lectures in the Nigerian public universities in order to be able to pay them commensurably for the job they are doing. Read more

Are Humour Studies Emerging in African Universities?

Are humour studies emerging in African universities? I answer quickly, somehow, perhaps! But, I shall also add, not in a pronounced way. Which ‘Africa’ is implied by this question and why, one may ask? In this article, my focus is on Sub-Saharan Africa, from the Cape to the Coast, better called ‘Bantu Africa.’ Read more

ASUU Opposes Education Loan, Demands Withheld Salaries

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has opposed the proposed introduction of education loan which it says has proven to be a monumental failure in Nigeria and some other countries where it was introduced. Read more

Buhari to Universities: Like OAU, Sack Randy Lecturers

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged other higher institutions of learning in the country to emulate Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State by sacking lecturers engaged in sexual harassment of female students. Read more

Comedy in Africa Used to ‘Get Even’ with Political Elite…

In the Western academic tradition, the study of humour has developed from the time Plato (428-348 BCE) taught students in Athens how to inject irony into political debate into a subject that through the centuries has attracted the attention of scholars in anthropology, film production, literature, political science, philosophy, psychology, religion and sociology. Read more

Common Mental Disorders an ‘Enormous’ Burden on Students

To what extent are common mental disorders among university students in Sub-Saharan Africa contributing to academic failure, effectively leading to skills shortages and mismatches in human resources and capacity with the labour market needs in the region? Read more

FG has Intervened in 83 Tertiary Institutions’ Roads

The Federal Government has intervened in 83 internal road networks in Tertiary Federal Institutions across the country.The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, made this known on Friday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Read more

FG Unveils New Varsity Curriculum

The Federal Government on Monday unveiled the Core Curriculum Minimum Academics Standards (CCMAS), which it said will reposition Nigerian universities to be among the best-rated in Africa. Read more

Fulfil all Agreements Reached with ASUU, FG Urged

The Public Complaints Commission, PCC, on Thursday, advised the Federal Government to fulfill all agreements it entered into with the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, to avoid another industrial action by the lecturers. Read more

Govt Alone Cannot Fund Varsity Education, Says AE-FUNAI VC

The Vice Chancellor, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Prof. Sunday Elom, has said that government alone cannot adequately fund university education, noting that cost-sharing option, involving all stakeholders in the system, is the way to go for sustainable funding of universities. Read more

Interest-Free Loans: Access Versus Long-Term Indebtedness?

A bill seeking to provide education loans to students in Nigeria’s institutions of higher learning has received a mixed reception as stakeholders differ on the potential benefits it proposes to offer. Read more

JAMB to Begin Online Accreditation of Universities, Others January 2023

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it will begin full online accreditation of tertiary institutions and admissions in January, 2023. Read more

Kwara Govt Set to Sanction Owned-Tertiary Institutions Over Unlawful Recruitments

The Kwara State Government has warned managements of the State-owned tertiary institutions to henceforth desist from illegal recruitment of staff or be made to face the full wrath of the law. Read more

More Nigerian Universities Consider Increment in Tuition Fees…

Amidst cries for increased funding of institutions, some federal universities are currently considering raising tuition fees for students. SaharaReporters had reported that the University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, increased tuition fees by 100 percent while hostel fees were increased by 50 per cent. Read more

New Curriculum: FG Plans Six-Month Training for Lecturers

The Federal Government has concluded plans to train university lecturers for six months following to ensure the proper implementation of the new curriculum for institutions, The PUNCH has learnt. Read more

Nigeria Needs New Funding Model for Tertiary Education

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, has emphasized the need for a new sustainable funding model for tertiary education in Nigeria as a means of curbing the incessant industrial actions by various staff unions in the nation’s government tertiary institutions… Read more

NUC Working with ICPC to Flush Out Illegal Varsities, Says Executive Secretary

The Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, has said the commission is collaborating with the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences (ICPC) to flush out illegal universities in the system. Read more

Placing Lecturers on Pro-Rata’ll Deepen Varsity Crisis

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the Federal Government of not placing the education sector among high-priority areas, saying the government’s decision to place university lecturers on pro-rata would deepen the crisis in the public university system. Read more

Private Varsities Lecturers Desperate to Become Professors

The National Universities Commission has decried what it described as the desperation of some academics to become professors.In a bulletin obtained by our correspondent on Monday, the NUC also noted that two high-powered committees had been set up to check the excesses in the system. Read more

Questions About Youth Service as Graduates Become ‘Teachers’

Amid an acute shortage of teachers in both elementary and secondary schools across Nigeria, graduates – many of whom have no formal training in pedagogy – are being posted to schools to teach during the year-long National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme. Read more

Report Shows Better Research Profiles and Ongoing Challenges

Despite making notable progress in their quest to become research-oriented institutions over the past seven years, universities allied to the African Research Universities Alliance, or ARUA, largely remain undergraduate universities, in what could be a reflection of the general state of institutions across the continent. Read more

‘Traumatising’ Forex Policy Blamed for Students’ Woes

Some Nigerian students who had been accepted at universities in the United Kingdom have had their enrolments cancelled and had to return home because they were unable to pay their tuition fees on time due to a lingering foreign exchange (forex) crisis in the Nigerian banking system. Read more

Student Allegedly Arrested for Trolling of First Lady

Human rights organisations and activists have called on the government of Nigeria to release or charge Aminu Adamu Muhammed, a 23-year-old final-year student of the Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, who has allegedly been arrested by federal security agents on the orders of Nigeria’s first lady, Aisha Buhari. Read more

Student Freed After Allegedly Trolling the First Lady

Aminu Adamu Muhammed, a 23-year-old final-year student of the Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, who was arrested and detained by federal security agents for allegedly trolling Nigeria’s first lady, Aisha Buhari, has been released. Read more

TETFund Declares Readiness to Fund Tertiary Institution Innovation Hub Projects

The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc. Sonny Echono has expressed the readiness of the Fund to replicate innovation hub projects in public universities and other higher education institutions in the country. Read more

Twenty (20) Winners of RUFORUM Young African Entrepreneurs Competition 2022…

The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) is pleased to announce the 20 winners of the 2022 RUFORUM Young African Entrepreneurs Competition. The competition attracted 136 applications from 16 countries in Africa. Read more

University Don Makes Case for Vocational Education

A Lecturer in Rivers State university (RSU), Prof. Isaac Dokubo yesterday urged governments at all levels to place premium on establishing skill acquisition centers to combat the high rate of unemployment in the country. Read more

VC Advises Tertiary Institutions to Conduct Drugs Screening Before Admitting Students

Vice Chancellor of the Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, the first Islamic faith-based university in the country, Professor Noah Yusuf, has advised the nation’s university vice-chancellors to screen prospective students on drug use immediately on admission before they mix with, and influence innocent ones. Read more

30 November 2022

Academic Freedom Remains Under Threat in Africa

Attacks on scholars, students, academic freedom and tertiary education institutions remain pervasive in Africa, with a high frequency of incidents undermining higher education in countries such as Egypt, Ethiopia and Nigeria, according to Scholars at Risk (SAR), a network that provides sanctuary to threatened academics around the world and campaigns for freedom to think. Read more

Advances in the Health Sciences Noted

A total of 96 universities in 17 African countries have been ranked in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023 by Subject that lists achievements in academic fields across 11 selected major subject areas. Read more

After Strike, Flooding Now Keeps Students from Classes

Thousands of students eager to return to the classroom after an eight-month strike by Nigeria’s Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) ended are now stuck at home after university campuses in many Nigerian cities were flooded. Read more

Anchor Varsity Excited Over Rise in Admission Seekers

Following the accreditation by the National Universities Commission (NUC) to Anchor University, Lagos to run for new programmes, there has been a surge in the number of admission seekers into the faith-based university and this has excited the Vice Chancellor Prof. Samuel Bandele. Read more

Anxiety as ASUU Decides on Shutting Down Universities

Less than one month after the Academic Staff Union of Staff Universities, ASUU, suspended its 8-month industrial action, the union and the Federal Government are back on a warpath. Read more

ASUU Not Responsible for Decay in Public Universities…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said that the union is not responsible for the current decay in public universities in the country. Associate Prof. Lazarus Maigoro, Chairman of the union in the University of Jos stated this during a peaceful protest… Read more

ASUU Threatens to Skip Sessions Missed During Strike Over ‘No-Work, No-Pay

Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to skip backlog of academic sessions halted by their seven months strike if federal government persists on the no work no pay rule. Read more

Bauchi Tertiary Institutions Declare 2-Week Warning Strike

Bauchi state-owned tertiary institutions, under the umbrella of Joint Action Committee (JAC) have declared a two-week warning strike to press home their demands with effect from Nov. 16,2022.Mr Abdulkadir Mohammed, Bauchi state Chairman of JAC, stated this in a news conference in Bauchi, … Read more

Bid to End ‘Discriminatory’ English Test Starts to Pay Off

A campaign aimed at persuading foreign universities to end their demand that Nigerian students and others from English-speaking African countries sit English proficiency tests as part of admission requirements had started to pay off. Read more

Business Schools for Climate Leadership Initiative Launched

Six leading African business schools launched the Business Schools for Climate Leadership Africa (BS4CL Africa) initiative to build a collaborative framework for climate action that can transform business education curricula to match the needs and adapt to the realities of the African continent. Read more

Cancer Researchers Must Broaden the Focus of Their Work

Cancer research in Africa has increased over the past decade, but those gains were unevenly distributed as just 13 out of 54 countries on the continent produced 90% of the research, with Egypt and South Africa contributing two-thirds of the peer-reviewed contributions about cancer, … Read more

Climate Action is a Key HE Mandate and in Need of Funding

As the Sharm el-Sheikh climate summit, COP27, unfolds, the higher education community is grasping the opportunity to put some of their demands on the conference table in Egypt, including calls to strengthen educational and research capacities of universities and research centres to tackle the impact of climate change. Read more

Climate Change and SDG Education to Target Million Youths

An estimated million African university students are set to benefit from a digital education programme on climate change and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2023-24. Read more

Covenant University Wins Best Private Varsity Award

Of the 111 private varsities in Nigeria, Covenant University has come tops, emerging Best Private University for Year 2022 at the Nigeria Prestige Education Awards. Read more

Don’t Underrate Private Tertiary Institutions, FG Tells Parents, Others

The federal government has told parents and guardians not to underrate private tertiary institutions in the country, saying private education institutions have helped government open doors for more citizens to acquire quality education. Read more

Falana Urges Nigerian Govt to Stop Provoking Universities’ Lecturers

In continued efforts by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to challenge the payment of half salaries to its members for the month of October, a counsel to the union, Femi Falana, has urged the Federal Government to stop provoking varsities lecturers. Read more

FG Abdicating its Roles on Education to Nigerians

Lecturers at the University of Benin under the aegis of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the federal government of attempting to abdicate its constitutional role of Nigerians of providing quality and affordable education to Nigerians with the way it is handling the industrial crisis between it and university lecturers by attempting to criminalise strikes. Read more

Funding of HE: Replace Monologues with Candid Conversations

In a recent article in University World News, it was reported that Zimbabwe’s minister of higher and tertiary education blamed universities for the widely bemoaned low levels of state funding. Read more

Gbajabiamila Assures ASUU of N170bn Lecturers’ Welfare Package

Femi Gbajabiamila, the speaker of the House of Representatives has revealed a proposed N170 Billion appropriation bill to provide a level of increment in the welfare package of lecturers, while he called for a national summit on tertiary education reform. Read more

Gbajabiamila Lists Reasons FG Won’t Pay ASUU Fully

The Speaker of the House of Representatves, Femi Gbajabiamila, has indicated that the Federal Government may not fully pay university lecturers for the eighth months that the Academic Staff Union of Universities was on strike. Read more

Gov Uzodinma Sacks Imo Varsity VC

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has sacked the Vice-Chancellor of Imo State University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES), Patrick Egbule. Read more

Half Salary: Withholding Our Salaries Illegal, CONUA Tells Government –

The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has described the non-payment of its members’ March to September salaries and part of its October salary as illegal. Read more

Jos Varsity Promotes 158 Lecturers to Professors, Associate Professors

The University of Jos has approved the elevation of 158 lecturers to the ranks of professors and associate professors.A statement by Mr Abdullahi Abdullahi, Deputy Registrar, Information and Publications, disclosed this on Tuesday in Jos. Read more

Kabale University Fires Nigerian Lecturer for Sexually Harassing Female Students

Kabale University has fired Dr Lukman Nafiu Abiodum, a senior lecturer of Statistics who was accused of sexually harassing his female students. Read more

Kogi Govt Threatens to Sanction Erring Private Tertiary Institutions

The Kogi Government has threatened to impose sanctions on any operator of private tertiary institutions that failed to adhere to the guidelines and directives concerning education in the state. Read more

Kwara Varsity VC, Akanbi, Dies At 51, Gov AbdulRazaq, Emir Mourn

The vice chancellor of the Kwara State University (KWASU), Prof. Muhammed Mustapha Akanbi (SAN), is dead.Aged 51, Akanbi reportedly died on Sunday at a medical facility in Lagos State. Read more

Measuring HE Ethics: An Inclusive New Ranking is Launched

It has been 18 years in the making, but a new university ranking based on “enriched student learning, inspired leadership and commitment to sustainability and integrity” has finally seen the light of day. Read more

Money, Political Will Holding Back Disabled Students

Ahmed Junaid is not learning at the same pace as his course mates at the University of Ilorin (Unilorin) in Kwara State, Nigeria, because of his visual impairment. Read more

NASENI Asks NUC, NBTE to Review Entrepreneurship Curriculum

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI),yesterday, asked the National Universities Commission (NUC), National Board for Technical Education(NBTE) and National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) to review the curriculum for entrepreneurship courses… Read more

National Assembly Passes Education Bank Bill for Student Loans

Both chambers of the National Assembly have finally passed the Students Loan Bill sponsored by Speaker Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, which aims to enable Nigerian students in higher institutions of learning have access to financial assistance. Read more

Nigerian Universities Capable of Solving Nation’s Challenges, Says McPherson Varsity VC

The Vice Chancellor, McPherson University, Prof. Francis Igbasan, yesterday said Nigerian universities are capable of providing solutions to the various challenges facing the country, saying what it needed is attitudinal change on the part of the society. Read more

Nile Varsity Produces 800 Graduates, Rewards Best Students

Nile University of Nigeria has graduated over 800 undergraduate and postgraduate students across five faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, Management Sciences, Engineering, Natural and Applied Sciences, and Law at its 10th convocation ceremony held y in Abuja. Read more

No Green Economy Without Green Skills: HE’s Critical Role

As global economies shift from linear to circular economies, the need to build on green skills and competencies becomes critical across sectors and industries, and the role of universities in developing these skills becomes more evident, participants at the recent COP27 summit held in Egypt heard. Read more

NUC and Battle Against Fake Professors in Varsities

Most universities around the world grapple with issues of academic corruption, hence the recent directive by the National Universities Commission (NUC) for vice chancellors to compile a comprehensive list of full professors in their respective institutions over reports of fake professors becomes an eye-opener. Read more

NUC Teams Applaud Department of Languages, …

A delegation from the National Universities Commission on an accreditation visit to the Department of Languages, Covenant University has commended the department and university’s leadership for putting the programme on a sound footing towards delivering maximally for students and researchers in the department. Read more

Osinbajo Advocates more Investments in Open Universities

Vice Presídent Yemi Osinbajo has called for more investments in Open Universities in the country and the expansion of the capacities of tertiary institutions. Read more

Osun Varsity Wins Melinda Gates Foundation $1.4m Grant

The Osun State University (OSU) has won Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation $1.4 million Research Grant and others grants. Read more

‘Over N60m Spent on Electricity Monthly’ – NUC Chair Seeks Better Funding for Public Varsities

Abubakar Rasheed, the executive secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), says federal universities spend between N60 million and N80 million monthly on electricity. Read more

Questions Over Delay to Enact Sex for Grades Bill

President Muhammadu Buhari has yet to sign a bill aimed at tackling growing incidences of sexual harassment in Nigerian higher education institutions into law since it was passed by the Senate, the country’s upper law-making body, two-and-a-half years ago. Read more

Reps Announce Summit to Redress Challenges of Tertiary Education in Nigeria

The House of Representatives has announced a summit aimed at brainstorming solutions to the multi-faceted challenges bedeviling the tertiary education sector. Read more

Salem University Mobilises 36 Graduates for Law School

36 graduates from Salem University, Lokoja have been mobilised for the mandatory one-year Law School before their National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) service. Read more

Sociologist Enlightens Students on Right Approach to the World of Work

An Alumnus of Covenant University, Mr. Faith Abang has posited that sociologists have a foundation to be able to function in any capacity in the real world. Read more

The Association of African Universities (AAU) Signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the China Association of Higher Education (CAHE)…

The Association of African Universities (AAU), and the China Association of Higher Education (CAHE), have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate in areas of mutual interest for the benefit of higher education institutions and other stakeholders within their respective regions. Read more

Twenty (20) winners of RUFORUM Young African Entrepreneurs Competition 2022…

University of Jos VC Appeals to Lecturers to Resume Teaching

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, on Monday in Jos appealed to the varsity’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities to be compassionate with students and resume lectures. Read more

UNIZIK V-C Solicits Alumni Support to Achieve University’s Vision

The Management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra, has called for increased support of the institution’s Alumni to achieve the vision of making the university the best in the country. Read more

UNIZIK Would Have Ranked Even Higher

The vice chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Professor Charles Okechukwu Esimone, has welcomed the recent ranking of the university by the Times Higher Education which placed UNIZIK at 10th position in Nigeria. Read more

UNZA Ranked 6^th Best University in Africa

The University of Zambia (UNZA) has been ranked 6th best university in Africa from 156 universities in 20 countries by the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. Meanwhile, at the global level, UNZA has been ranked in the 501-600 position out of 1,799 participating universities. Read more

VC Laments Tax Burden on Private Universities

The Vice Chancellor of Chrisland University, Abeokuta, Prof. Chinedum Babalola, yesterday lamented that private universities in the country were not benefitting anything from government apart from licencing and regulatory role that the government was playing. Read more

Why Researchers Must Play Role in the Redesign of Democracy

Ongoing conversations among citizens in Nigeria are spotlighting the need for researchers to get involved in shaping the country’s nascent democracy. Read more

31 October 2022

23 Nigerian Universities Now Offering Pharmacy Programmes – PCN

The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria has said that there are now 23 universities offering the Bachelor of Pharmacy and Doctor of Pharmacy programmes in the country. Read more

36 Tertiary Institutions Ignored Audit Queries

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund has accused 36 unnamed tertiary institutions comprising universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education of failing to respond to audit queries which were sent to them regarding the 2020 financial year, The PUNCH has gathered. Read more

48 Nigerian Varsities Shine in Global Ranking

The Chairman of the Nigerian Universities Ranking Advisory Committee, Professor Emeritus Peter Okebukola, has announced the news of the performance of Nigerian universities in the Times Higher Education 2023 Subject Rankings, which were released on October 25. Read more

Africa’s Economic Transformation Hinges on High-Level Skills

The World Bank’s spending on education in Sub-Saharan African has been growing over the past decade and has tripled from US$400 million to US$1.2 billion from 2018 to 2021 in West and Central Africa, with a significant contribution going to the higher education sector. Read more

A Pathway Towards Sustainable Development – High-Level Meetings with Partners

(ACEs) addresses higher-level skills development needs and innovative research requirements for the continent’s priority development sectors in five main areas: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); agriculture; health; environment; applied social science and education. Read more

ASUU Directs Lecturers to Resume Work Immediately

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its eight-month-old industrial action embarked upon on February 14 to compel federal government to implement various agreements it reached with varsity lecturers since 2009. Read more

ASUU Strike’ll be over ‘in matter of days’…

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has hinted that the long-running strike embarked upon by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU will be over “in matter of days.” Read more

Buhari Proposes N470bn for Universities, Other Tertiary Institutions

The federal government has proposed N470 billion for the revitalisation and salary enhancements in tertiary institutions.President Muhammadu Buhari disclosed this on Friday while presenting the 2023 budget estimates to the joint session of the National Assembly. Read more

Buhari Speaks on Alarming Sexual Harassment in Nigerian Universities

President Muhammadu Buhari has made known on Tuesday, October 4, that sexual harassment had reached alarming levels at the country’s universities, with “sex for grades” also part of corrupt practices that are being investigated by authorities. Read more

Centres of Excellence are Informing Policy Decisions

The African Centres of Excellence project in the West and Central Africa region has made huge strides in advancing research, some of which is already informing policy decisions and solving pressing problems in Africa, ranging from malaria and Ebola to coastal flooding and erosion. Read more

CLDS Collaborates with UN to Mark World Peace Day, Holds Town and Gown, Book Presentation

The College of Leadership and Development Studies has collaborated with the United Nations to mark the International Peace Day. Read more

Experts Polarised Over Increase in Ranked Universities

Nigeria has doubled the number of its ranked universities – from six to 12 – in the recently released Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023, but experts differ on whether the achievement is an accurate reflection of the higher education system – in particular against the backdrop of labour instability. Read more

Fayemi Dissolves Governing Councils of Tertiary Institutions

Ekiti State’s outgoing Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has approved the dissolution of the Governing Councils of state-owned universities, state Polytechnic, Isan-Ekiti and College of Health Technology, Ijero- Ekiti with effect from yesterday Monday, October 10. Read more

FG Registers Two New University Unions in Bid to Split ASUU

Federal government has formally registered two new university unions, the Congress of Nigerian University Academics (CONUA) and National Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA). Read more

FieldCore Engineering Seeks Partnership with Covenant University

The resourcefulness of Covenant University students, which has always been a reference point for the quality of academic training in the University by employers of labour and professional bodies, has once again attracted the attention of a major player in the engineering field. Read more

Four Liberian Scholars to Gain Foreign Exposure in Nigeria

Four Liberian scholars of the Hill City University of Science and Technology (HCUST) along the Roberts International Airport (RIA) highway are expected to travel to Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria. Read more

Go Beyond Managing Disruptions and Overhaul the Whole Sector

As students of government-owned higher institutions continue to bear the brunt of the industrial action embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) of Nigeria, no end seems to be in sight to the perennial labour conflict problem whose cost in both human and material terms is better imagined than listed. Read more

Graduated, but Lacking in the Skills the Economy Needs

High unemployment in Nigeria, especially among the youth, has become a worrisome trend that raises concern over the employability of thousands of graduates produced by the country’s higher educational institutions annually. Read more

Has ASUU Called Off Strike: Is 17th October 2022, Universities Resumption Date?

Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila last night said that in a matter of days the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU will call off the 7-month-old strike that had kept the citadel of learning under lock and keys. Read more

I Became Professor at 39 – Aremu, Landmark Varsity VC

The Vice-Chancellor of Landmark University, Prof Charity Aremu, tells BLESSING ENENAITE about her achievements, challenges and other issues What inspired you to be an educationist? Read more

ICAO, Qatar to Partner with Nigeria on Aviation University

The President of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council, Salvatore Siacchitano has reiterated the commitment of the organisation to partner with Nigeria in the establishment, provision of funding and faculty for the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) in Abuja. Read more

I Won’t Pay Varsity Lecturers Who Joined ASUU Strike…

Taraba state governor, Darius Ishaku on Sunday said he would not pay Taraba university lecturers who joined the lingering strike of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Read more

JAMB Warns Varsities Against Jumping Academic Sessions

AS public universities resume for academic activities across the country following eight months of industrial action declared by Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has warned against jumping of academic sessions. Read more

Katsina Varsity Gets FG’s N3bn for Faculty Building

The Federal Government has supported Katsina State with N3 billion to construct the Faculty of Agriculture building at the state-owned university, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), at Layin Minista in Malumfashi Local Government Area of the state. Read more

Lecturers Fight Court Ruling that Ordered them Back to Work

Linking Politics and Research has Never Been More Necessary

In June this year, the leaders of more than 50 Commonwealth nations set out a major new commitment to joint action on climate change, biodiversity loss and sustainable land use. Read more

Maitama Sule Varsity to Resume Academic Activities Monday

The senate, Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano, formerly North West University, over the weekend gave approval for second semester lectures for the 2020/2021 academic session to commence,…Read more

Nigerian Government Licenses a New Academic Staff Union

In an apparent move to clip the wings of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the Nigerian government on 4 October officially registered a factional lecturers’ union, the Congress of University Academics (CONUA). Read more

Nigerian Govt Tells ASUU to Respect Court Order, Resume Duty

The Federal Government of Nigeria has advised the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, to respect the interlocutory injunction by the National Industrial Court NICN and resume duty in the classrooms. Read more

Nigerian Universities Commence Post-graduate Courses in Substance, Addiction Studies

The International Society of Substances Use Professionals (ISSUP) (Nigeria) has disclosed that two universities in Nigeria have been approved to offer post graduate courses in substance use prevention, treatment and policy standard as an international course. Read more

Nigerians Flock to the UK to Benefit from Student Visa Policy

The United Kingdom’s new policy on post-study work visas is proving to be popular among Nigerian students eager to permanently immigrate to that country. The UK now allows international students with a study visa to remain for at least two years after their graduation. Read more

Number of Ranked Universities in Africa Increases to 97

African universities have made dramatic progress in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023 as, for the first time, 97 universities from 17 countries, up from 71 last year, have been rated to be part of the best universities globally, with 10 of them in the top 500. Read more

Over 1000 Nigerian University Lecturers Ready to Resume …

The National Legal Adviser of CONUA, Misbau Alamu Lateef, insisted that they were over 1000 university lecturers, and ready to return to class. Read more

Plateau Varsity Resumes Next Week

The Management of the Plateau State University, Bokkos, has approved Monday, October 24, as the resumption date for the commencement of lectures and other academic activities. Read more

Professor Adebayo Charge Researchers to be Ethically Conscious in Research Engagement

The Vice-Chancellor of Covenant University, Professor Abiodun H. Adebayo, has reiterated the importance of research in the priorities of the University’s engagement in the world of knowledge. Read more

Quality of Graduates Proves if University is Quack or not …

Vice chancellor of Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, Professor Ademola Tayo, has said that factor that determines if a university is quack or not anywhere globally is by the quality of its graduates, research activities and community services and not by mere name of the owner. Read more

Research Ethics of Science, Innovation and Technology in Africa

Since the 1970s, UNESCO build knowledge and reinforce awareness linkages among ethicists, scientists, research institutions, policymakers, academia, judges, journalists, civil society as well as the general public to assist Member States in enacting sound and reasoned policies and setting up of institutional frameworks to address ethical issues in science and technology. Read more

Rivers Varsity Bars Final Year Students from Exams Hall Over Fees

Hundreds of final year students among others of Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, were stranded on Monday as they were shutout from taking their second semester Examinations with the commencement of “No Fees, No Examination’ policy of the institution. Read more

Sano-Olu Increases Bursary for Lagos Students in Tertiary Institutions by 100%

Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved a 100% increase in the amount of bursaries available to students from Lagos State who are enrolled in tertiary institutions nationwide. According to the State government, the raise would start to apply in the 2022-2023 academic year. Read more

Seven Public Universities in Nigeria with Female VCs

The days of women being underrepresented in leadership roles are long gone. Women are no longer relegated to the background in positions of leadership in Nigeria, which now includes everything from politics to business and university administration. Read more

Siemens Energy, Germany Partner LASG to Build TVET Centre

Siemens Energy Limited and the German Government have signed a partnership agreement with Lagos State Technical & Vocational Education Board, (LASTVEB) to set up a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Centre of Excellence for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering in Ikorodu. Read more

Strike Called Off, but ASUU’s Labour Issues Unresolved

Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Nigeria are expected to return to their classrooms at federal universities following the union’s announcement on 14 October that it was suspending its eight-month-old strike. Read more

Study Questions Scholar Rescue Programme Practices

Scholar rescue organisations should place more emphasis on advocating for academic freedom in countries where it is repressed, according to a recent study. They should also take steps to improve women’s participation and do more to help alleviate post-rescue precarity, the study recommends. Read more

Tackling Accommodation Crisis in Tertiary Institutions

Amid the shortage of housing deficits across higher institutions in Nigeria, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Fund) is exploring ways to build more students hostels. Read more

Talent is Being Developed, Now to Keep it From Leaving

One of the core missions of a university is to produce graduates who can join the workforce and develop solutions for the exigent demands of society and the economy. However, this can be a problem when graduates’ skills don’t align with what is needed in a 21st-century workplace. Read more

Twenty (20) Winners of RUFORUM Young African Entrepreneurs Competition…

Universities have to Contribute More to Startup Ecosystem

Universities in Nigeria are not doing enough to encourage and support entrepreneurship development that is required to contribute to a startup ecosystem – and they are lagging behind institutions in Egypt and South Africa. Read more

Universities’ Admissions from 2020 to 2023 have Not Elapsed

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has insisted that it has no control on admission processes by universities, but at the same time, has not mandated the cancellation or deference of any admission. Read more

University Social Responsibility and the SDGs

The International USR Summit 2022, a biennial flagship event of the University Social Responsibility Network (USR Network), is being hosted virtually on 16-18 November by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Read more

UNIZIK VC Blames ASUU Strike for Low Rating

The Vice Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof. Charles Esimone, on Monday disagreed with the recent ranking by the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit, New York which placed UNIZIK 10th position in ranking of universities in Nigeria. Read more

Varsities to Introduce New Courses- Committee of VCs

The Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities, has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kuhne Foundation to integrate logistics and supply chain into Nigerian university’s curriculum. Read more

World University Rankings 2023: UI, UNILAG, Covenant Universities Make Africa’s Top 20

The latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings has ranked three Universities in Nigeria among the first top 20 institutions in the African continent. In the latest rankings Published by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 25, African Universities made debut appearances in the growing list of entries… Read more

30 September 2022

3 Ojukwu Varsity Students Found Dead in Hostel

Three students of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, COOU, Anambra State, were at the weekend found dead in their hostel at the Igbariam campus of the institution. Read more

Abuse Claims of Students in Northern Cyprus ‘Exaggerated’

Authorities of Northern Cyprus have described the Nigerian government’s concern over human rights abuses against its students studying in the occupied territory as “exaggerated”. Read more

Africa Higher Education Centres of Excellence for Development Impact (ACE Impact) to Reward Quality, Applied Research and Innovation

SIRA recognizes and promotes excellent research and innovation which responds to Africa’s developmental challenges. Read more

Anglican Church Establishes College of Education to Regain Lost Morals, Character…

Rt. Rev. Sosthenes Eze, Anglican Bishop of Enugu North Diocese, says the Church established its College of Education to remould and regain lost morals and character. Read more

ARUA to Add Seven Centres of Excellence in the Next Year

The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) will increase the number of Centres of Excellence it runs from 13 to 20 in the next 12 months in response to the need for increased university-led knowledge output in priority scientific areas. Read more

ASUU to Appeal Court Order on Resumption as NANS, Others Kick

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said it is set to appeal the order by the National Industrial Court (NIC) directing the suspension of its seven months old strike. Read more

ASUU Rejected FG’s 23.5 Percent Salary Increase Offer – Adamu

The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu on Tuesday outlined the Federal Government’s efforts to resolve the industrial action embarked upon by Academic Staff Union of Universities on February 14. Read more

ASUU Strike Causing Me Internal Turmoil, Says Education Minister

Adamu Adamu, minister of education, on Tuesday, met with vice-chancellors and pro-chancellors of federal universities to find a solution to the strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Read more

ASUU Strike: Enforce ‘No Work, No Pay’, Pro-Chancellors of State Varsities Tell FG

The Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities (COPSUN) says the federal government should not pay members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) for the period they are on strike. Read more

ASUU strike: Lecturers Demand Reopening of Varsities

Group of lecturers under the aegis of Congress of University Academics, CONUA has called for the immediate reopening of universities for the resumption of academic activities. Read more

ASUU Strike: We’re Studying Directive Issued by Universities Commission

Vice-Chancellors of Public universities in Nigeria have said that they are currently studying the letter issued by the Federal government through the National Universities Commission NUC, ordering them to reopen schools and allow students to resume lectures. Read more

ASUU strike: We cannot be cowed – Lecturers

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said no amount of threats will make the lecturers stop fighting for quality education and welfare of her members, until the right thing is done by the government. Read more

Benue Varsity Directs Immediate Reopening of School

The management of Benue State University, BSU Makurdi has directed the immediate reopening of the school. DAILY POST reports that BSU and other government-owned universities were shut down on February 14 following an industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. Read more

Buhari Meets Pro-Chancellors, Promises to Make ‘Further Consultations’ on ASUU’s Demands

President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to engage in further consultations with relevant stakeholders towards ending the strike embarked on by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Read more

Climate Education Can ‘Lure More Youths into Climate Action’

Despite the compelling need to produce experts and specialists with the skills and competencies to contribute to climate action on a greater scale, the uptake of climate change education at learning institutions across Africa was slow. Read more

Covenant has the Resources to Become the Hub for Harvesting Microbial…

The President of the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria, Professor Mohammed B. Yerima, has heaped plaudits on Covenant University as one of the very few institutions in Nigeria with the requisite capacity to teach and carry out deep research in the area of biotechnology. Read more

Duality of Knowledge Paradigms Requires Institutional Agility

African universities should equip their students with a “duality” of knowledges in order to produce a cadre of graduates capable of navigating and transforming the socio-economic systems within which they operate, according to Doyin Atewologun, dean of the Rhodes Scholarships at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom. Read more

Ekiti Varsity Retirees Lament Unpaid Gratuity, Pensions

The Nigerian Universities’ Pensioners Association (NUPA), Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti chapter, has decried non-payment of 15 years gratuity arrears totalling N1.5 billion. Read more

Experts Harp on Leveraging Technology in Tertiary Institutions

Education experts including university administrators in Nigeria have been urged to leverage technology by embracing digital learning in order to deepen access to quality tertiary education in Nigeria. Read more

EU-ECOWAS Scholarships Programme on Sustainable Energy

The EU-ECOWAS Scholarship programme provides scholarships for masters’ degrees in the sustainable energy sector at specialised universities in West Africa (Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Togo) for the benefit of eligible students from ECOWAS member states involved in the energy sector. Read more

FG Drags ASUU to Industrial Court, Says Negotiations Have Failed

The raging dispute between the federal government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) that has kept many universities shut for more than seven months will shift to the Industrial court next Monday. Read more

FG Orders Immediate Reopening of Varsities

The federal government has ordered vice-chancellors of federal universities across the country to re-open schools and commence lectures with immediate effect. Read more

FG Should Stop Funding Universities

Upper chamber has asked the federal government to have a rethink on funding government owned tertiary Institutions, their salaries as well as recurrent expenditure. Read more

FG Urged to Review Varsity Lecturers Pay

The Pro-Chancellor of Osun State University, Mr. Yusuf Alli (SAN), has called on federal and state governments to conduct an upward review for salaries of lecturers and workers in universities across the country in view of the realities of rising inflation. Read more

FG Urges Students to Apply for UK Scholarships

The Federal Government through the National Universities Commission has called on qualified Nigerians to apply for the Chevening scholarships, an initiative of the government of the United Kingdom. Read more

Gbajabiamila Wants Stringent Conditions for New Universities

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has called for introduction of stringent conditions for establishment of universities in the country, to ensure high standard.Gbajabiamila said this at Wednesday’s plenary in Abuja. Read more

HE in Prisons Still ‘Patchy’ Despite Expansion of E-Learning

The COVD-19 pandemic’s expansion of online learning has created new higher education opportunities to teach Africa’s prison inmates, but even the administrators of some correctional facilities and government officials have been reluctant to take advantage of these options. Read more

How to Undo the Disconnect Between Researchers, Policy-Makers

Environmental scientists in Africa are struggling to get political and social support for their solutions to problems such as the desertification in North Africa and the Sahel region. Read more

Irregular Admission: JAMB, NUC Threaten to Sanction Varsities

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board and the three regulatory agencies for tertiary education in the country – the National Universities Commission, National Board for Technical Education and the National Commission for Colleges of Education – have said they will sanction institutions that sell application forms…Read more

It’s Important Universities, Industries Collaborate on Research -Pat Utomi

A professor of Political Economy and entrepreneurship coach, Patrick Utomi, has harped on universities’ collaboration with the industries in problem-solving researches that can substantially take Nigeria and its people out of poverty. Read more

Katsina Varsity Wins N32m International Research Grant

The Federal University, Dutsin-ma has won a N32 million research grant from the National Research Foundation, Pretoria, South Africa. The NRF is an agency of the South African Government created to “contribute to National Development by supporting, promoting and advancing research and human capacity development … Read more

Lecturers Fight Court ruling that Ordered them Back to Work

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has appealed and filed a stay of execution of a ruling by Nigeria’s industrial court after it ordered an end to the union’s protracted strike. The judgment, on 22 September, appeared to have worsened the ongoing conflict between the federal government and the dissatisfied union. Read more

Low Fees, Corruption Top Factors Holding Universities Down

University students have been at home for over seven months now and just last Monday, the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU which has been having a running battle with the Federal Government decided the strike will go on indefinitely. Read more

Mining and Minerals have had Limited Educational Benefits

The story of mineral discoveries and mining in Africa being a social curse for the continent is likely to persist after researchers at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank recently found no conclusive evidence of intergenerational mobility into higher education in most African countries and districts where extractions of mineral resources occur. Read more

Nasarawa Varsity Expels Student in Bullying Video

The Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, says it has expelled a student seen in a viral video bullying another student of the institution in one of its hostels. The video shows a student beating another student in a hostel. Read more

Network Wants to Make Impact by Providing 21st-Century Skills

Academics have stressed the importance of ensuring African graduates secure jobs after their studies, ideally linked to the expertise they have gained during their courses. Read more

Nigerian Minister Summons University Pro Chancellors, VCs Over ASUU Strike

As a follow-up to his earlier public briefing over the prolonged shutdown of universities, Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, has summoned all pro chancellors and vice-chancellors of federal universities in the country. Read more

Oyetola signs Ilesa University Establishment Bill

The Osun Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Tuesday, assented to the law seeking to upgrade the Osun State College of Education, Ilesa to a full-fledged University. Read more

Persistent Calls to Boycott Northern Cyprus Universities

Against a backdrop of the allegations of inexplicable deaths of Nigerian students in Northern Cyprus, the Nigerian government has warned its citizens against moving to the south-eastern European island to study at any of its universities. Read more

Polytechnics Need More Electricity than Universities

The outgoing Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, Olarenwaju Aluko, has said that polytechnics need more electricity to operate than universities. Read more

Post-Pandemic: Some ‘Forever’ Changes to Higher Education

Since COVID-19 marched across the world disrupting most aspects of life, including higher education, numerous articles have been written detailing the impact of the virus on higher education. Read more

Prof Ogbonna Emerges VC of Enugu Varsity of Medical and Applied Sciences

Prof James Chukwuma Ogbonna of the Department of Microbiology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has emerged the vice chancellor of the newly established Enugu State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS), Igbo-Eno. Read more

RMRDC, Unilag Partner to Drive Manufacturing

The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) in partnership with the University of Lagos and stakeholders in the manufacturing sector have announced plans to organise the first international additive conference scheduled to hold on 26 and 29 September 2022 in Lagos. Read more

Sokoto State Varsity Gets New DVCS

The Governing Council of Sokoto State University (SSU) has approved the appointment of two Deputy Vice Chancellors (DVCs), Academic and Administration. Read more

Soludo Seeks TETFund’s Strategic Intervention in States’ Higher Education Institutions

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has called for a strategic partnership with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, in the delivery of intervention projects in higher education institutions in the state. Read more

Study Shows Economic Drivers of Voluntary Return among Conflict-Induced Internally Displaced Persons in Nigeria

The North-Eastern part of Nigeria, bedeviled by terrorism perpetrated by Boko Haram, is recovering from over a decade of a campaign of terror and insurgency that has witnessed the socioeconomic collapse of the region with millions of internally displaced persons. Read more

UNILAG Hosts 4 W/African Universities in Two-Day Regional Workshop, Plans Stronger Collaborations

University of Lagos (UNILAG) has concluded plans to strengthen collaborations with sister universities in the West African sub-region.The plans formed part of resolutions reached a two-day Regional Stakeholders Impact Workshop, which rounded off at the Arthur Mbanefo Digital Research Centre recently. Read more

UNIZIK Lecturers Reject FG’s Salary Award, Declare Total Strike

Following the industrial dispute between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), lectures at the Nnamdi Azikwe University Awka, Anambra State, have & declared a total strike. Read more

Value System Failure Requires Drastic Measures…

To help confront the widespread value system failure across Africa, including ethical challenges witnessed in leadership, governance and research, universities have to introduce measures such as establishing directorates of ethics and include ethics in the curriculum to teach students as future leaders the ethical way of doing things. Read more

Varsity Beefs Up Precaution Against Insecurity, Crime

The Abia State University, Uturu has beefed up precautionary measures to protect the university and its environment from insecurity and criminal activities.Vice chancellor of the university, …Read more

VC Urges FG to Upgrade Infrastructure in Tertiary Institutions

Prof. Jeremiah Ojediran, Vice- Chancellor of Bells University of Technology, Ota, has urged the Federal Government to address the challenge of decayed infrastructure in tertiary institutions across the country. Read more

What can be Done About the Growth in Dissertation Mills?

Academic dishonesty is on the rise in universities in Africa – and globally – including dissertation fraud. Read more

Why do Politicians Want to Create More Universities?

Despite the huge shortfall in budgetary allocation and in actual funding for education at both state and federal levels in Nigeria, the proliferation of public universities has continued and has been identified as a setback for the development of the tertiary education sector. Read more

31 August 2022

20,000 Direct Jobs Created by Establishment of New Tertiary Institutions

Despite opposition by the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to what they described as proliferation of tertiary institutions in Nigeria, the Federal Government has revealed that the establishment of additional universities, … Read more

African Seed Fund for Research and Education Launched by Imperial

Imperial has launched a wide-ranging new seed fund for research and education projects with partners in Africa.The College will provide funding for collaborations with partners at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) and members of the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA). Read more

ASUU Extends Strike by Four Weeks

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has extended the ongoing strike by another four weeks. ASUU president, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, disclosed the union’s decision in a press statement on Monday. Read more

ASUU, Federal Govt Meeting Ends in Deadlock

The meeting between the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the federal government has again ended without an agreement.The union met with the Professor Nimi Briggs Committee yesterday at the National Universities Commission (NUC) in Abuja, …Read more

ASUU Identifies Two Conditions That’ll End Strike Quickly

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, on Thursday said the Federal Government could resolve the ongoing strike in one day.National President of ASUU, Emmanuel Osodeke, said the Federal Government could resolve the strike if they prioritized the demands of the union. Read more

ASUU Strike: Any End in Sight?

Since February 14, 2022, over six months and counting, the nation’s universities have been under lock and key because of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Strike. Read more

ASUU Strike Enters Six-Month

The strike by Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in public universities on has entered six-month with no end in sight. ASUU in February 14, 2022 declared industrial action to force the Federal Government to implement its outstanding demands. Read more

ASUU Strike: FG’S Proposal May Lead to Lecturers’ Pay Cut

The offer made by the Federal Government to lecturers under the aegis of the Academic Staff Union of Universities may lead to a reduction in the salaries of entry level lecturers under the graduate assistant cadre, investigations by Sunday PUNCH have revealed. Read more

Benin Bronzes: Divergent Views on Repatriation of Artefacts

The announcement by the London-based Horniman Museum of the return to Nigeria of 72 artefacts that have been in its collection for about 125 years has spawned divergent responses from experts in the West African country’s academic and cultural communities. Read more

Call to Ban Politicians from Sending Children to Study Abroad

As the strike by Nigeria’s university lecturers under the aegis of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) enters its 186th day on 18 August 2022, stakeholders in the university education sector are intensifying calls for a law to bar political office holders from sending their children to foreign universities. Read more

Crisis Looms as Ekiti Varsity Proscribes ASUU, Others

The management of Ekiti State Government-owned Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti, has proscribed all the staff unions in the institution. Read more

Entrepreneurship Must be Taught in all Disciplines…

Universities in Africa must share the blame for churning out unemployable graduates, hence the growing pressure on them to align what they do more closely with changing labour market needs in which technology and knowledge are some of the key success drivers. Read more

FG hasn’t Informed ASUU of Cash Crunch

Striking Academic Staff Union of Universities has said the government has not at any time indicated that it does not have money to fund the union’s demands and university education. Read more

FG Moves to Reduce Foreign Publications in Higher Institutions

The Federal Government, yesterday, moved to end dominance of foreign publications in the nation’s higher education, even as 10 new textbooks, sponsored by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), were launched. Read more

Igbinedion Varsity to Absorb 2,500 Displaced Ukraine Students

Igbinedion University Okada has entered into academic agreement with the V.N.Karazin Kharkiv National University, Ukraine, to absorb 2, 500 of its students who were displaced by the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. Read more

I Will Not Handover Federal Universities to States; Education will Remain on Concurrent List…

The Atiku Abubakar Media Office has said that Atiku would not handover federal universities to states and that education would remain on concurrent list. This was contained in a statement signed by Paul Ibe, media adviser to Atiku, a copy of which was made available to BusinessDay. Read more

JAMB Opens Up on Cut-Off Point for Admission to Nigerian Universities

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that the recently adopted 140 cut-off mark for admissions to Nigerian universities is not uniform for all the institutions. Read more

Lagos Moves to Checkmate Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institutions

The Lagos State Government on Monday moved to checkmate rising sexual harassment in tertiary institutions in the State. Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), Mrs. Cecilia Bolaji Dada spoke at stakeholders’ meeting on Domestication of Sexual Harassment Policy, … Read more

Lagos Moves to Checkmate Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institutions

LAUTECH Pulls Out of ASUU’s Strike

The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State has pulled out of the six-month-old strike of the Academic Staff Union of Nigeria (ASUU). Read more

Over 200 Young Nigerians Receive European Union’s Erasmus Mundus Postgraduate Scholarships

The European Union has offered postgraduate scholarships to over 200 young Nigerians in top European universities, under its flagship educational programme, Erasmus+. Read more

Pan African University Grows, but Also Faces Challenges

The African Union-run Pan African University (PAU) has been attracting a growing number of postgraduate students since its establishment in 2012, and its research and development thrust has seen the registration of patents, the publication of academic articles and the establishment of innovation and entrepreneurship hubs. Read more

N’Assembly Proposes 63 New Varsities, Others, Experts Kick

No fewer than 63 bills have been tabled before the Senate and the House of Representatives for the creation of new universities, polytechnics, colleges of education since the beginning of shutdown of activities in public tertiary institutions in the country in 2022, … Read more

NCC Commits Over N500m for Research in Nigerian Universities

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has doled out over N500 million to the Nigerian universities and other tertiary institutions across the country to facilitate research and innovations to promote developments in the Nigerian telecommunications industry. Read more

NIBIFM Plans Facility Management Programme in Tertiary Institutions

The Nigerian Institution of Builders in Facilities Management said all arrangements had been completed to commence teaching and learning of facilities management in line of building in universities and polytechnics in Nigeria. Read more

NOUN, NUC train 271 VCs in Strategic Planning Newspapers

The National Universities Commission and the National Open University of Nigeria have graduated the fifth set of participants in the series of capacity-building activities to strengthen the implementation of the 2019-2023 Blueprint on the Rapid Revitalisation of University Education in Nigeria. Read more

Pay Rise: FG Excludes State Varsities, ASUU Kicks

The industrial dispute between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities may worsen following the insistence of the Federal Ministry of Education that its proposed agreement with the union will not be binding on state universities. Read more

Research Collaboration Envisages Major Gains in Health Care

Surgical research to support the work done by hospitals, mainly in rural and remote locations, is benefitting from seven research hubs in Africa, Mexico and India that were established during COVID to reduce the risk of infection during operations. Read more

Stakeholders Stand Differently on Lowering of UTME Cut-Off Marks

Stakeholders in the education sector have expressed mixed reactions to the recent lowering of the Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) cut-off marks for admission seekers into the tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Read more

Strike: FG Yet to Resolve Contending Issues – ASUU Tells Minister

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Bayero University, Kano, BUK branch has on Tuesday slammed the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu over claims that the Federal Government has resolved the contentious issues except the payment of the six month withheld salaries. Read more

Taraba Varsity to Establish Model Ranch

Prof. Sunday Bako, the Vice-Chancellor of Taraba State University, Jalingo, says the institution will establish an integrated farm that will provide a model ranch operation.Bako gave the indication on Sunday while interacting with journalists in Jalingo. Read more

UI, OAU, FUNAAB Shine in Global Varsity Ranking

The Chairman of Governing Board of Higher Education Observatory for Africa, Emeritus Professor Peter Okebukola, has applauded the efforts of the National Universities Commission in implementing its 2021-2027 strategic plan. Read more

UNESCO Sensitises Ebonyi LGAs on School Health Education

Amanze said the two-year project was a collaborative effort between UNESCO and Peking University (PKU), China to promote school health education for girls in Africa in the COVID-19 era. Read more

Universities Workers’ Strike: Care-free Attitude of FG Killing Education, Says COEASU

The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo chapter has expressed concern over the prolonged five months strike at the nation’s public universities. Read more

Varsity Union Seeks End to AAU Crisis

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has called on the National Universities Commission and the Edo Government to intervene in the lingering industrial crisis at the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, in order to reposition the institution for better learning and development. Read more

Youths Stuck as HE Fails to Provide Job-Relevant Skills

The journey from school to well-paying jobs is full of challenges to most young people in 22 countries in Western and Central Africa, as universities and other tertiary education institutions in the region have not been responding quickly to the changing nature of work, according to the World Bank. Read more

31 July 2022

Aisha Buhari Foundation Restates Commitment to Tertiary Education Development

Its Founder and Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, made the statement while presenting books and other research materials to the Federal Capital Territory College of Education, Zuba (FCT) Abuja. Read more

ANAN Lays Foundation for Accounting Research Center at Ojukwu Varsity

Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) has laid the foundation of the Accounting Research Center at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam Campus, Anambra State. Read more

ASUU: NUC Seeks VCs’ Support to End Protracted Strike

The Executive Secretary of the National Universities’ Commission (NUC), Professor Abubakar Rasheed, has urged vice chancellors of Nigerian universities to help government in bringing to an end the ongoing strike by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Read more

ASUU Replies Buhari, Says “Enough Can’t be Enough”

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s comments that “enough is enough” of the ongoing strike by the university lecturers. Read more

ASUU Strike: Group Says Closure of Universities Exposed Students to Social Vices

Worried by the protracted industrial action by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), a group – the Coalition of Northern Group, Student Wing (CNG -SW) – has lamented that it has exposed students to violence, exploitation, early marriage, sexual abuse and other vices. Read more

ASUU Strike: Stakeholders Express Worry, Want Immediate Resolution

Some stakeholders in the education sector have continued to deep express worry over the lingering crisis between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Read more

Brexit, COVID, Ukraine War Drive Student Mobility to France

African countries have become key drivers of student mobility to France, according to datasets published by Campus France, the national agency that promotes French higher education internationally and welcomes foreign students and researchers in the country. Read more

Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK: Covenant University, Maven Williams Services Limited Signs MOU

A director with Maven Williams Services Limited, Mr. Williams Odah, has assured Covenant University that they were all about bringing professionalism to bear on their relationship with the University following the Memorandum of Understanding between both organizations. Read more

Climate-Smart Solutions Can Drive Green Growth in Africa

African countries have a huge responsibility to transform climate change challenges into opportunities to ensure green growth. More can be done using technology, but technology alone cannot deliver sustainable solutions. Read more

Covenant University Wins N75m JAMB Compliance Prize

Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, has emerged the best in compliance with the policy guidelines of the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) at the 2020 JAMB National Tertiary Admissions’ Performance-Merit Award (NATAP-M Award). Read more

Enough is Enough, Buhari Tells ASUU

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, lampooned the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, for being adamant and not calling off the lingering strike, saying enough is enough of keeping students at home. Read more

FRSC Advocates Transportation Studies in Tertiary Institutions

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called for the establishment of School for Transportation Studies in tertiary institutions in Nigeria.The FRSC Sector Commander in Kwara, Mr Fredrick Ogidan, made the appeal while inaugurating… Read more

Gov’t Will Keep Establishing More Schools Despite Paucity of Funds

The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has said governments at all levels will continue to establish more schools to meet the growing demand occasioned by the increasing population in the country. Read more

Igbinedion Varsity Gets Accreditation for 5 Global IT Academies

Igbinedion University Okada (IUO) said it has gotten accreditation for five different high levels IT academies to provide skills set certification for students. The IT academies are CISCO, HUAWEI, Mikrotik, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services. Read more

Impact of Climate Change on Healthcare Needs More Research

A study that mapped and analysed the available literature on the impact of climate change on the provisioning of emergency care in Africa indicated a lack of research, shortages in emergency care and human resources and weak health infrastructure and technology capabilities, among other things. Read more

JAMB Announces 140 as Cut-Off Mark for University Admission

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and heads of tertiary education institutions and other stakeholders in the education sector in the country have announced the minimum cut-off mark for admissions in the 2022/2023 academic session. Read more

JAMB Registrar Condemns ASUU Strike, Donates Medical Equipment’s to UITH, 11 Others

Registrar, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, has condemned the ongoing industrial strike action by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), describing it as unnecessary. Read more

Kaduna State Varsity to Reopen …

The Vice-Chancellor of Kaduna State University (KASU), Professor Abdullahi Ashafa has said the university is set to reopen… Read more

Kogi Tertiary Institutions Won’t Go on Strike…

Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has said that all tertiary institutions of the state will continue to run strike-free academic calendar in conformity with his administration policies. Read more

Kogi Varsity Rector Restates Zero Tolerance for Cultism to Curb insecurity

The Management of the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has restated its commitment to zero tolerance for cultism and other social vices in the institution as part of its measures to curb insecurity within and outside the polytechnic community. Read more

N1.12trn Needed to Pay Proposed ASUU, Varsity Workers’ Wage Increase, FG Reveals

The federal government has said the proposal made by the Prof. Limi Briggs-led Committee in relation to the demands by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other unions in universities would gulp N1.12 trillion to implement. Read more

NDE Trains Varsity, Polytechnic Students on Goat Production

Dozens of universities and polytechnics students in Plateau state were weekend trained on goat production by the National Directorate of Employment (NDE). The training, according to the scheme, was meant to make the students self-reliant, create wealth and jobs in the various communities. Read more

Nigerian Government Facilitates Students’ Admission Into Local Universities, Polytechnics

The Federal Government has disclosed it is making arrangements to assist the Nigerian students who fled war-torn Ukraine to gain admissions into the nation’s tertiary institutions and continue their education. Read more

Nigerian University Lecturers’ Union, CONUA, Dissociates Self from ASUU Strike

A breakaway faction of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)- Congress of Nigerian University Academics (CONUA), has dissociated itself from the ongoing strike in Nigerian universities. Read more

Nigerian Universities Suffer from Poor Funding

AS public universities in the country have been shut down since February 14 this year due to strike action by staff unions whose demands are mainly financial in nature, unless drastic steps are taken, the issue of poor funding may linger in the sector for a while, findings by Vanguard have revealed. Read more

NLC Vows to Go Ahead with Nationwide Protest over Closure of Universities

Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed its resolve to hold a two-day national protest to demand the immediate reopening of the country’s public-owned tertiary institutions which had been shut down for five months. Read more

NUPENG Pledges Support for NLC’s Planned Protest Against Shutdown of Nigerian Universities

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has thrown its weight behind a planned protest by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) over the ongoing strike by university lecturers under the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Read more

Osinbajo Tasks Academics on Reforms in Healthcare, Tertiary Education

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed the need for professors and academics to take keen interest, especially in issues of education and healthcare, exploring options for reform and innovation in human capital development sectors. Read more

Over 200 Illegal Institutions Awarding NCE Without Approval

The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) says it has identified over 200 illegal institutions awarding Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) without approval. Read more

President Gives Minister Two-week Ultimatum to Resolve ASUU Strike

An end may be in sight to the over five-month old strike in Nigerian public universities as President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday directed the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, to resolve the prolonged industrial action embarked upon by the four university-based unions and report back to him within two weeks. Read more

Reconfigure HE for Employable Graduates, Relevant Research

Higher education systems must be rebalanced to produce the skills and knowledge African countries need for their development, according to Peter Materu, chief programme officer for the Mastercard Foundation. Read more

Some Thoughts on How to Confront Bibliometric Coloniality

What challenges do Africa-based journal editors and publishers face? New opportunities have been opened up by digitalisation, online journals and open-source publishing software. Read more

TETFund Trains 35,000 Scholars, Seeks more Universities

No fewer than 35,000 scholars have benefitted from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund training. Read more

UNILORIN, ABU, Covenant Universities Top JAMB’s National Tertiary Admissions Performance Merit Award

The Univerity of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kwara State, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Kaduna State and the Covenant University (CU), Ota, Ogun State were among the top-rated tertiary institutions of learning in the 3rd edition (2020) of the National Tertiary Admissions Performance Merit Award (NATAP-M)…Read more

University Campuses Become Battleground in Growing Conflict

Uneasy calm has returned to the University of Buea in the south-west of Cameroon after separatist fighters invaded the institution’s campus on 8 July and disrupted ongoing examinations. Read more

We’ll Call Off Strike Immediately If FG Accepts UTAS, Honour 2009 Agreement

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has revealed that salaries of its members have been stopped since the ongoing strike commenced as a result of implementation of ‘no work, no pay’ policy of the Federal Government. Read more

Zamfara State Scholarships Leave Students Stranded

As the summer holidays wind up, the fate of 91 Nigerian students who are studying at the Cyprus International University in Northern Cyprus with Zamfara State scholarships hangs in the balance over outstanding tuition fees. The government of Zamfara State, one of Nigeria’s 36 states, has offered the scholarships to students. Read more

30 June 2022

7^th ACE Impact Regional Workshop Officially Opened…

Professor Mrs. Eléonore Yayi Ladekan, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Republic of Benin officially opened the seventh regional workshop of the Africa Higher Education Centres of Excellence Project (ACE Impact) at Palais des Congre in Cotonou Benin on the 14^th June 2022. Read more

153 Universities’ Repository Hosts Over 2 Million Open Educational Resources…

The Executive Secretary of National Universities Commission, (NUC), Prof Abubakar Rasheed, has disclosed that its Open Educational Resources, (OER), repository established in 2017, currently has over two million OERs in the form of courseware, lecture notes, textbooks, …Read more

2022 Career, Education Fair: Multinationals, Corporate Bodies Seek Covenant Graduates

It was a beehive of activities as Covenant University’s Students’ Engagement and Activities Development (SEALD) unit, in a bid to position graduates of the University at the forefront of employers’ choice, organized the 2022 International Education and Career Fair with the theme ‘Scaling Up.’ Read more

2023 UTME: Oloyede Tasks Tertiary Institutions on Credible Admission

Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ish’aq Oloyede, has called on heads of higher institutions in the country to ensure that their admission process is credible and the results valid. Read more

A’Ibom Govt to Institute Tertiary Scholarship Scheme for Indigent Students

Akwa Ibom State Government has made public its plan to institute a Tertiary Scholarship Scheme for 500 intelligent but indigent undergraduate students of the state, studying in Public Tertiary Institutions in the country. Read more

ASUU Expresses Concern Over Threats, Intimidation by Varsity Management

The Kano Zone of ASUU on Tuesday expressed concern over alleged intimidation and threats against some of its officials by the management of the Kaduna State University (KASU). Read more

ASUU Strike: Makinde Withholds LAUTECH Subvention

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said he is withholding the subvention of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, until the institution’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) suspends its ongoing strike. Read more

Buhari Hails Afe Babalola University for Ranking 400th Best Globally

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), Ado-Ekiti, for ranking as the best in Nigeria. The ranking institution, the Times Higher Education World Rankings, also ranked ABUAD as the 400th best in the world. Read more

Bill to End Degree-Diploma Dichotomy Still Without Signature

June 2022 makes it a year since the Nigerian Senate passed a bill to end the age-long dichotomy between the bachelor degree and the Higher National Diploma (HND), but President Muhammadu Buhari has yet to take a stand. Read more

COEASU Demands Adeyemi Varsity Take-off, VC Appointment

The College of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) Adeyemi College of Education chapter in Ondo, Ondo State, has demanded the immediate operation of the institution’s new university status. Read more

Court Orders Interim Forfeiture of Varsity, Property Linked to Ex-DFA

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, yesterday, ordered the interim forfeiture of every asset of NOK University based in Kaduna and other property linked to a former Director of Finance in the Ministry of Health, Anthony Hassan. Read more

Covenant Graduate Student Comes Top in Students’ Debate Competition

A Postgraduate student, Prince Akachukwu, of Department of Biochemistry, Covenant University, came tops at the Students’ Debate Competition at the 4th Annual Conference of Society of Testing Laboratory Analysts of Nigeria… Read more

Covenant Hosts First Writers Conference, Wins Prizes

The Covenant University Literary and Debating Society (CULDS) recently hosted her first Writers Conference. The event attracted about one hundred and sixty-eight participants both within Covenant University and other neighboring institutions who submitted about 40 proses of 1500 words and poems of forty, lines for the competition. Read more

Delta Varsity Dismisses Two Lecturers for Alleged Fraud

The Governing Council of the Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, has dismissed two lecturers of the institution for alleged academic fraud. The university disclosed this in a statement published in its official bulletin and made available to journalists… Read more

Edo Suspends ASUU, SSANU, Other Unions

The Edo State government on Wednesday suspended all union activities, including the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Non-Academic Staff of Universities (NASU), across all state-owned institutions of higher learning. Read more

Embrace, Invest in Digital Technology, Former Registrar Urges Nigerian Universities

A former Registrar of Ekiti State University, and former Chairman, Association of Registrars of Nigerian Universities (ARNU), Dr Omojola Awosusi, has called on Nigerian universities to embrace and invest in digital technology, …Read more

Expert Enlightens Students on Digital Marketing Strategies

A Digital Marketing Guru, Mr. Gbenga Victor Jolaoso, has posited that Digital Marketing Management is anchored on Building a Brand’s Online Identity, Content Development and Strategy, Engagement Strategy, Visual Design Strategy, and the Ability to Measure and Analyse to Establish Return on Investment (ROI). Read more

Federal University Lokoja, ISMMN, Signs MoU on Diploma, Certificate Courses

The Federal University Lokoja, Institute of Sales and Marketing Management of Nigeria (ISMMN) and Committee of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities Projects Associates Limited of Professional Training and Certification have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on educational partnership. Read more

FG Threatens to Withdraw Licenses of Substandard Universities, Colleges, Others

The Federal Government, on Friday, threatened to withdraw licenses of Universities, Colleges of Education, Polytechnics and other tertiary institutions operating below prescribed standards by law. Read more

Final Day of the IOFs Sigh-Level Forum Culminated in the Almaty Declaration

Islamic Organization for Food security concluded two-day Food security Forum. The High-level Forum attracts ministers, decision-makers, opinion-leaders, leading scientific experts and participants of agro-industrial sectors to discuss a wide range of issues in nutrition and Food Safety correlation. Read more

Govt Receives White Papers on Visitation Panels to 82 Tertiary Institutions

Nigeria’s minister of education, Adamu Adamu, has received the drafted white papers from the 21 white paper drafting panels constituted by the government in March. Read more

HEOFA Hails NUC on Reforms, New Curriculum for Universities

The Higher Education Observatory for Africa, HEOFA, has applauded the efforts of the National Universities Commission, NUC, in the ongoing reforms in the Nigeria university system, aimed at producing quality graduates that will be globally competitive. Read more

JAMB Cautions Tertiary Institutions Against Change of Courses for Candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on Monday said the transfer of candidates from one programme to another in any tertiary institution can only be affected with the consent of the candidates concerned. Read more

JAMB Releases Cut-Off Marks for Universities, Polytechnics, Others

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the cut-off marks for universities, polytechnics and other institutions for the recently concluded 2022 University, Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Below are the cut-off marks. Read more

Kano Varsity Establishes Research Laboratory for Cervical Cancer Screening

Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano (YUMSUK), has established a Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) DNA Modular Research Laboratory for screening of cervical cancer in women. Read more

LASU Gets NUC Full Accreditation for 31 Courses

National Universities Commission, NUC, has approved 31 out of 37 courses presented to it by the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo, for accreditation. 31 of those courses, it was gathered represented 96.0 per cent got NUC full accreditation status. Read more

Laurels for Lagos Business School

The Financial Times recently named Lagos Business School (LBS) as one of the top global business schools in its Executive Education 2022 ranking. Lagos Business School’s custom executive education was ranked number one in Africa and among the top 50 in the world by the Financial Times (FT). Read more

Marshalling the Diaspora: Ethiopia’s ‘Unsung Model’

Ethiopia has a unique ‘model’ of deploying its intellectual diaspora – academics, researchers and high-level professionals – by integrating their competence, experience, knowledge and networks to help resolve societal questions in their home countries and advance knowledge-generation. Read more

Medical Council Bans Certificates from Ukrainian Universities

In a decision that has hit many students badly, the Nigerian medical regulatory body has announced that it will not recognise medical and dental degree certificates issued by Ukrainian universities from 2022. Read more

Molecular Research Could Help Nigeria Solve a Host of Health Problems

Our world and everything in it is made up of innumerable tiny molecules. These molecules are the smallest units of chemical compounds or living things. Viruses, bacteria, parasites, plants, animals, humans: each organism is underpinned by molecules. Read more

Nigerians are Spending Vast Amounts on Studies Abroad

A full nine out of every 10 Nigerian students are currently seeking opportunities to study abroad. Read more

Nigerians Fleeing Ukraine Offered Admission By Bulgarian Universities…

Bulgarian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Yanko Yardonov, has said that Bulgarian universities are offering admission to Nigerian students whose academic pursuits in Ukraine were cut short by Russia’s invasion. Read more

NUC Demands List of Profs from VCs

The National Universities Commission has directed university vice-chancellors to compile a comprehensive list of full professors in their respective institutions. The commission asked the VCs to forward the list which must include the names of the professors, department, year of professorship, and area of specialisation. Read more

NUC Warehouses 2m Repository of Resources for Varsities

No fewer than two million resources deposited in form of courseware, lecture notes, textbooks, videos, maps, podcasts as well as conference presentations and journals are currently being warehoused as repositories for Nigerian Universities. Read more

Open University Targets 1m Students Enrollment

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) on Thursday disclosed that it would meet the one million-enrollment target for students set by the Federal Government. Read more

Petition Wants More Study Support for War-Affected Africans

Amid the ongoing Russian destruction and violence in Ukraine, many international students who fled the war are still trying to find ways to continue their studies. A petition calling for more support for African students has generated almost 30,000 signatures. Read more

Police, Military Central in State Assaults on Students

Of 28 profiled countries in Education Under Attack 2022, half are in Africa. The highest number of incidents on the continent were recorded in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Mali. The study reports more than 5,000 attacks on education facilities, students and educators, or military incidents, globally in the past two years. Read more

Post-Study Work Opportunities Drive Student Mobility

The long-time attraction of international students from Sub-Saharan Africa to quality universities in European Union member states and their counterparts in the United States and Canada includes an appetite for getting jobs in host countries, according to ICEF Monitor, a market intelligence firm for international student recruitment. Read more

Questions About Nigeria’s Faltering Colleges of Education

Initiated in the 1960s to address the dearth of qualified teachers in primary schools, Nigeria’s colleges of education have, for decades, been systematically plugging the gap. However, in recent years, these tertiary institutions have been faltering. Read more

Sexual Misconduct: OAU, UNIABUJA Dismiss Four profs, 14 others

No fewer than 18 lecturers in the nation’s tertiary institutions have been indicted and dismissed over sexual misconduct in one year, analysis of media reports by The PUNCH has revealed.

Shock after Nigeria medical watchdog bans Ukraine degrees

In a shock announcement, Nigeria’s Medical and Dental Council said it will not recognize degrees from Ukrainian universities obtained since the start of the country’s war with Russia. Read more

Strike: UTAS Undergoing Fresh Tests – ASUU

The striking Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) is undergoing another round of tests by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Read more

Students’ ‘Plogging’ Movement Fights Plastic Pollution

A group of volunteers who decided to commemorate World Environment Day in 2018 through ‘plogging’ – exercising while you are picking up waste – have seen the creation of environmental clubs across 22 higher education campuses in Nigeria to tackle plastic pollution and its negative impacts. Read more

Students Challenged to Emerge Change Agents, Solution Providers, Develop Capacity for the Future

Covenant University recently hosted the globally renowned interactive talk platform, TEDx, with notable speakers and social enthusiasts presenting great and well-informed ideas with the aim of provoking social and developmental change amongst youths. Read more

Sustainability Research Needs Applied and Social Sciences

There is a need for dialogue between mainstream applied sciences on the one hand and the social sciences and humanities on the other if sustainability research is to come up with solutions to inspire the behavioural change needed to build future sustainable societies. Read more

Team Uganda, Nigeria Winners of Global ICT Competition

Teams from Uganda and Nigeria emerged winners of the recently concluded Huawei Global ICT Competition. The 2021-2022 ICT Competition Awards and closing ceremonies were held in Shenzhen, China… Read more

Terror Groups Often Behind Attacks on Education Sector

Most governments in Africa have been unable to shield schools, universities, students, teachers and academics within their borders from attacks by terrorist organisations and other non-state armed groups, according to findings from the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA). Read more

TETFund: COHEADS Demands Review Of Sharing Formula In Favour Of Polytechnics

The Chairman, Council of Heads of Polytechnics and Colleges of Technology in Nigeria (COHEADS), Dr Akinkurolere Olanike, has appealed to the Board of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), to review the formula for allocation of regular intervention to beneficiary institutions in favour of Polytechnics. Read more

TETFund Projects in Benue Varsity Hit N7bn, Says Pro-Chancellor

Chairman of Governing Council and Pro-Chancellor of the Benue State University, Sebastine Hon, SAN, has appreciated the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for their support to the University over the years. Read more

Ugandan Epidemiologist Appointed to UN University Council

Dr Catherine Kyobutungi is a Ugandan epidemiologist who mainly works in healthcare systems research and capacity-building. She began her career journey as a medical officer in rural Uganda before becoming a lecturer at Mbarara University of Science and Technology. Read more

UNICAL Plans Domestication of National Gender Policy

Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi, weekend revealed that the institution was set to domestic the revised National Gender Policy to promote gender equality in the institution. Read more

UNILAG, European Universities Institute ‘Partnership for Change’

Green energy, artificial intelligence, medical interventions and entrepreneurial innovations, especially in the fintech sector, are some of the targets of a new partnership between the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, and some European counterparts. Read more

University Workers’ Strike: President Buhari to Receive Negotiation Update …

President Muhammadu Buhari will be briefed on the state of negotiations between the government and striking university workers on or before Wednesday, Nigeria’s labour ministry has said. Read more

VCs’ Anti-Plagiarism Efforts Lead to New Integrity Tool

As far back as 1987, Professor Yakubu Ochefu, the secretary-general of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities, realised that plagiarism was a plague that would affect academia for a very long time to come. Read more

‘We are Stuck’: Months of University Strikes Leave Young Nigerians’ Lives on Hold

Before February, Khalil Rahman Abdullah would start his day with morning prayers before racing off to classes at the University of Ilorin, where he is a final-year medical student. Read more

31 May 2022

ABUAD Ranked Best University in Nigeria

The highly reliable and trusted Times Higher Education Impact Rankings has ranked the 12-year-old Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, ABUAD, as the Best University in Nigeria and one of the best 400 in the world. Read more

ACEDHARS Trains over 162 Health Practitioners

The African Center of Excellence for Drug Research, Herbal Medicine Development and Regulatory Science (ACEDHARS) at Lagos University in Nigeria in collaboration with the Traditional Complementary Medicine Unite at the Ministry of Health and the School of Pharmacy here has ended five days of training on Toxicological Evaluation of Herbal Product for over 162 professional health workers and traditional healers in Liberia. Read more

African researchers invited to apply for JWO Research Grant

African researchers are invited to apply for this year’s Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant, for projects with a focus on the preservation of Africa’s natural environment.The winning project will receive $150 000 in funding support. Read more

Air Force Personnel Drills CU Students on Career Prospects in the Military

Senior military personnel has stated that choosing a career is one of the most important decisions you will make in life. This is because a career is a person’s course of progress through life or a distinct portion of life. Read more

ASUU Extends Strike by Another Three Months

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has extended its ongoing industrial action by another three months. The decision was announced earlier today after its National Executive Council meeting. Read more

ASUU Gives Update on Strike After Nigerian Government’s Payment of Arrears

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has insisted that its members won’t resume work despite the Federal Government’s payment of minimum wage arrears.This [was contained in a circular by the University of Lagos branch of the union titled, ‘Payment of minimum wage arrears’. Read more

ASUU, Polytechnic Lecturers, Others to Get N34bn Minimum Wage Arrears …

The Federal Government says it will spend about N34 billion as arrears of Minimum Wage Consequential Adjustments in the education sector effective from 2019. Read more

ASUU Sympathises with Varsity Students Over Prolonged Strike

The National President, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, has sympathised with university students over the prolonged strike by the Union. Read more

Bauchi Tertiary Institutions’ Workers Lament Poor Working Conditions

The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the academic and non-academic staff unions of Bauchi State Tertiary institutions has decried poor working conditions by its members necessitated by the non-implementation of promotions, yearly increments, among others. Read more

Buhari Approves Funds for Tertiary Institutions Amid ASUU Strike

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the 2022 disbursement proposals and guidelines for public higher institutions across the country. Read more

Buhari Begs ASUU to Consider Students, Call Off Strike

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to consider the plight of students and call off their ongoing strike. Read more

‘Burnout is a Real Phenomenon for African Professors’

Governments and universities in Africa must do more and join forces to create conducive academic and professional environments with conditions of service that will enable university professors to do their work and enhance their contributions to knowledge production. Read more

Centres to Help Raise Generation of Digitally Savvy Leaders

The digital revolution has transformed labour skills market demands, compounding Africa’s pre-existing skills mismatch. Given the changing dynamics, acquiring skills in information and communications technology (ICT) has become critical for graduates. Read more

Competing for talent on the battlefield of the Global South

The European Commission’s new immigration policy is proposing legal skilled labour immigration from Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia through so-called ‘Talent Partnerships’. Read more

CU Alumnus Motivates Students with Personal Career Journey

An alumnus of Covenant University, Mr. Damilare Akinyera, has posited that a person’s network is their net worth; this, he said, is because a person’s network is a representation of them. Read more

Egypt Leads Research Field for the Second Year Running

For the second year running, researchers and academics in Egypt have published more peer-reviewed journal articles than their peers in other countries in Africa, according to 2021’s datasets from SCImago Journal & Country Rank, an online platform with some of the world’s most comprehensive citation and abstract databases of global journal research output. Read more

Embed Art in Local Cultures to Guard Against Foreign Sway

African artistic expression should be deeply rooted in local cultures and ought to reflect local cultural realities and context, targeting the African market first. In this way, domination by Western culture and globalisation, which have been spreading fast around the world, influencing every form of cultural expression, could be avoided. Read more

Expert Gives Career Guidance to CU Students

A Medical Physicist, Mr. Omuvwie Bernard Evwierhurhoma, has defined Medical Physics as the application of the concepts and methods of physics in medicine to the diagnosis and treatment of human diseases; … Read more

Female Student Killed After ‘Blasphemy’ on WhatsApp Group

The killing of a female student of Shehu Shagari College of Education in Sokoto State, Nigeria, by an angry mob of Muslim students for alleged blasphemy has sparked nationwide outrage. Read more

Franklin University, Covenant University Talks Robust Partnership

The Vice President for Academic Quality and Planning at Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America, Professor Patrick Bennett, has commended the leadership of Covenant University for its astute and pragmatic approach to driving excellence academically. Read more

Kano Names State Varsity After Dangote

The Kano State Government has approved the renaming of Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil.The State Executive Council approved the renaming at its last sitting presided over by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. Read more

Kogi Varsity Matriculates 6,470, Warns Against Cultism, Others

The authorities of the Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAU), Anyigba, in Kogi State, has warned against cultism, rape, extortion and other social vices as it matriculated 6,470 students for the 2021/2022 academic session. Read more

Funders Opt for Sport, Music, Entertainment, not HE – Experts

The future and survival of higher education in Africa will depend greatly on how universities across the continent will be able to integrate traditional forms of funding with emerging new sources of income, according to the Accra-based Association of African Universities (AAU). Read more

How to Set Up an Institutional Repository for Data-Sharing

Only 24 African countries, out of 54, have institutional repositories, according to the Directory of Open Access Repositories.Recent studies and academic contributions on institutional repositories in Africa show that, of the few repositories currently on the continent, many are not up to standard. Read more

LASU Aims to Become Best Varsity in West-Africa

The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, says one of the set goals of the institution is to become the best university in West Africa. Read more

Moonlighting: Is it Destroying Nigeria’s Universities?

In 1999, when the first private universities were established in Nigeria, the aim was to bolster university education and improve access for many students. Read more

NANS Issues FG, ASUU Nine-Day Ultimatum to Open Public Universities

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), South East, has issued the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) nine-day ultimatum to open all public universities. Read more

New Sokoto State Varsity VC Assumes Duty

Sokoto May 5, 2022 Prof. Bashir Garba, the newly-appointed Vice Chancellor of the Sokoto State University, has officially assumed duty at the institution.Garba, a former Secretary to the Sokoto State Government (SSG), took over from Prof. Sani Dangoggo at a brief ceremony… Read more

New UK Work Visa Bound to Exclude Graduates from Africa

Graduates from African universities will not be eligible for the United Kingdom’s High Potential Individual (HPI) visa aimed at attracting highly skilled graduates from non-UK universities to work in various fields, including science, technology and entrepreneurship in the country. Read more

No Discrimination in LASU Certificate -Ptof. Olatunji-Bello

The Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, on Tuesday disclosed that there is no discrimination in the certificates issued to graduates of the institution at the end of their academic programmes.. Read more

No-Work-No-Pay: FG’s Ploy to Make Lecturers Hungry – ASUU

The President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, has said Federal Government has used the no-work-no-pay policy as a ploy to make lecturers go hungry, and force them to resume work. Read more

NUC Gives Provisional Licences to 12 New Private Universities

The National Universities Commission, (NUC) on Thursday, presented provisional licences to 12 new private universities.The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu presented the licences to each proprietor of the universities in Abuja. Read more

NUC Presents Provisional Licences to 12 New Private Universities

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has presented provisional licences to 12 new private universities, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, presented the licences to each proprietor of the universities in Abuja… Read more

Ondo to Curb Gender-Vased violence in Tertiary Institutions

Ondo State Government yesterday signed a partnership agreement with a non-governmental organisation, the Gender Mobile Initiative (GMI), to end gender-based violence and sexual assault in the state-owned tertiary institutions. Read more

Our Tertiary Institutions Bedeviled by Corruption

Executive Secretary, Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, says higher institutions in the country are bedeviled by corruption.

Oyo Varsity Students Protest, Demand End to Lingering ASUU Strike

University students across Oyo State are protesting over the lingering strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Read more

Polytechnic Not Inferior to Varsity Education

The former Director-General, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Prof. Bola Akinterinwa, has said that polytechnic education is not inferior to university education but both are good for national development. Read more

Private Network Impacts SDGs, Including Poverty Alleviation

A network of 15 private institutions spread across 10 countries in four regions in North, West, Central and Southern Africa, aims to train an additional 100,000 students over five years – up from its current 61,000. Read more

Students urge Buhari to Address Ongoing Industrial Action in Universities

National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and other students’ groups, yesterday, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene and address the ongoing industrial action in the nation’s universities. Read more

Students Plant 10,000 Trees to Help Fight Climate Change

When Sodiq Yusuf was accepted at Osun State University in south-western Nigeria, he only thought of pursuing a degree in linguistics and communication studies. He never knew the university would demand more. Read more

Students Protest Continued Closure of Universities

A coalition of youths and students drawn from different tertiary institutions yesterday took to the streets of some major towns in the country to protest the continued closure of public universities due to strike by staff unions. Read more

Ten (10) RUFORUM Member Universities ranked among 1,406 universities …

The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) strives to support its member universities to deliver quality education through cutting edge research, innovation and academic mobility to enable them rank higher globally. Read more

TETFund Gives Breakdown of Sum Allocated to Tertiary Institutions

The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arch. Sunday Echono, has said each University will get the sum of N642,848,138.00, while N396,780,086.00 goes to each Polytechnic and N447,758,804.00 to each College of Education in the approved 2022 interventions .., Read more

TETFund Gives Tertiary Institutions Power to Terminate, Sanction Erring Contractors

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), has said it has recommended termination of contracts and sanctions for erring contractors handling projects in tertiary institutions benefiting from its interventions.Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, made this known in Abuja… Read more

TETFund Helping Tertiary Institutions to Produce Global Graduates

The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sunny Echono, said the organisation is transforming tertiary institutions in the country to produce graduates that can be globally competitive with the necessary skills and innovation. Read more

There Are 20 Illegal Tertiary Institutions in Ankpa Community …

Kogi State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Wemi Jones has said that there are 20 illegal tertiary institutions in the Ankpa community without accreditation. Read more

UNICAL Hosts African Universities on Online Teaching, Quality Assurance

The University of Calabar, UNICAL, in Collaboration with the Association of African Universities (AAU) is jointly hosting a 3-day workshop in Calabar on Quality Assurance and Online Teaching. Read more

University, Farmers Join Forces on ‘Hunger Breaker’

Many local farmers in Benue in North Central Nigeria are leveraging interventions of a federal university of agriculture in the state to tackle rising hunger in the country. This is in line with many universities in Africa’s efforts to try to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2). Read more

US Varsity, UI Begin Research on Preservation of Fish, Tomato

Academics from the Michigan State University, United States of America, the University of Ibadan (UI), the Oyo State Government and the Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, have commenced research on modern ways of preserving perishable foods, especially fish, vegetable and other consumables. Read more

UWC Provides Continental Support for Covid-19 Surveillance

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), through its Pathogen Genomics Initiative (Africa PGI), has supported African countries during the past two years in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

Varsity Workers Declare Total Strike Over Salary Stoppage

A section of the striking non-academic staff of Nigerian universities workers have declared “No pay, no work” policy as the federal government tightens the noose on them. Read more

Vice-Chancellors Decry Low Carrying Capacity for Medical Education in Universities

The Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) has disclosed that it is partnering with some universities in Egypt to initiate medical mobility exchange programmes…

UNIOSUN Won’t Join ASUU Strike, Says Varsity

The Management of the Osun State University has declared that the school has no intention of joining the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities. Read more

We Don’t Know Why ASUU is on Strike, State Universities Joined – FG

The Federal Government has said that it does not know why the Academic Staff Union of Universities is on strike and why state universities joined the action. Read more

We Have Deployed Facilities to Boost Academics

The Vice Chancellor of the Kogi State-owned Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Professor Marietu Ohunene Tenuche, has said the institution has deployed adequate facilities that will propel students to greater heights and compete favourably with their peers in other universities. Read more

Why Fine Art Education is Struggling and Needs an Overhaul

Poor facilities for teaching art, the unavailability of materials, outdated and poor curricula as well as inadequate funding are some problems confronting the Nigerian fine arts education system. Read more

30 April 2022

3 African Institutions Partner to Use Artificial Intelligence to Tackle Climate Change

The project is intended to create and strengthen the interdisciplinary collaboration among scientists and institutions in helping fulfil the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal 13 on climate action innovation. Read more

Academy of Medicine Specialties Seeks University Autonomy

The Academy of Medicine Specialties of Nigeria has called for true university autonomy in the country so that universities can genuinely fund themselves without necessarily living off the Federal or State governments. Read more

‘African Universities Should Differentiate Their Missions Clearly’

The notion that there is a single ideal university must be resisted in favour of one that values a plurality of institutional types and promotes intentional differentiation in national higher education systems… Read more

Appeal Court Reinstates 86 Sacked Ekiti Varsity Employees

The Court of Appeal in Ado-Ekiti on Monday upheld the judgment of the lower court and reinstated 86 employees of Ekiti State University (EKSU) whose appointments were terminated. Read more

ASUU Insists on Implementation of Renegotiated 2009 Agreement

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abuja zone, has said there would be no resumption in public universities until renegotiated 2009 agreement is signed, implemented and the University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) deployed. Read more

ASUU Strike: Abia Varsity Students Berate FG Over Lingering Crisis

The students of the Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State, have berated the Federal Government over her failure to proffer a lasting solution to its lingering crisis with the Academic Staff Union of Universities. Read more

Buhari’ll Continue to Invest in Tertiary Institutions, Says Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Thursday said the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.)’s regime would continue to invest in the nation’s tertiary institutions to achieve greater results. Read more

CBN Grant: 30 Tertiary Institutions Compete for N950m

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has shortlisted 30 tertiary institutions across the country to participate in its Maiden Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Scheme (TIES). Read more

Court Orders Bayelsa Govt to Reinstate 800 Sacked Tertiary Institutions Workers

A National Industrial Court sitting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, has ordered the immediate reinstatement of employees under the Niger Delta University, NDU… Read more

Covenant University, Fidson Healthcare, Ado-Odo/Ota Partner to Stem the Menace of Malaria

Professor Olasehinde said the development of new drugs and vaccines for treatment and prevention, new diagnostic test methods (simple noninvasive methods, e.g., diagnosis from urine, saliva, and sweat), innovative insecticide-treated materials and revised systems for delivering and evaluating malaria control should be embraced. Read more

Crisis Rocks Edo Varsity’s Cooperative Society, Others

Edo State Government-owned Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma Cooperative Society and others in the 18 local governments are in financial crisis.This followed non-remittance of the deducted millions of naira meant for the cooperative societies by the management. Read more

Elizade Varsity has Full Accreditation

Elizade University in Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State has recorded yet another landmark, scoring 100% in the accreditation conducted by the National Universities Commission in December 2021. Read more

Failing Tertiary Education: Nigerians Spend N1.6trn Annually on Tuition Abroad

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has revealed that Nigerian citizens spend about N1.6 trillion yearly in paying tuition fees abroad… Read more

FG Approves 12 New Private Universities

The Federal Government has approved the issuance of provisional licences for the establishment of 12 private universities across the country. Lai Mohammed, Minister of Communication made this known after Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja. Read more

How Can Universities Teach Society’s Most Pressing Problems?

Contrary to popular belief, our universities cannot solve all society’s problems or even teach about them. Every society contains many knowledge centres – domestic, public, private, industrial, and so forth. We belong to the higher education cluster, and we cannot perform the tasks allocated to other sectors, such as primary and secondary. Read more

Lecturers Say Government Inaction is Killing Education

As Nigeria’s Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) insists on the implementation of a 2020 agreement between it and the federal government to address some longstanding grievances, its members have shared woeful tales about their working conditions to explain why they are resorting to labour action – again. Read more

Lecturer Shortage Leaves Ogongo Students in Limbo

Students at the University of Namibia’s Ogongo Campus are devastated as months and sometimes years pass with no lecturers for some subjects on campus. Some have failed and lost out on funding, while others are frustrated. Read more

Maritime Varsity Seeks Collaboration with NDA

The Nigeria Maritime University (NMU), Okerenkoko, Delta, is seeking collaboration with the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in areas of research and manpower development. Read more

NCC Awards N233 Million Research Grants to Nigerian Universities

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has awarded fresh research grants and endowed professorial chairs in some Nigerian universities in the sum of N233 million.From the total sum, N172.5 million was awarded to support 13 proposals found to have met NCC’s criteria for telecommunications-based research. Read more

Nigerian Navy, Nigeria Police Get Operational Vehicles from Covenant University…

In a bid to strengthen and support the good works of security agencies in the community, the proprietor-base of Covenant University, Living Faith Church Worldwide, and the University Management have donated two operational Toyota Hilux vans to the Nigerian Navy and the Area Command… Read more

Nigerian Varsity Librarians to Enjoy Uniform Career Progression

The Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof Abubakar Adamu Rasheed has said in line with global best practices, Nigerian Librarians would no longer witness haphazard and fragmented treatment in career progression. Read more

Ogun Students Task Govt on Cult Clashes

Students of tertiary institutions in Ogun State have called on Governor Dapo Abiodun and all the security agencies to urgently tackle the incessant cult slashes which had led to loss of many lives in the state before it spread to tertiary institutions. Read more

Oyetola Upgrades Ilesa College of Education to Varsity

Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced upgrade of the State College of Education, Ilesa to a full-fledged university. Read more

Professor Iyoha Seeks Spiritualization of Accounting Practice

Though Spirituality is a word we do not always think or talk about in the context of accounting practice, it nonetheless holds a great potential to build ethical consciousness and actions into the accounting profession and humanize the practice, a Professor of Accounting, Francis Iyoha, has declared. Read more

Senate Passes Bill to Establish University of Medical Sciences in Six Geopolitical Zones

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday passed a bill seeking to establish a Federal University of Medical Sciences and Biomedical Technology in each of the six geo-political zones in the country. Read more

Social Advocate Enjoins Youths to Develop Interest in Governance

A Social Advocate, Miss Davina Ezenagu has posited that youths must develop interest in governance at all levels in other to simulate ways to positively affect their communities, and eschew nonchalance in relation to electoral matters and youth participation in politics. Read more

TETFund, Pan African University to Collaborate on African Union Agenda

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, is to collaborate with the Pan African University to raise up the African Union, AU agenda. Read more

The Impact Rankings 2022 – 80 African Universities Rate Highly

There are 80 African universities in 10 countries featured in the Impact Rankings 2022 produced by Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. Read more

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Transportation Varsity Begins Academic Activities in 5 Months, Says Amaechi

The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has said that the University of Transportation in Daura, Katsina State, currently under construction, will be ready by September 2022. Read more

31 March 2022

26^th NUGA Games begins at the University of Lagos

Over 10,000 athletes and officials will gather at the University of Lagos to compete for honours as the University of Port Harcourt seeks to defend the title won in 2017. Read more

‘200 Universities Not Enough for Nigeria’

The over 200 universities in Nigeria cannot be enough for the high demand for tertiary education and the huge population of the country, especially considering the population in the next 20 years. Read more

After a Golden Age of Higher Education Growth, What Next?

The phenomenal growth of universities in the Global South began to shudder to a halt in 2013, new research into world higher education has revealed. Declining spending in China and a collapse in oil prices were primary reasons. Higher education’s halcyon days were over. Read more

APCON, NIPR Leadership Commends Covenant University Teaching Model

The Registrars of the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) and Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) have commended the management of Covenant University and the Department of Mass Communication for the quality academic resources injected into the programme. Read more

ASUU Holds NEC Meeting to Decide on Strike

The National Executive Council, NEC, of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, will hold its meeting on Sunday in Abuja to decide the next line of action as its four-week warning strike comes to an end on Monday. Read more

ASUU Insists UTAS Payment Platform Didn’t Fail Integrity Test

Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has insisted its University Transparency and Accountability Solution (UTAS) did not fail an integrity test.The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) conducted the test on the payment platform. Read more

ASUU Strike: DELSU Orders Students Back to Campus

The Delta State University (DELSU) at Abraka has directed its workers and students to immediately return to campus for full academic activities.This was contained in a circular last night by the institution’s Public Relations Officer Eddy Agbure. Read more

ASUU Strike: Varsity Education Sinking, Stakeholders Warn

As university students await return of academic activities after severe disruption as a result of last month’s warning strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), stakeholders have warned that continued shut down of schools might further destroy the already battered tertiary education system… Read more

ASUU Urged to Seek Alternative Ways to Vent Grievances

The Conference of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities in Nigeria (COPSUN) on Thursday advised the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to explore alternative ways of venting grievances in all its agitation. Read more

Bukavu Youth Agripreneurs (BYA)

Bukavu Youth Agripreneurs enterprise was started by graduates from different universities and academic disciplines. The enterprise is located in Bukavu City, South Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Read more

CIBN Bankers Hall Project in Rivers State University

The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria has reiterated its resolve to strengthen banking and finance education in the country through the injection of professionalism into the teaching and learning of the course. Read more

CIBN Commences Construction of Bankers Hall at Rivers State University –

The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has reiterated its resolve to strengthen the banking and finance education in the country through the infusion of professional elements into the teaching and learning of the course for the enhancement of the profession. Read more

Continent-Relevant Solutions Needed to Improve Use of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been identified globally as one of the biggest phenomena of the 21st century and a powerful tool in combating some of the debilitating effects of climate variability and change. Read more

Crisis’ll End When Varsities Negotiate Wages with Employees

The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council of Osun State University, Yusuf Ali, on Thursday said crises in the nation’s universities would end when each institution had the opportunity to negotiate wages with its workers. Read more

Departure Speech to the UI Delegates to the 2022 NUGA Games

No one gets selected for this kind of task while lying down and sleeping, or whiling away time pressing smart phones. All of you who got selected have worked very hard physically, socially and also mentally. Read more

Despite Falsifying His Age, LASU Makes Okebukola, Ex-NUC Boss…

The Lagos State University, (LASU) is going ahead with its plan to make a professor whose internal documents obtained by this newspaper showed falsified his age multiple times to manipulate the system and extend his years of service, the first emeritus professor at the university. Read more

Echono Takes Over TETFund, Says Education Needs Massive Investment

The newly appointed Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc. Sonny Echono, has said that the Nigerian education system requires massive investment to prepare it for global competitiveness. Read more

Group Kicks Against Multi-Campus System in Edo Varsity

A Non-Governmental Organisation, the Edo-Okpa Unity Forum, has kicked against plans by the Edo State Government to convert Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, to a multi-campus institution. Read more

Humanitarian Studies Programmes in Short Supply in Africa

African universities are lagging behind in their offerings of a general masters in humanitarian studies qualification, which impedes the development of a professionalised workforce to deal with events on the continent requiring humanitarian interventions. Read more

Hybrid Learning Stokes Fears About Quality of Degrees

Universities in Nigeria that adopted hybrid learning as an emergency measure when COVID-19 hit two years ago have been encouraged to fully and permanently integrate it into their teaching and learning, but education experts and students alike have concerns over quality aspects. Read more

Imo Assembly Wants Tertiary Institutions to Fasten Issuance of Certificates to Graduates

The Imo State House of Assembly yesterday moved a motion urging the tertiary institutions operating in the state, to quicken the process of issuance of statements of results and school certificates to graduates from their schools. Read more

‘Improved, Accessible Tertiary Education Will Aid Progress on SDGs’

The Chancellor of Southwestern University, Okun Owa, Ogun State, Engineer Babatunde Odufuwa, has said improved and accessible tertiary education and effective national innovations systems will help a developing country make progress in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read more

Indian and African Students Plead for Help to Leave Ukraine

Indian and African students studying in Ukraine have appealed for help to get them out of the country and home to safety. Read more

Industrial Instability in Tertiary Institutions

FOR years, disharmony and industrial action by tertiary institutions-based workers’ unions have become a bogey that continually haunts Nigeria’s education system. Read more

Just Like ASUU, SSANU And NASU Embark on Strike

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Education and Associated Institutions have announced that it will be embarking on a strike. Read more

Minimum Wage: Kwara Tertiary Institutions Give 14 Days Ultimatum for Strike

Workers of Kwara owned tertiary institutions, under the umbrella of Committee of Unions in Tertiary Institutions (CUTI), have issued a 14-day ultimatum to commence strike. Read more

More Unions in Tertiary Sector Threaten to Down Tools

Hope of an early return to normality in the nation’s universities may not be in sight as different unions in the tertiary education system have threatened to further force the public sector to a standstill. This follows the government’s failure to fulfil agreements it reached with the various unions. Read more

Most Candidates Now Applying for Higher Education Are Females

REGISTRAR of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, has emphasised the importance of prioritising the education of male and female children in equal measure. Read more

NBTE Opposes Conversion of Polytechnics to Universities

Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Prof. Idris Bugaje, has criticized the conversion of polytechnics to universities. He said this in Abuja on Tuesday at the retreat for chairmen of governing councils and principal officers of all federal polytechnics. Read more

Nile Varsity to Focus on Capacity Building in Science, Tech

The newly appointed Chancellor of Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja, Shehu of Borno, Dr Abubakar Ibn Umar Garba El-Kanemi, has said capacity building, especially in technology and science-related departments, will be given priority during his tenure. Read more

NUC Recognizes Shehu Shagari University as 58th State Varsity

The National Universities Commission (NUC) on Monday recognized Shehu Shagari University of Education as the 58th State University and 206th University in Nigeria. Read more

OAU Postpones Matriculation Indefinitely

The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun, has postponed the 2021/2022 matriculation ceremony earlier scheduled for Wednesday until further notice. Read more

Ogun First Lady Counsels Women on Paths to Success in Business

The first lady of Ogun State, Dr. (Mrs.) Bamidele Abiodun has advised women on basic areas to focus on in order to ensure success in business. She gave this advice while making her presentation as a Keynote Speaker at a recent event hosted by the Covenant University Faculty Women Advance… Read more

Preprint Servers Gain Prominence Despite Peer Review Concerns

While they have been around for the past five decades, preprint servers, repositories that allow access to original manuscripts to the public before they have undergone peer review, have gained more prominence over the past two years, owing to the sheer volume of research on COVID-19 that needed to be communicated. Read more

Space Science Capabilities Depend on Quality Education

In December 2019, Ethiopia became the 11th African country to have launched a 72kg remote sensing microsatellite (ETRSS-1) into space, joining the ranks of Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa and Sudan. In East Africa, Ethiopia was third after Kenya and Rwanda. Read more

Students Ground Commercial Activities in Abuja Over Strike by University Lecturers, ASUU

Members of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have crippled commercial activities in the Federal Capital Territory, as they blocked some major highways in the nation’s capital. Read more

Total Grounding of Universities Looms as SSANU, NASU Give FG Ultimatum

The total grounding of Nigerian universities seems imminent as non-academic staff have threatened to embark on a two-week initial industrial action should the government fail to meet their demands by March 27. Read more

‘Universities Must Grasp the Opportunity to Change’

If African universities are to meet their mandate to support development on the continent, they must change with the times and restructure, said Reitumetse Obakeng Mabokela, the vice provost for international affairs and global strategies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in the United States. Read more

Universities Reach Out to African Students Who Escaped Ukraine

Egyptian students who were studying at Ukrainian universities and have managed to escape the war-torn country will be able to resume their studies in their homeland if they meet the entry requirements of private and national universities. Read more

Universities Reach Out to African Students Who Escaped Ukraine

VCs Raise Alarm Over Rising Illegal Varsity Admissions

The General Assembly of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) frowned at rising cases of “under the table” admission being recorded in several universities in Nigeria. Read more

Youths from Africa and the Arab World Commit to Advancing Cooperation in agriculture…

The Afro-Arab Youth Council (AAYC) in partnership with the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) organized a youth dialogue under the theme, “Enhancing food security through innovations and planetary health: the role of youth.” Read more

Where to Now for Students Who Fled the War in Ukraine?

Scores of Nigerian students have fled or been evacuated from Ukraine over the past week, either back to their home country or to other countries in the European Union. Efforts are under way to evacuate several who are still trapped. For many students, this has been a harrowing experience, and most now face an uncertain future where their education is concerned. Read more

28 February 2022

AAU-PACCI Inaugurates African Education Trust Fund Organising Committee

The Association of African Universities (AAU), the Pan-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PACCI) and the African Private Sector (APSS) have inaugurated a committee to establish an African Education Trust Fund (AETF). Read more

Abia Varsity Summons Parents, Guardians to Town Hall Meeting

The Vice Chancellor of Abia State University, Uturu, Professor Onyemachi Ogbulu, has summoned parents and guardians to a town hall meeting.This was contained in a statement signed by the school’s registrar, Acho Elendu, titled, ‘Invitation to Town Hall Meeting with Parents and Guardians Of ABSU Students’… Read more

Academic Publishing Needs Creative Solutions to Grow

COVID-19 has dampened academic research productivity even though virtual conferences and webinars have become an antidote for visa denials and a shortage of travel funding. Where academic publishing is concerned, there may be solutions to promote development in African countries as well as increase international support. Read more

APCON Accreditation Team Commends Quality of Covenant University’s Advertising Programme

A team from the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON), on accreditation visit to the Department of Mass Communication, Covenant University, has heaped plaudits on the University for lifting the standard of the teaching of advertising in the nation. Read more

ASUU Declares One Month Nationwide Warning Strike, …

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared a nationwide comprehensive strike that is expected to last for a period of four weeks; the union also condemned the creation of new universities, adding that it is an ill-timed move. The strike was declared on Monday, February 14, 2022,… Read more

ASUU Raises Alarm Over Rots in Nigeria’s Educational Sector

Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU) has raised the alarm over degeneration in the education sector in and across saying it deserves urgent rescue.ASUU at a symposium held at the University of Ibadan attended by some of the union past and present leaders declared its readiness to rescue public education… Read more

ASUU Strike: Academic Activities Continue in Benue Varsity

Benue State University Makurdi, BSU, is yet to join the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, in the ongoing industrial action. DAILY POST recalls that ASUU, on Monday, shut down public universities in the country following the inability of the Federal Government to implement agreements… Read more

AU-EU Talks: Partnerships to Drive Innovation Agenda

Harmonisation of standards and quality assurance efforts in higher education were scrutinised as African and European experts shared experiences ahead of the European Union-African Union Summit scheduled for 17 and 18 February in Brussels, Belgium. Read more

Bayelsa Varsity Lecturers Threaten Strike Over Poor Funding, Welfare

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Niger Delta University (NDU) Chapter, has threatened to resume the strike they suspended six years ago over alleged Bayelsa State government’s attitude towards funding and welfare of lecturers of the institution. Read more

CIBN Accredits 19 New Programmes for Banks, Tertiary Institutions

The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has presented certificates of accreditation to 19 tertiary institutions, bank academies and education training service providers (ESTPs) to deepen knowledge of modern banking. Read more

Elizade Varsity Gets N2b Ultra-Modern Engineering Complex, Hostel

The Vice Chancellor of Elizade University, Ilara-mokin, Prof. Kayode Almund, has declared that the institution would continue to invest in technology and infrastructure to improve on teaching and learning. Read more

Expert Drills Business Management Students on Importance of MIS

A Management Information System (MIS) professional, Mr. Onyedika Orakwue, has described MIS as a formal, sociotechnical, organizational system, designed to collect, process, store, and distribute information used for decision-making and for the coordination, control, analysis, and visualization of information in an organization. Read more

Farewell, Tunde Fatunde – Professor, Activist, Writer, Friend

It is with sadness that University World News reports the death of Tunde Fatunde, a Nigerian professor of Francophone studies at Lagos State University and one of our longest-standing correspondents. Read more

Federal Govt Approves N193m ICT Intervention for Sule Lamido Varsity

Federal Ministry of Education has approved the sum of N193 million for the expansion and improvement of Information and Communication Technology Centre at Sule Lamido University Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State. Read more

FG Appoints Four New Tertiary Institutions’ Principal Officers

The Federal Government has appointed principal officers for the four newly-established universities in the country. Read more

FG Pushes for Harmonisation of Universities, Research Centers

The Federal Government (FG) is pushing for universities and research centres in the country to work in harmony for the benefit of the nation. Read more

FRSC to Inaugurate School of Transport in Tertiary Institutions

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said that plans are on to establish a School of Transportation within institutions of higher learning. Read more

FUT Minna: N3 Billion Spent on Capital Projects in Four Years

The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTMinna), Niger State, Professor Abdullahi Bala, has stated that over N3 billion has been spent on the execution of projects in the institution by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND). Read more

Global Rankings

Covenant University has had a rapid rise in nearly two decades of its existence. The webometric ranking named Covenant University the best Private University in Nigeria in its 2021 ranking and the second-best university overall. Read more

Hold Buhari Responsible if We Embark on Another Strike – ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Lagos Zone, has called on Nigerians to engage the Nigerian government on issues it said are currently threatening the industrial peace in public Universities. Read more

How to Connect Your Research with Policy-Making Agendas

African academic researchers have been urged to stop writing long, dry and complex research papers that are meant for other scholars only, but to also consider best practices of sharing their research with lay audiences to increase their use in policy- and decision-making agendas. Read more

IPPIS Unsuitable for Varsity System, Says JAMB Registrar

The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, has said the Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System as the payment platform for university employees is unsuitable for the Nigerian university system. Read more

JUPEB Cancels DELSU 2021 Results, Suspends Institution for Five Years

The Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board, JUPEB, has delisted the Delta State University, Abraka, from its association and also cancelled all 2021 examinations over alleged widespread examination malpractices. Read more

Kogi Poly to Commence Exchange Programme with US Varsity

In a bid to expose its students and personnel to the latest trends in Agriculture, Vocation, Science and Technology, Kogi State Polytechnic, has boosted its international alliance with the Delaware Africa Caribbean Coalition from the United States. Read more

Kogi State University Awards N2000 To First-Class Graduates, N5000 To Overall Best

Some of the graduating students of the Kogi State University, Anyigba, have registered their outrage over the “ridiculous amounts of money” awarded by the state government to First Class and Best graduating students. Read more

More Trouble Looms for Universities As NASU, SSANU, NAAT Issue Strike Alert

The Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have issued a strike notice alert that would totally shut down academic activities across the country’s tertiary institutions. Read more

MUBAS Union Leaders Demanding Money from First Year Students

Concerned first year students at Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) in Blantyre have complained that MUBAS Students Union (MSU) leaders have been demanding money from them. Read more

NANS Decries Tuition Fee Hike in Tertiary Institutions

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has lamented the sudden increase in tuition fees by some public universities in the country, calling for a considerable review to ease financial burden on students. Read more

Nanso Refreshes Fees Must Fall

Namibia National Students Organization (NANSO) launched its access to higher education campaign today at the Windhoek Vocational Training Centre. The aim of the campaign is to make registration more bearable, tackle student accommodation issues and ensure the resumption of face to face classes… Read more

Nigerian Professor Appointed DVC in Zambia

A leading African Economist and Management scholar Professor Austin Nosike has been appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) of Copperstone University (CU) in Zambia. Read more

Nigerian Students’ Union, NANS, Gives Governor Akeredolu 14 Days to Reduce Tuition…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Joint Campus Committee (JCC) in Ondo State has given Governor Rotimi Akeredolu a 14-day ultimatum to reverse the increment in the tuition of public tertiary institutions in the state. Read more

NUC Notifies JAMB, TETFund, Others of New Universities in Lagos’ …

The National Universities Commission (NUC), the regulatory body in charge of universities in Nigeria, said it has communicated appropriate educational agencies of government including the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Tertiary Education Trust Find (TETFund) and… Read more

NUC Reviews Universities Curriculum, Adds 50 Programmes

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has finalised a new curriculum for Nigerian Universities. The Commission increased the number of programmes from 188 to 238 and disciplines from 14 to 17. Read more

OOU Convocation: Abiodun Tasks Universities on Innovations

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has tasked tertiary institutions in the country to use research and innovation to inspire practical and lasting solutions to the myriad of challenges facing humanity. Read more

OOU VC Advises Universities Against Indiscriminate Award of First-Class Degree

The Vice Chancellor, Olabisi Onabanjo University, OOU, Ago Iwoye, Prof. Ganiyu Olatunde, has advised universities in the country against indiscriminate award of first-class degree to their students, saying a situation where some universities would have a significant number of their graduating students bagging… Read more

Open Universities in Africa are Few and Far Between

The effects of the pandemic have shown that traditional educational practices can no longer be. Open distance e-learning (ODeL) must be embraced as the key to the ‘new normal’ to ensure higher education does not suffer, according to Professor Goski Alabi, president of the Laweh Open University College in Accra, Ghana. Read more

Our Certificate Not for Sale -Pro-Chancellor, Achievers Varsity

The Pro-Chancellor of Achievers University, Owo, Ondo state, Dr Bode Ayorinde has said that the institution’s certificate was not for sale to the highest bidder.Dr Ayorinde said this at the matriculation ceremony for 614 fresh students of the institution over the weekend in Owo. Read more

Policy Makers Need to be Sensitized on the Value of University Education

African governments need to be sensitized and advised on the critical role played by Universities in development. This were the sentiments expressed by the University of Nairobi’s Vice-chancellor, Prof. Stephen Kiama when he met the Secretary General, Association of African Universities (AAU), Prof. Olusola B. Oyewole. Read more

Private and Public Universities Should Collaborate in Africa

Private universities became popular and increased exponentially in Africa around the 1990s. Read more

Project to Translate Research Articles into African Languages

A platform that publishes African research immediately and free of charge, with the aim of providing increased regional and international visibility for scientific work, has partnered with like-minded open access African portals to translate 180 research articles from English to six African languages. Read more

Proliferation of Universities Despite Government’s Poor Funding of Existing Universities

The Lagos State Government recently assented a Bill for the creation of two new universities in the state: the Lagos State University of Education (being a merger and upgrade of the existing Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Establishes 2 New Universities for Lagos

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu Wednesday signed the bills for the establishment of additional two universities in the state into law.The bills assented to by the governor converted the Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH) to the Lagos State University of Science and Technology… Read more

Science Output Rising, but Some Countries’ Yields Still Low

Despite numerous challenges, Africa has made notable progress in the production of scientific knowledge in the past two decades, with a total share of 7.6% of contributions to the world of science and one-third of all international publications in tropical medicine. Read more

Space Technology to Measure, Monitor Climate Change Impact

Five African countries are working with Egypt to launch a pan-African satellite project dubbed the African Development Satellite Initiative (AfDev-Sat) to study the impact of climate change across Africa and what space technology can offer in this area. Read more

Strike Blamed on the Government’s Lip Service to Education

Thousands of university lecturers in Nigeria under the aegis of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have embarked on a month-long warning strike. Read more

ASUU Strike: Its Mistake Neglecting Tertiary Institutions to Their Fate, UniAbuja VC Tells FG

Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Prof. Abdul Rasheed Na’allah, has reacted to the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, saying the Federal Government is making a grave mistake by neglecting the needs of tertiary institutions in the country. Read more

Students Owe Unam, NUST N$480 Million

As at the end of 2021, student debt at the University of Namibia stood at a massive N$400 million, while the Namibia University of Science and Technology has recorded an amount of N$80 million in outstanding fees. Read more

TETFund Reiterates Commitment to Quality Varsity Research

Prof. Suleiman Bogoro, Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), has reiterated the agency’s commitment to supporting quality research in Nigerian universities. Read more

Top 10 Best Universities in Africa

Africa is home to many universities that rank amongst the top universities in the world. Scattered across the continent, they stand tall in educational excellence. Read more

University Systems in 45 Countries have Barely Been Studied

Higher education in Africa has become a frequently researched topic from 2000 onwards, but the systems in 45 out of 54 countries on the continent have barely been studied and 20 countries lack internal higher education expertise. This is a matter of concern, states a new study. Read more

Why I Acted the Way I did During UNILAG Crisis

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, Tuesday, for the first time, spoke publicly about his problems with the former governing council of the institution. Read more

Why is Nigeria not Performing on the Research Front?

A lack of funding is the primary reason for a slump in research activities in Nigeria, a recent study has found. Read more

Yobe Varsity Receives Strike Notice from ASUU

The Yobe state University, Damaturu, on Thursday said it received a notification of one month strike from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Read more

Youths Charged to lead in National, Global Renaissance for a Prosperous World

A Federal Commissioner with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Kunle Ajayi, has decried the current situation in the world, where most vices, from conflict to terrorism, are perpetrated by the youth. Read more

31 January 2022

2021 UTME: Less than 17% of Eligible Candidates Offered Admissions So-Far

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has raised concern over the slow pace of admission processes across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions for the candidates who sat the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Read more

All Not Well at Maritime Varsity, VC Admits

The Vice-Chancellor of Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko in Gbaramatu, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, Prof. Emmanuel Adigio, has admitted that all is not well at the institution… Read more

Bringing Hope to Frustrated Maize Farmers in West and Central Africa (WCA)…

With thousands of farmers in West and Central Africa (WCA) battling the invasion in their farms by the deadly parasitic weed Striga, the introduction of two new resistant varieties; TZLComp1Syn W-1 (Sammaz 16) and IWDC2SynF2 (Sammaz 15) developed by IITA…Read more

Concern Over Nigerian Students Who Get Fake Degrees in Benin

Concern is rising about the growth of low-quality or even entirely bogus universities and colleges being established in Benin, as students from neighbouring Nigeria look for higher education courses outside their own country. Read more

Conversations on the Impacts of Private Universities on Public Universities in Africa…

This conference was a gathering of progressivists. While planning for the conference, we invited a unique composition of participants because our aims were not as commonly seen elsewhere. Read more

Covenant Board of Regents Approves promotion of 112 Faculty, 150 Non-Academic Staff

In recognition of the astute contribution of the faculty-base of Covenant University in elevating the University among elite institutions of learning in the world, the Board of Regents, the apex decision-making body of the University, has approved the promotion of members of faculty for the current academic session. Read more

Degree Programmes Needed to Boost African Film Industry

African universities lag far behind when it comes to training professionals for the blossoming African film industry that could create more than 20 million jobs and generate US$20 billion in annual revenue, according to UNESCO. Read more

Dons Call for Repositioning of Postgraduate Training Scheme for Development Impact

The Dean, Covenant University School of Postgraduate Studies, Professor Akan Williams, has described the conditions in which most students in Nigerian institutions undertake their graduate work as less than congenial. Read more

Ebonyi Village Donates 58.32 Land for ICT Varsity

Offumerekpe village in Agbaja community of Izzi local government area of Ebonyi state, Monday, donated 58.32 hectares of land to the state government for the establishment of the University of Science and Technology. Read more

Excessive Drinking by University Students on the Rise

It may be hard to know exactly how many students in universities in Sub-Saharan Africa are engaged in the excessive drinking of alcohol, but academic researchers are almost all in agreement that heavy consumption of alcohol among university students in the region is rising rapidly. Read more

FG Laments Poor Management of Funds in Tertiary Institutions

Federal Government has lamented that poor management of funds allocated to the tertiary institutions, especially Polytechnics and Colleges of Education has been the major challenge of the sub-sector. Read more

Financing and Making University Education Better in Africa

Perhaps to demonstrate the importance of education to human endeavours, academics, founders, donors and all those concerned with higher education in Nigeria and other parts of Africa were assembled for two days from January 6- 7, 2021, Read more

Four Kidnapped Uniport Students Regain Freedom

Four students of the University of Port Harcourt who were kidnapped last weekend have been released and reunited with their families. Read more

Funding, Hybrid Learning Top Stakeholders’ Expectations for Tertiary Institutions in 2022

With the dawn of a new year, experts in the education sector explained why politicians should eschew corruption for the continued survival of public institutions, demanding more funds for the education sector. Read more

Gbajabiamila Begs Medical Graduates to Practise in Nigeria…

The Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has pleaded with medical graduates in the country to practise in Nigeria rather than travelling abroad for greener pastures. Read more

Gbajabiamila To Deliver UNILAG 52^nd Convocation Lecture…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, will deliver the 52nd convocation lecture of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Akoka coming up next Monday, January 17, with a total of 12, 217 students from both undergraduate and postgraduate studies graduating. Read more

Gunmen Kidnap Plateau State University ASUU Chairman

The Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Plateau State University chapter, Dr Monday Hassan Zitta has been reportedly kidnapped. Read more

How We Attracted Over N1bn Research Grants

Professor Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah is the Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Abuja (Uniabuja). In this interview he describes as unfortunate the inability of Nigerian universities to court best students in secondary schools thereby allowing them to study overseas. Read more

IITA’s Integrated Molecular and Conventional Breeding Scheme for Enhancing Genetic Gain in Maize

Shortly after completing my MSc. studies at Gulu University, I was offered an opportunity for internship at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) based in Ibadan, Nigeria… Read more

Insecurity – Declare State of Emergency in Education Sector

Speakers at a public lecture organised by the management of Corona College of Education have called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in the education sector due to the high level of insecurity in the sector and the attendant negative effects. Read more

Internet Blackouts: Governments Undermined HE Delivery

Eleven African countries have been included in a list of 21 countries whose governments deliberately shut down internet access for their citizens in the course of 2021 – in most cases, to quell civil unrest, but a move that undermined higher education institutions, … Read more

KWASU VC Tasks NUC On Dynamic, Creative PG Programmes in Nigerian Varsities

THE vice chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU), Professor Muhammed Mustapha Akanbi, (SAN), has urged the National Universities Commission (NUC), to review the country’s postgraduate programme policies with a view to making it dynamic and creative. Read more

Newly Established Shehu Shagari Varsity Gets Pioneer VC, Others

The newly upgraded Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto, has gotten its pioneer Vice-Chancellor and two other top management staff to run the affairs of the school. Read more

Nigeria Has Only 100,000 Lecturers for 2.1 Million Varsity Students

The National Universities Commission has said universities should be isolated from the Federal Government’s circular on new employment owing to the shortage of lecturers. Read more

Nigerian Agency, JAMB Announces Date For 2022 Tertiary Exam, UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the dates for commencement of registration for candidates who want to sit for this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and the Direct Entry examination. Read more

Wanted: Water, Electricity, Hostels, Laboratories …

Most public higher education institutions in Nigeria lack basic infrastructure like a regular water supply, electricity, hostel accommodation, adequate lecture halls, up-to-date laboratories and well-equipped libraries, among others. Read more

No N3bn Was Released to Nigeria Maritime Varsity, No Money Diverted, Says VC

Vice Chancellor of the Nigeria Maritime University (NMU), Professor Emmanuel Adigio, has denied knowledge of any N3 billion released to the institution by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for payment of staff allowances. Read more

Plateau Varsity Begs ASUU, SSANU to Suspend Strike

The Management of the Plateau State University, PLASU, Bokkos has commended the local chapter of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Nigeria Universities, NASU and National Association of Academic Technologists of Nigeria, NAAT for suspending the strike action it earlier embarked on. Read more

Plateau Varsity NASU Resumes Strike Over Unpaid Allowances

The Non-academic Staff Union (NASU), Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos, on Thursday declared resumption of its suspended strike over alleged unpaid allowances. Read more

Plateau Varsity SSANU Vows to Continue Strike over Minimum Wage

Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Plateau State University (PLASU) chapter has vowed to continue their strike action indefinitely following the refusal of the state government to pay minimum wage and earned allowances owed its members. Read more

President Buhari ‘Failed to Deliver’ on Promise About Budget

Despite the never-ending clamour for increased budgetary allocations to higher education in Nigeria, the government has continued to turn a deaf ear. Read more

Private and Public Universities Should Collaborate in Africa

Private universities became popular and increased exponentially in Africa around the 1990s. Before then, however, universities such as the American University in Cairo, founded in 1919, functioned amid the popularity and seeming intimidation of public universities. Read more

Self-Management, Resource Management, Others Vital to Dynamism

The Chancellor and Chairman, Board of Regents of Covenant University, Dr David Oyedepo has highlighted the importance a blend of determination, dedication, discipline and sacrifice in the making of a successful leader in any endeavour in life. Read more

Sanwo-Olu to Sign New Universities’ Laws in January

Mr. Wahab said beginning from the new year the institutions would no longer admit fresh students for the existing Ordinary National Diploma (OND), Higher National Diploma (HND) and Nigerian Certificate of Education (NCE) awarding programmes. Read more

Stay Focused on Your Assignment, Get Empowered

The Chancellor and Chairman, Board of Regents of Covenant University, Dr David Oyedepo, has cautioned career professionals on the danger of abandoning their God-ordained professional calling in the quest to seek greener pastures. Read more

Students Lament Hike in School Charges by Tertiary Institutions

The Coalition of Northern Groups Students’ Wing (CNG-SW) has lamented the hike in school fees and other levies across tertiary institutions in the country.The group express worry over an attempt by the federal and state governments to commercialise education to… Read more

SSANU Warns Governors Against Establishing Universities They Can’t Fund

The North East Zone of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has cautioned governors against politicising education by establishing universities they cannot fund. Read more

TETFund Raises Alarm Over Activities of Fraudsters

The Management of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has warned its stakeholders and the public at large against the fraudulent activities of “some faceless individuals operating under different guises in the name of the Fund to defraud unsuspecting members of the public. Read more

‘Think Solutions, Nurture the Leadership Seed in You’, Dr Oyedepo Charges Covenant Staff

The Chancellor of Covenant University, Dr David Oyedepo, has charged management, faculty and staff of the University to think the unimaginable in the quest to start proffering answers to myriads of problems besetting humanity. Read more

Uni-Abuja Promotes 118 Staff, 4 Elevated Professors

The Governing Council of the University of Abuja has approved the promotion of 118 staff, comprising 43 lecturers and 75 non-teaching staff.A breakdown of the list shows that four of the academic staff were promoted to the rank of professor; 10 others were promoted to the rank of associate professor;… Read more

Unilorin Honours Gbajabiamila, Other Distinguished Nigerians in its 8^thLeadership Summit

The Students Union authorities of the University of Ilorin has concluded arrangements to honour the Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila and other distinguished Nigerians… Read more

Varsity Moves Against Indecent Dressing, Sexual Harassment

The Vice Chancellor of Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba (PAU), Prof Marietu Ohunene Tenuche, has said the institution is conscientiously working against indecent dressing, sexual harassment and other social vices on the campus.She warned lecturers to uphold work ethics… Read more

Veritas Varsity Awards 30 First Class, Pursues Accreditation of New Courses

The Vice-Chancellor of Veritas University, Prof Hyacinth Ichoku, on Wednesday announced that the institution will be awarding a total of 30 First Class degrees…Read more

Wanted: Water, electricity, hostels, laboratories …

Why Choose Politics When You Can Become an Online Celebrity?

Professor Sheriff F Folarin, a political scientist from Covenant University in Ogun State, told University World News that young people often consider it too expensive to run for political or leadership positions in Nigeria. Read more

31 December 2021

53 UI Lecturers’ Salaries Not Paid since December 2020 – ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has said that 53 lecturers of the University of Ibadan and several others in state universities, including the Ebonyi State University, have not been paid salaries for more than one year. Read more

Academics from 12 Universities on Global Citation List

A total of 16 academics from five countries in Africa and working at 12 universities have been recognised as influential researchers. Read more

Akeredolu Calls for Govt Funding of Private Universities through TETFund Grants

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), has called on the Federal Government to finance the operations of private universities in the country through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). Read more

Anambra University Generates N3.1bn Revenue in 10 Months

The Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State, on Wednesday said it generated revenue of N3.1 billion between January and October.Prof. Solomon Ekwenze, Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University, made the disclosure during the ongoing 2021 budget assessment. Read more

ASUU Prepares to Shut Down Universities

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said it has commenced consultation with its branches across the country to agree on the shutting down of public universities. Read more

Banditry Takes Its Toll on Mental Health of Students, Staff

Hassan Ibrahim, a third-year student of polymer and textile engineering at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria in the north-western state of Kaduna, has been suffering from anxiety for a better part of this year. Read more

Buhari Appoints Emir of Kano as Calabar Varsity Chancellor

The Federal Government has approved the appointment of Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, as the Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Cross River State. Read more

Covenant University Donates 30KVA Power Generating Set to Nigerian Police…

Christmas came early for the officers and men of the Nigerian Police Force, Onipanu Division, in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Council, when the Management of Covenant University, through her Community Development Impact Initiative Committee (CDIIC), donated a 30KVA power generating set… Read more

Creating an Environment for Intellectual Capital Remittance

African diaspora scholars – individuals born, raised and educated in Africa and who now work in foreign universities – have for years established links and worked with institutions in their mother countries as a way of ‘giving back’. Read more

Creating Vibrant and Stronger Research Communities

Diaspora academics have called for the continued and expanded support of a programme that has enabled them to contribute to the strengthening of higher education in Africa through conducting joint research, supervising graduate students, mentoring junior faculty and co-authoring grant proposals and research papers. Read more

Dogara Appeals to FG, ASUU to Reach Common Ground to Avert Another Round of Strike

As the face-off between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) heightens with a possible strike action looming, the Government and ASUU have been appealed on to find other means of resolving disputes other than strikes. Read more

Don Calls for Review of TETFUND Act, …

The Chairman, Committee of Provosts of Colleges of Health Sciences and Technology of Nigeria, Dr. Johnson Bayo Ojo, has called for the revision of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act. Read more

Do You Want to be More Employable? Learn Coding Skills

Students in African universities and other tertiary institutions on the continent should learn coding skills, even when they are not enrolled as students at departments of computer sciences, as a way of preparing themselves for well-paying jobs in the digital sector and for career change directions. Read more

JAMB’ll Clear Backlog of Illegal Admissions

Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has said the board would soon clear the backlog of illegal admissions conducted by tertiary education institutions in the country. Read more

N30,000 Not 15,000 is Our Hazard Allowance – Plateau University Cries Out

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Plateau State University Bokkos has said N30,000 and not N15,000 is their hazard allowance. Read more

Nigerian Tertiary Institutions Offered 706,189 ‘Illegal’ Admissions Between 2017, 2020- JAMB

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned against offering of admissions to applicants by higher institutions outside the Central Admission Processing System (CAPS). Read more

NSE Ota Chapter Seeks Robust Engagement with Covenant University Students

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Ota Chapter, has sought Covenant University Management’s assistance in ensuring that engineering students in the University get enrolled as members during their studentship in the University. Read more

NUC Begins Clampdown on 67 Illegal Universities

The Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, yesterday, said the commission would soon clamp down on identified 67 illegal universities across Nigeria. Read more

NUC Wades into Mbadiwe Varsity Ownership Crisis, Hands Over Operating License …

The National Universities Commission (NUC), has waded into the ownership impeding the smooth take-off of the Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Ogboko, as the Commission has handed over the operating license of the University to the Imo State government. Read more

Private Universities Do Well in Nigeria’s National Rankings

Nigeria has unveiled the outcome of its national ranking system for universities in an effort to boost quality and enhance competitiveness among national universities. Read more

School Fees Scam: EKSU Clarifies Position, Says Victims Ignored Varsity’s Policy

The management of the Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, has reacted to a story captioned ‘EKSU students cry out as varsity voids over N10m school fees’, saying the affected students disregarded the university’s procedure for payment of fees and charges. Read more

Scientists Urge Leaders to Up Spending on Health Education

A group of nine African academics from South Africa, Kenya, Senegal, Nigeria and Mali have called on governments and other funders for increased local investment in health research and development with a special focus on developing scientific and production capabilities, …Read more

Senate to Amend Standing Rules, Okays Bills for New Varsity, College

The Senate has hinted it would amend the 2015 Senate Standing Orders. Senate President Ahmad Lawan made the disclosure, yesterday during plenary. He said the decision to amend the Senate Rules was to enable the chamber operate better. Read more

Strike Looms as Nigerian University Lecturers, ASUU Give 24 Hours to Declare Action

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to embark on a strike action if the Federal Government fails to act urgently. The development trails the expiration of the 21-day ultimatum it handed to the Federal Government to implement its demands. Read more

Student Mobility Between Africa and US Falls During COVID

The COVID-19 pandemic has decreased the number of international students from Africa who are studying in universities in the United States, as their numbers fell from a high of 48,679 students in the 2019-20 academic year to 45,343 students in 2020-21, a drop of 6.85%. Read more

UI Rated Best Varsity in 2021 Nigerian University System Rankings

The Nigerian University Systems Rankings has rated the University of Ibadan as the overall best varsity in the country in its 2021 ratings. In second and third place are Redeemer’s University and Covenant University. Read more

UNESCO Concludes Training of African Judicial Institutions on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists

UNESCO in partnership with the African Court of Human and Peoples Rights conducted a 5-day Training of Trainers (ToT), organized between the 29 November to 3 December 2021,… Read more

UMAHI Set to Establish Two More Universities in Ebonyi

Ebonyi State Government has approved the establishment of the University of Aeronautic Engineering at Ezza South Local Government Area and University of ICT, Science and Technology in Izzi Council Area. Read more

UNILAG Lecturer Wins $1,000 for Best PhD Thesis in Africa

The Institute of African and Diaspora Studies, University of Lagos (UNILAG), is set to reward Dr. Felix Ajiola with a grant of $1,000 for emerging the winner of this year’s Rahamon Bello Best Thesis Award. Read more

Universities are Front-Runners in Start-Up Support Programmes

Universities, among others, are leading Egypt as a tech powerhouse for Africa as the country now rivals – and even sometimes surpasses – more established start-up ecosystems such as South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya for levels of entrepreneurial innovation and investment. Read more

University of Ibadan Emerges Best University in NUC 2021 Ranking

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has ranked the University of Ibadan (UI) first in its latest 2021 ranking released on Monday. Read more

Women in HE: ‘We Either Rise Together or Sink Together’

Nurturing girls’ education at basic and secondary levels of learning, and offering increased support to women already in academia are some of the strategies that will ensure greater inclusivity in the African research sector. Read more

30 November 2021

48 Lecturers, Security Agents Arrested Over JUBEP Exam Fraud

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission and the Department of State Services have arrested 48 individuals for alleged illegalities in the conduct of the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board. Read more

10,000 Athletes From 136 Universities For 2022 NUGA Games

About 10,000 student athletes from 136 Universities are expected to participate in the forthcoming 26th edition of Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) Games to be hosted by the University of Lagos (UNILAG) from March 16 – 26, 2022. Read more

Academic Research Gives Universities Global Acclaim – Osinbajo

Higher institutions become globally recognized because of their active engagements in research according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.Prof Osinbajo stated this today when he received a delegation from the University of Lagos, (UNILAG) Alumni Association,… Read more

A Formula for a Tasty and Nutritious Soup – with Termites

Animal protein, in the form of meat and fish, is becoming more expensive across the world. As a food source, it is becoming out of reach for ordinary people, particularly low-income earners. But, meat from animals remains a rich source of protein. Read more

ASUU Demands Reinstatement of Vested Land Property to Kano University

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Yusuf Maitama Sule University, (YUMSUK) Branch, has demanded the reinstatement of the revocated Kwanar Dawaki Campus and Centre for Entrepreneurship Studies at Dawakin Tofa Local Government. Read more

ASUU, FG Agree Renegotiation of Universities Revitalisation Fund

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has agreed to renegotiate its initial agreement with the Federal Government on the revitalisation of universities. Read more

ASUU Gives FG 48-Hour Ultimatum to Rescue Victims of UniAbuja Kidnap

The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU), University of Abuja Chapter, has issued a 48-hour ultimatum for the Federal Government and the security agencies to rescue the victims who were kidnapped from the university on Tuesday. Read more

ASUU Strike: FG to Disburse N22.72 Billion to Universities on Wednesday

The Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chris Ngige, has said the Federal Ministry of Finance and National Planning will commence the disbursement of funds to universities on Wednesday. Read more

ASUU Threatens Fresh Strike, Gives FG Three Weeks Ultimatum

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Monday announced its readiness to embark on another round of industrial action following the ‘government’s unfaithfulness’ in implementation of the Memorandum of Action (MoU) it signed with the union upon which the last strike action was suspended. Read more

ASUU Warns Gov. Ganduje Against Sale of University Lands, Other Assets

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje to stop the revocation of facilities and sale of Yusuf Maitama Sule University Kano properties. Read more

Circular Thinking Education Will Aid Sustainable Development

Inefficient management of the abundant natural resources in Africa prompted experts to call on universities on the continent to join the ‘education for circularity’ movement to equip students with knowledge and skills in circular thinking. Read more

COREN Visits Covenant University, …

A team from the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) on accreditation visit to Departments of Chemical Engineering and Electrical and Information Engineering, Covenant University, has called for renewed scrutiny of engineering programme curriculum with the goal of repositioning the profession for global relevance. Read more

Covenant University Team Wins UNILORIN Emirates Debate Tournament

Covenant University Literary and Debate Society (CULDS) team has conquered the Nigerian and regional debate community yet again, when they, recently, won the fourth edition of the University of Ilorin Emirates Debate Competition, christened “Word War IV”. Read more

Don’t Approve New Universities, ASUU Warns FG

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), on Wednesday, warned the Federal Government against giving approvals for the creation of new universities. Read more

FG Approves Fund to Establish Medical Laboratories in Tertiary Institutions

President Muhammadu Buhari says the Federal Government has provided funds for the establishment of laboratories in all Federal tertiary institutions and its research centers. Read more

Gender-Responsive Budgeting Can Contribute to Equality

Gender-responsive budgeting is necessary to ensure the realisation of gender equality and empowerment ideals, as reflected in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 5. Read more

Graduates Have ‘Insufficient’ Employability Skills

Higher education institutions continue to be ascribed a significant role in preparing graduate employability and career prospects. Therefore, both educators and institutions are subjected to increasing pressures to enhance graduate employability. Read more

Gunmen Kidnap Six in Rare Attack on University in Capital

Gunmen kidnapped four staffers and two of their children from the University of Abuja early on Tuesday 2 November, the university said, staging the first high-profile attack on a campus in Nigeria’s capital as the nation confronts a wave of mass abductions, …Read more

Include Private Universities In TETFUND, Samuel Adegboyega Varsity VC Pleads

The vice-chancellor of Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa, Esan West local government area of Edo State, Prof. Adewumi Idowu has defended the award of first-class degrees to its graduands. Read more

India Sharpens Its Knowledge Diplomacy Focus on Africa

Indian higher education initiatives aimed at helping African countries to develop scientific human resources, bridge the digital divide and upgrade skills – and at attracting more African students to the sub-continent – were unveiled at the India-Africa Higher Education and Skill Development Summit held in New Delhi last month. Read more

Innovation for African Unis Program Launched

The British Council has launched a program seeking to foster and strengthen universities support for entrepreneurial ecosystems in Sub-Saharan Africa.The Innovation for African Universities program comprises 24 project partnerships with universities… Read more

Innovative Teaching is Happening – Often Unsupported

Digital learning can help open up access, serve learners better and make higher education more resilient. And, in Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria, many faculty members are quietly innovating, often below the radar of their institutions and their colleagues, and frequently unsupported. Read more

JAMB Exempts Visually-Impaired, Others from Pre-Admission Screenings

The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board has announced its decision to exempt visually-impaired and deaf candidates in correctional services and foreign students from pre-admission screenings by institutions. Read more

JAMB Knocks Tertiary Institutions Charging Fees for ‘Regularisation’

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has said it received fresh complaints from some parents and students that some academic institutions now charge between N10,000 and N80,000 for ‘regularisation’ of their admission details with JAMB. Read more

JAMB Using Surplus to Fund Universities, Polytechnics -Spokesperson

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has vowed to continue its practice of remitting its operating surpluses to the government, saying the funds were used to fund universities, polytechnics, and other tertiary institutions. Read more

Mass Failure: Bayero Varsity Sets Up Committee to Investigate

Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has constituted a committee to investigate mass failure of students in some courses in the institution.This was contained in a statement on the university website recently. Read more

More PhD Scholarships in Applied Sciences to be Awarded

The African continent and its universities need more high-quality researchers and innovators not just male, but female scientists, too, said Dr Moses Osiru, manager of the regional coordination unit of the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF), … Read more

Mudiame Varsity Focused on Bridging Skill Gap, Providing…

Prof. Ernest Izevbigie is the Vice-Chancellor of Mudiame University, Irrua. In this interview, he discussed the plans of the university, the competitiveness and the need to raise market-ready students for industrial development… Read more

Offa Poly Gets Assurance on Upgrade to University

The aspiration and efforts of the Federal Polytechnic, Offa, to be upgraded to a university of technology may soon be attained, given the assurance by the senator representing Kwara South Senatorial District, Oyelola Ashiru, at the 11^th convocation ceremony of the institution recently. Read more

Our Universities Enjoy Better Funding

The Delta State Government has debunked the allegation that it is proliferating the state with universities, while failing to pay salaries of staff of its pioneer university in Abraka. Read more

NUC Approves Five New Courses for Varsity

The National Universities Commission has approved five new additional academic programmes for the Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, Oyo State. PCU, a faith-based institution, owned by the Sword of the Spirit Ministries under the leadership of Bishop Wale Oke … Read more

NYCN Commends TETFund, Charges FG to Allocate More Funds to Tertiary Education

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has commended the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) for what it described as “consistent intervention and equitable disbursement” of funds for the provision and maintenance of essential physical infrastructure for teaching and learning in Nigeria tertiary institutions. Read more

Ogun Okays N200m Intervention Fund for Tertiary Institutions

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, at the weekend, said his administration had approved N200 million as Yearly State Education Intervention Fund to raise the bar of learning and academic excellence in the tertiary institutions. Read more

ONDO Varsity Shut Indefinitely Over 120% Fee Hike

Authorities of the University of Medical Sciences, UNIMED, in Ondo State, yesterday, postponed indefinitely the resumption for its 2021/2022 academic session to avert students protesting the 120 percent hike in tuition fees. Read more

ONDO Varsity Students to Pay N2.245m as Tuition Fees

The Ondo State Governor, Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has been receiving knocks over the recent increase of the tuition fee of the state-owned University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, Ondo, … Read more

Private Universities Key to Boosting UK TNE in Nigeria

The private sector has a vital role in expanding equitable access to higher education in developing countries like Nigeria, but it is still treated with suspicion by many academics in countries like the United Kingdom and this is holding back both international cooperation and efforts to widen access, a conference on the potential of transnational education (TNE) was told. Read more

Private Varsity Unveils 214KW Solar Farm, Powers Neighbouring Communities

A private tertiary institution, Thomas Adewumi University, Oko, Kwara State, has inaugurated a 214-kilowatt solar farm to serve its energy needs. Read more

TETFund Disburses N6.3bn Grant To 217 Researchers

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund has disbursed over N6.4 billion to a total of 217 researchers under its 2020 National Research Fund grant cycle for the conduct of cutting-edge research in public tertiary institutions in the country. Read more

TETFund to Establish 12 Additional Research Centres in Nigerian Universities

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has said it would soon announce 12 additional research centres of excellence to be sited on various campuses of Nigerian universities. Read more

Top 20 Best Universities in AFRICA – US World News Ranking System (2021)

The rankings are based on, Global research reputation (12.5%), Regional research reputation (12.5%), Publications (10%), Books (2.5%), Conferences (2.5%), Normalized citation impact (10%), Total citations (7.5%), Number of publications that are among the 10% most cited (12.5%), … Read more

Unemployment: Too Many Graduates Fighting for Too Few Jobs

Nigeria’s inability to engage a large proportion of her youth meaningfully through job creation has the potential for social dislocation. The dire unemployment situation many graduates and those with advanced education in the country face is a cause for widespread concern. Read more

Varsity Employs 60 Hunters to Boost Campus Security

The Federal University Lokoja has engaged the services of 60 hunters to boost campus security.The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Olayemi Akinwumi, made this known on Monday at a press briefing to mark the commencement of the school’s fifth convocation ceremony. Read more

31 October 2021

6^th Africa Council for Distance Education Conference Ends Successfully

The 6th African Council for Distance Education (ACDE) conference ended successfully with a call to stakeholders within the education space to consider the enormous potential of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) in changing the face of pedagogy in Africa. Read more

Adamawa Poly Seeks Approval to Recruit 70 Lecturers

Prof. Ibrahim Umar, Rector, Adamawa State Polytechnic, has urged Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri to approve the recruitment of 70 academic staff, to fill the vacancies in some departments of the institution. Read more

Abia Govt Converts 3 Institutions into Universities

The Government of Abia State has announced the conversion of three institutions into universities in the State following the approval by the State House of Assembly. Read more

ASUU Thumbs up FG Over Stipends for Education Students

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has commended the federal government for approving stipends for students of education in public tertiary institutions. Read more

Banditry: Academia, Students Worried About Their Safety

Academics and students are worried that the fragile peace in Nigeria’s education sector is under threat as bandits continue their rampage across the country, kidnapping undergraduates and making the citadels of learning across the country unsafe. Read more

Buhari Approves N75,000 for Education Students in Public Universities

President Muhammadu has approved a N75,000 stipend per semester for education students in public universities across Nigeria.For Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) students, a stipend of N50,000 per semester was also approved. Read more

Buhari Signs Agric Research Council Law, Approves 2 Tertiary Institutions

President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (Amendment) Bill 2021. Read more

Cambridge College to be First in UK to Return Looted Benin Bronze

A Cambridge college is to become the first British institution to return one of the Benin bronzes to Nigeria later this month in what has been described as “a historic moment”. Read more

CBN Earmarks N500m Grant to Promote Entrepreneurship in Tertiary Institutions

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday unveiled guidelines for the implementation of its Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Scheme (TIES) by setting aside a total grant of N500 million for five top Nigerian polytechnics and universities with the best entrepreneurial pitches/ideas. Read more

Crisis in Education Sector Cuts Across All Levels

The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Suleiman Bogoro, has said the crisis being witnessed in the nation’s education sector, cuts across all levels from primary through secondary and tertiary levels of learning. Read more

Delegation of Nigerian Investors and Diplomats Paid a Courtesy Visit to JU.

Nigerian Investor and Founder of African Children Talent Discovery Foundation (ACTDF), Engr. Noah Dallaji, visited Jimma University along with a delegation comprised of diplomats, business people, and representatives of chamber of commerce from Nigeria and Panama (Latin America). Read more

Develop, Sustain a Contributor’s Mentality for a Colourful Destiny…

Covenant University’s graduating class of 2021 has been tasked with evolving a contributor’s mentality if they desire to make the most of their endeavour as they transition into the world of work. Read more

Don Recommends Overhauling Nigerian Teacher Education Curriculum

Prof. Haladu Bayero, Dean, Faculty of Education, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has recommended the overhaul of the Nigerian teacher education curriculum and the model of its implementation to align it with the technology needed in 21st century teaching and learning. Read more

Don Tasks Alumni on Development, Mentoring

The Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Prof. Henry Imhonde, at the weekend, challenged alumni associations to promote development of projects in tertiary institutions and mentor the younger ones. Read more

FG Approves N30bn for Polytechnics, Colleges of Education

The Federal Government, Tuesday said that N30 billion has been approved for the Polytechnics and Colleges of Education in the country.The approval came on the heels of series of agitations for better welfare for members by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP. Read more

FG: Universities to Get N30bn Revitalisation Fund Soon

The federal government says it will soon commence disbursement of the N30 billion revitalisation fund to public universities. Chris Ngige, minister of labour and employment, spoke on Friday in Abuja after a closed-door meeting between the government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Read more

Graduate Employability a Talking Point at Lagos Conference

African universities must undertake strategic collaborations, boost innovation and develop entrepreneurial initiatives, targeting the needs of students to remain relevant in the future, a higher education conference in Nigeria has been told. Read more

How 9th LASU VC Emerged

At last! The Lagos State University (LASU), Oojo, has got a new Vice Chancellor. She is Prof Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello. And she would run the affairs of the 38-year-old institution for the next five years. Read more

International Association of Universities Commend Efforts of Don

The International Association of Universities, UOC, has commended the efforts of UNESCO Laureate Prof. Bashiru Aremu on the international conference and urged him to make necessary reviews.According to the letter that was written to UNESCO Laureate Prof Sir Bashiru Aremu … Read more

JAMB Makes N400m from Correcting Errors in Candidates’ Names

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, a couple of years ago, made over N400 million from candidates who requested that their names be written in other manners apart from the ones they initially inputed while filling forms to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, …Read more

JAMB Registrar Urges FG to Declare State of Emergency in Education

Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, on Thursday pleaded with the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in the education sector. Read more

King’s University VC Calls for Entrepreneurship-Based Curriculum For Universities

The Vice-Chancellor of Kings University, Ode-Omu, Osun State, Professor Adenike Kuku on Wednesday suggested that the curriculum of all programmes in Nigerian universities be tailored towards entrepreneurship for students to become self-independent individuals. Read more

Kwara Set to Upgrade IVTEC To HND Awarding Institution

…Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq said that it is imperative to focus on the need to graduate job creators rather than job seekers, “hence the huge investment in the establishment of this great citadel of learning. Read more

NBTE Moves to Stop Certificate Racketeering in TVET Institutions

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Zaptrance Workdwide System Ltd. for the development of a s`Quick Response Code (QR Code) generating system. Read more

NIAS Moves to Increase Number of Graduates for Livestock Management

The National Institute for Animal Science (NIAS) has embarked on moves to bridge the gap of inadequate graduates for livestock management in the country. Read more

NOC Takes Olympic-Value Education Programme to Universities

The 6th Edition of the Olympic Value Education programme (OVEP) held at Nile University, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, ended on Friday 1st October. Read more

Only 1 % of JAMB Applicants Choose Polytechnics, Says ASUP

The leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic (ASUP) has lamented the neglect of Nigeria’s polytechnic institutions which it said has led to low patronage by students seeking admission into higher institutions. Read more

Over N$1 Million Pledged at NUST Fundraiser

Over N$1 million has been pledged by corporate and philanthropic individuals in support of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) Ohangwena campus. Read more

Oyedepo Plans to Build ‘World-Class’ University

The Chancellor of Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Dr David Oyedepo, says he will build a world-class university to compete favourably with such other universities. Read more

Part-Time, Sandwich Students’ Admission Must Pass Through JAMB

Universities and other tertiary institutions running degree programmes can no longer admit candidates into their sandwich, distance learning, part-time and other programmes directly, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has said. Read more

Six Nigerian Universities Become Centres of Excellence in Procurement

The federal government is set to implement the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) Project to produce experts in procurement, environmental and social standards in the country. Read more

Strike Continues Unless Govt Meets Our Demands, Unions Insist

The Joint Unions of Plateau Tertiary Institutions (JUPTI) have vowed to continue with the strike action if the Plateau State Government fails to implement the agreement between both parties. Read more

Striking SSANU Workers Denied Access to Taraba Varsity Facilities

The wrangling in the Taraba State University has taken a different dimension as the striking non-academic staff was denied access to the school facilities. Read more

Taraba University: Non-Academic Staff Unions Stage Protest Over Poor Welfare

The joint action committee of the Senior Staff Association of the Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) at the Taraba University, Jalingo, on Monday staged a peaceful protest demanding an improved welfare. Read more

TETFund Living Up to Its Mandate

The executive secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Professor Suleiman Bogoro has said the Fund is living up to its mandate since inception. Read more

TETFund To Support Four Agencies for Drug Production

The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund, (TETFund), Prof Suleiman Bogoro, said the fund will be providing “mega research support” to four public agencies, led by the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development,( NIPRD), … Read more

The Informality of Our Economy Can Change Transformatively Through Digital Transformation

The Senior Economic Adviser, Africa Economic Development Policy Initiative (AEDPI) and Chairperson, School of Politics, Policy and Governance, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, has posited that the informality of Nigeria’s economy can change transformatively through digital transformation. Read more

Three Federal Poly, Ilaro Students Bag Psychometrics Scholarship Award

A student of Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, Miss Christianah Olafare, has won the N100,000 worth of scholarship award by the International Psychometrics Centre (IPC), …Read more

UNILORIN Holds Convocation, Bars Graduates Without First Class from Attending

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) says it will hold its 36th Convocation from October 15, this year, with plans to bar graduates without first-class degrees from attending the ceremony. Read more

UNIOSUN VC Seeks Probe of Graft in Varsity System

Vice Chancellor of the Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Prof. Labode Popoola, has urged stakeholders and anti-graft agencies to investigate how resources are utilised in the nation’s university system. Read more

Varsities Groan Under Huge Electricity Bills

By Iyabo Lawal (Lagos); Lawrence Njoku (Enugu); Anietie Akpan (Calabar); Charles Ogugbuaja (Owerri); Isa Abdulsalami Ahovi (Jos), Gordi Udeajah (Umuahia), Ayodele Afolabi (Ado Ekiti), Odun Edward (Ilorin), Murtala Adewale (Kano) and Rotimi Agboluaje (Ibadan). Read more

Vice-Chancellor, Registrar Inducted Fellows of Chartered Institute of Administration

Members of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Administration (CIA) led by their President/Chairman of Council, Administrator Samson Oyedapo Olopade, FCIA, were in Covenant University recently to induct the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abiodun H. Adebayo and the Registrar, Dr. Olusegun J. Omidiora into the distinguished Fellowship of the Institute. Read more

30 September 2021

179,330 Spaces Lie Fallow in Universities as 225,926 Waste at Polytechnics, Colleges

While many young Nigerians yearly seek admission to tertiary institutions to further their education and are denied the opportunity, in what looks like a paradox, thousands of admission spaces are lying unfilled in those institutions for various reasons. Read more

Africa Centers of Excellence Increase Pool of Researchers

The Africa Higher Education Centers of Excellence (ACE), coordinated by the Association of African Universities (AAU) and the Inter-University Council of East Africa, have graduated a total of 8,100 students made up of 1,600 PhD students and 6,500 masters students since the initiative’s inception in 2014,… Read more

Akwa Ibom to Establish College of Science & Technology

Akwa Ibom state government has announced plans to establish a College of Science and Technology that will run as an intermediary programme to prepare students into Science and bridge the gap of effective science learning preceding tertiary education. Read more

ASUU Decries Lack of Enabling Laws to Protect State Universities

Various state governments that have been establishing universities have been charged to back it up with the necessary legislations. Read more

Covenant Management Underscores Importance of SDG Drive on Sanitation

Covenant University has reinforced her commitment to driving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to Clean Water and Sustainable Environment by promoting ‘Operation Keep Campus Clean’ under the Covenant University Students Support Programme (CUSSP). Read more

Demand for International Study Still Remains Strong

New research shows that, whereas COVID-19 has dampened the international mobility of students from Africa, the numbers of those already pursuing international degrees remained steady. Read more

Despite Over a Million Students without Admission, Universities, Colleges Underutilise Admission Quota

Tertiary institutions in Nigeria failed to utilise over 400,000 admission slots in 2020 despite hundreds of thousands of candidates available to fill such spaces, the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has said. Read more

Despite Underfunding of Existing Institutions, Nigerian Lawmakers Want 200 New Universities, Colleges

Nigeria’s 98 public universities suffer from chronic underfunding; often leading to strikes by lecturers and staff over payment of salaries and other welfare issues. Read more

EKSU Warns ASUU Against Disrespecting, Maligning Varsity’s Governing Council

The Vice Chancellor, Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado Ekiti, Prof. Eddy Olanipekun, has warned the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) against taking steps that could rubbish or cast aspersion on the personalities of members of the Governing Council of the university. Read more

Elizade University VC Advocates Govt Financial Support for Private Institutions

The Vice-Chancellor of Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin in Ondo State, Prof Olukayode Amund, has advocated that the Nigerian government should provide funding support for private universities in the country, saying this would boost university education and fast-track a knowledge-based society. Read more

Engage Genomics, Proteomics, Metagenomics in Solving National Challenges…

The Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University, Professor Abiodun H. Adebayo, says it has become imperative for Nigeria to engage genomics, proteomics, or metagenomics as vital tools in solving pertinent national challenges in her aspiration for national development. Read more

Ex-NUC Boss Blames Satellite Campuses for Half-Baked Graduates

A former Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Universities Commission (NUC), Prof Peter Okebukola, has said that satellite campuses were responsible for producing poor, half-baked and unemployable graduates in the country. Read more

Experts Call for Zero-Tolerance Policy on Drug ‘Time Bomb’

Drug use among adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa, including a considerable proportion of students at African higher education institutions, confirms the importance of an effective drug prevention policy to prevent further harm to mental health and academic performance. Read more

FG Advocates Strategic Alliance on Science, Technology, Innovation

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has stressed the need to forge a strategic alliance with critical stakeholders in the development of science, technology and innovation (STI). Read more

FG to Sanction Institutions that Give Admissions outside CAPS

The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu on Tuesday, warned tertiary institutions not to give admissions outside the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS). Read more

Igali Hails FUTA, Congratulates 14 Dons for Winning National Research Grants

The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing council, Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA , Ambassador Godknows Igali has described the institution as a citadel of learning with crop of excellent scientists at par with their contemporaries in other parts of the world. Read more

JAMB: UNILORIN, UNIBEN, UNIMAID among universities that admitted most students in 2020

Ten Nigerian universities alone accounted for one-fifth of the students admitted into Nigerian tertiary institutions last year, data from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has shown.Of the 551,553 students admitted into Nigerian universities as of August, 101,034 students gained admission… Read more

LASU Wins 2020 TETFund Research Grants

Two research teams from Lagos State University (LASU), led by a former Dean, Faculty of Arts, Prof. Adeniyi Harrison, and the current Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Prof. Omobitan, have won the 2020 Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) national research fund to the tune of N66.8 million. Read more

MBA Rankings: Schools in Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa on List

Five African business schools are among 286 institutions globally that offer the world’s best Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree programmes, according to QS Quacquarelli Symonds, a major ranking provider of analytics and other insights on the higher education sector worldwide. Read more

Meagre Budgets Hamper Education Improvements

In the second of a series of interviews, University World News spoke to Oluwasegun (Segun) Afolaranmi from Lagos in Nigeria, who received a Clarendon scholarship for his masters studies at the University of Oxford. Read more

Mixed Reactions Trail Scrapping of UTME Benchmark

Mixed reactions have continued to trail the recent scrapping of general cut off marks for admission into the country’s tertiary institutions by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Read more

NDE Engages 2,572 Unemployed Graduates

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has recruited and deployed 2,572 unemployed graduates of tertiary institutions across the country to various corporate organisations under its transient job creation scheme. Read more

New LASU VC Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello Assumes Duty

Following her appointment as the ninth substantive vice-chancellor of the Lagos State University, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello has assumed duty on Monday, September 20. Read more

NUC Applauds Newly Appointed Secretary-General of African Universities

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has expressed confidence in the ability of the newly appointed Secretary-General of the 54-year-old Association of African Universities (AAU), … Read more

President of the Association of African Universities Participates in the Inauguration and Investiture of UNISA’s First Female Vice Chancellor

The President of the Association of African Universities (AAU), Professor Bakri Osman Saeed received a kind invitation from Professor Puleng LenkaBula, the new Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of South Africa (UNISA), to participate in her inauguration ceremony. Read more

Professor Adebayo Canvasses Greater Investment in Digital Resources…

It has become vital for people to access computers and the internet for socio-economic connectivity as the wave of globalization sweeps across the globe, according to the Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University, … Read more

Proliferation of Universities: ASUU Calls on NASS to Pass the Bill to Amend NUC Act

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on the National Assembly to pass the Bill to amend the National Universities Commission Act to address the proliferation of state universities. Read more

Rankings: African Universities have Made Progress Since 2018

African universities at last may be shaking off the longstanding unenviable characterisation of not measuring up to their counterparts in other parts of the world when it comes to providing high-quality teaching, research output, knowledge transfer and international outlook, … Read more

Recruiters Compete for Nigerian Students, Youth Bulge

Competition for the recruitment of Nigerian students who are seeking high-quality university education in foreign destinations has increased in the past few years because of their ability to pay higher tuition fees in comparison to their counterparts from other countries … Read more

Redefining Education in The Developing World

Education has been identified as the ultimate route to escape poverty. It is widely held that if you attend school, graduate, and get a lucrative job, your economic status will automatically be boosted or improved. This is still the case in today’s competitive world. However, it is hugely dependent on the nature or type of education you are receiving. Read more

Researchers in Africa Unite to Tackle Challenges (Africa)

Africa’s researchers from the humanities and natural sciences have resolved to combine efforts and implement solutions unearthed from their findings to tackle major challenges that plague the continent. Read more

Sexual Harassment: NGO Signs MOU with Nasarawa Varsity

Nasarawa State University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a female rights non-governmental organisation known as Gender Mobile Initiative Against Sexual Harassment to aggressively tackle cases of sex- for-marks and other forms of intimidation suffered by female students… Read more

‘Study for the Greater Purpose of Life Rather than a Degree’

Three African students at the University of Oxford walked away with the top honours in this year’s awards for Rare Rising Stars after being selected from a shortlist of high achievers. The awards celebrate black African and Caribbean-descent university students, sharing positive stories and inspiring future generations. Read more

Targeted, Proactive Efforts Needed to Strengthen Physics

The need for a proactive effort to improve the teaching and researching of physics in Sub-Saharan Africa as a foundation for critically important scientific work has been highlighted in a new report from the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) and the UK-based Institute of Physics (IOP). Read more

UI, UNILAG, Covenant Listed in World Best University Ranking

Nigerian tertiary institutions – University of Ibadan (UI), University of Lagos (UNILAG), and Covenant University among others were listed in the 2022 World Best University ranking. Read more

UNIBEN VC Orders Immediate Closure of Varsity Over Students’ Protest

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof. Lilian Salami, has announced the immediate closure of the University following the protest that rocked the institution on Tuesday… Read more

UNILAG Centre Gets £1.9m Grant for Urbanisation Studies

The Centre for Housing and sustainable Development (CHSD), University of Lagos has won a grant worth £1.9 million for research on Migration, Urbanisation and Conflict in Africa (MUCA). Read more

Universities Called Upon to Lead Political Engagement

African universities have been called upon to be engaged in political and social activism and take leading roles towards improving the human condition on the continent by exposing inherent dangers of inequalities, exclusion, oppression, racism and other forms of coloniality in society. Read more

Universities have Become Central to COVID-19 Response

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, universities across the globe are meeting the challenge and playing an enormous role in the response. Learning from this experience will help to ensure that the expertise and unique role of the academic community are fostered for tomorrow’s public health needs. Read more

Varsity Lecturers Decry Exclusion from TETFund Scholarship

University lecturers from the faculties of arts, education, management, and social sciences have decried their exclusion from accessing Masters and Ph.Ds scholarships in any foreign university by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). Read more

VC Race: LASU Governing Council Shortlists 4 Professors for Interview

The Governing Council of Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, have shortlisted four professors for the vacant vice chancellor position. Read more

Visitation Panel Scores Varsities Low on Quality Education

Presidential Visitation Panel of the University of Abuja observed that tertiary institutions give priority to Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) at the expense of educational quality. Read more

Why Tertiary Institutions Need Policy on Sexual Harassment

The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has launched a policy on anti-sexual harassment and warned perpetrators to avoid the menace or face stiff sanctions. Read more

31 August 2021

85% of Nigerian Varsities Lack Hostels

Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Kashim Ibrahim-Imam, says 85 per cent of public varsities in Nigeria lacks hostel facilities. Read more

87 UTME Candidates Get Stanbic IBTC N34.8m Scholarship Award

Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, a member of Standard Bank Group, has granted scholarship award, worth N34.8 million, to 87 successful candidates who participated in the 2019 and 2020 University Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Read more

ANAN Varsity to Kick Off Academic Activities in September

All is set for commencement of academics at the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria University, (ANAN) University in September. Read more

ASUU Seeks 10-Year Ban on New Varsities Accessing TETfund Grants

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has urged the Federal Government to bar state governments proposing to establish new universities from accessing Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund) for a minimum of 10 years. Read more

Bar New Varsities from Accessing TETFund Grants – ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has urged the Federal Government to bar state governments proposing to establish new universities from accessing Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund) for a minimum of 10 years. Read more

Bayelsa Govt. Frets, Pleads with Unions to Shelve Planned Strike

The Bayelsa State Government through the deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo has therefore appealed to the labour unions in the various schools not to embark on their planned strike, saying efforts were underway to address their demands. Read more

Competency-Based Curriculum: Universities Lagging Behind

Universities in East Africa need to start realigning their academic programmes to the requirements of the competency-based curriculum (CBC), being implemented at various levels of the basic education system in the region. Read more

Covenant Vice-Chancellor Elected on the Governing Board…

Africa’s foremost private university, Covenant, and her Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abiodun H. Adebayo, have been hauled to the upper reaches of history courtesy of Professor Adebayo’s election to the Governing Board of the Association of African Universities. Read more

Create Avenue for Researchers to Domesticate Research Findings, …

Former Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has charged the National Council on Health (NCH) to urgently create a forum that will allow all landmark research outputs from investigators and research institutions to present their research findings to policymakers and domesticate the evidence. Read more

Educating Ethical Citizens is a Priority for Universities

Africa needs a new type of citizen, a dedicated, modest, honest and informed man [citizen]. A man [citizen] who submerges himself in service to the nation and mankind [humankind]. Read more

Essay Denounces ‘Pervasive’ Racism and Sexism in Science

Sexist and racist discriminatory practices are widespread and entrenched in scientific processes, including in the indicators of success and impact, and have to change to tackle challenges such as COVID-19 and climate change, which necessitate diverse experiences and perspectives to come up with creative solutions. Read more

Expanding Tax Fund to Support HE Spending and Priorities

The leaders of Nigeria’s Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) have unveiled spending priorities for a government agency that spent NGN300 billion (US$730 million) during the 2020-21 academic year. Read more

Experts Seek Policy on Industry, Academia Partnership

Researchers in Nigeria have advocated the formulation of a national policy on industry and academia partnership to enhance synergy and the transfer of research into products and services. Read more

Expert Urges Nigerian Companies to Partner Universities on Engineering Research

A Nigerian professor has said that lack of collaboration between higher institutions and companies was working against engineering development in the country. Read more

Facilitator Enlightens Students on Imperative of Good Laboratory Practice

An organization or individual risks exposing patients to accident and health hazards, suffering the higher cost of analysis due to investigation, and including legal and regulatory sanctions should good laboratory practice be compromised. Read more

FG to Expend N292.66 Billion in Select Public Universities, Polytechnics

The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of N292.66 billion to select public universities, polytechnics and colleges of education across the country. Read more

Graduates to be ‘Uxported’ Under Skills Partnership Model

Chronic unemployment of university graduates in Sub-Saharan Africa is driving universities and other tertiary institutions in the region into forming partnerships with some European countries to train middle-level migrant workers to fill skills shortages that exist in those foreign labour markets … Read more

Investment Opportunities in Education are Beckoning

Africa has one of the strongest opportunities for growth in tertiary education globally despite sloppy quality credentials, a new survey shows, riding on sustained economic expansion. Read more

I Started a Consultancy to Train University Students on Data Management

Every time I listened to reports from different media outlets, I became increasingly convinced that some of the challenges Africa faces can be addressed if we invested more in research. Read more

JAMB, Heads of Tertiary Institutions Decide 2021 /2022 Admission Cut-Off Point Aug 31

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB) and heads of tertiary institutions will on August 31 at a Policy Meeting, peg the minimum cut – off mark for 2021/ 2022 admissions. Read more

JAMB Releases Mop-Up UTME Results

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of over 17,000 candidates who sat for the Mop-Up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Read more.

Lagos Moves to Establish 2 Additional Universities

The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to deliver two additional universities to Lagosians. They are the university of education and another one for science and technology. Read more

LASU VC Crisis: Fresh Controversy as New Governing Council Begins Selection Process

The new development in LASU polarises the university along two lines of PhD holders and holders of medical fellowships. Read more

Minister Extols SWAN on Girl-Child Education

The Minister of State, Mines and Steel Development, Mr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, has urged relevant stakeholders to as a matter of priority educate the girl-child in order to give them the ability to make informed choices. Read more

New AAU Leadership Wants to Increase its Membership

The Association of African Universities or AAU has appointed Professor Olusola Bandele Oyewole, the former vice-chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Nigeria, as its secretary general. He will take over from Professor Etienne Ehouan Ehile, who has been at the helm for the past nine years. Read more

No Plan to Reverse Fee Hike, Says Babangida Varsity

The Vice Chancellor, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL), Niger State, Prof. Abu Kasim, has said that a total reversal of the recent increase in the institution’s tuition fee may be impossible. Read more

NUC Approves Babcock Varsity’s Open, Distance E-Learning

Babcock University Ilishan-Remo, has joined the league of universities licensed to run open distance and e-learning programme in Nigeria. Read more

OAU Management Will Make the Institution Zero Tolerance for Sexual Harassment

The Vice Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Prof. Eyitope Ogunbodede has concluded plans to make the institution “zero tolerance” for sexual harassment and other social vices. Read more

Oyewole Named Association of African Universities Secretary-General

The outgoing president of the Association of African Universities (AAU) governing board, Prof. Antonio Orlando Quilambo, rector of Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique, has announced the appointment of Prof. Olusola Bandele Oyewole as the secretary-general for AAU,… Read more

Prof. Bogoro Charges IAR&T on Problem-Solving, Nation-Fixing Multidisciplinary Research

As part of efforts towards making Nigeria a knowledge economy and attaining food sufficiency, the Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Prof. Suleiman Elias Bogoro has called on the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T) of Obafemi Awolowo University… Read more

Scholar Enlightens Researchers on Fundamentals of Systemic Review

Researchers at Covenant University were recently exposed to a scientific research process when a scholar, Dr Kingsley Ukwaja, enlightened them on a methodical approach to reviewing at a Webinar organized by the Covenant University Centre for Research Innovation and Discovery (CUCRID). Read more

TETFund Disburses N300bn to 226 Tertiary Institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has said it has disbursed more than N300 billion this year to about 226 tertiary institutions for staff members training and infrastructure development. Read more

TETfund Executes 10,000 Projects, Trains 30,000 Academic Staff

In the 10 years of its establishment, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has executed more than 10,000 projects across Nigerian higher institutions and trained over 30,000 university staff to obtain Masters and PhD degrees in both Federal and State Government-owned institutions. Read more

TETFund Gets Draft Bill to Float Research Foundation

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has received the draft executive bill to establish the National Research and Development Foundation (NRDF). Read more

TETFund Injected N2.5trn in Tertiary Institutions in 10 Years

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has injected about N2.5 trn in infrastructure and staff development in public universities, polytechnics and colleges of education in the last 10 years. Read mor

TETFUND Scholarship Beneficiaries Lament Shortage of Fund

Some of the lecturers under the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFUND academic staff training and development programme have lamented the shortage of funds to enable them complete their studies abroad. Read more

Tokyo Olympics: What is the Role of Universities in Sport?

Africa’s poor performance in the recent Olympic Games in Tokyo highlighted the role that universities on the continent could play to help prepare sports stars for the international sports stage, similar to the work done by institutions in other parts of the world, notably the United States. Read more

Top 100 Universities in Nigeria Emerge

The University of Ibadan, UI, has been ranked as the number one university in Nigeria. Read more

UNILAG Centre for Housing Advocates Multi-Disciplinary Research in Varsities

The Centre for Housing and Sustainable Development, University of Lagos has called for Multi-disciplinary Research (MDR) approach to projects in universities across Africa. They also sought a robust and more unified methodology to researches with vast knowledge on various fields to boost capacity in Africa. Read more

31 July 2021

Ahmad Rabiu’s Initiative Awards UNIBEN N1bn Infrastructure Grant

The Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative has awarded a N1bn infrastructure grant to the University of Benin as part of its 2021 Tertiary Education Grants Scheme. Read more

‘As Custodians of Higher Education … We Cannot Fail Our People’

It has been asserted that, apart from the Black Death of the Middle Ages in Europe and the Spanish Influenza of 1918, which spread to every nook and cranny of the world (except the tiny island of St Helena), nothing like the present COVID-19 pandemic has ever shaken the world health system to its foundations. Read more

ASUU Threatens Fresh Strike Over IPPIS, Others

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has threatened to resume the industrial action it suspended since December 2020 over the Federal Government’s alleged failure to honour many of the agreements it signed with the Union. Read more

Caleb Varsity Matriculates 1,900 Students

Caleb University, Imota, Lagos has matriculated a total of 1,900 students made up of 1,353 undergraduates, 216 who were admitted through the Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board (JUPEB), … Read more

CBN Partners Tertiary Institutions to Finance Fresh Graduates

To address rising youth unemployment in the country, particularly that of fresh graduates, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has proposed to partner tertiary institutions to foster entrepreneurship among youths by supporting them with start-up capital for their enterprises upon graduation. Read more

Challenges in Contexts of Conflict

Schools, colleges and universities are comparatively ‘soft’ targets where large numbers of people gather. Military, government and civil buildings are increasingly well-guarded. By contrast, educational institutions are less protected, more vulnerable and …Read more

Covenant, CBN to Partner on Entrepreneurship Scheme for Graduates

Nigeria’s foremost private University, Covenant, is among the select Universities proposed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for its Tertiary Institutions’ Entrepreneurship Scheme (TIES). Read more

Covenant Wins 2021 International Green Gown Award…

Covenant University’s status as one of the world’s leading institutions in Goal 13 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – Climate Action – has been validated by her emergence as winner of the 2021 International Green Gown Award for the Next Generation Learning Skills Small Institution Category. Read more

COVID-19: UNIPORT Orders Compulsory Use of Face Mask on Campus

Rivers is among the states that have been put on red alert by the federal government because of the Delta variant of COVID-19 infection. Read more

Digital Centres in Six Countries to Build Competence

The Association of African Universities (AAU), in partnership with the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne) in Switzerland, launched centres of competence in digital education (centres de compétence en éducation numérique), or C-CoDE, at the AAU’s recent general conference. Read more

E-Learning is Getting Stuck in the Digital Divide

With 82% of students in Sub-Saharan Africa stranded without internet access, many African universities’ valiant efforts to embrace online delivery got stuck in the digital divide. COVID-19 has shown that affordable, accessible internet is more necessary than ever. Read more

Emefiele Urges Universities to Focus on Entrepreneurship Devt

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has stressed the need for Nigerian universities to focus more on entrepreneurship development in order to address the surging youth unemployment in the country. Read more

FG Appoints 43 Traditional Rulers as Varsity Chancellors

The Federal Government on Thursday approved the appointment of 43 traditional rulers as chancellors and 27 other individuals as pro-chancellors of some federal universities and inter-university centres. Read more

FG Approves N8.5bn for Medical Research, Others

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari(retd.), has approved N8.5 billion naira for the conduct of ground-breaking research in medicine and other areas in 2021, under the National Research Fund, a scheme funded by the Tertiary Education Trust. Read more

FG to Site Fed University of Technology in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom

The Federal Government of Nigeria has resolved to site the Federal University of Technology Akwa Ibom in Ikot Abasi local government area of the state. Read more

FG Will Implement Fully Recommendations of Visitation Panels to Universities

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday disclosed that the visitation panels approved to all Federal Universities and Inter-University Centres will soon submit their report, assuring that the government is committed to the full implementation of all acceptable recommendations of the panels. Read more

FRC to Partner Tertiary Institutions on Fiscal Responsibility

In a bid to deepen fiscal responsibility in Nigeria, the Fiscal Responsibility Commission is seeking strong partnership with the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) and the National Universities Commission (NUC). Read more

Fresh Varsity Strike Looms, FG, ASUU Resume Fight on Payment Platforms

The Federal Government on Tuesday denied allegations that it had breached agreements it reached with the Academic Staff Union of Universities. Read more

FUPRE VC Canvasses Partnership on Funding of Education

Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun (FUPRE), Prof. Akpofure Rim-Rukeh, has urged the Federal Government to partner reputable public-spirited individuals, corporate bodies, national and multi-national organisations to broaden sources of funding for education in Nigeria. Read more

Good Command of English Critical to Accomplishment, Says Media Veteran

A doyen of newscasting in the Nigerian broadcast media, Mrs Bimbo Oloyede, has emphasized the importance of good speech to the attainment of success irrespective of one’s profession and position. Read more

House Passes Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill

The House of Representatives at the plenary yesterday passed for second reading a bill seeking to prohibit and punish sexual harassment of students by educators in tertiary institutions. Read more

IPPIS Undermining University Autonomy

The barrage of visitors to the universities from all sorts of agencies of government on “inspection,” “oversight,” “review,” “assessment,” “appraisal,” and similar terminologies have made a complete mess of any autonomy… Read more

Lagos Assembly Proposes Two New Universities for State

The lawmakers also proposed that the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED) and the Michael Otedola College of Education be upgraded to a university. Read more

Political will Needed to Create the Ideal Post-Pandemic University

Digital infrastructure and connectivity, capacity-building for academic staff and students to use digital learning tools, quality assurance in the online study environment and stronger leadership from governments to bring about these changes are some of the measures that are required to create the post-pandemic African university. Read more

Quality Higher Education ‘Indispensable’ for Africa’s Future

Higher education in Africa and around the world is in a moment of rapid transition and transformation, thanks to the massive disruptions of COVID-19 that have accelerated long-term trends and exposed and exacerbated the sector’s systemic deficiencies and inequalities. Read more

Senator Odebiyi’s Bold Step to Prioritise Education

Ayinde Grace, a proud student of University of Lagos, commended Senator Odebiyi for being a great philanthropist and lover of youths. “I really thank God in your life sir, because without Him it is impossible for you to do this great and uplifting job you are doing in Ogun West. Read more

Solid Foundation in Mathematics Launchpad to Rewarding Career

Asides from being widely applied in various aspects of risk management, Mathematics is also commonly applied in multiple facets of life such as business, engineering and medical sciences. Read more

UNESCO Inaugurates Plant Biotechnology Chair in Covenant University

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) now has a Chair endowed in Covenant University in recognition for her outstanding contributions and performance in a particular field of competence beneficial to humanity. Read more

UI Professors Speak on Council’s Decision to Restart VC Race

Some professors at the University of Ibadan (UI) have backed the decision of the newly constituted university council to restart the process of electing the 13th Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the institution. Read more

UNILORIN Ranks 3^rd Best Varsity in Nigeria

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has been ranked among the top three universities in Nigeria, by AD Scientific Index, a leading global ranking body based in Turkey. Read more

Universities And Fake Certificates

Recently, the Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, said many institutions are still in the habit of awarding certificates to people who do not attend universities. Read more

Universities Need Policies for Knowledge Management

Formulating a policy for knowledge management and setting up an institutional repository, a research and publication office and departmental committee to support researchers are some of the measures required to boost knowledge management capability in African higher education institutions. Read more

Varsity, Poly Lecturers Issue Fresh Ultimatum to FG Over Salaries

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, on Monday, issued a fresh ultimatum to the Federal Government to pay the outstanding 10-month arrears of its members’ salaries or be prepared for another industrial action. Read more

Varsity Set to Run Part-Time Programmes

The Katsina State-owned Umaru Musa Yar’adua University has disclosed that it has concluded arrangements to commence part-time degree programmes. It is expected to begin initial 15 programmes. Read more

Varsity Suspends Six Students for Malpractices in Rivers

The Management of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) has suspended six students for engaging in examination-related offences. Read more

30 June 2021

8,000 Varsity Students Get Employability Training

The Lagos State Office of the Special Adviser on Education said on Wednesday that it was training additional 8,000 final year and penultimate students in entrepreneurship and employability skills through the Jobs Initiative Lagos. Read more

Alleged Fraud: NAUS Demands Removal of Ekiti Varsity VC

The National Association of Universities Students, NAUS, Monday, called on the authority to investigate alleged fraud and involving the Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Oye- Ekiti, Professor Abayomi Fashina. Read more

Again, JAMB Delists Six CBT Centres

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has delisted an additional six Computer Based Centres (CBT) over poor performance on the second day of the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Read more

Benue Govt to Recruit 3,172 Academic, Non-Academic Staff for Tertiary Institutions, …

Benue state government has approved the employment of over 3,172 teaching and non-teaching staff for tertiary institutions as well as teachers for the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB. Read more

Court Awards N5m Against Lecturer for Victimising Student

A Federal High Court sitting in Jos has awarded N5 million in general and exemplary damages against a lecturer, Mr. Thaddeus Longduut, for victimizing a masters student, Georgia Mark Davou and causing her not to graduate from her Economics Masters program. Read more

Covenant, ACCA Commit to Mutually Beneficial Relationship

The relationship between Covenant University and the global professional accounting body, the Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants (ACCA), is primed to yield great dividends for faculty and staff of the University, according to disclosures by the body. Read more

Entrepreneur Counsels Covenant Students on Building Blocks to Successful Business Partnership

Akin-Olotu, Guest Speaker at a recent Town and Gown Seminar of the Department of Sociology, Covenant University, made the assertion while speaking on “How to Build a Great Partnership as a Sociologist for a Thriving Business in the 21st Century”. Read more

Hard work, Networking, Others Propel Female Engineers to Success…

An accomplished female engineer, Engr. (Mrs) Margaret Oguntala, has urged female engineering students at Covenant University not to see their gender as an impediment to success in their chosen career. See yourself more as a professional than a woman and relate with your peers professionally, she advised. Read more

JAMB: NIN Uncovered 500,000 Fake UTME Candidates

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) yesterday said the introduction of the National Identification Number (NIN) in the 2021/2022 exam registration helped it to uncover over 500,000 fake candidates. Read more

Kaduna Varsity Students Locked Out of School for Protesting Hike in Tuition

The state governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai had increased their tuition by 200 percent, leading to a protest. Read more

Nigerian Govt Establishes Four New Universities in Osun, Jigawa, Others

The president also approved a take-off grant of N4 billion each for the Universities of Technology and N5 billion each for the Universities of Health Science from the funding resources of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). Read more

Never Underestimate Any Tertiary Institution, Partnership Improves Output…

For research and effective learning, Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria have been charged to partner with each other. Read more

Nigeria Misses Out as 31 African Institutions Make QS Rankings of Best Varsities Globally

The universities in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, have failed to make the 1300 tertiary institutions listed in the 2022 QS world university rankings. Read more

Okowa Lauds TETFund for Contributions to Educational Development

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Wednesday commended the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for its role in the growth and development of tertiary education in the country. Read more

Ondo Varsity Students Protest Over Rape, Armed Robbery by Hoodlums

The SUG president said hoodlums rob students of their valuables like phones, laptops, gadgets and rape female students at gunpoint, and four female students were raped two weeks ago. Read more

Our Salaries Have Been Mutilated by IPPIS, Made Us Poorer

As the controversial introduction of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) by the federal government continue to create problems in the education sector of the country particularly tertiary education which has led to prolonged industrial action crippling smooth learning, … Read more

Provost Queried for Suspending 20 Students Who Refused to Welcome Buhari to Borno

The Borno State Commissioner for Health, Juliana Bitrus, has queried the Provost of the College of Nursing and Midwifery, Rakiya Mustapha, for suspending 20 students who disobeyed an executive order that required them to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari during his last visit. Read more

Save the Children is “Horrified” by Reports of 80 College Students Abducted in Nigeria

“Save the Children is horrified by reports that 80 students have been abducted from their college in Kebbi State. Their safety and well-being remain our primary concern, and our hearts go out to them and their families. We call for their immediate and unconditional release and a safe return to their families.” Read more

Stakeholders Endorse Virtual Learning, Private Funding for Tertiary Education

About 200 students graduated from the virtual MBA programme of the university. Majekodunmi disclosed that the idea of having online MBA was conceived five years ago. Read more

Strive to be Unique in Business, Says eTranzact CEO

Dr Obi, Speaker at the virtual Leadership Development Masterclass organized by the African Leadership Development Centre (ALDC) of Covenant University, described strategy as what would make a particular organization different and provide a competitive advantage. Read more

UTG and OAU Sign Agreement to Further Areas of Cooperation

Banjul, June 10th 2021- On behalf of the University of The Gambia (UTG), the Vice Chancellor, Professor Faqir Muhammad Anjum, has signed additional agreements to further cooperation with the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), lle-Ife, Nigeria. Read more

31 May 2021

100 Students Hospitalised in Ekiti Varsity

At least 100 Students of the College of Health Sciences and Technology in Ijero Ekiti, Ekiti state, were hospitalised on Wednesday. Read more

Addressing Equity and Resilience in the Wake of COVID-19

Last year, roughly 222 million students were enrolled in formal post-secondary education around the world, more than doubling the 100 million student enrolment figure from 2000. Read more

ASUU Continues Strike as Emmanuel Orders Akwa Ibom Varsity Reopening

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, has ordered the reopening of Akwa Ibom State University. Read more

Béatrice Khaiat, General Director of Campus France Concluded a Partnership Convention with the TETFund.

University cooperation between France and Nigeria reached a new important step on Monday 17 May 2021. Read more

Covenant Enactus Team Bags 2021 International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN) Award

The Covenant University Enactus team has emerged winner of the 2021 International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN) award in the category of ‘Whole System Approach’ for its PET City Bricks project. Team Covenant, consecutive (2019 and 2020) winner of the Enactus Nigeria National Championship, became the first African University to win the award since its inception in 2009. Read more

Edo University Uzairue Gains Global Recognition

Edo State University, Uzairue, has been ranked among Nigeria’s elite tertiary institutions within the short period of its establishment, after being ranked fourth in the country, in its first time of being assessed in the 2021 World Impact Rankings of Universities. Read more

FG Mulls Elevation of Survey Institute to Varsity

The federal government has disclosed plan to elevate the oldest specialised institution for the teaching of surveying and geo-informatics in Nigeria, the Federal School of Surveying in Oyo, Oyo State established in 1908, to a university. Read more

Higher Institutions Must Imbibe Strategic Fundraising Culture, Says Amin

Prof. Jibrila Amin has stressed the need for higher institutions in Nigeria to imbibe the culture and techniques of strategic fundraising that would enable them manage endowments. Read more

How 37 Tech Colleges Excelled Despite COVID-19

The 2019/2020 academic session was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, students in terminal classes still had to sit for external examinations. Read more

Kano Approves New Minimum Wage for Lecturers

The Kano State Executive Council (SEC) has approved the implementation of a new minimum wage for academic and non-academic staff of the two state-owned universities. Read more

Kano Varsity Arrests 17 Suspects Over Female Hostels’ Attacks

The management of the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has announced the expulsion of six of its students for various offences, including the gang-rape of a female colleague in one of the hostels. Read more

LASU, U.S. Varsity Sign MoU on GNS Courses

The Lagos State University (LASU) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Triune Biblical University (TBU), United States global extension to teach students in Nigeria General Nigerian Studies (GNS) courses. Read more

Licences to Expand Nigeria’s Private Higher Education Sector

Nigeria’s National Universities Commission (NUC) has moved ahead with a major expansion of Nigeria’s private higher education sector, granting provisional licences to 20 new private universities. Read more

MTU VC Calls for Focus on Entrepreneurial Studies

The Vice-Chancellor of Mountain Top University, Ogun State, Prof. Elijah Ayolabi, has urged the Nigerian government to pay attention to the development and funding of entrepreneurial studies in tertiary institutions. Read more

Ondo Varsity Laments as 200-Level Student Commits Suicide

The management of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, on Thursday, said it would investigate the reason behind the death of one of its students, Feranmi Fasunle. Read more

Only 1% of UTME Candidates Apply to Polytechnics

The polytechnic lecturers in the country have expressed their disappointment that only about one per cent admission seekers into tertiary institutions in the country are actually applying to polytechnics on a yearly basis. Read more

‘Private Varsities Responding to Repositioning of Tertiary Education System’

Vice Chancellor, Igbinedion University Okada (IUO), Edo State, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, yesterday, declared that private universities were responding to the repositioning of Nigeria’s education system to meet international standards and compete with other institutions globally. Read more

Science Fund Targets Agriculture Innovations in West Africa

The Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET), one of Africa’s biggest science funds, is rolling out €2.7 million (about US$3.3 million) in grants for innovations in agriculture, targeted at universities and research institutions in West Africa. Read more

University of Maiduguri Receives N1 Billion Grant

University of Maiduguri is one of the six Nigerian Universities in a first cohort that will benefit from a donation of N1 billion each from the initiative as part of its Tertiary Education Grants Scheme. Read more

UNN Visitation Panel Calls for Memoranda

Federal Government’s Visitation Panel to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has called on the institution’s community to submit their memoranda and be actively involved in the assessment of the university for its overall development. Read more

We Can’t Fund Varsities Alone, Says Obaseki

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has said that the federal and state governments cannot fund tertiary institutions alone. Read more

30 April 2021

Africa’s Best World Class Private Varsity of the Decade in Quality Education

To the glory of God, Covenant University has risen to another epochal height by emerging Africa’s Best World Class Private University of the Decade in Quality Education. Read more

African University Leaders Sign SDG Agreement

The vice-chancellors of four leading African universities have committed their institutions to work towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of a global pact signed by 56 heads of higher education institutions. Read more

Ekiti Varsity Workers Protest Over Unpaid Allowances

Lecturers and Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities at the Ekiti State University have occupied the campus to press home their pending demands from the state government and the university management. Read more

Fairness, Thoroughness Vital to Accreditation Exercises – Accreditation Team Leader

Accreditation teams to the programmes of Covenant University – Mass Communication, Biological Sciences, Economics, and Political Science and International Relations – have assured the University Management of fairness and thoroughness in the evaluation of resources for the programmes. Read more

FG Inaugurates Councils of 5 Universities

The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, on Monday in Abuja inaugurated Governing Councils of five federal universities, urging them to respect federal character in the appointment of members of staff. Read more

Higher Education Has a Role in Curbing Disinformation

Higher education communication experts can help to curb misinformation through lectures and conferences, but the responsibility to counter false information has to be shared by the government, influencers, opinion-shapers, the media and the public. Read more

Humans of J-WEL: Ada Sonia Peter, Covenant University

Based off of Humans of New York, Humans of J-WEL is a new series designed to build our global community, allowing our members to get to know one another by sharing each another’s deep knowledge, expertise, and challenges. Read more

Knowledge of Prevailing Software, Others Critical to Excellence in Civil Engineering

Engr. Adebayo, Guest Speaker at the first Town and Gown Seminar of the Department of Civil Engineering, Covenant University, for the Alpha Semester of the 2020/2021 Academic Session, urged the students to always improve their skills to remain competitive. Read more

Minister Tasks Varsities on Research

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, has charged universities, tertiary and research institutions to intensify research and development in critical areas of science for positive impact on Nigerians. Read more

Nigeria Needs More Varsities – FG

The Federal Government has said that the country needed more universities in order to address the challenge of access to tertiary education. Read more

Only Universities have Powers of Admissions, not External Body…

The University of Abuja has pointedly told the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, that it lacked constitutional powers to meddle in admissions into universities. Read more

Process to Select Vice-Chancellors Flawed, but Can be Fixed

Some universities in Nigeria are in crisis over the selection of vice-chancellors. From Ibadan to Lagos, Oye Ekiti and Dutse, things have not been running smoothly. Read more

Reps Reject High Acceptance Fees by Universities, Polytechnics, Others
House of Representatives Wednesday expressed worry over the huge amount of money paid by students in the nation’s tertiary institutions as acceptance fees. Read more

School of Business Concludes Training of Trainers in Entrepreneurship…

The School of Business on Friday 16th April 2021 successfully concluded the ARUA EIMEC training of trainers in entrepreneurship and Innovation program. The 12 day training brought about participants from universities in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ghana, Sierra Leone, South Africa, and Nigeria. Read more

The Way Nigeria Selects Vice-Chancellors is Deeply Flawed…

Some universities in Nigeria are in crisis over the selection of vice-chancellors. From Ibadan to Lagos, Oye Ekiti and Dutse, things have not been running smoothly. Read more

Think Career Not Qualification, Expert Admonishes Covenant Students

A Human Resource expert, Mr. Tolu Adedayo, has advised Covenant University students from the Department of Biochemistry to focus on career development instead of qualifications as the world has evolved from qualification-focused to career-focused. Read more

UNESCO, WAC Sign Agreement to Boost Quality Assurance of Higher Education Systems

The resolution was sequel to a motion titled “Need to Investigate the Acceptance Fees Charged by Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria”, sponsored by Hon. Julius O. Ihonvbere from Edo State at the plenary. Read more

Until Govt Values Education, Reading Culture Won’t Improve

The Vice-Chancellor, Mountain Top University, MTU, Prof. Elijah Ayolabi, has said for reading culture to improve in the country, the government must place a high premium on education. Read more

Varsities Must Place Emphasis on Skills Above Certificate —FG

The Federal Government has tasked universities in Nigeria to redesign their curriculum to lay more emphasis on building skills in students, saying this should be a major consideration above issuance of certificates to those who are usually referred to as half-baked and unemployable. Read more

31 March 2021

ASUU to FG: Varsities will be Shut Down Again If…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has threatened to resume its suspended strike over non-payment of salaries and alleged victimisation of members. Read more

AOCOED Should be Converted into University

Members of the College of Education Academic Staff Union, Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education chapter, AOCOED chapter, have called on Lagos State Government to change the status of the oldest tertiary institution in the state into a university. Read more

Automation Expert Encourages Students on Creation of Robots

Students of engineering at Covenant University have been encouraged not to see a Robot as extraordinary because of the lack of technology for its creation. They can acquire the capacity to create a robot if they so desire. Read more

Building Robust Human Relationship Key to Successful World of Work – Sociologist

A recent ‘Town and Gown’ seminar organized by the Department of Sociology, Covenant University, brought the importance of maintaining relevant networks and connections in the corporate world to the fore. Read more

Disruptive Innovator Urges Women to Take Action

A disruptive innovator, Mrs Foluke Micheals, has urged women in Nigeria and worldwide to play important roles to lead better. She encouraged women to make responsible decisions to help protect and preserve the environment, like actions that reduce carbon emissions. Read more

Expert Seeks Anti-Drug Abuse Units in Tertiary Institutions

The Assistant Commander of Narcotics, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mr David Enoch Kumchi, has called for the establishment of a drug-free counselling unit and the engagement of the nation’s drugs enforcement agency toward preventing the smuggling of hard drugs into institutions of higher learning. Read more

FAAN Set to Develop Policy Framework to Mitigate Sexual Harassment in Varsities

Members of the Fulbright Alumni Association Of Nigeria (FAAN) spread across the tertiary institutions and government circle in the country have converged on Bowen University campus to deliberate and develop a policy framework that would be efficient and effective enough to address the increasing rate of sexual harassment… Read more

FG Bars Senate from Upgrading Adamawa Health Facilities to Tertiary Hospitals

The Federal Government has rejected plans by the Senate to upgrade some medical facilities to tertiary health institutions in Adamawa State. Read more

FG Inaugurates Hybrid Solar Power Project in Petroleum Varsity

The federal government has inaugurated a 1.35-Megawatt Solar Hybrid Power project at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE), Effurun in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. Read more

KNUST Renews Partnership Accord with Madonna University in Nigeria

Management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and the Madonna University in Nigeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to renew existing collaboration between the two Universities. Read more

Nigeria University Lecturer’s Agreement Today

ASUU strike update be say Nigeria federal goment and university lecturers wey dey under Academic Staff Union of Universities [ASUU] meet and reach one agreement on Friday. Read more

Obaseki Assures of More Funding for Basic, Tech Education

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, has said that his administration would continue to invest in basic education as well as Technical and Vocational Education, TVET. Read more

PBL Skills for University Academic Faculty Across Sub-Saharan Africa

A new generation of skilled and entrepreneurial graduates becomes reality through reforming the curricula from subject-based to competence-based. Read more

Public Universities Still Struggling with Virtual Learning

As the world battles the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, public universities in Nigeria are still struggling to cope with virtual learning, despite the attention brought to it in the wake of the lockdown occasioned by coronavirus disease. Read more

Toronto Film School Appoints Carpa Education as Official Representative for Nigeria

Carpa Education has been appointed an official representative of Toronto Film School and Yorkville University in Nigeria. This will allow Nigerian Students to apply, get accepted, and study online in the interim, pending when the lock-down is lifted. Read more

UI, 5 Others Ranked In 2021 Emerging Economies University Rankings

At least, six tertiary institutions of learning in Nigeria have been ranked among an overall 606 universities across the world in the latest release of the 2021 Times Higher Education Emerging Economies University Rankings. Read more

UI only Nigerian varsity to Make QS World University Rankings for 2021

UI made the list for the study of Medicine and Agriculture & Forestry — with the varsity’s best performance coming from Medicine. Read more

UNICAL to Bonour Innoson, Ibitoye, as 22 Bag First Class

The Vice-Chancellor University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi has revealed that 22 graduands of the institution bagged first-class honours in their various fields of study out of the 4,955 graduands. Read more

UNILAG Ranks 172 in 2021 Times Higher Education Emerging Economies University Rankings

Today, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) was ranked 172 out of 606 universities from in the 2021 Times Higher Education (THE) Emerging Economies University Rankings. This is a notable elevation from the University falling within the ranking range of 201–250 last year. Read more

28 February 2021

Alumni Appreciate Covenant Management, Unfold Plans for Students

Mrs Onabanjo-Joseph said the association was ready to partner with the University to help the current students get prepared for the world of work, and inculcate in them the essence of working hard and becoming a member of the alumni association. Read more

Barnstone Studios Announces New Gwendolyn Stine Scholarship Winner…

A Nigerian man is the latest to win a Barnstone Studios Gwendolyn Stine Scholarship. The 6-month master class provides a strong foundation in drawing. Read more

Elusive Peace in Ebonyi Varsity as Government, ASUU Disagree

State-owned universities in Nigeria, unlike their federal counterparts, are oftentimes bogged down by inadequate funding and dearth of infrastructure. Read more

Federal Varsities have Lost one Academic Session due to ASUU Strike, Says Ministry

The Federal Ministry of Education, yesterday, confirmed that all federal universities across the country have lost one full academic session as a result of the industrial strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Read more

Gbajabiamila Installs Free WiFi in Six Public Tertiary Institutions in Lagos

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has facilitated the installation of free Wi-Fi in six public tertiary institutions in Lagos State for ease of learning. Read more

Growth in Fraudulent University Test Centres Spreads North

Nigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has raised an alarm over the influx of fraudulent computer-based test (CBT) centres in some parts of the North. Read more

Nigerian Universities to Sport Africa’s Largest Solar Hybrid Project

With over half of Nigeria’s population under the age of eighteen, the future of the nation lies with its youth. Empowering this majority demographic is at the centre of the Rural Electrification Agency’s (REA) mandate, which brought to life the Energising Education Programme (EEP). Read more

NOUN Opens Study Centre In Ohafia, Abia

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has opened a study centre in Asaga-Ohafia community in Abia to expand access to higher education in the area through the open and distance learning programme. Read more

Proliferation of Private Varsities Won’t Solve Education Problems

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has said that the proliferation of private universities in the country would not solve the problems of access and quality education. Read more

Row Over Rise in House Rent

Students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) are desperate for accommodation outside campus, following the reduction in number of students in hostels by school authorities to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Read more

Scrutiny of Illegal Foreign Providers to be Intensified

The Nigerian government will continue to closely monitor illegal foreign higher education providers trying to get a foothold in the country’s education space amid a growing demand for qualifications that cannot be satisfied by existing private and public universities. Read more

UTME: JAMB Vows to Prosecute 200 Exam Fraudsters

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on Tuesday stated that the North was fast becoming the epicenter for examination malpractices in the country. Read more

31 January 2021

Covenant Students Back on Campus, Commend Resumption Protocols

Nigeria’s foremost private tertiary institution, Covenant University, is currently a beehive of activities as freshmen and returning students arrived on campus to continue their academic pursuits. Read more

Delta Upgrades 3 Tertiary Institutions to Varsities

Delta state government, Wednesday, said it has upgraded polytechnic and college of education to universities in the state to accommodate students who are qualified, but have no space for admission. Read more

Fresh Strike Looms as University Workers Issue Ultimatum

Hope of a peaceful reopening of universities in Nigeria after the suspension of the strike by lectures may be dashed following a 14-day strike notion issued by the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) to the federal government… Read more

High Electricity Tariff May Cripple Universities – Vice-Chancellor

Vice-chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, has warned that the suspension of the nine-month-old strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) may not be enough to guarantee a smooth academic session in Nigeria’s institutions… Read more

Kano Tertiary Institution’s to reopen 18^th January

Kano State Government have on Friday announced the re-opening of all tertiary institution in the state from 18th January, 2021. Read more

Legacy of COVID-19 will be Better Online Capability

COVID-19 has been tough for all Nigerian higher education institutions, their staff and students, but one bright spot has been the fact that universities have developed remote learning capacities that will stand them in good stead in the future. Read more

Ministry Orders Vice-Chancellors to Start with Classes

After 10 months, during which public universities in Nigeria remained closed due to industrial action and the first wave of COVID-19, the Federal Ministry of Education in Nigeria has instructed vice-chancellors to reopen campuses for teaching and research. Read more

Nigeria has a Shortage of 277,537 Teachers in Basic Education Sector, Says UBEC

The Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr Hamid Bobboyi, has revealed that Nigeria had a shortage of 277, 537 teachers at the basic level… Read more

Ogun Sets Up Education Trust Fund

Ogun State government has set up a Tertiary Education Trust Fund to tackle infrastructural decay and deficit in the state-owned tertiary institutions. Read more

Professor Adebayo, Others Highlight Leadership Traits to Emulate at Training for Academic Leaders

The Vice-Chancellor of Covenant University, Professor Abiodun H. Adebayo, has highlighted the crucial role of leadership in driving to fruition the University’s short and long-term visions. Read more

TETfund Boss Tasks Stakeholders on Knowledge-Based Economy

Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund), on Saturday urged stakeholders to galvanise support towards building a knowledge-based economy for the country. Read more

Three Issues that Shaped Education in 2020

Many private tertiary institutions, state universities, polytechnics and colleges of education implemented staggered resumption dates and classes in line with the COVID-19 safety protocols set by the Nigerian Centre for Diseases Control (NCDC)… Read more

Why Leadership Training Should be Institutionalised

The disruptions in higher education activities due to COVID-19, coupled with the prolonged staff strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, the powerful pillar representing all the teaching personnel within government-owned universities in Nigeria, have exposed the quality of leadership… Read more

Yabatech Loses Staff to COVID-19, Shuts Hostels

The Director of Academic Planning of the Yaba College of Technology, Yabatech, Mr M.A.O Omoighe, has died following complications from the Coronavirus disease… Read more

You’ve Done Better Than Any of Us, Former LASU VCs, Okebukola, Leigh Tell Fagbohun

…, Professor Peter Okebukola and a former Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU) Ojo, Professor Abisogun Leigh, have openly declared that the outgoing Vice-Chancellor of LASU, Professor Olanrewaju Fagbohun did better for LASU than any of his predecessors. Read more

31 December 2020

226 Tertiary Institutions to Benefit from N500 Billion TETFund Education Tax in 2021

The Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BOT), Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Kashim Ibrahim-Imam, has announced that 226 universities and colleges of education are to benefit from the N500 billion education tax target set for 2021. Read more

Closure of University Health Service (JAJA Clinic) for 7days…

The University community is hereby informed that a client who was 1st seen on 10 December and later admitted in the University Health Centre overnight of 13/14 December tested positive to COVID-19. Read more

Education Standard on the Downward Trend -Education Minister, Adamu Adamu

Adamu, who spoke Thursday at the commissioning of 7 various projects the Federal College of Education, YOLA frowned at a situation where many graduating students in our tertiary institutions do not know how to read should be of serious concern to all and sundry. Read more

JAMB Awards N375m to 5 Best Performing Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria

The University of Ilorin won the Most Subscribed Institution by Candidates award, while Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, won the Most National Institution in Admission of Candidates. Read more

Johnson Sirleaf Becomes Chairman Eastern Palm University

Former president of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has been appointed as chairman of the governing council of the Eastern Palm University, Ogboko, in Imo State. Read more

Law School at National Open University Back on Track

The law faculty of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) will be permitted to accept new students again and past graduates will be able to proceed to the Nigerian Law School… Read more

My Intention was to Change Nigeria Through Education

Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has revealed that his administration’s interest was to change the society through education. Read more

Nigeria Leads in Sub-Sahara Student Mobility

University students in Sub-Saharan Africa have become the most mobile tertiary students in the world, as about 5% of the 8.1 million tertiary students on the continent have crossed a border… Read more

Nigerian University Lecturers Suspend 9-Month Long Strike

The Academic Staff Union of University in Nigeria has suspended its strike on condition, ending a 9-month long industrial action. Read more

Panel Ignites Discussion About Technical Education

The Development Research and Project Centre (dRPC) sparked robust discussions about the importance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) among education researchers… Read more

Students Vow to Take Action if Strike Continues

The newly elected president of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Sunday Asefon, has vowed that the students’ body would shut down all private universities in Nigeria if the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) fails to call off the nine month-long strike embarked on by its members. Read more

TETFund eyes N8.5bn Research fund for 2021

The Board of Trustees of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, has approved an increase of the national research fund to the tune of N8.5 billion in 2021 from N7.5 billion. Read more

TETFund to Partner REA on Power Supply to Varsities

THE Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, has expressed readiness to partner with the Rural Electrification Agency, REA, to provide all public universities with independent power supply. Read more

Visitation Panels to Federal Universities to be Gazetted

The National Universities Commission (NUC) said the visitation panels to 38 federal universities and four Inter-University Centres recently approved by the President Muhammadu Buhari will be gazetted to enable the exercise to be carried out. Read more

Why Prof Bogoro Deserves Education Research Man of the Year Award

The universe is governed by two eternal masters: rewards and punishments. When a man by his actions has proved his mettle, he should be commended and given due regards. Read more

30 November 2020

ASSU/FG Impasse: NANS to Stage Nationwide Protest

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has resolved to organise a nationwide protest to press home its demand for the immediate reopening of all universities across the country. Read more

Best Universities in Nigeria 2021

Nigeria is a country on a steep ascent. Its economy and its population are growing steadily and are only set to keep expanding. Read more

Countering Perceptions About Engineering and Women

Professor Esther Titilayo Akinlabi is the new director of the Nigeria-based Pan African University Institute of Life and Earth Sciences (PAULESI), which is part of the African Union-owned Pan African University (PAU). Read more

Covenant, Rolep Partner on Research Output Commercialisation

Covenant University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rolep Veterinary Consult towards the commercialization of ADPL Adaptive, an award-winning research product from the Covenant University Centre for Research, Innovation and Discovery (CUCRID). Read more

Covenant University’s Prowess in Research & Development Delights TETFUND

Covenant University stands out among Nigerian institutions involved in research and development and indeed consistently gives the nation something to cheer about in this area, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has declared. Read more

Democracy Group Calls on Government to ‘Save’ Universities

The Network for Democracy and Development (NDD) has called on Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and state governors to save public universities from avoidable collapse. Read more

Detoxing Internationalisation from Trumpist Malady

In 2017 the United States president, Donald Trump, declared: “There is no global flag, no global currency, no global citizenship.” Earlier, in 2016, the former United Kingdom prime minister, Theresa May, exclaimed: “If you believe you are a citizen of the world, you are a citizen of nowhere.” Read more

FG Meets ASUU Faction, Reviews Registration Application

The Federal Government has said it was reviewing an application for registration by the Congress of University Academics which was requesting registration as a trade union. Read more

Govt alone Can’t Fund Universities, Says Namadi Sambo

Former Vice-President, Namadi Sambo, has said government alone cannot provide the kind of support required for universities to develop at the rate expected of them, considering the reality of limited resources in the country. Read more

Jumping Projects on Universities is Over

The chairman of the board of trustees of Nigeria’s Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Kashim Ibrahim-Imam, has declared that the era of dumping projects on universities has gone. Raed more

Ibas Seeks TETFund Intervention in Research, Developed in Navy Tertiary Institutions

Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas has called for a closer collaboration with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)… Read more

Lagos Internship Programme: Over 1,275 Companies to Accept Post NYSC Graduates

Over 1,275 companies have indicated willingness to accept 4,000 post NYSC graduates for internship programme. Read more

Misconception About ASUU

If not because of the dogged determination and perseverance by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in defence of education over the years, public universities in the country would have since been in dilapidated condition with poor infrastructure, and… Read more

TETFUND ICT-Digital Economy Thematic Group Understudies Covenant University Research Model

The Tertiary Education Trust (TETFUND) will be tapping into the various capacities available across the spectrum of the Information Communication Technology (ICT) sector of Nigeria in its attempt at establishing a national research and development foundation for driving and advancing the industry. Read more

UNILAG Postpones 2020/2021 Post-UTME Screening Indefinitely

The 2020/2021 Post-UTME Screening exercise of the University of Lagos has been postponed indefinitely. Read more

Varsity Workers Go Spiritual Over Unpaid Salaries

The organised labour unions in tertiary institutions in Ondo State have begun to seek spiritual assistance on the challenges facing the institutions particularly on the alleged non-payment of salaries. Read more

31 October 2020

ASUU Recommends Farming for ‘Naive’ Education Minister

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Tuesday advised the Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajuiba, to resign and go into farming. Read more

Cisco Seeks Improved Partnership with Covenant

Representatives of Cisco Networking Academy, an IT skills and career-building programme for learning institutions and individuals worldwide, has offered to strengthen the organization’s relationship with Covenant University… Read more

Covenant Students Commence Omega Semester Examinations

Two weeks after returning to the campus, Covenant University students are currently sitting for the Omega Semester Examinations of the 2019/2020 Academic Session. Read more

FUOYE Vice Chancellorship Race Gets Tougher

The race towards appointing the next Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) is becoming tougher… Read more

Govt Proscribes ASUU, NASU, Others in Ebonyi Varsity

The Ebonyi State Government on Thursday announced the proscription of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, the Non-Academic Staff Union and others at the Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. Read more

Kyambogo Picks Lessons from Makerere Fire Incident

Kyambogo University has equipped itself with firefighting equipment to prepare for any fire outbreak to avoid what occurred to Makerere University’s Ivory Tower. Read more

Solidarity with protesters forces labour talks into dead-end

University campuses in Nigeria remain closed as talks between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the government were adjourned indefinitely following the ongoing demonstrations by Nigerian youths since mid-October… Read more

Staff Resistance Threatens Reopening of Universities

In accordance with a growing sense among health experts, the National University Commission, government officials and vice-chancellors that the COVID-19 pandemic has been tamed in Nigeria. Read more

Two Women Now Lead Pan African University Institutes

Two women have been appointed in key positions at the Pan African University (PAU), a continental institution with a postgraduate network across five regions and which works under the auspices of the African Union (AU). Read more

Unity Schools Meaning”, October 12 “FG Resumption Date for Schools” and Universities…

Nigerian goment don order di re-opening of all federal goment owned universities immediately and unity schools from 12 October, 2020. Read more

What Happens Before College Matters

Experts agree higher education needs to do more to create equity for Black students. But more attention needs to be paid to barriers Black students face before they step foot on campus. Read more

What it Feels Like to be in the Shoes of a Young Nigerian

Following weeks of nationwide protests against police brutality, led by young Nigerians who complain of being targeted by the police, Adejuwon Soyinka asked Oludayo Tade, a sociologist, to help us understand what it feels like being a young Nigerian living in the country today. Read more

30 September 2020

Colleges of Education Staff Union Begins Strike over N441bn Funding Shortfall

Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) has ordered its members to immediately withdraw their services. Read more

Covenant Resumes Aptitude Screening for Admission Applicants

Admission process into Nigeria’s No.1 Private University, Covenant, will continue in earnest on Monday, September 7, 2020, with the academic aptitude screening of applicants. Read more

COVID-19: VC Warns Against Hasty Reopening of Universities.

The outgoing Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Kayode Soremekun, has warned against hasty reopening of the nation’s tertiary institutions, arguing that Covid-19 is still very much alive in Nigeria. Read more

Edo Varsity Iyamho to Commence New Academic Session on November 16

Edo University Iyamho has concluded its 2019/2020 academic session online on CANVAS LMS due to the COVID-19 … Read more

Enactus Nigeria Presents Champions Trophy, Plaques to Victorious Team Covenant

The Country Director, Enactus Nigeria, Mr Michael Ajayi, has heaped plaudits on the Management of Covenant University for the immense support given to Enactus Covenant University since 2016. Read more

NCC Inaugurates Committee for 2020 Research Proposals

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has inaugurated a 15-member Evaluation Committee for the assessment of the 2020 Telecommunications based research from Academics in the Nigerian tertiary institutions. Read more

Precious CornerStone Varsity Seeks Partnership with Covenant

The Vice-Chancellor of Precious CornerStone University (PCU), Ibadan, Oyo State, Professor Julius Oloke, on Thursday, September 3, 2020, paid a working visit to Covenant University, intending to foster a working relationship with the nation’s best private university. Read more

Sanwo-Olu, Heads of Lagos Tertiary Institutions Disagree Over New Minimum Wage

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has asked the heads of the state-owned tertiary institutions to be responsible for the implementation of the new minimum wage for their workers. Read more

TETFund a Strong Pillar for Nigerian Varsities

The vice chancellor of the Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, Professor Edward Olanipekun, says the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is critical to the survival of institutions of higher learning Nigeria. Read more

We Are Not Considering Reintroduction of Education Levy – SUBEB Boss

The Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr Nureni Adeniran has ruled out calls in some quarters for the current administration in the state to reintroduce N3,000 development levy to assist the government in the running of schools. Read more

30 August 2020

60% of Top 10 of the Top 500 Authors in Nigeria by Publication Volume in the Past 5 Years from Covenant

Covenant University continues to cement her enviable status as Nigeria’s most research-driven institution by producing 6 of the top 10 authors in the country by publication volume within the last five years. Read more

Collaboration, New Incentives, Organisational Entity Essential to Innovation -Expert

Collaboration is essential for innovation as Universities, research institutes, and small and large businesses contribute to regional growth and development. Read more

Covenant Boasts 90% of Top 10 Nigerian Authors in Engineering

West Africa’s numero uno institution, Covenant University, proved it is the destination for students seeking the Golden Fleece in engineering education as the top 10 Nigerian authors in the field of engineering are from Covenant. Read more

Does the New Sexual Harassment Bill Unfairly Target Academics?

Several academics say a bill aimed at preventing the sexual harassment of students by academic staff is superfluous and attempts to criminalise the higher education sector by unfairly targeting university lecturers who make up only a small portion of the higher education community and, indeed, the nation. Read more

Equip Students with Practical Skills, NSE President Tasks Tertiary Institutions

Tertiary institutions in the country have been charged to as a matter of necessity equip all engineering students with the practical skills needed to facilitate the nation’s quest for technological development, particularly to reshape the post-COVID-19 era. Read more

Expert Recommends Use of Academic Nuclear Structure Physics Techniques for Realisation of SDGs

A professor of Physics, Alison Bruce, from the University of Brighton, the United Kingdom, has suggested the use of techniques developed for Academic Nuclear Structure Physics for the realization of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read more

Family Farming in Africa and the Role of Universities and Research Institutions

In sub-Saharan Africa, family farming is a major component of the agriculture sector, providing livelihoods for over 70 per cent of the population. Read more

Fragile Normalcy Returns to University of Lagos

The establishment of a special Visitation Panel at Nigeria’s University of Lagos (UNILAG) and the election by the university senate of an acting vice-chancellor have seen some semblance of normalcy return to the first-generation public university. Read more

Gov Sule Pledges Quality Educational Infrastructure in Nasarawa

Sule while receiving the document restated his administration’s commitment to uplifting the standard of education in the state, especially Government College, Keffi, being one of the premier institutions in the state and the country that has produced a president of the federal republic of Nigeria among other prominent citizens. Read more

KWASU VC Advocates Suitable Skills in Varsities

Going by the recent figures of 21.7 million released by the National Bureau of Statistic (NBS) as unemployed Nigerians, the Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University, Malete, Prof. Muhammed Mustapha, SAN, has urged universities in the country to introduce job-enabling skills that would be complimentary to graduates of different disciplines. Read more

Nigeria Crippling its Future with Sustained Shutdown of Tertiary Institutions

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic set off a rash of panic measures in Nigeria, as in many other nations of the world, including and particularly the blanket and sustained shutdown of educational institutions. Read more

NSE Oluyole Branch Donates Training Equipment to First Technical University

As part of its responsibilities to develop young engineers and engineering trainees, the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Oluyole branch, in collaboration with Automation and Engineering Academy Ibadan, donated training equipment to the First Technical University, Ibadan. Read more

NUC, SSANU Back Reps Bill to Establish Federal University of Technology in Asaba

A proposed law by the House of Representatives to establish a Federal University of Technology in Asaba, Delta State, got the support of the National Universities Commission, Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and other stakeholders… Read more

Reopen Universities, CONUA Tells FG

The Congress of University Academics (CONUA), has expressed the readiness of its members to resume, calling on government to reopen universities in Nigeria. Read more

SSANU Faults Buhari on Composition of Special Visitation Panel at UNILAG

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, Monday faulted the composition of Special Visitation Panel on the University of Lagos Vice Chancellors crisis by the Visitor of the University, President Muhammadu Buhari. Read more

Tertiary Institutions Will Reopen Very Soon

The Minister of State for Education, Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, on Saturday, assured Nigerian students languishing at their homes that tertiary institutions across the country will reopen very soon. Read more

Uncertainty as Massive Resignation Hits IBB Varsity

It seems the mass resignation of about seven lecturers at the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL), in Niger state, was not a novel incident. Read more

Universities to Resume Soon – Minister

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Education Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba assured students on 24 August that tertiary institutions across the country would reopen very soon. Read more

Universities will Reopen Soon, Federal Government Says

Tertiary institutions in Nigeria have been shuttered since March in a bid to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease. Read more

With COVID-19 Cases Rising, will Nigerian Schools Fully Reopen in 2020?

It is now over four months since the government ordered the shutdown of schools to control the spread of the coronavirus. Academic sessions have been disrupted for students at primary, secondary, and university levels. Read more

31 July 2020

ACTIS-Backed Group Acquires Nigerian University

Honoris United Universities, an African education group backed by Actis, has acquired the Nile University in Abuja, its first university acquisition in Nigeria and the entire West African region. Read more

ASUU Decries Proliferation of Universities in Nigeria

Nigeria’s Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the federal and state governments of allowing the proliferation of universities in the country, which was affecting education quality. Read more

Covenant Global Leader in Open Access Data Article Publication

Covenant University continues to punch above her weight as a regional force by outshining a slew of European, Asia, and Far East institutions to become the global leader in Open Access Data Article Publication. Read more

Covenant Bags Best School Award at Creativity Competition

God’s own University, Covenant, has been named the ‘Best School of the Year’ at the just concluded Future Creativity Leaders Academy (FCLA) Competition. Read more

COVID-19 Eroding Milestones in SDGs, Says Professor Iweala

A senior faculty in the Department of Biochemistry, Covenant University, Professor Emeka Iweala, says COVID-19, an infectious disease caused by the dreaded coronavirus poses enormous health, economic, environmental, social and political threats to humanity. Read more

Nile University of Nigeria Joins Honoris Network

Known for its strong academic credentials and best-in-class faculties, the Nile University of Nigeria is the latest institution to join the Honoris United Universities network. Read more

North East Universities Press on in the Shadow of Boko Haram

Universities and other tertiary education institutions in North East Nigeria are working to recover from severe disruptions to operations and academic life – in some cases, lengthy closures and falls in enrolments – caused by attacks from insurgent group Boko Haram. Read more

Staff Union Accused of Blocking Universities from Reopening

The founder of Afe Babalola University in Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola, has accused the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) of blocking the reopening of Nigerian universities. Read more

Travel Restrictions and Their Impact on Reopening of Universities

As Nigeria awaits a formal government announcement on the reopening of university campuses, a major obstacle to the resumption of higher education activities is the temporary restrictions on inter-state movements of people, goods and services within the country and internationally that have been in place to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

31 May 2020

ASUU Faults Ngige’s Comments on Strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has faulted the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige on his alleged comments that university lecturers are sitting at home playing game instead of carrying out research that would bring solution to COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

Covenant Dominant in Scival’s Top 500 Nigeria Authors’ Ranking

Covenant, West Africa’s No. 1 University, continues to receive validation for her research endeavours courtesy of the impressive scholarly outputs of her authors. Read more

Covenant Partners Host Community to Combat Spread of Coronavirus

Covenant University has through her Community Development Impact Initiative Committee (CU-CDIIC) continued to sensitize residents of Ota community and environs, in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, Ogun State, on the need to adhere to established medical directives towards slowing the spread of the dreaded Coronavirus. Read more

EdTech Firms to be More Prominent in Talent Development Post-COVID 19 …

While stating that COVID 19, caused by the dreaded Coronavirus, had engendered an accelerated evolution in the Education landscape (as it has in many others), Professor Atayero posited that the Ivory Tower would have to leverage on the established capacity of EdTech companies as a temporary stopgap. Read more

Financial Times Ranks Lagos Business School as Best Custom Executive Education Provider in Africa

Lagos Business School’s Custom Executive Education has been ranked number one in Africa and among the top 50 in the world by the Financial Times (FT). Read more

Nigeria-Based Students Cut off as Universities Resume Work

While the higher education system in Benin is getting back to work, after the government said the ban on classes to fight the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic would end on 11 May, the ongoing closure of the border with Nigeria is creating problems for private institutions and their students. Read more

Okorocha’s Free Education Was a Sham — IMSU Visitation Panel

The Chairman of the panel, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, former Vice Chancellor of University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, who made these revelations yesterday while submitting the panel’s report to governor Hope Uzodinma, also submitted that it was inconceivable that quality tertiary education could be received free. Read more

Raise Funds for Education Like You Did for COVID-19

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in the education sector and raise funds to tackle the rot therein, just as it did to contain Coronavirus outbreak in the country. Read more

Rector Asks Institutions to Tackle COVID-19 Pandemic

The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti, Dr Hephzibah Oladebeye, has urged tertiary institutions in the country to seek new knowledge and ways to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

Sustain E-Learning, Queen’s College PTA Tells FG

The Chairman of the Queen’s College Parent Teacher Association, Yaba, Mr Damola Adewuyi, has urged the Federal Ministry of Education to assist schools in the country to preserve knowledge using electronic means. Read more

TETFund, Morgan State University, USA Agree Strategic Partnership
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, has just secured a historic agreement with the Morgan State University in Maryland, USA. Read more

UKZN Professor Collaborates on Diagnostic Tool for COVID-19 Using X-Rays

Academic Leader for Research and Higher Degrees in the School of Life Sciences Professor Evariste Bosco Gueguim Kana, has collaborated with researchers in South Africa, Nigeria, Cameroon and the UNESCO regional office for Southern Africa to develop a web-based diagnostic tool… Read more

Why We Need to Introduce Higher Education Studies

Globally, higher education policies have long been limited to assumptions and loose projections with little research-based evidence for policy. Read more

30 April 2020

Covenant Remains Best Private Varsity in Quality Education

Covenant achieved the feat by sustaining her 201-300 ranking in Quality Education in the recently released 2020 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. Read more

Covenant University Founder Donates Medical Resources, Others to Fight Coronavirus

The Living Faith Church Worldwide (LFCW), parent body of the No. 1 tertiary institution in West Africa, Covenant University, has donated ambulances, test kits, and personal protective device (PPE) to… Read more

Nigeria’s Academic Journals Have a Quality Issue…

Academic journals are central to the careers of academic staff of tertiary institutions, especially universities. They are considered an important way to assess academics for promotion, especially in the non-humanities disciplines. Read more

Outcry Over Health, Education Capital Projects Budget Cuts

Academics have responded with dismay to the news that Nigeria’s Minister of Finance Zainab Ahmed and the leadership of the Senate have decided to reduce capital projects across national departments by 20%. Read more

Poor Internet Brings Academic Work to a Virtual Standstill

Nigeria’s universities have been struggling to shift their activities online following the 20 March federal government shutdown to restrict public gatherings and curb the spread of the coronavirus. Among the reasons is poor internet infrastructure and a lack of reliable electricity supplies. Read more

Universities Pull their Academic Weight in Fight Against COVID-19

Since the first case of the coronavirus disease in Sub-Saharan Africa was diagnosed in late January by medical researchers at the Centre for Human and Zoonotic Virology of the College of Medicine at the University of Lagos in Nigeria, universities in Sub-Saharan Africa have been proving their capacity to assist in the global response to the pandemic. Read more

31 March 2020

Coronavirus – Universities on Red Alert

Following the discovery of a case of the fast-spreading coronavirus disease, otherwise known as COVID-19, at Lagos University Teaching Hospital in Nigeria on Friday 28 February, some universities have been placed on red alert by their managements and government authorities. Read more

Covenant Faculty Suggests Solution to Scourge of Coronavirus

It will take the combination of the theological, metaphysical, and the scientific to address the scourge of coronavirus currently ravaging most parts of the world, a Covenant University faculty has postulated. Read more

Covenant, BOSCH Partner to Promote Skill Acquisition, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Education

Africa’s fastest growing University, Covenant, and BOSCH Power Tool are partnering to revolutionise the education sector through Skill Acquisition, Future of Work and Entrepreneurship Development. Read more

Facilitators Insist on Gender Equality as Covenant Celebrates International Women’s Day

Women are now an important part of the comprehensive business environment, and their continuous involvement has become imperative for sustainable economic growth and social progress. Read more

Nile University Empowers its Alumni to Start Successful Businesses with Startup Day Program

The Alumni Relations Department of Nile University of Nigeria hosted its first edition of the Startup Day… Read more

Nile University of Nigeria Signs an MoU with Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution

On March 18, Nile University of Nigeria and the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) entered into a strategic partnership to facilitate capacity development. Read more

Nile University Partners with Frontiers to Organize Workshop…

Nile University’s Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences in collaboration with Frontierss held a 5-day training on the application of the bioinformatics in drug discovery and development for its staff and students. Read more

NUC Orders Closure of All Universities Nationwide

National Universities Commission (NUC) on Friday ordered the closure of all universities in Nigeria to prevent further spread of coronavirus. Read more

UNILAG Emerge First in Nigeria at Africa’s Biggest Inter-University Machine Learning…

Students of the University of Lagos participated in the 2020 edition of the Africa Inter-University Machine Learning Hackathon tagged UmojaHack… Read more

Universities Close as Coronavirus Threat Spreads

The Federal Ministry of Education has directed all tertiary institutions in Nigeria to shut down and allow students to go home as cases of reported COVID-19 increased to 13. Read more

28 February 2020

Academics Challenge Allegation They Misuse Research Funds

University researchers in Nigeria have dismissed as a “hasty generalisation” accusations made by a national university funding agency representative in an international forum that Nigerian researchers routinely use their research grants for personal expenses. Read more

Calls for Private Universities to Benefit from State Fund

Vice-chancellor of Precious Cornerstone University in Ibadan, Professor Julius Oloke, and foremost industrialist, Chief Bode Amoo, have called on the Tertiary Education Trust Fund to extend its grants to private institutions in Nigeria. Read more

Chancellor Calls for Strengthening Research Capacity

During the 2020 Academic Welcome, the NUST Chancellor and Speaker of the National Assembly, Prof Peter Katjavivi, urged the University to deepen its research and publication capacity. Read more

Covenant Crosses 5,000 Publications Milestone for the First Time Since Inception

Nigeria’s best research institution, at the weekend, albeit for the first time since inception, crossed the 5,000 publications milestone. Read more

Covenant Launches Solution 17 to Drive United Nations SDGs Initiatives Globally

An attempt at driving both local and global impacts of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has necessitated the launch of Solution 17, a model developed by Creative Youth Community Development Initiative (CYCDI) in partnership with Covenant University… Read more

Covenant Produces 50% of Top 10 Authors Globally in Compressive Strength…

It was interesting to note that the top three (3) authors in the top 10 list were from the Department of Civil Engineering, Covenant. Read more

Officials from the Nigerian Defence College Visit UTG

A group of forty (40) participants of Course 28 from the Nigerian Defence College were on Wednesday 12th February 2020 at the Chancery Building of the University of The Gambia in Kanifing. Read more

Senate Bill Wants UBEC, TETFUND To Fund Foreign Education of Repentant Boko Haram Terrorists

Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) are now to fund foreign training for repentant Boko Haram fighters. Read more

Skills Development & Youth Employability in West Africa

Observations on the state of TVET and good practices from Senegal, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Nigeria… Read more

University of Abuja to Award PM Abiy with Honorary Doctorate

The management of the University of Abuja will today award honorary degrees to the Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed Ali, a former Chief of Army Staff, retired Major General Alwali Kazir and singer Ibrahim Narambada for distinguishing themselves in their respective fields and contributing to peace and progress of their countries. Read more

World Bank, AAU, NUC Approve Covenant’s Africa Centre of Excellence Team

The team was in Covenant on a scheduled Africa Centre of Excellence Impact Implementation Plan visit. A representative of the World Bank and a health expert, Professor Solomon Agbor, who led the visiting team, said that the purpose of the 2-day visit was to see the level of adherence and compliance of the Centre to the earmarked implementation plan for the ACE project. Read more

31 January 2020

Covenant Emerges Best Research Institution in Nigeria!

While still offering praises to the Almighty for the multiple honours, awards, and recognitions harvested by Covenant, the University, on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, emerged the best institution in Nigeria on different fronts in the field of research. Read more

Covenant Research Output at its Highest since Inception

Covenant, at the weekend, indicated she was not resting on her oars as the best research university in Nigeria, as the latest report on the University’s research endeavours by SciVal revealed the aggregate of her publications was at its highest since inception. Read more

CPUT Fosters Rapport with Nigerian Institution

Ties between CPUT and the Adeyemi College of Education (ACE) in Nigeria were strengthened during a recent visit by international scholar, Dr Itunu Awosika. Read more

Groups Take Campaign Against Sexual Harassment to UNEC

The Gender Development and Policy Centre (Gen-Cent), University of Nigeria, Nsukka, (UNN) in collaboration with Women Aid Collective (WACOL) has taken the campaign against sexual harassment in tertiary institutions to the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (UNEC). Read more

Mass Communication Degree Unbundling Widely Welcomed

The move by the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria to unbundle the national curriculum for mass communication into seven different university degree programmes has been widely welcomed by academics and media and communication practitioners alike. Read more

OAU Panel Submits Report on ‘Sexual Harassment’

The panel investigating allegation of sexual harassment against a lecturer at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife in Osun State, Mr. Olabisi Olaleye, has submitted its report to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Eyitope Ogunbodede. Read more

Oyo State Government Seeks Collaboration with Covenant Towards Energy Sufficiency

The Government of Oyo State, South-West Nigeria, is desirous of entering into partnership with Covenant University, with a view to harnessing available natural means of energy resources… Read more

Review of Nigeria’s University Curriculum in Final Stage –NUC

The National Universities Commission (NUC), is in the final stage of a draft review of Nigeria’s university curriculum, according to the Executive Secretary of the commission, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed. Read more

Strategy, Innovation, others Crucial to Sustainable Business Ventures in Africa

The renowned entrepreneur handed down this message on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, while addressing participants, as the Keynote Speaker, at the Covenant University Edustart Global Conference 2020, themed ‘Empowering Africa through Entrepreneurship’. Read more

UB Team Takes to Nigeria on International Student Recruitment Drive

A team of seven University of Botswana staff has set out on an aggressive mission to market the university and recruit international students in Nigeria’s three cities of Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. Read more

Universities Body Defends Accreditation Practices

The executive secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria, Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, has denied allegations of corrupt practices levied against some staff of the commission during the ongoing course accreditation at Nigerian universities. Read more

UNIZIK Students with Mutilated Certificates Risk Expulsion

Vice Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra state, Prof. Charles Esimone on Monday vowed to expel students of the institution with forged or mutilated certificates. Read more

We Need to Stop ‘Old Schoolboy’ Accreditation Process

Thank you for the piece by Alex Abutu in the University World News Africa edition of 16 January 2020, titled “Universities body defends accreditation practices”, a follow-up to an earlier story on 7 December 2019 titled “Academics highlight flaws in annual accreditation process”. Read more

31 December 2019

100 Fake Professors Uncovered in Nigerian Universities

No fewer than 100 fake professors have been uncovered in Nigerian universities by the National Universities Commission, NUC. Read more

4IR – Are Universities Preparing Students for the Future?

The World Economic Forum (WEF) released a report in 2018, and the story is about the future of jobs. Read more

Academics Highlight Flaws in Annual Accreditation Process

Against the backdrop of declining academic staff numbers, universities in Nigeria have been accused of under-reporting student numbers and hiring lecturers already employed at other universities… Read more

Biochemist Enjoins Academia to Address Environmental Pollution in Nigeria

Members of the academia, both within and beyond Covenant University, have been urged to explore opportunities by advancing proposals and projects that can provide simple solutions to identified environmental pollution issues in Nigeria. Read more

Chancellor Admonishes Students to Take Responsibility

The Chancellor and Chairman, Board of Regents, Covenant University, Dr. David O. Oyedepo, has admonished Covenant University students to take responsibility in order to see their dreams and visions come true. Read more

Covenant: Nigeria’s Most Outstanding Higher Institution of the Year 2019

Africa’s soar away University, Covenant, has yet again received an accolade for providing cutting edge education. She emerged as the ‘Most Outstanding Higher Institution of the Year’ at the 6th Annual Nigeria Entrepreneurs Award. Read more

Covenant’s Research Publications Cross 1,000 Mark in Reference Year

Covenant has for the first time since the establishment of the University crossed the 1000-mark threshold in terms of publications published in an ongoing reference year. Read more

Fake Professor Claim Raises More Questions

Some academics have expressed surprise and confusion over the recent revelation by the executive secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria, Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, that the commission discovered about 100 fake professors in the universities system. Read more

Governors Divert Funds Allocated to Develop Education, Atiku Alleges

A Bill for the establishment of Federal University of Agriculture and Technology (FUAT) in Funtua, Katsina State is sponsored by Senator Bello Mandiya, APC, Katsina South. Read more

Nigeria Builds Nation’s First Transportation University with Chinese Support

Nigeria has started the construction of the country’s first transportation university assisted by a Chinese firm. Read more

Nigeria’s Higher Education Sector Over Populated

Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has said that Nigeria’s higher education sector was overburdened by population growth. Read more

Nigeria University Lecturer Sacked Over Sexual Harassment

The University of Abuja in the Nigerian capital has dismissed one of its lecturers over sexual harassment. Read more

Nile University Emerge as Runners-up in the CJFCT Moot Court Competition

Nile University of Nigeria finished second in the recently concluded Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (CJFCT) Moot Court competition. Read more

Pan-African Universities Debates: Covenant Rules to The Glory of God!

Covenant University has emerged winners of the 2019 Pan-African Universities Debating Championship (PAUDC) in the Public Speaking category of the annual championship, held in the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in Kumasi, Ghana. Read more

Professor Alege Advocates Policy Framework to Address Societal Challenges

A Professor of Economics, Philip Olasupo Alege, has advocated the institution of a framework that will lead to appropriate policy advice in response to societal problems. Read more

Public Private Partnership: A Panacea for Crises in Education Sector

It will be stating the obvious to say that the education sector in Nigeria is fraught with difficulties. UNESCO recommends that governments should invest about 26% of their budgets on education, but in Nigeria we spend a paltry 6%! Read more

How I Discovered the Many Versions of ‘Home’

…Truth be told, no one prepared me for what awaited me, especially in a foreign country, the adventure of learning new ways of life, unlearning and relearning new norms. Read more

Senate Passes Bills to Establish More Universities, Polytechnics

The Senate on Wednesday passed six bills seeking to establish and give legal backing to federal universities and polytechnics across several states of the federation. Read more

Varsities Face Fresh Strike in Jan, FG Enrolls 8,000 lecturers

A nationwide strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities is imminent in January with the failure of the Federal Government and the union to settle their disagreement on the Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System. Read more

30 November 2019

ASUU Seeks Buy-In for Own Payroll System

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has met with Senate President Ahmad Lawan on the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) enrolment. Read more

Biochemist Enjoins Academia to Address Environmental Pollution in Nigeria

Denying Private Universities TETFund Interventions Unjust, Says GUU Chancellor

Prof. Gregory Ibe, the Chancellor and Founder of Gregory University, Uturu (GUU) in Abia, says it is unjust for the Federal Government to continue to deny private universities the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) interventions. Read more
Expert Educates Building Tech. Students on Remedies to Procurement Challenges

A successful builder and expert in procurement, Mr. Toyin Diya, has asserted that to sustain remedies to challenges plaguing the Nigerian procurement system, organizations must ensure that due process (from planning, evaluation, implementation, execution and project delivery) is followed… Read more

‘Get Your Own Universities in Order’, President Urges Union

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has challenged the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to first tackle the issues of sorting (academic corruption), plagiarism as well as sexual harassment allegedly bedevilling some of the universities in the country rather than directing their criticisms only on the perceived inadequacies of government. Read more

Good Communicative Skills Crucial to Success of an Entrepreneur’s Business Goals

Linguist cum fashion designer, Atinuke Olutoye, has drawn a nexus between the study of languages, communication and the business of fashion, noting that the competitive advantage gained through entrepreneurship cannot be leveraged without effective communicative skills. Read more

Legal Executive Enlightens Mechanical Engineering Students on Corporate Governance

… Mrs. Sophia Abiri-Franklin, has urged engineers to comply with all relevant laws, regulations and the provisions of the Code of Corporate Governance, especially as it relates to ethical conduct. Read more

Norwegian Varsity Seeks Collaboration with Covenant

The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Norway, is considering the establishment of a collaboration with Covenant University, according to a faculty at the NMBU, Professor Muyiwa Sam Adaramola. Read more

Quality Assurance/Control Expert Enlightens Students on Career Path

A Quality Assurance and Control expert, Mrs. Abimbola Akinfenwa of Fidson Pharmaceuticals, Lagos, has enlightened students of the Department of Biological Sciences, Covenant University, on the need to make the right career decisions early,… Read more

South-East NYSC Coordinator Inaugurates Entrepreneurship Centre in Aba

Alhaji Ahmed Ikaka, the South East Zonal Coordinator, National Youth Service Corp (NYSC), on Tuesday inaugurated a new Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Department (SAED) Centre built by corps members serving in Osisioma, near Aba. Read more

The Battle Over Controversial Entrance Examination Rages on

Controversy over the Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME) – an entrance examination conducted by individual universities in Nigeria – continues to rage following calls by members of Nigeria’s House of Representatives to have the test stopped once and for all. Read more

Vice-Chancellors Secure a Short Reprieve in Payroll Feud

Threats to withhold the October salaries of lecturers in Nigerian federal universities unless they register their details with the new Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) have not been carried out after an intervention by the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVC). Read more

31 October 2019

2020 THEWUR Subject Rankings: Covenant Makes Big Move…

God’s own University, Covenant, on Thursday, October 17, 2019, took a giant leap in the 2020 Engineering and Technology Subject Rankings of the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR) by moving from her former 501-600 bracket to 301-400. Read more

Autodesk Aims to Strengthen Partnership with Covenant

Autodesk, a worldwide leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software for manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment, has moved to strengthen its partnership with Africa’s leading university, Covenant. Read more

Calls for Action Against Sexual Harassment in Universities

Former vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has called on the government to deal decisively with university lecturers in the habit of sexually harassing young female undergraduates for grades. Read more

Nigerian Students Caught in Political, Economic Crossfires

Nigerian students in Benin are at the receiving end of an unstable economic situation and fractured political relations between the two neighbours. Read more

Research Identifies Correlation between Residential Environment, Travel Behaviours

A qualitative research that seeks an in-depth understanding of residents relocating from a major city of the world to another, with a view to knowing how and to what extent a change in the residential environment affected people’s travel behaviour and attitudes, has shown that. Read more

Selective Amnesty Dashes Hopes of Lecturers’ Release

Observers of Cameroonian politics and higher education are baffled and disappointed by President Paul Biya’s decision not to include the six university teachers abducted from Abuja, Nigeria, and deported back to Cameroon in 2018 in his recently-granted amnesty for political prisoners. Read more

Sex for Grades’: Undercover in West African Universities

Academic institutions in West Africa have increasingly been facing allegations of sexual harassment by lecturers. This type of abuse is said to be endemic, but it’s almost never proven. Read more

Sex-for-Marks: Victim Protests in Kaduna

A victim of alleged sexual harassment by a university lecturer, Salamatu Bello, embarked on a lone protest on Friday in Kaduna. Read more

TETFund to Embark on Impact Assessment to Tertiary Institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is set to carry out the impact assessment of its interventions Funds in the last 20 years for self-scrutiny. Read more

Universities Embrace Alternative Power Sources

With assistance from the federal ministry of education and international donors, Nigerian universities are taking advantage of alternative energy production technology, and the unbundling of the electricity production and distribution in the country, to generate their own electrical supply from a variety of sources. Read more

University Pension Nets N12.5b in Two Years

The Nigerian University Pension Management Company Limited (NUPEMCO) has a net contribution of N12.5 billion from university staff in less than two years. Read more

When Lecturers go on Strike, Students Can Still Learn

In 2013, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Nigeria embarked upon industrial action due to the non-implementation of previous agreements, which included attending to inadequate university funding and disparities in salary and retirement age. Read more

30 September 2019

Appeal Against Life Terms for Deported Academics

An appeal, funded by residents of Canada, has been lodged against the sentences of life imprisonment handed down last month by a Cameroonian military tribunal to six academics arrested in Abuja, Nigeria, and deported back to Cameroon in January 2018. Read more

Academics and Students Seek Action Over Deaths in South Africa

The picketing of South African-owned businesses in Nigeria by the Nigerian national student body has ended, but the academic community is losing patience with the ongoing deaths of Nigerians in South Africa and has called for firmer action. Read more

Appeal Against Life Terms for Deported Academics

Calls for Reinvestment of Exam Fee Proceeds into HE

Academics and other higher education stakeholders are calling for the reinvestment into the under-funded higher education sector of monies received by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Read more

College of Engineering Strengthens Faculty, Staff Capacity for Accreditation Demands

Faculty and staff of the College of Engineering (CoE), Covenant University, would have to be steadfast in the collation of data and ensure maximum cooperation among themselves for the engineering programmes in the University to be given clean bill of health by accreditation bodies. Read more

Covenant Crosses 4000 Publications Volume in Scopus

Covenant University, the biggest mover in the recently released 2020 World University Rankings of the Times Higher Education (THE), has crossed the 4000 publications volume threshold in Elsevier’s Scopus, the largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature. Read more

Researchers Adopt a ‘Wait-and-See’ Approach to Few Fund

A recent call for applications by the Nigerian government-funded Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for its new intervention fund dedicated to funding applied research under its National Research Fund (NRF) programme has met with mixed responses from the academic and research community. Read more

Staff Strike Over Government Failure to Heed Court Order

The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) has slammed the Nigerian government over its refusal to obey a court order. Read more

When Industrial Attachments for Lecturers are not Enough

The Nigerian National Universities Commission recently issued a statement about plans for lecturers to do industrial attachments. Like many African nations, graduate unemployment rates in Nigeria are a constant problem. Read more

UNIUYO Alumni Condemn Cult Attacks on Students

The University of Uyo Alumni Association has condemned the recent attacks on students of the institution by suspected cultists. Read more

31 August 2019

Adaptability to New World of Workplace Vital to Success – HR Expert

The graduating Class of 2019 in the College of Business and Social Sciences (CBSS), Covenant University, has been told to brace up and adapt to the realities of the world of work, if they must fit into the fast-pace and technologically-driven world of work. Read more

Covenant University: Saviour of Private University Initiative in Nigeria – NUC Scribe

Without the exploits of Covenant University, the initiative of allowing private individuals or organisations to run universities, taken many years ago, would have been a grand failure. Read more

Nigerian Student Deaths in North Cyprus – What is Going on?

The website “Study in North Cyprus” describes the territory as a “student paradise”, but the recent murder of another Nigerian student in Northern Cyprus – in this case at the hands of fellow Africans – continues to raise questions about the quality of life for African students in the self-declared republic. Read more

UNIUYO Alumni Condemn Cult Attacks on Students

The University of Uyo Alumni Association has condemned the recent attacks on students of the institution by suspected cultists. Read more

31 July 2019

ASUU Crisis Affecting Academic Staff

The Vice-Chancellor of University of Ilorin, UNILORIN, Prof. Sulyman Abdulkareem, has said the protracted crisis rocking the local chapter of Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has brought a lot of discomfort to the innocent academic staff and students of the University. Read more

British Council Future Leaders Connect Award to UI Law Graduate

Elizabeth Chinenyenwa Nwarueze, 2018 First Class Graduate of Law and Best Graduating Student of the Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan has been selected by the British Council for the prestigious Future Leaders Connect Award. Read more

College of Education Gets N621.9m from TetFund…

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TetFund ) has approved N621.9 million for infrastructure development in the college. Read more

Commission Warns Nigerians Against Illegal Colleges of Education

The National Commission for Colleges of Education has warned Nigerians against illegal institutions running Nigeria Certificate in Education programmes across the Country.
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Don Canvasses Repositioning of Postgraduate Programme for Global Relevance

A world-class University like Covenant needs to continuously disrupt, positively, her postgraduate studies structure for her to remain globally relevant to the needs of the present time. Read more

Jigawa to Construct N57m Mosque for Female Students at FUD
The Jigawa Government has opened tender for the construction of a mosque worth N57 million for female students at Federal University. Read more

Korea Awards Masters Degree Scholarship to 13 Nigerians

The Republic of Korea has awarded full scholarships for Master’s Degree Program to 13 Nigerian government officials to study in leading Korean Universities. Read more

Okebukola Lauds Covenant, Expects More African Varsities in World Rankings

After a decade of use of the African Quality Rating Mechanism (AQRM), accompanied with quality-enhancing remediation, the quality of higher education in Africa would have received a boost significant enough to pop up many more African universities on global league tables. Read more

University Workers Begin Nationwide Protest Monday

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and Non-Academic Staff Union has directed their members to commence a nationwide protest with effect from Monday, July 2019 over alleged breach of the agreement by the Federal Government. Read more

UNN Tops Nigerian Varsities, 17th in Africa
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, has been ranked first in Nigeria and number 17 in Africa based on citations from publications. Read more

We did not Sack or Demote Any Staff, Michael Okpara Agric University Says
The Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) in Abia says the university did not sack or demote any staff of the institution as alleged in some quarters. Read more

30 June 2019

Buhari Tasks Universities to Intensify Inventions

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged universities to intensify their efforts in making discoveries and inventions that can assist in the development of Nigeria, reports the Nation. Read more

Computer-Based Examinations have Reduced Workload —VC

The Vice-Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Prof. Ignatius Onimawo, said the introduction of computer-based examinations for 100 and 200 level students, had reduced the workload of lecturers of the institution. Read more

Cut-off Mark for University Entry Approved

The authorities of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Tuesday approved 160 as a minimum cut-off mark for candidates seeking admission into public universities in Nigeria, writes Oluwole Ige for the Nigerian Tribune. Read more

Dangote Business School Official Urges Nigerian Varsities to Emulate Covenant’s Entrepreneurship Education

With the right supports and vibrant entrepreneurship ecosystems, other Nigerian universities generally can emulate Covenant University, by producing students who will change the narratives of the country and make a dent in the universe. Read more

Don Seeks Functional Laboratories to Boost Research, Revenue

A professor of Microbiology at Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Titilayo Femi-Ola, has advocated the establishment of functional central laboratory and as well installation of functional laboratory equipment in the university. Read more

Don Tasks Buhari on Varsity Education, Research Grants

A United States of America-based Nigerian university lecturer, Prof. Adesoji Adesina, has said Nigeria cannot achieve sustainable development or solve its multiple problems if it continues to pay lip service to education and research funding. Read more

Plagiarism – What can Curb the Scourge?

Does the high incidence of plagiarism among students in Nigeria point to the need for more support and mentoring for students or more effective sanctions against those found to be guilty? Or maybe both? Read more

Private institutions ‘should not benefit from funding’

The executive secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Professor Elias Bogoro, has said that Nigeria’s private universities and polytechnics should not benefit from the federal government’s support funds coz they charge fees in dollars rather than Naira. Read more

Unity Schools Alumni Seek Peaceful Coexistence among Nigerians

Unity School Old Students Association, USOSA has called on Nigerians to seek peaceful coexistence among themselves. Read more

University Staff Kidnappings – Union Calls for Action

Amid nationwide concerns over security, Nigeria’s academic community is experiencing ‘fear and anxiety’ after two recent kidnappings involving university academics in the country, one of which resulted in the abductee’s death. Read more

31 May 2019

2019 Arts Festival at ALU Rwanda

The Arts@ALU is a community of artists and creatives within the ALU Community. This group of talented students and staff members are passionate about keeping the Arts alive at ALU, celebrating our richly diverse culture, as well as hosting the Annual Arts Festival at the end of every academic year. Read more

AAU/University of Abuja Workshop on Online Teaching and Learning Management

The dawn of the twenty-first century is being recognized as a knowledge era, of which higher education plays a crucial role. The primary goals of higher education institutions are enhancing and maintaining academic excellence, scholarship, and public service. Read more

Again, ASUU Threatens to Go On Strike, States Reasons

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said it might go on strike if the Federal Government does not fulfil its agreement with the union. Read more

Amid Questions of Funding, State Approves New Universities

Despite the inability of the Imo State government to cater for its existing university, the National Universities Commission (NUC) has issued an approval for outgoing Governor Rochas Okorocha to establish four additional state-owned universities, writes Azeezat Adedigba for the Premium Times. Read more

Global Book Alliance: ADEA and USAID Support African Publishing Stakeholders in the Creation of a Publishing Collaborative

The forum under the theme, Enabling African Publishers to Provide Quality Books in African Languages through the African Publishing Collaborative Initiative, took place from 8^thto 9^thMay 2019 on the margins of the Nigeria International Book Fair (NIBF) in Lagos at the Jelili Adebisi Omotola Hall, University of Lagos. Read more

JAMB Unveils Most Preferred Tertiary Institution in UTME

With 86,401 candidates, University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), was on Thursday, named the most-subscribed university by candidates in the 2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Read more

Minister Attributes Covenant’s Global Reckoning to Science, Technology and Innovation Prowess

Nigeria’s Honourable Minister for Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has attributed the rising profile of Covenant University in the comity of world’s universities to her excellence in the fields of Science, Technology and Innovation. Read more

Nigeria Deploys Professors to Build Local Academic Capacity

As part of ongoing efforts to build South-South cooperation and develop local capacity in higher learning in Uganda, THE Nigerian government announced it had recently deployed 76 professors to four universities in Uganda. Read more

Vice-Chancellor Urges Communities in University Environ to Join Fight Against Malaria

The Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University, Professor AAA. Atayero, has enjoined the people of Promise Community, Iyana-Iyesi, Ota, Ogun State, to join hands with the University in fighting the scourge of malaria outbreaks. Read more

30 April 2019

Academics Fume Over Universities’ Promotion Scandals

The “absurd politicisation” of appointments and promotions within universities – with the knowledge of vice-chancellors who operate on the basis of nepotism and patronage – is behind some of the promotion scandals currently plaguing Nigerian universities, according to a senior academic. Read more

Buhari offers Employment, Scholarships to 168 ex-Corps Members

President Muhammadu Buhari has given automatic employment to 168 ex-corps members and also scholarships up to Doctorate level in Nigerian universities of their choice. Read more

Covenant Ranked 301+ in 2019 THE University Impact Rankings

According to the THE, “University Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. We use carefully calibrated indicators to provide comprehensive and balanced comparisons across three broad areas: research, outreach, and stewardship”. Read more
Many Nigerian Universities Yet to be Ranked – Ex-VC

A former Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Prof. Musbau Akanji, has said the country still have universities that have yet to be ranked by the Nigerian universities ranking and international bodies. Read more

Nigeria’s Higher Education Sector Faces a Number of Issues, Here’s What the West African Country Can Do to Fix It

The level of funding of the education sector has been recognised as one of the major factors that contribute to quality education. This, in turn, determines growth and development of a country. It’s also been acknowledged that quality education determines the success in achieving the sustainable development goals. Read more

Vice-Chancellor Urges Faculty, Others to Embrace Innovation

“Creativity is thinking of something new. Innovation is the implementation of something new”, while Jeffrey Baumgartner, a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator specialising in creativity and innovation, defined innovation as, “The implementation of creative ideas in order to generate value, usually through increased revenues, reduced costs or both”. Read more

We ‘ve Uncovered New Scam to Defraud Candidates, JAMB Alerts

To this end, the board, which said this in a weekly news bulletin, released to the media, Sunday, by its Head of Media, Dr Fabian Benjamin, has advised all candidates to “jealously guard their UTME registration numbers and profile codes to avoid falling victim of this latest scam.” Read more

31 March 2019

2019 Edustart Summit: Facilitators Agree Teachers Must Adapt to Changes in Technology

Facilitators at the recently held 2019 edition of the Covenant University Edustart Summit, with the theme, ‘The Future Teacher’, have unanimously agreed in their submissions that the teacher of the future must be technology-savvy, innovative, thoughtful and collaborative among others. Read more

Study Reveals Women Highly Vulnerable to Intimate Partner Violence

The results of a study undertaken by a team of scholars at the University of Pittsburg, USA, in an attempt to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls, have highlighted significant vulnerabilities of women related to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and other forms of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Boko Haram settings Read more

What Can be Done About Poorly Performing Universities?

Nigeria’s universities have been under-funded for decades. Like a talented but under-achieving football team, they fail to achieve goals because the country hasn’t invested enough in their structure, their facilities and their people. Read more

28 February 2019

Cross-Disciplinary Scholarships Essential for National Development

The Dean, Faculty of Humanities, Management and Social Sciences of the Augustine University in Ilara-Epe, Lagos State, Prof. Aderemi Raji-Oyelade, has called on academic institutions in Nigeria to popularise the potential of cross-disciplinary scholarships to boost national development. Read more

Covenant, Others Consider Collaboration on Additive Manufacturing

Covenant University, the Milwaukee School of Engineering, (MSOE), USA, and the Nigerian Foundries Limited are considering collaboration on additive manufacturing and foundry technologies. Read more

ESUT Teaching Hospital Builds 10-Ton Incinerator

THE Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Parklane, has completed construction of over ten tons volume incinerator which the management said was aimed at reducing infection prevalence among patients and staff of the hospital. Read more

Quality Education, Tool for Nation Building

Former Vice-Chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Professor Bamitale Omole has described quality education as a tool for nation- building. Read more

Official Launch of the RCE Ogun, Themed: “Climate Change Action for the Africa we Want”

Covenant University, in conjunction with the United Nations University will be launching the Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE) on February 4, 2019, Covenant’s Centre for Research, Innovation, & Discovery. Read more

Strike Ends, but with Government Promises that Few Believe

The three-month-long academics’ strike in Nigeria has ended with another agreement between the union and the government, but hopes of the government keeping its promises to the sector seem to be at an all-time low. Read more

University of Ibadan Resumes

Following the suspension of the strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, UI, Professor Abel Olayinka has announced the recommencement of academic activities on Monday, February 18, 2019. Read more

31 January 2019

AAU Reopens for Lectures

Some lecturers of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma in Edo State, on Monday commenced academic activities in defiance of the directives of the Academic Staff Union of Universities. Read more

Covenant Sets New Record, Crosses 1,000 Publications for the Year 2018!

As at Saturday12th January 2019, Covenant has crossed 1,000 publications for the year by having 1,006 publications indexed in the Scopus database. Read more

FG Orders Arrest of Promoters of Illegal Tertiary Institutions

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education, has directed the arrest and prosecution of the promoters of illegal tertiary institutions in the country, as it put the total number of unlicensed universities at 66 and that of unlicensed polytechnics, monotechnics and colleges of education at 68. Read more

Former Ambassador Osuntokun Advocates Experts as Nigerian Delegates to UN

A former Nigerian Ambassador to Germany, Professor Akinjide Osuntokun has advised the federal government to always consider few knowledgeable experts as country’s delegates to the United Nations. Read more

Higher Education’s Role is to Reassert Universal Values’

Higher education has a key role to play in countering the spread of populism and nationalism and tackling global challenges such as poverty and climate change, by reasserting universal values of human dignity and the value of science and research, UNESCO’s education chief, Stefania Giannini, said last week. Read more

Mixed Responses to Jail Term for ‘Scapegoat’ Professor

An effective two-year prison sentence recently slapped by a high court judge on a Nigerian professor accused of sexual harassment of a student has met with mixed reaction on Nigerian campuses. Read more

Possible Breakthrough in Lecturers’ Strike Deadlock

Nigerian universities, crippled by a three-month shutdown due to strike action, may be reopened soon if parties stick to a new agreement reached on Monday 7 January. Read more

Top 100 Best Universities in Nigeria 2019 – Latest 2019/2020 Edition

Based on the ranking released by 4 International Colleges & Universities (4ICU), an international higher education search engine and directory reviewing accredited universities and colleges in the world, we present you the top 100 universities in Nigeria for the year 2019.Read more

Wrong Perception Affecting Technical, Vocational education –FG

The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, has said that wrong perception is affecting the enrolment of candidates into various technical and vocational education institutions, as well as assessment and certification programmes in the country. Read more

31 December 2018

Bastardising Higher Education in Nigeria

Much as it is desirable to take education closer to the people, the rate at which universities, polytechnics and colleges of education are mushrooming in Nigeria has raised serious questions about the underlying factor for their establishment.

Covenant Clinches Outstanding Tertiary Educational Learning Environment and Facilities Award

West Africa’s No. 1 University, Covenant, on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, added another feather to her cap by winning the “Outstanding Tertiary Educational Learning Environment and Facilities Award”. Read more

Covenant Sets New Record, Again, Crosses 900 Publications for the year 2018

As at Sunday 9th December 2018, Covenant has crossed 900 publications for the year by having 907 publications indexed in the Scopus database. This is 52.18% above the publication figure for the entire year in 2017, which stands at 596. Read more

Discord Over Bid to Open 80 New HE Institutions

Nigeria’s parliament is on the verge of making possible the creation of 80 new public tertiary education institutions in a bid to accommodate growing numbers of students, but opinion outside of the National Assembly is strongly divided on whether the country needs them. Read more

No Reinstatement of Academic Whistleblowers – University

The University of Ilorin confirmed on 13 December that it is appealing a court judgment which reinstated two academics dismissed more than a year ago from the federal University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) for blowing the whistle on the alleged corrupt activities of two of the institution’s past vice-chancellors. Read more

UNILAG Introduces More Entrepreneurship Programmes for Students

The University of Lagos’s students were on course in changing the narrative of university education in the country through its various entrepreneurship programmes. Read more

UNILAG Wins Best Use Of Technology And Best Use Of Social Media Awards (Federal University)

The University is pleased to announce that Nigeria Technology Awards (NiTA) has bestowed on it the awards for Best Use of Technology (Federal University) and Best Use of Social Media (Federal University) for the year 2018. Read more

30 November 2018

David Oyedepo Charges Parents to Ensure Sound Child Upbringing

Speaking at the 17th matriculation ceremony of Covenant University, Oyedepo explained that every child is born as a raw material, pointing out that appropriate training makes the child a treasure. Read more

World Bank Selects LASU as African Centre of Excellence

The Lagos State University (LASU) has been selected as a Centre of Excellence for Innovative and Transformative STEM Education (CITSE) by the World Bank, among other 16 universities across Nigeria. Read more

31 October 2018

Academics Criticise Plans to Establish New Universities

Academics have lashed out against proposals to significantly increase the number of public universities in Nigeria, as the government unsuccessfully grappled with an assessment report of public universities that highlighted glaring weaknesses within the sector. Read more

Covenant Graduates, Most Employed in Nigeria Again!

Covenant has once again emerged as the institution with the most employed graduates rate in Nigeria. This is according to the 2018 edition of The Nigerian Graduate Report published by Stutern, an online platform that focuses on training and connecting talented youths in Nigeria with employers for internships as well as entry-level jobs. Read more

Covenant Sets New Record, Crosses 800 Publications for the Year 2018 and 3,000 Since Inception!

Celebration has become a daily affair in Covenant as the University adds to her numerous records by crossing 800 publications indexed in the Scopus database this year, even with two months to the end of the year. Read more

How to Detect a Hack: 3D X-Ray Nanoscope for Hardware Security – Prof. Akinwande

On Monday, October 15, 2018, Prof. Akintunde Ibitayo Akinwande presented a special seminar titled: “3D X-Ray Nanoscope for Hardware Security of Hardware Security Circuit Chips“, at the Julius Berger Hall, Faculty of Engineering, University of Lagos. Read more

Students’ View of PhD’s Value Drops as Course Progresses

Postgraduate researchers become less convinced of the value of their studies as they move through their degree, according to a major survey that suggests that many are also increasingly dissatisfied. Read more

30 September 2018

Akwa Ibom College Lecturers Protest Non-Payment of Salaries

Labor unions in Akwa Ibom State College of Education, Afaha Nsit on September 14 commenced a strike action after failing to reach agreement with the government over a number of their demands. Read more

Covenant to Increase Postgraduates and Reduce Undergraduates Admissions

Covenant is planning to increase the admission slots for postgraduate students and reduce the undergraduate intakes into the University, says the Vice-Chancellor. Read more

‘Misled’ Parents Call for Lower Private University Fees

Since the advent of private universities in Nigeria in 1999 – most of which are faith-based – there have been calls for them to reduce their fees which are several times higher than public universities. Read more

Three Nigerian Universities Ranked Among World’s Best

Three universities in Nigeria – Covenant University, University of Ibadan, and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka – have been included in the 2019 Times Higher Education World University Read more

31 August 2018

Covenant Tasks Lecturers on Development of Excellent Teaching Skillset

Academics in Covenant have been charged to invest their time and energy in developing their expertise in specific subject areas. Read more

Education Problem is Not Knowledge Gap, but Skills

Polytechnics were supposed to be centres where people who have skills are trained, where you have technicians and technologists. Read more

How to Take Notes in a Large, Rowdy Lecture Theatre

If you can’t take notes in a rowdy lecture hall, here are some important tips you need. Read more

Research Group to Improve Youths’ Skill in NANO-Tech

The African NANO-Technology Research Group of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has held a two-week international workshop at Princess Alexandra Hall to discuss how the economy can be revitalised to provide jobs for the youth. Read more

Physically Challenged Students in LASU Want Scholarship from Lagos Govt

The physically challenged students in Lagos State University (LASU) have reportedly appealed to the state government to give them and every person living with disability in the school full scholarship. Read more

Professor Atayero Raises Concern Over Impact of Human Activities on the Environment

The Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University, Professor AAA. Atayero, has voiced his concern over the impact of human activities on the environment, which he said had become critical in spite of numerous international conventions and advocacies. Read more

Varsity Shut Over Students’ Protest

The Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (FUAM) in Benue State has been shut indefinitely following a students’ protest. Read more

30 June 2018

We Expelled About 400 Students in One Year – VC, Alex Ekwueme University

The management of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Udufu-Alike in Ikwo local government of Ebonyi state said it has expelled about four hundred students in just one year. Read more

31 May 2018

UNILAG reacts to sexual allegation against English lecturer

UNILAG management says it has a zero tolerance for sexual harassment adding that the allegation will be thoroughly investigated. Read more

NUC shuts down 58 illegal universities in Nigeria

The National Universities Commission has shut down 58 Universities across the country. See the list. Read more

UNICAL suspends lecturer for allegedly issuing fake certificates to students

The UNICAL Vice Chancellor ordered immediate and indefinite suspension of Dr Mensah for allegedly selling certificates to students. Read more

FG denies abandoning 19 Nigerian students in Russia

FG says the students scholarship covers only BSc programs but some of them stay back in Russia to start a postgraduate program. Read more

First class is not cheap in LASU- VC

The Vice Chancellor of LASU says the University awards first class to only students who meet the requirement. Read more

LASU VC suggests whistle-blowing policy on campus to expose randy lecturers

The Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University says the institution has been peaceful for more than a year because of the whistle-blowing policy. Read more

Catholic University opens prayer room for Muslim students

St. Ambrose University allots the prayer room to Muslim students in honor of Joe DeFrancisco, who died in 2017. Read more

Polytechnic students decry exclusion from tuition waiver in federal universities

National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) said the proposed abolition of tuition fees in tertiary institutions is a welcome development. Read more

Hundreds of new universities planned in Nigeria as demand soars

National Universities Commission considering applications from 292 potential private institutions. Read more

Crescent Varsity Msc Programmes Approved Since 2013 –prof. Gbajabiamila

Authorities of Crescent University,Abeokuta have debunked rumours making the rounds that the institution’s Master’s programmes are not approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC),the regulatory body in Nigeria. Read more

‘TETFund Bill must be Modified for Faith-based Varsities’

In this interview with Funmi Ogundare, the Vice-Chancellor of Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa, Edo State, Professor Bernard Aigbokhan explained that the country needs to go back to the values that will ensure that the right leadership qualities are inculcated in students. He expressed optimism that the federal government will modify the TETFund bill to allow faith-based universities benefit from it. Read more

UI Notice to Students on Accommodation and School Fees Receipts 2017/2018

University of Ibadan (UI) has automated the process of self generation of accommodation and school fees receipts for the 2017/2018 academic session to avoid unnecessary queue and delay. All undergraduate … Read more

30 April 2018

Public Varsities’ Fee Hike Threatens Dreams of Indigent Students

It was like a nightmare when Bowale Aderemi (not real name) heard that the N25,000 tuition fee he normally pays at the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, was no longer acceptable. The final year law student had just returned from where he was doing a holiday job that sunny afternoon when one of his friends called to break the news to him. Read more

7 Nigerian Universities Incorporated into World Technology Network Seven Nigerian Universities on Wednesday signed an agreement with the University of Bradford to be incorporated into the World Technology Universities Network (WTUN) to enhance the development of technology in their schools. Read more

Nigerian Maritime University Takes off

The Vice Chancellor of Nigerian Maritime University, NMU, Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State, Prof. Ongoebi Maureen Etebu, has said academic activities will commence in mid-April 2018.

Unimaid Graduates 14, 368 Students… As It Holds 23rd Combined Convocation

The University of Maiduguri has concluded arrangement and preparations to hold its 23rd Combined Convocation Ceremony of 14,368 students comprising of post graduates, under graduates and diploma students for the 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 academic seasons. Read more

Covenant Accountancy Students Gain Exemption from 11 ICAN Subjects

Covenant University and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the ICAN Mutual Cooperation Agreement with Tertiary Institutions (MCATI), which exempts undergraduate Accountancy students of Covenant from 11 subjects of ICAN’s professional examination. Read more

30 December 2017

College Partner Foreign Varsities on Research, Wins ICT Award In U.S

Adeyemi College of Education (ACE), Ondo has partnered with the International Centre for Information Technology and Development (ICITD), Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA for joint research works. Read more

Don’t Be Discouraged From Choosing These Schools Because Of These Stereotypes

Choose the institution you consider okay for your academic pursuit and let not tales from the past discourage you. Read more

Igbinedion Varsity Providing Leadership to Meet National Education Goals

Vice chancellor of Igbinedion University has assured best graduating students of the institution of automatic employment as a way of promoting academic excellence. Read more

LASPOTECH to Become University Soon

LASPOTECH on becoming a university would run National Diploma and Higher National Diploma programmes alongside BSc programmes. Read more

National Higher Education Forum Postpones Event

National Higher Education Forum is a multi-sectoral platform design for regular, productive engagements of key higher education stakeholders, education thought-leaders, innovators, researchers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, et cetera in search of sustainable solutions to Nigeria’s higher education challenges and in pursuit of greater prosperity for the nation. Read more

Organization Visits Lagos NYSC Orientation Camp

UNICAF visited NYSC training camp in Lagos, to give presentations and inform Corps members about the degrees available in UNICAF University. Read more

Professor Seeks Spiritually-Minded Leaders for Socio- Economic Change

A professor of Business Administration and Management, has insisted that for Nigeria and African countries to take a leap towards the much needed socio economic transformation and technological development, it is imperative to harness the competencies of spiritually minded leaders. Read more

Reconstruction that Nigerian Education System Needs, by Okebukola

Former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), has reiterated the need to reconstruct and reformat the country’s educational system. Read more

Tai Solarin University of Education Holds Convocation

Activities marking the 9th convocation ceremony of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), was culminated with the award of higher degrees and diplomas as well as admission into first degrees and presentation of prizes. Read more

Tertiary Institutions Receive N378m as Allocation

Banu said that the disbursed funds was about N66 million higher than the third quarter allocation of about N312 million. Read more

VC Laments Low Enrolment of Northerners in Tertiary Institutions

Vice chancellor, Kano University of Science and Technology, has tasked Northern youths to channel their energy towards building a prosperous future rather than pursuing unrealistic goals. Read more

30 October 2017

3,500 Out Of 60,000 Candidates to Get UI Admission
The University of Ibadan (UI) will offer admissions to only 3,500 out of the 60,000 candidates that applied for its undergraduate courses, a figure 50 per cent lower than what the National University Commission (NUC) has allotted the institution. Read more

Don Tasks Institutions on Collaboration

Deputy vice chancellor, University of Lagos (UNILAG), has stated that internationalisation of the education system would promote teaching, scholarship and opportunities among university students in the country. Read more

Eight Universities May Deny 143, 000 Placements

Worsening infrastructural challenge, regulatory conflict between the Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB) and universities, inadequate teaching aids and unavailability of adequate manpower, among others, would join forces to deny over 143, 000 applicants placement in eight universities in the ongoing 2017/2018 academic session. Read more

FG, Stakeholders Disagree On Status of Maritime Academy

The cold war between the Presidency and National Assembly appeared to have shifted to the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, Akwa Ibom State, as the bill to upgrade the academy to a Federal University of Maritime Studies (FUMS) suffered a temporary setback. Read more

Getting Young Ones Prepared Through Skill Acquisition

With the labour market so uncertain and saturated, people looking for employment are not finding things easy. But tertiary institutions in the country keep churning out thousands of graduates every year, who have to compete with seasoned professionals for jobs that are simply not there. Read more

Let’s Use Technical, Vocational Education to Tackle Unemployment

The Rector, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree is the first Nigerian to be appointed the West African representative of the Commonwealth Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Africa (CAPA). Read more

NABTEB, NGO Organize Conference on Vocational Education

The National Business and Technical Examination Board (NABTEB), North Central Office in partnership with National Association of Technical and Vocational School Proprietors of Nigeria (NATESVOSPON), organized a national conference on technical education. Read more

Nigerian Universities as Problem-Solvers

Universities are fundamentally centres from which forward-looking nations draw the well-qualified and properly educated workforce and citizens that steer national aspirations towards progress. Read more

Poly Education Should Be Reoriented

The Alumni Association of Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) has called on the Federal Government to review all policies guiding polytechnic education to tackle the nation’s unemployment challenge. Read more

Poor Perception of Technical Education Affects Economic Growth

A vocational education conference has ended in Abuja with authorities saying poor perception of technical education leads to underdevelopment. Read more

Senate to Rename Colleges of Education

The Senate has commenced the process to rename eight colleges of education to align the location of the institutions affected by boundary adjustment as a result of state creation. Read more

Registrars without IT Knowledge Will Soon Become Irrelevant, Says ARNU

Association of Registrars of Nigerian Universities (ARNU) has counselled its members to get acquainted with modern Information Technology (IT), so as to remain relevant in the university corporate system. Read more

Removing Barriers, Impacting Higher Education Institutions Globally

Tackling the biggest challenges of higher education institutions globally and ensuring that the goals and purposes of higher education for the students, nation and society are met, were the focus of the 2017 Global Meeting of Associations (GMA) of the International Association of Universities recently held at the University of Ghana, Accra. Funmi Ogundare reports. Read more

The Nigerian Student Activists: Endangered Species?

With all the political shenanigans in the news, it would be easy to miss the news that another student was expelled from an institution of higher education for essentially raising issues concerning student welfare with the school administration. Read more

VC Canvasses TETFUND Support for Private Schools

The Vice Chancellor, Bells University of Technology, has stressed the need for Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) to be provided for private institutions of higher learning. Read more

When Parental Pressure Compounds Academic Rigour on Campus

Our University system too is a big issue that could make a lilly-livered student drop dead. Read more

Why Africa Lags Behind In Global Education Goals, By UNESCO

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has said Nigeria and other African countries were lagging behind in the Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs). Read more

Why Role-Relevant Qualifications Must Be Part of Job Crisis Solution

Nigeria is grappling with a growing jobs crisis, with national unemployment at 14 per cent after rising steadily for the past two years – meaning that over 11 million Nigerians ready and willing to work are jobless. Read more

15 October 2017

5 Things You Should Know About National Open University Of Nigeria

With over four hundred thousand students and seventy centres nationwide to their name, it is now important to look into the school and see what they have to offer. Read more

Allocate 26% Of National Budget To Education – Afe Babalola

The Founder, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Chief Afe Babalola, has called for a national emergency fund to address the challenges of inadequate funding of education in Nigeria. Read more

Book on Inspiration to be Included in Curriculum

The first lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari has announced that her office will work towards including the book titled ‘Stop, Turn it Around’ into schools’ ‎curriculum. Read more

How To Revamp Nigeria’s Educational System – Anyaoku

The former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth speaks on how to reform education in Nigeria. Read more

Leadership Failure Responsible For Deplorable Education Standard

You recently inaugurated the Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), what informed this decision? Read more

Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Will Stop To Exist In 2021

Mapoly was recently upgraded to a University of Technology and the Governor assured students would finish their programs before it stops to exist. Read more

Obasanjo Presidential Library: Expanding Nigeria’s Knowledge Base

A library is seen as a collection of sources of information and similar resources made accessible to a defined community for reference or borrowing. It also provides physical and digital access to materials. Read more

Students, Lecturers Face Uncertainties Over MAUSTECH

The announcement and eventual approval for Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) to be upgraded to a university in Ogun State was greeted with excitement and hope. Read more

The Birth Of Open Education Resources Policy

Nigeria’s higher education recorded landmark feat as a draft National Policy on Open Education Resources (OER) was recently validated. Read more

University Education Not A Low Hanging Fruit

The controversies surrounding the Joint Admission Matriculation Board’s policy on admission into universities and other institutions of higher learning in the country in the 2017/18 academic session are not receding just yet. Read more

VP Proposes Private Partnership In Varsity Funding

Vice President Yemi declared that the government alone cannot sustain funding of universities or even keep them at their current levels due to its dwindling revenue. Read more

30 September 2017

Covenant, Oral Roberts University Endorse Collaboration

Covenant University and Oral Roberts University (ORU), the United States, have reached an agreement to collaborate on research and students exchange among others. Read more

Covenant Wins Big at National CODET Competition Finals

Engineering students of Covenant University have made outstanding accomplishments in different categories at both the South-West Zonal and National Finals of the 2017 edition of the Committee of Deans of Engineering and Technology of Nigerian Universities (CODET) competition. Read more

Ending Corruption with Education in Nigeria

Once again, the chronic issue of corruption has come to the fore; corruption is everywhere in Nigeria and it is the major cause of poverty. It is associated with lower levels of economic development, slower economic growth, poverty and conflicts. Read more

ECOWAS Moves to Harmornise Curriculum System

Member states of the Economic Community of West Africa States have planned to review strategies for the strengthening of human capital. Read more

ESUT Inducts 29 Medical Doctors

Vice Chacellor of the Enugu State Uiversity of Sciece ad Technology has charged the newly graduated medical doctors not to cut corners but to stic to the ethics of the medical profession i the discharge of their duties. Read more

Expert Calls for Integrity in Estate Valuation Practice

A call has gone to budding professionals for more ethical and professional integrity in the practice of Estate Valuation and Surveying, in order to ensure the credibility of the profession. Read more

JAMB Stops Regularisation of Illegal Admission in Tertiary Institution

The joint admission and matriculations board will from this year stop the regularisation of all illegal admission in tertiary institutions in the country. Read more

Stakeholders Validate National Policy on Open Education Resources

For the first time in the history of higher education in the coutry, a draft national policy on open education resources has been validated to address the dearth of learning resources in quality, quantity and currency in the subsector. Read more

University of Ilorin Rejects Terrorist Tag

The authorities of University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) yesterday denounced the toga of terrorism allegedly slammed on the institution by the Chairman of University of Ibadan chapter of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Dr Ayodeji Omole. Read more

15 September 2017

27 States Spend N106b on 35 Varsities in One Year

State universities in the country are growing in number, but the funds to run them only come in trickles. According to the budgets of 27 states examined by The Guardian, the total amount allocated to 35 such universities in 2016 by the owner-state governments was N106 billion. Read more

Akeredolu Lobbies for Niger Delta Varsity in Ondo

Instead of sending beneficiaries of amnesty programme overseas to acquire higher education, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), has implored Federal Government to establish a university of technology in Ondo State. Read more

ASUU and the Crisis in Education

The 2017 list of Nigerian universities approved and released by the National Universities Commission, NUC, shows that Nigeria has 152 universities distributed as follows: federal universities, 40; state universities, 44; private universities 68. Read more

Covenant University Promises to Maintain Collaboration with FRSC

The Management of Covenant University has assured the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) that the University will continue to collaborate with the agency in its task of ensuring safety of lives and orderliness on Nigerian roads. Read more

Curricula Review, Panacea for Education Sector Revival The Chancellor of Chrisland University, has urged stakeholders in the sector to consider the review of the nation’s school curricula as the revival of the sector hangs on the review. Read more

Ending Corruption with Education in Nigeria

From political circles to business boardrooms, educational institutions, the health and judicial sectors, and even the “holiest” places, our religious institutions-the list is endless. This vice is literally dismembering our country. Read more

Information Technology and Transcription of Reading Materials for the Visually Impaired Persons in Nigeria

Studies have shown inadequate reading materials for the visually impaired in Nigeria. Information technology has greatly advanced the provision of information to the visually impaired in other industrialized climes. Read more

Is JAMB Recipe For Confusion In Higher Institutions?

Nigeria’s tertiary education system is in a shambles – in terms of infrastructure, funding and academics – as it remains largely crisis-ridden for years. The recent reintroduction of the post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, the latest cut-off marks imbroglio and alleged back-door admission policy of higher institutions reveal the ugly underbelly of the nation’s floundering education system. Read more

Kano, French Governments Plan Scholarship Scheme

Kano state government has launched the second phase of its scholarship scheme with the French government. Read more

No Progress without Quality Education, NLC Tells FG, ASUU

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities to embrace collective bargaining as there was no way progress would be made without quality education. Read more

The Illegality of Post-UTME

The confusion that has trailed the re-introduction of the post University Tertiary Matriculation Examination (post-UTME) in higher educational institutions across the country over the fees payable by candidates forced me to dig into the legality or otherwise of the test that now determines our children’s educational destiny. Read more

We Target Infrastructure, Publication For Academic Training And Devt You can see clearly that the founding fathers of this agency have cut out, in clear details, what they want the Fund to achieve as far as growing or supporting the growth of our higher education institution is concerned. Read more

31 August 2017

5 Reasons Why the 120 Minimum Point is Good for Nigerian Universities

While some Vice Chancellors condemned the 120 cut-off mark policy the JAMB Registrar urged Nigerians to wait and see the effects of the policy. Read more

5 Reasons Why You Should Study Online

We live in an era where everything has moved online, from shopping to banking to watching TV, and education is no exception. Read more

Australia to Partner Nigeria to Promote Science, Innovation, Tech in Schools

The Australian Government has expressed its desire to partner Nigeria ‎in promoting and growing potential for young people in science, innovation and technology from university level down to the primary school level. Read more

FG-Offers Scholarship to 222 Girls amid ASUU Strike

Nominations of the girls were based on their performances in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Read more

German Varsity to Design, Operate Private Medical Varsity in A’Ibom

A Germany university, the University of Hamburg (UKE), has expressed its willingness to partner in the execution of the proposed Thompson and Grace Medical University (TGMU) and the Specialty Hospital in Afaha Obong community of Abak Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. Read more

Giving Education the Priority it Deserves

As the Academic Staff Union of Universities prepares to meet the federal government again owing to the strike it embarked, experts who have been monitoring the development say the government should show more commitment towards ensuring a knowledge-driven economy that accords priority and adequate funding to quality and functional education. Read more

Government, not ASUU Is the Problem of Higher Education in Nigeria

One of the major challenges of higher education in Nigeria is the incessant strikes by ASUU due to the failure of government to honour agreements between them. Read more

JAMB Releases Cut-Off Marks, Sets Deadline For Change of Institution

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on Tuesday released the cut-off marks for this year’s admission into the country’s universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. Read more

NABTEB Registrar Attributes Decline in TVE to Poor Funding

The Registrar of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), Professor Ifeoma Isiugo-Abanihe, has attributed the low rate of Technical and Vocational Education (TVE) in Nigeria to poor funding of technical colleges by government at all levels. Read more

National Agency Partners With Academia to Fight Corruption

The country’s anti-corruption agency is partnering with the National Universities Commission, or NUC, to sponsor 20 doctoral theses engaging with anti-corruption issues over the next 10 years and to introduce an anti-corruption course for all students at undergraduate level. Read more

Training Firm Canvasses Technology-oriented Curriculum

The Programme Director, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Mr. Rajiv Sharma, has stressed the need for the curriculum of schools in the country to be technology-oriented and that it should be tailored towards training people’s mind, fine-tuning the language and programme people for better future. Read more

UNILORIN Appoints New VC

The Governing Council of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has approved the appointment of Professor Sulyman Age Abdulkareem as its 10th Vice-Chancellor. Read more

University Sacks 18 Lecturers, Others for Plagiarism, Extortion, Sexual Harassment

The Governing Council of the Delta State University, Abraka has sacked 10 lecturers, eight non-teaching junior staff and warned 17 dons for extortion, sexual harassment and gross misconduct, among others. Read more

UTME Cut-Off Marks: Monitoring Admission Processes, Dropping Education Standard

Following the announcement of new cut-off points by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board for higher institutions, which generated uproar in the country, some experts are calling for the reversal of the policy, just as the board explained the rationale behind the new minimum scores for admission into higher institutions. Read more

15 August 2017

35 Medical Students Return from Ukraine, Become Doctors

35 of 85 medical students of the Osun State University who were sent to a Ukrainian university for medical studies by Governor Rauf Aregbesola’s administration have returned to Osun. Read more

A Befitting End to HND-BSc Dichotomy

A muted jubilation over the announcement that the dichotomy between HND and BSc in the civil service has been removed, indicates that there are still hurdles to cross in the age-old discrimination against HND holders. Read more

A University Struggling With Its Past and Future

The crisis rocking Ladoke Akintola University of Technology appears intractable as the institution remains shut for more than 10 months while the two owner-state governments –Oyo and Osun – battle for its soul, leaving students and staff in a helpless situation. Read more

Commission Considers 200 Private University Applications

The National Universities Commission in Nigeria said it is currently processing over 200 applications for new private universities in the country. Read more

Entrepreneurial Learning Should Start From Elementary School

As part of efforts to fast track economic growth, Life-Baker International School has harped on the need to introduce entrepreneurial skills to children at an early stage. Read more

‘Entrepreneurship Education Will Tackle Joblessness’

Chairman of Tafa Local Government of Niger State Ado Abubakar has said the entrepreneurship programmes of the Young Doctors Academy, Gauraka will help reduce unemployment in the country. Read more

Forum Wants More Funding For Education

The Transparency Advocacy Development Initiative (TADI) has urged the Federal Government to commit more funds to development of education. Read more

List of Private Universities in Nigeria

The most interesting thing about private universities is that getting admission into any one of them is easy. Read more

Open, Distance Education Accommodates More Learners, Say Dons

Director, Open and Distance Education, National Universities Commission (NUC), has advised admission seekers to seek the viable option of open and distance learning as it has the capacity to accommodate more learners. Read more

Special Education Needs Attention’

The Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo was established to care for the needs of special students. For the past 40 years, the institution has been training the physically challenged, thereby contributing hugely to national development. Read more

UI Chapter Notifies VC, Stops Examinations, Others

The University of Ibadan (UI) chapter of the union wrote the vice chancellor of the institution, intimating him of its participation in the exercise, which it described as total, comprehensive and indefinite. Read more

Universities for Army, Navy, Maritime Coming -Education Minister

Minister of Education said that, three of the universities were for the Army, Navy and Maritime respectively and would take off soon. Read more

What to Do When the Universities Are Shut Down

If you are an undergraduate in any of the public higher institutions brace yourselves for a long stay at home. Read more

15 July 2017

66 Students of Cherryfield College Pass UTME

66 students out of the 68 graduating students of Cherryfield College, Jikwoyi in Abuja have scored the 180 cut-off point required by Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in the recently released results of the Unified Tertiary matriculation Examination (UTME). Read more

Council on Education Endorses Separate Religious Studies, Revised Curriculum for 2018

The National Council on Education (NCE) has endorsed the Federal Government decision to separate Christian Religious Studies (CRS) and Islamic Religious Studies (IRS) as stand-alone subjects, after their infusion into one single subject generated controversy. Read more

FG Stops Discrimination between Degree Holders

With this new development, HND holders will be paid the same as BSC graduates at the entry point. Read more

Getting Nigerian Universities Back On Track

A deep intellectual and practical discourse to transform the Nigerian universities from institutions that merely answer to the epithet ‘university’ to universities indeed, recently engaged the attention of policy experts, academics, technocrats, bureaucrats, and the general public at a seminar organized by Ibadan School of Government and Public Policies (ISGPP) at the conference centre of the University of Ibadan (UI). Read more

Group Trains 25 Corpers on Teaching Methods

An innovative group, ‘Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education’ has trained about 35 corps members on teaching techniques to improve the methods of teaching in schools. Read more

Let Ibadan Technical Varsity be

Findings suggest that the technical university, Ibadan, was established at almost a zero cost to the state government since it is largely on a Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement. Read more

Private University vs Public University

This debate is senseless. The debate about which type of university is better is pointless. Read more

Rousing Reception for Akubuiro’s Prodigals in Paradise as Unilag Hosts Journalist

The Faculty of Arts Boardroom, University of Lagos, was filled to the brim with students and lecturers from English Department as they came to participate in the monthly Book Reading session. Read more

Sokoto Earmarks N900m for Payment of Scholarships

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has approved the release of N900 million for the payment of tuition fees and upkeep allowances to students of Sokoto indigenes studying in both Nigeria and abroad. Read more

There Is More to Degree Disparity than FG Salary for HND Holders

The disparity that has consigned HND holders to job discriminations is said to have sprouted from the visions with which polytechnic education was set up. Read more

30 June 2017

12,000 Students to Participate in Lagos Entrepreneurial Programme

About twelve thousand students drawn from six higher institutions in Lagos state are expected to participate in this year’s entrepreneurial and skill acquisition programme being packaged by the state government. Read more

50 Percent 2017 Intervention Funds Accessed By Higher Institutions

The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Dr Abdullahi Bichi Baffa has disclosed that over 50 per cent of its 2017 direct intervention fund has been accessed by higher institutions across the country. Read more

African Universities Align With AU on 2063 Education Agenda

The Association of African Universities (AAU) has promised to align its activities with the African Union’s (AU) 2063 Agenda on education. Central to this was the Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA-2025) and the Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA-2024.) Read more

AUN Appoints New President

The Board of Trustees of the American University of Nigeria (AUN) has appointed an American international educator, Dr. Dawn Dekle, as president of the institution after an international search to replace the former occupier of the office, Margie Ensign. Read more

Better Utilisation of Nigerian Varsities will Boost Development

A Professor of Agricultural Engineering, and former Vice Chancellor, OAU, Ile-Ife, Michael Faborode said Nigeria must be alive to its roles to its citizens, and utilise its universities as the knowledge factories of ideas and innovations for development to take place. Read more

Caleb Varsity’s Experience, Indication of Great Research Potentials

The Vice-Chancellor of Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State, Prof. Ayandiji Daniel Aina, has said the university’s experience over the last few years strongly indicated the great potentials in the university in instituting a learning context that is rich in educational opportunities, research and scholarship. Read more

Going to University Halves Risk of Heart Disease, 30-Year Study Shows

Going to university slashes the risk of heart disease, particularly among women, new research shows. Statistics show people with the worst education are much more likely to develop the cardiovascular condition. Read more

Govt Tasked on Uniformity of Standard in Nigerian Schools

The federal and state governments as well as other relevant stakeholders in Nigeria’s educational sector have been urged to work towards ensuring uniformity of standards in the running of public and private schools in the country. Read more

LASU VC Stresses Need for Students to be Patriotic

The Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University, (LASU), Professor Olanrewaju Fagbohun has called on students to be passionate about their country in order to assist in its developmental efforts saying that no country can be higher than the commitment of its citizens. Read more

Monarch Joins Furore over New Specialised College Bill

An influential king in Western Nigeria has intervened in the ongoing controversy around the scrapping of management science courses in 25 federal universities of agriculture in a move aimed to correct what is perceived by the education minister as mission drift away from the fundamental objectives of the specialised universities. Read more

Nigeria to Get $961M Loan for Education and Economic Recovery Plan

A total of $961million has been approved by the World Bank to support the implementation of Nigeria’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan 2017-2020. Read more

Nigerian Youths Urged to Develop Entrepreneurship Skill

Nigerian youths and graduates of higher institutions across the country have been urged to develop skills in entrepreneurship and Information and Communication Technology (ICT), to advance their job opportunities. Read more

Why African Leaders Must Invest in Education by Ghanaian President

Stakeholders in African education system have identified lack of political will to invest in education as the bane of development in the continent. Read more

Why Senate Should Amend Tetfund Law

Funding is the problem of both federal and state universities and to some extent private universities. However, the effect of poor funding is more pronounced with state universities. Read more

15 June 2017

Alake Tasks Buhari Over Scrapping of Management Courses in Specialised Varsities

The Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo has expressed concern over the directive of the education minister, Adamu Adamu that all specialised universities should stop offering management courses forthwith. Read more

Closure of Institutions in Southern Kaduna Punitive, Vindictive – SKYSFOM

Southern Kaduna Youth and Students Forum, SKYSFOM, has noted with dismay that the closure of institutions in the area by the Kaduna State government‎ is punitive, vindictive and in bad omen. Read more

Facts about Education in Oyo State

The issues being experienced by the tertiary institutions in Oyo state today are a result of years of maladministration. Read more

Higher Education – An Antidote to Boko Haram

In the wake of a series of suicide bomb attacks this year on the University of Maiduguri by Islamic extremist terror group Boko Haram, academics have called for the government to revamp education and vocational training in order to discourage the recruitment of young men and women as cannon fodder by the militant extremist group. Read more

Joint Poly Unions Agree To Suspend Ongoing Strike in Delta Polytechnics for One Month

The Joint Unions of Polytechnic Staff in Delta State have agreed to suspend their ongoing strike in the three State Owned Polytechnics in Delta State for one month, beginning from Thursday, June 8 to enable the Delta State Government consider and meet with their demands with a view to restoring industrial peace and harmony. Read more

Quanser Seeks Collaboration with Covenant in Grooming Quality Engineers

Quanser, a firm specialized in the deployment of transformational laboratories for the global academic community, has indicated its interest in partnering with Covenant University with a view to developing system-level software for the University for efficient teaching and learning. Read more

15 May 2017

12 Universities to Undergo Financial Probe

The Federal Ministry of Education has inaugurated a seven-person committee to probe the use of grants for ‘take-off’ projects in 12 universities established between 2011 and 2013 – three of which are under investigation by the national Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Read more

Akwa Ibom Government Tasks Tertiary Institutions on Curriculum Development

Akwa Ibom state governor, Udom Emmanuel has called on university administrators in the country to rejig the curriculum and give priority attention to Information and Communication Technology [ICT]. Read more

Appraising JAMB’S Approach to Eliminate Examination Fraud with New Innovation

Yearly, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), conducts Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for millions of students yearning for university, polytechnic and monotechnic education nationwide. Read more

British Council, CIE Celebrate Students’ Performance in Cambridge Exam

Fifty-Eight Nigerian students have been honoured by the British Council and Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), for their exceptional performance in Cambridge examination series. Read more

Educationist Advocates Reintroduction of HSC in School Curriculum

Disturbed by display of youthful exuberance by some university students particularly in their 100 level, a retired permanent secretary in Ondo State, Mr. Erastus Akinkuowo yesterday advocated the reintroduction of Higher School Certificate (HSC) programme in Nigerian education curriculum. Read more

Ethical Issues in Nigeria’s Higher Education and governance

From all interrogations in symposia, lectures, workshops, conferences, submissions of policy makers and independent opinions of parents and parent teachers associations, Nigeria is in dire need of quality education characterised by duty, moral obligation and moral commitment different from the status-quo. Read more

EU Open More Education Opportunities to Nigeria

The European Union (EU) said that Nigeria was among the countries it had opened more educational opportunities to, under its Erasmus +Programme. Read more

Government Pledges to Pay Teachers Higher than Other Workers

Teachers may soon earn higher salaries than other workers in the country. The Education Minister, Adamu Adamu dropped the hint yesterday while inaugurating the Governing Councils of 21 Federal Colleges of Education in Abuja. Read more

HDI Launches Higher Education Fund for Underprivileged Students

To ensure continuous education of the underprivileged children to tertiary level, a non-governmental organisation, Human Development Initiative (HDI), has launched Tertiary Education Trust Fund (HDI-TETF). Read more

Our Curriculum Must Be Reviewed to Promote Sound Character and Self-Reliance

A former president of the General Conference, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), posited that a review of the school curriculum to promote character, independent thinking and self-reliance in youths coupled with the political will from elected functionaries are needed to propel Nigeria’s education sector to enviable heights. Read more

Rhema University Holds Maiden Education Exhibition

Rhema University, Aba, made history recently when she held her first education exhibition which showcased wonders of the great citadel of learning. The programme, which attracted many academics, school heads and dignitaries from all walks of life, was intended to sensitize the public on special educational features and unique packages available at Rhema University. Read more

Teachers Reveal How Education Has Changed Dramatically Over the Past 20 Years

A lot has happened since today’s college graduates were born. A handful of long-time teachers reflect on those changes. Read more

The University, the Student and the Workplace

In most countries as it is also in Nigeria, the university is the apex institution of the educational system which starts from the primary, the secondary and the tertiary institutions which includes the colleges of education, the polytechnics, other professional and specialised institutions of higher education with the university as the crown jewel. Read more

UNESCO Decries Inability of Governments to Meet Demand for Higher Education

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has lamented the inability of governments, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa to meet the growing demand for higher education. Read more

UTME Candidate’s Father Threaten to Sue JAMB over Network Failure

Smart threatened legal action against JAMB for “breach of contract” against the Nigerian parents and every candidate who fell victim to “the inadequate preparation”. Read more

World Bank Boosts STEM Projects in Universities with $70 million

As part of its contribution to the development of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), in the nation’s universities, the World Bank has committed $70m to projects in 10 institutions across the country. Read more

30 April 2017

ASUU Faults Registration Logjam, Asks Oloyede to Step Aside

Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU) University of Ibadan Chapter, Dr. Deji Omole has asked the Registrar of Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Professor Ishaq Oloyede to voluntarily resign his position for the lopsided nature of the ongoing JAMB registration coordinated by the Board. Read more

ASUU wants JAMB Scrapped Because Lecturers are “Out of Business” – Coalition

The Joint Action Coalition of Civil Society Organization for Transparency in Governance has called on Nigerians to ignore those “out of business” calling for scrap of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and support on-going reforms by the exam body. Read more

Educator Calls for Uniform Cut-Off Mark

Every candidate seeking admission into Nigerian universities should be made to gain admission with a uniform cut-off mark. Read more

FG Vows to Phase out Uncertified Teachers Next Year

The Federal Government has said that it will not allow any teacher without Professional ‎Certificate of the Teachers’ Registration Council (TRCN) to teach beyond this year, 2017. ‎Read more

Higher Institutions Urged to Inculcate Moral Behavior in Youths

The acting Registrar, National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) Professor Muhammad S. Abdullahi has charged institutions of higher learning to consider as critical addressing the decline of moral behavior among youths. Read more

How a Self-Published Author Sold 10,000 Books

Most books are written to be bought and read for the author to make some income. With the doors of traditional publishing getting narrow, many writers have found relief in self-publishing. Read more

JAMB: When Truth Hurts Infinitely

Nigerians resent truth. They abhor it and seek to cage it within the prisms of their crooked instincts. When President Muhammadu Buhari launched the national re-orientation campaigns for attitudinal change tagged #ChangeBeginsWithMe#, many Nigerians never saw the wisdom. But successive events are now illuminating the necessity of the campaigns. Read more

Monarch Tasks Poly Management on Industrial Devt Curriculum

A royal father, the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotobi has called on the management of polytechnics in the country to focus on the various curricular that would produce the manpower needed to drive the industrial development and other policies of government. Read more

Rector Warns Lecturers against Extortion, Matriculates 7,066 Students

Dr. Sanusi Jimah, the Acting Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State, warned lecturers against extortion of money from students of the institution. Read more

UATH gets Higher Grade PCR Laboratory

The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) has launched a higher grade Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) laboratory at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada. Read more

Publishers’ Association Inaugurates State Chapters

The National President, Nigerian Publishers’ Association (NPA), Mr. Gbadega Adedapo, has berated the activities of pirates in the country, saying the body has started inaugurating its state chapters to protect the publishing industry in the country and guide against piracy. Read more

Policy, System Should be Reviewed

As the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) prepares to administer its Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in May, University Dons who have been monitoring the development, said despite the challenges confronting the board, it should review its current policy to enable candidates surmount the problems, improve on its system, while calling for support from Nigerians. Read more

Stakeholders Canvass Varsity Status for FCET Umunze

A former Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, has called on the federal government to elevate the Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze, would widen students’ access to higher degrees in technical education and equip them with employable skills. Read more

15 March 2017

Air Force Institute Admits 277 Out of 10,000 Applicants

The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Kaduna, has admitted 277 students out of the 10,000 applicants that applied for engineering courses. Read more

Bauchi College to Offer Degree Courses

AD Rufa’i College for Legal and Islamic Studies Misau has signed a Memorandum of Understanding ‎with Bayero University, Kano (BUK), to run affiliated degree programmes in some selected courses. Read more

CODET Seeks Contribution to National Development

The Committee of Deans of Engineering and Technology of Nigerian Universities (CODET) has revealed its plan to leverage on engineering partnerships so as to drive change in the society. Read more

Curtailing Unemployment through Vocational Education and Training

Worried by the sprawling unemployment that has almost capsulated many countries, especially developing ones such as Nigeria, Ganiyu G. Oke, a professor of Adult Education in the Department of Adult Education, Faculty of Education, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, in his inaugural lecture called for prompt attention to be given to vocational education and training, as a way of creating more jobs and sustaining existing ones for our teeming youths, putting an end to unemployment and to grow the economy. Read more

Hope as Pro-chancellors Meet on Quality Education

Participants have gathered in Abuja for a two-day conference organized by the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of Nigerian Federal Universities (CPC) aimed at improving and maintaining the quality of higher education in a harsh economic environment. Read more

How CBN New Forex Policy Affects Students in Diaspora

When the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, rolled out its foreign exchange monetary policy, it was perceived by many Nigerian students as a step in the right direction aimed at alleviating the suffering of the citizenry, especially those who do business in foreign currency. Read more

Lawmaker Tasks Varsities on Training of Railway Engineers

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Land Transport, Senator ‘Gbenga Ashafa has called on faculties of engineering in Nigerian Universities to immediately commence the training of rail-infrastructure engineers. Read more

Panel Indicts Katsina Higher Institutions

A visitation panel set up by the Katsina State Government to probe finances of its four higher institutions has indicted the schools, accusing them of keeping poor financial records. Read more

Pro-Chancellors Seek Autonomy for Universities

The Committee of Pro-Chancellors of Federal Universities has called governments to give full autonomy to universities to allow them respond to their demands. Read more

Senate President Urges Universities to Shun All Comers Programmes

The Senate President, has urged Nigerian universities to be agents of community development rather than running all-comers’ programmes. Read more

State University Matriculates 1,367 Students

At the 4th matriculation ceremony of the university that the new students were admitted out of over 13,000 candidates. Read more

Strike Paralyses Auchi Poly

The Federal Polytechnic Auchi has been deserted for weeks as a result of the strike embarked upon by various academic and non-academic unions in the institution. Read more

Students Protest in UNILAG, Demand Restoration of Students’ Union Body

Students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka protested against the school management’s high-handedness which led to the banning of the Student Union Government (SUG) on campus and the rustication of eleven students, among other issues. Read more

Tetfund Begins Project Defence for Tertiary Institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has commenced project defence for all the public tertiary institutions in the country, in view of accessing the N213 billion allocation for the 2017 Intervention activities. Read more

Why UI Officials Are On Strike

The non-academic staff unions of the University of Ibadan (UI) directed their members to proceed on an indefinite strike to protest illegal deductions of pensions and shortfall in the payment of salaries. Read more

15 February 2017

19 Nigerian Academics Conduct Research in Shell Sabbatical Programme

A total of 19 academics from different universities in Nigeria have begun research attachments in several fields of study in the latest phase of the sabbatical and internship programme of The Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigeria Limited (SPDC) Joint Venture, which was introduced in 1980. Read more

Academics Reject Local Language Plan for Sciences

In a rare show of solidarity, university teachers on almost all campuses of both public and private universities throughout the country have rejected a ministerial proposal that science be taught in three indigenous languages commencing at primary school level. Read more

AUST to Inaugurate N2bn Lab Next Month

The President, African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja, Prof. Kingston Nyamapfene, has announced the university’s plan to inaugurate a state-of-the-art science and technology laboratory worth N2 billion on March 30. Read more

Lecturer Says Google Search Has Turned Students to Lazy Researchers

A lecturer, says students have become lazy due to their over-reliance on google search for their academic works. Read more

Only One in Four Applicants Gets a University Place

Every year millions of Nigerian students fail to get into university. It will not always be because they did not study hard enough for entrance exams; instead, in many cases, it will be because there simply isn’t enough room for all of them. Read more

Over 300 Institutions Jostle for Inclusion in Beneficiary List

Various institutions have continued to mount pressure on the federal government to further review the laws governing the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for them to be listed as beneficiaries of the intervention fund. Read more

Priest Says Institutions Must Force Students to Think Critically

Catholic education today must be structured as to prepare people not just for now, but for the future. Critical thinking skills must be an integral part of that education such that our students are helped to think critically so that problems can be solved in their unique varieties, instead of parroting answer fashioned by teachers. Read more

Specialised Universities Ordered to Return to Mandates

The Nigerian federal government has ordered all specialised universities to stop offering courses and programmes contrary to their mandates and delete the courses from the portal of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, the agency responsible for university admissions. The move is an attempt to improve education quality in the country. Read more

Why Females Prefer Colleges of Education, Polytechnics

The desire to acquire tertiary education before marriage had made most females in Borno to prefer enrolling in Polytechnics and Colleges of Education instead of universities, some education stakeholders in the state have observed. Read more

31 January 2017

How to Create a Stunning CV

A Curriculum Vitae is one of the most essentials documents in one’s life. Its importance cannot be exaggerated as it literally tells you about a person’s character and accomplishments. Read more

Can Nigeria Become A Global Player?

Many Nigerian students already go outside the country to pursue university education. As a strategic choice, we have to devise ways by which our country can become attractive to students from other countries”. Read more

Forget Your University Certificates, Go Back to Farm – Aregbesola Tells Graduates

Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun have charged university graduates to dump their certificates and go back to farm, urging them to see agriculture as viable alternative to white collar job. Read more

No Nigerian Higher Institution Makes Best Universities for Employability List

Going to university and earning a degree might get you a job but going to the right college or university will most likely get you the job of your dreams. Read more

Non-Payment of Lecturer Salaries a Growing Trend

Chronic delays in the payment of lecturer salaries by the federal government are causing major disruptions in Nigerian universities and have already brought some to a standstill. Despite the recession, however, salaries and allowances of all political office holders continue to be paid on time. Read more

Only 2,000, Out Of 5,000 Came For Registration

Very few candidates who were offered admission into the college in the 2016/2017 session have accepted the offer. Read more

What Exactly Is Going on in Our Universities and Colleges?

The average Nigerian student entering tertiary institution whether University or College, is most likely going to be between 15 and 19 years old. Read more

15 November 2016

A New Education Model

The model that I am talking about is a robust educational model that combines traditional content with critically important life-long skills; financial, health, and administrative skills, which can be delivered via existing school systems and teachers/instructors. Read more

Collage of Shame

The photos you see here depict the situation of things, physical infrastructure-wise, in some of the Federal government colleges, otherwise known as Unity Schools. Read more

Much Ado about Educationally Less Developed States

In a bid to ensure a uniform development of the country’s educational sector, the Federal Government, over 25 years ago, formulated a policy of granting some preference to candidates seeking admission into universities across the country, from states that are termed educationally less developed. Read more

NUC Urged To Monitor New Varsities

The National Universities Commission (NUC), has been urged to monitor the eight new universities recently approved by the Federal Government to ensure they conformed to standards. Read more

Only One Doctor to 9,000 People in Niger

The Nigeria Medical Association in Niger State says the ratio of doctors to patients in the state was one to 9,000, as against one to 600 as recommended by the World Health Organisation. Read more

The Eight New Private Universities

The Federal Government last week granted provisional licences for the establishment of eight new private universities in the country, following a recommendation by the National Universities Commission (NUC). Read more

The Myth of Poor Access

This opinion is reflective of the pervasive but spurious notion that we have more qualified candidates than the spaces available in our universities. This is far from the truth. In fact, the Nigerian university system as it stands today with 40 federal, 44 state and 68 private universities can accommodate all qualified applicants not just from Nigeria, but from the entire West African sub-region. Read more

The Necessity of Educational Flexibility

The necessity of career colleges is crucial to development of the socio economy of any country, especially the developing ones, like ours, because career colleges provide students with options based on not only “what they learn” but “how they learn”. Read more

Universities Oppose Scrapping Of Diploma Courses

The new executive secretary of Nigeria’s National Universities Commission or NUC, a regulatory agency mandated by law to promote quality assurance in higher education, has unilaterally ordered vice-chancellors to scrap all non-degree courses forthwith. Read more

Withdraw Letter of Re-certification of State of Origin Written to Tertiary Institutions – Lawmakers Tell Revenue Agency

The Kwara State House of Assembly on Thursday directed the state Internal Revenue Service to immediately withdraw the letter of re-certification of State of Origin it wrote to various higher institutions in the State. Read more

31 October 2016

Compound Interest: Truth Captured in Figures

As Buhari administration prepares, end of the month, to offer jobs to 200,000 unemployed graduates, out of the estimated 15.7 million, a look at graduate unemployment crisis in the country. Read more

I Almost Lost Track of My Goals—Caleb Varsity Best Graduating Student

The best graduating student of Caleb University, with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 4.84 in the economics department, Olukemi Emmanuel, shares his challenging experiences. Read more

Kano Spends N2.6b on Education in Two Months

The state commissioner for Information, Culture, Youth and Sports, who made the disclosure in a chats with newsmen in Abuja recently explained that the amount was expended on the payment of teachers’ salaries, scholarship to students studying in various institutions of higher learning, and on accreditation of tertiary institutions in the state. Read more

NBTE Calls for Establishment of More Private Polytechnics

The Executive Secretary, National Board for Technical Education, has called for the establishment of more private polytechnics in the country. Read more

Overseas Naira Debit Card Cap: Nigerian Students, Medical Tourists Live on Borrowed Time

The decision of Nigerian banks to cut off their Automated Teller Machine (ATM) card services as well as hard currency- denominated online transactions may have destabilised the army of Nigerian students studying overseas, the sick in foreign hospitals and the Diaspora community in general. Read more

Scrapping of Diploma Programmes in Varsities

In a move aimed at refocusing Nigerian universities on their core mandate, the National Universities Commission (NUC) has scrapped pre-degree and diploma programmes in all the institutions. Read more

The Kaduna State Government Has Allocated N43.9 Billion To The Education Sector

The government has budgeted N215.9 billion for the 2017 fiscal year out of which N130.3 billion was earmarked for capital spending and N85.5 billion for recurrent. Read more

The School’s 10MW Solar-Power Plant and What It Truly Means

The Nigerian-German Energy Partnership, NGEP, has begun the process of installing a 10 megawatt solar plant at the University of Ibadan. Read more

Unilorin to Admit Less Than 11,000 Out of 103,238 Applicants

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, has said that out of 103,238 applicants, the university will be able to accommodate less than 11,000. Read more

We Have 68% “Accidental Teachers” In Nigerian Schools – NGO

The Centre for Learning and Educational Development Advocacy Africa (CLEDA-Africa), says 68 per cent of primary and secondary school teachers in Nigeria are “accidental teachers’’. Read more

Why Amaechi Must Sanitise Maritime Academy

All is not well with Nigeria’s only, International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron. With the sudden death of the former rector, Dr. Joshua Okpo, the thinking was that the academic staff and the community would seek a peaceful and friction-free engagement to move the organisation forward. Read more

30 September 2016

65 US Universities Woo Nigerians to Institutions

More than 65 universities in the US are to participate in the forthcoming EducationUSA’s 17th Annual College and Career Fair, scheduled to hold on different dates in Lagos and Abuja. Read more

A Review of Adamu Adamu’s Education Roadmap

The Education Ministry looks on the surface as one so easy to manage, but it is certainly not if it is to achieve its role as a key sector for sustainable human and economic development. Read more

‘Emphasising Our Culture Will Promote Tourism’ – KWASU Researcher

Mr. Oluremi Adebayo while speaking at the Olojo Festival Corporate Forum said that tourism in Nigeria can generate so much more than it is now. Read more

Fragile Peace after Vice-Chancellor Selection Row

A fragile peace prevails on the campus of Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile Ife after an interim vice-chancellor was elected by the senate, ending months of uncertainty and controversy and the literal absence of a vice-chancellor. Read more

Help From ‘Above’

How university Profs from Uga, Anambra State, are helping secondary students from their community to prepare for public exams. Read more

Kaduna State Commits to Empowering Girls with Education

Governor Nasir el-Rufai has restated the commitment of the Kaduna State Government to girls’ education and guaranteeing nine years of free education in the State. Read more

Nigeria’s Oldest Varsity Enters Top 1000 on Global Rankings

The University of Ibadan is technically the best University in Nigeria at the moment, according to this new ranking. Read more

15 September 2016

ASUU Decries Reduction of Budgetary Allocation to Education

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has decried the reduction of the Federal Government’s allocation to the education sector from 11 per cent in 2015 to 8 per cent in 2016. Read more

Chinese to be Taught in Schools

The Initiative of African Friends of China has urged the Federal Government to approve the teaching of Chinese language in secondary schools across the country. Read more

Dutsin-Ma University Conducts Employee Audit

Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Dutsin-ma, says the Governing Council has directed the management to carry out comprehensive assessment of all employees. Read more

FG Approves NOUN’s e-Learning programme

The federal government has given go ahead for e-Learning programme of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). Read more

FG Takes Action to Improve Education Quality

The Federal Government recently presented a draft of education reform plan tagged ‘education for change; a ministerial strategic plan (2015-2019)’ to stakeholders and development partners in Abuja, in an attempt to improve the quality of education output. Read more

Former NUC Secretary Calls for Return of Test

Former secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), has called for the return of the post-UTME test in tertiary academic institutions in the country. Read more

Nile Varsity and Nigeria’s Quest For Science-Based Economy

Tertiary level education forms the bedrock of high level manpower development. This highlights the need for a qualitative education at this level. Read more

Redeemers Varsity to Honour Danjuma, Samson, Produces 25 First Class

The Redeemers University, Ede, Osun State will tomorrow, September 8, install General Theophilus Danjuma (Rtd) as the second Chancellor of the institution, as well as confer him with honorary degree in Business Administration during its 8th graduation ceremony which will hold at its auditorium. Read more

Senator Awards N50m Scholarship, Warns Against Social Vices

A former Senate President, Senator David Mark has disbursed N50 million worth of scholarship to indigent students in tertiary institutions across the country. Read more

Sokoto Withdraws Students from Foreign Universities

Sokoto state government has given approval for the transfer back home of 39 of its citizens currently in various schools in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. Read more

UNILAG Students Donate Materials to Orphanage

With a thought on the plight of the less privileged children and the need to extend love and care to them, the Business Administration Department, Class of 2015 of the Distance Learning Institute, University of Lagos (UNILAG) during a recent visit to the orphanage wing of the Red Cross Society in Makoko, Lagos donated some materials to the home. Read more

Universities Berate FG Over TSA, Says Policy Negates Autonomy

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) yesterday berated the federal government for compelling the nation’s universities to key into the Treasury Single Account (TSA); declaring that “the policy negates the principle of autonomy as contained in the 2009 FGN/ASUU agreement”. Read more

Westerfield Students Gain Multiple Varsity Scholarships

Westerfield College, Lagos has demonstrated its quest for excellence in academics after three universities from the UK, US and Canada awarded scholarships to most of its graduating students to study various degree courses. Read more

31 August 2016

35 Nigerian ICT Students to Receive Jim Ovia’s N16m Seed Fund

No fewer than thirty five computer science students who are student members of the Nigerian Computer Society will receive N16 million scholarship fund from Jim Ovia Information Communication Technology, ICT, and Foundation. Read more

50 Nigerian Students Get Scholarships to Study in China

Fifty four students of Confucius Institute of Nnamdi Azikiwe University have been awarded scholarships to further their education in China. Read more

ASUU Warns On Imminent Strike if Grey Areas Are Not Addressed

The seemly stable academic session enjoyed by universities in the past few years may soon be distorted by a prolonged strike if the Federal Government fails to address some grey areas affecting the sector, the Academic Staff Union of Universities. Read more

FG Earmarks N3b for Varsity Research

The Federal government has earmarked N3 billion for high impact researches in federal and state public tertiary institutions, according to Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Funds (TETFUND). Read more

How JAMB under My Leadership Will Conduct Students’ Admissions

The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has assured that the 2016 admissions into the country’s tertiary institutions will be smooth. Read more

More Universities Get UNESCO Chairs

Currently, University of Ibadan holds UNESCO Chair in Earth Sciences and Georesources Engineering Management, Global Education Initiative for Nigeria, Benin City has the UNESCO-GEIFON Chair in Environmental Sciences while Kwara State University has UNESCO Chair in Alternative Energy. Read more

Staff Association Accuses Higher Education Leaders of Corruption

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has accused pro-chancellors and vice-chancellors of Nigerian universities of corruption and running the nation’s ivory tower aground through fraudulent activities, diversion of funds and awarding shady contracts. Read more

‘UI to Admit 3,000 Out Of Over 29,000 Candidates

The Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan (UI), has said that only 3,000 candidates out of the over 29,000 who scored 200 and above in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and chose the premier university would be offered admission. Read more

Unilorin, 6 Other Universities Develop Anti-Plagiarism Software

The University of Ilorin in collaboration with six other Nigerian universities have developed home-grown anti-plagiarism software, designed to check academic fraud. Read more

Waste of Time, Resources on Useless Diplomas

It was another apt decision in the education sector when the National Universities Commission (NUC) recently announced that Nigerian universities will soon stop running diploma programmes at the undergraduate level. Read more

31 July 2016

Dickson Denies Ownership of Proposed Private Varsity

The Bayelsa State government denied claims by some politicians in the state that the state governor, is planning to establish a private university known as the African University with the scarce funds of the state. Read more

Ghana, Lagos to Collaborate On Improving Education

The University of Education, Winneba in Ghana said it would collaborate with the Lagos State Government to develop its education. Read more

‎FG to Introduce Maritime Law as Course in Nigerian Varsities

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council and the National Universities Commission (NUC) agreed to collaborate on the introduction of Maritime Law as a course of study in Nigerian universities. Read more

FG’ll End Disparity between Varsity Degrees, Polytechnic Diplomas

The administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is doing everything possible to end the disparity between Higher National Diploma (HND) and University Degree holders in the country. Read more

ICPC, NANS Sign MOU to Check Corrupt Practices in Higher Institutions

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to check corrupt practices in higher institutions. Read more

JAMB Sends Candidates’ Lists to Universities

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board yesterday said names of candidates who qualified for 2016 admission screening exercise had been released to universities and other tertiary institutions based on individual institutions’ capacity. Read more

Kebbi Govt Releases N600m for Students’ Scholarship

The Kebbi Government has paid N600 million backlog of tuition and registration fees for indigents of the state studying in various tertiary institutions of learning within and outside the country. Read more

NOUN to Offer Scholarships to 100 Idps

The Vice-Chancellor, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), has said that the university is working towards offering scholarships to 100 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the country. Read more

Otuoke Varsity to Introduce 16 New Academic Programmes

The Federal University, Otuoke in Bayelsa, is to introduce 16 new academic programmes in addition to the 12 existing ones from the next academic session. Read more

Police Arrest Six AICE Students over Violent Protests

Six students of Alvan Ikoku College of Education (AICE) Owerri, were arrested by the police following protests in their premises, during which property worth millions, including the office complex of the Provost, were destroyed. Read more

Ranking of Universities Subjective, Political

The Vice-Chancellor of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has said the ranking of universities worldwide is “subjective and political”. Read more

Varsity Senate Should Set Admission Standard

Vice-Chancellor of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) has said the senate of universities should set standards for admission into their institutions. Read more

15 July 2016

ASUU Bemoans 51 Lecturers’ Exit from Kogi Varsity

The Chairman, Kogi State University (KSU) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has disclosed that about 51 senior lecturers of the institution have left as a result of irregular payment of salary by the state government. Read more

ASUU Leader Seeks Decentralisation of JAMB

The Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ibadan (UI) chapter, Dr. Deji Omole, yesterday restated call for decentralisation of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Read more

AUN Starts Law Studies in August 2016

The American University of Nigeria has received a full approval by the National Universities Commission and the Council for Legal Education to start her innovative LL.B programme. Read more

Ban on Post-UTME Shallow Thought, Autocratic

The University of Ibadan chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has described as “shallow thought and autocratic. Read more

Education Standards and Scrapping Post-UTME

By scrapping the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), otherwise called Post- JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board) examination, the Federal Government once again advertises inconsistency in Nigeria’s educational system and quest for development. Read more

Ekiti Varsity Workers Protest Stoppage of Subvention

The various industrial unions in Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti (EKSU), paralysed activities in the school to protest government’s alleged stoppage of subvention to the school, non-payment of six months salary arrears as well as non-remittance of deductions to their cooperatives. Read more

Firm Invests $12m in 6 Nigerian Varsities

The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) has reportedly invested $12 million in six Nigerian tertiary institutions with the aim of developing research and engineering in the varsities. Read more

Institute Scholarships to Reposition Higher Education

The Minister of Education, has said that to improve the falling standard of education in the country, there is need for the nation to give generous and targeted scholarships to students, at all levels, and enhance teachers’ emolument. Read more

JAMB Clarifies 2016 Varsity Admission Procedure, Denies Point System

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has made clarification on guidelines for this year’s admission into Nigerian universities. Read more

Mixed Reaction to Scrapping of University Admission Test

While some have welcomed it, many academics, business representatives and civil society groups in Nigeria have rejected Federal Minister of Education’s recent scrapping of the post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination admissions system. Read more

Nigerian Varsities and Their Autonomy

It is very appropriate that the founder of AfeBabalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, has called for a strict obedience of the laws, regulations and the series of court judgments delivered over the years on the limitations on the powers of Visitors, Vice Chancellors and Councils of universities if the age-long and all-important autonomy of the university system is to be preserved in the country. Read more

NUC, UNESCO Partner on Introduction of Gender Course in Varsities

The National Universities Commission (NUC) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), and other stakeholders are in the final stages of the introduction of a new course, Gender and Transformative Leadership, into the university curriculum. Read more

Only Exam Board Has the Power to Admit Students into Universities

The Federal Ministry of Education has iterated that only the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has the power to admit students into higher institutions in the country. Read more

Reforms in Our Tertiary Education Not Based On Religion or Witch-Hunt

The Governor of Osun State, has described the speculation that the ongoing restructuring and reforms being carried out in all the state-owned tertiary institutions are aimed at retrenching workers as false and baseless. Read more

Sanusi Urges Graduates to Embrace Various Govt. Empowerment Programmes

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has advised unemployed graduates in the country to take advantage of the various empowerment programmes of the government to become self-reliant. Read more

Students Beg Kogi University Lecturers to End 3-Month Strike

Students of Kogi State origin in tertiary institutions, have appealed to lecturers in Kogi State University, Ayangba, to call off their three months old strike. Read more

Students Receive Over U.S. $4.6 Million Scholarship Fund

Nigerian students have received over 4.6 million dollars’ worth of academic scholarships from higher institutions towards furtherance of their education this year. Read more

UI ASUU Chair Slams Minister Over Post-UTME

The Minister of Education, received a knock from the Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ibadan Chapter, over his recent ‎pronouncement on banning of post-JAMB examinations in Nigerian universities, describing it as incursion into the autonomy of the universities. Read more

VC Solicits Financial Assistance to Develop UNIMED

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Medical Science, Ondo, Ondo State, Prof. Friday Okonofua, has called on well-meaning sons and daughters of Ondo State to assist the university financially to enable it develop. Read more

30 June 2016

Challenges Confronting Universities – Now and In Future

Professor of applied chemistry and former head of service for the Nigerian government, presented a futuristic and thought-provoking paper on transforming universities for this century and beyond, at the Annual Conference of the Association of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities. Read more

Curbing Poverty, Unemployment through Education

To tackle the problems of poverty and youth unemployment which are on the increase in Nigeria, experts have called for curriculum reform and a shift from certificate acquisition to equipping students with 21^st century work-ready skills. Read more

Enugu Appoints New Rector, Governing Council for IMT

Enugu State Governor, has appointed Prof. Augustine Nweze as the new Rector of the Institute of Management and Technology. Read more

Investment in Education Will Bring Hope to Future Generations

The former Vice-Chancellor, Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH), has stressed the need for the country to have a proud and cohesive people where appropriate values and attention are placed on key sectors such as education, human rights and security by government. Read more

Lagos Urges Undergraduates to be Passionate about Entrepreneurship

The Lagos State Government has urged youths, especially undergraduates, to be passionate about always excelling in life, notwithstanding their circumstances. Read more

Ministry, Vice-Chancellors to Meet Over Post-UTME

The Federal Ministry of Education has decided to convene a meeting with vice-chancellors, admission officers, and other stakeholders to discuss processes for the post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Read more

Nigerians Need Quality IT Education for Self-Reliance

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Aptech Training Institute, spoke on why Nigerians need to acquire qualitative information technology education. Read more

Nigerian Turkish Nile University Medical Faculty Gets NUC Accreditation

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has given approval to the Nigerian Turkish Nile University (NTNU) to admit students into its College of Medicine. Read more

Nigerian Varsities May Be Truly Autonomous

Elder Statesman and Founder of Afe Babalola University, has called for a strict obedience of the laws, regulations and the series of court judgments delivered over the years on the limitations on the powers of Visitors, Vice Chancellors and Councils of universities if the age-long and all-important autonomy of the university system is to be preserved in the country. Read more

Over 90 Percent of Project Work of Tertiary Students Are Plagiarised

Founder of Gregory University and chairman Trust Global Technologies Limited said over 90% of the projects written by students in tertiary institutions across the country are plagiarized. Read more

VC Urges FG to Grant Education Loan to Varsity Students

The Vice Chancellor of the Redeemers University, advised the Federal Government to grant education loan to university students to enable them tackle school fees problems in their various institutions. Read more

What Our Public Universities Can Learn From Private Ones

Private universities have become in the last decade an influential fixture of Nigeria’s educational landscape. Read more

You Can’t Fix Nigeria without Education

The duo of the former Minister of Information and National Orientation and the Chancellor of Covenant University, have advised President Muhammadu Buhari to consider fixing the education sector if truly he is committed to rewriting the nation’s history for good. Read more

15 June 2016

Academic Researchers Block N’Assembly, Seek Amendment of TETFUND Act

Academic researchers in Nigeria, under the aegis of Academic Staff Union of Research Institutes, on Monday blocked the entrance of the National Assembly in Abuja, protesting against their exclusion from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund. Read more

Buhari Has No Case to Answer on Certificate Suit

The suit reportedly filed by an Abuja-based lawyer, challenging Muhammadu Buhari’s eligibility to contest the 2015 presidential election on the ground that he does not have a School Certificate, the basic educational qualification set out by the constitution for a candidate seeking to run for the office of president, is dead on arrival. Read more

FG Scraps Post UTME, Pegs Cut-Off Points At 180

The Federal Government ordered that the controversial examinations usually organised by universities in Nigeria for admission seekers after the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations should be scrapped. Read more

Ogun Students Protest Lecturers’ Unpaid 14 Months Salaries

Students of Tai Solarin College of Education, TASCE, Omu Ijebu, Ogun State, are protesting the non-payment of 14 months salaries of their lecturers at the state secretariat of the Nigerian Union of Journalists in Oke Ilewo. Read more

One Year of Education under Change Agenda

According to the great Nelson Mandela “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” I cannot agree less with Madiba. If Nigeria must witness change in the real sense the most potent weapon to be deployed is education. Read more

Oshiomhole Seeks Subsidies for Indigent Intelligent Varsity Students

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has called on the Federal Government to review its policy on university education with a view to subsidising tuition for indigent students. Read more

Reps Move to Establish Education Bank for Students

Lack of access to quality education by indigent youth desirous of learning may soon become history as the House of Representatives moved to establish a body (Education Bank) responsible for making interest-free loans available for education purposes. Read more

15 May 2016

FG Will Harmonise University Tuition Fees

The Federal Government will harmonise tuition fees in all federal universities to stop arbitrary charge of fees by some university authorities. Read more

FG Approves VEIs, IEIs as Alternate Routes to Higher Education

To increase access to higher education, the federal government has approved the establishment of the private sector-led Vocational Enterprise Institutions (VEIs) and Innovation Enterprise Institutions (IEIs) with the aims of serving the needs of the industry and achieving self-empowerment in the country. Read more

Fresh Vista for Establishment of Education Bank

Calls for the establishment of Nigerian Education Bank has been on for nearly a decade. But not much has happened in this direction despite groups and influential individuals joining the fray. Read more

Investment in Higher Education Will Stem Brain Drain

A group of education experts have called for the improvement investments in higher education institutions to help stem brain drain being experiences in some countries. Read more

Universities Move to Contain Spreading Student Protests

Public universities in Nigeria that remain open have been advised to urgently begin semester examinations in an attempt to contain the spread of student protest action that has swept across public sector institutions. Read more

30 April 2016

ASUU Demands Agreement Implementation

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nsukka zone has demanded the immediate implementation of the 2009 agreement entered by the federal government with the union. Read more

ASUU Decries Cut in Allocations to Federal Universities

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abuja Zone, has expressed displeasure over cut in allocation for personnel expenditure to Federal Universities by the Federal Government. Read more

Spend Your Resources Wisely, Buhari Tells Universities

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged university administrators to ensure prudent management of scarce resource at their disposal. Read more

UNIBEN Produces Heads of 8 Tertiary Institutions in a Year

The Management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), described the recent appointments of eight of its academic staff as heads of various institutions across the nation as unprecedented. Read more

University of Lagos: An Inevitable Shutdown

Hardship over absence of light, water halts learning indefinitely. Read more

Varsity Loses Accreditation after Sacking 153 Lecturers

The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has reportedly lost the accreditation of several courses after the management allegedly dismissed 153 lecturers of the university. Read more

15 April 2016

FG Asks Universities to Foster Research

The Minister of State for Education, has called on universities to promote effective researches with a view to boosting knowledge and products development. Read more

Kaduna Govt To Restructure Scholarship Programme, Accommodates Physically Challenged

The Kaduna State government said plan has been concluded to restructure the state’s scholarship scheme to accommodate the indigent and physically challenged in the state. Read more

Kaduna State University to Graduate 100 Medical Doctors

The Kaduna State Commissioner for Health said the Kaduna State University (KASU) would be able to produce 100 medical doctors annually in three years time. Read more

Okorocha Advocates Classification of Nigerian Universities

Governor of Imo has called for the classification of Nigerian universities as being practiced in other nations. Read more

Planners Hold Professional Education Programme

The Town Planners Registration Council of Nigeria (TOPREC) and the Centre for Human Settlements and Urban Development, Federal University of Technology, Minna, have said they will soon commence the 2016 Mandatory Continuing Professional Planning Education Programme (MCPPEP) in two centres. Read more

Providing Quality Education amid Insurgency in Yobe

The scale of destruction wrought by insurgency on education in Yobe State between 2010 and 2014 is to put it mildly, mind boggling. No level of the educational system, from tertiary to primary schools, was spared. Read more

Students Unrests: FG Wades in, Constitutes High Powered Fact-Finding Panel

Following the recent spate of unrest in some tertiary institutions in the country, the office of the Special Assistant to President on Youths and Students’ Affairs (OSAPYS), has reached out to major stakeholders towards resolving the problem. Read more

UNN VC Advocates Entrepreneurship, Research in Tertiary Institutions

In a bid to make Nigerian graduates employers of labour and globally competitive, the Vice-Chancellor of University of Nigeria, has urged higher institutions across the country to give priority to entrepreneurship studies and research development programmes. Read more

1 April 2016

17 Courses Accredited in Plateau State University

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted full accreditation to 17 academic programmes of the Plateau State University. Read more

Buhari Apologises for Dissolving Universities’ Governing Councils

President Muhammadu Buhari has apologised for dissolving governing councils of universities along with the boards of parastatal agencies. Read more

Buhari Will Address Underfunding of Poly Education

The Minister of Education, has promised that the government will address poor funding of polytechnic education to boost technical and vocational education in Nigeria. Read more

Dons Warn Varsities on Using Mercenaries for Accreditation

Two academics warned Nigerian universities to desist from engaging `academic’ mercenaries during accreditation of their programmes. Read more

Ebonyi Governor Sacks 83 Staff of State-Owned College of Education

Governor directed the immediate disengagement of 83 staff of the state College of Education, Ikwo, over alleged irregularities in their appointments. Read more

Jega Heads C’ttee on Revival of Education in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara

Former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, has been appointed to head an advisory committee that will revive the educational sector in Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states of North-West Nigeria. Read more

Varsities, Polytechnics Get Cut-Off Marks in June

JAMB will officially publish the 2016 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), cut-off marks for universities and polytechnics in June. Read more

15 March 2016

Effective Tertiary Education Crucial to National Advancement

The need to enhance the quality of the country’s tertiary education system and reap the numerous benefits therein was the main crux of discourse at the 10th convocation ceremony of Lagos City Polytechnic (LCP). Read more

Forex Ban Hits Nigerian Students Around The World

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has put an end to speculation and announced that students abroad no longer have access to foreign currencies lodged in the central bank to pay for tuition fee and other costs. Read more

Medical Students to Spend 11 Years in Varsity − NUC

The National Universities Commission has declared that any student who wants to study medicine will henceforth spend a minimum of 10 years in the university. Read more

Minister Charges Varsities to Commercialize Research Findings

Minister of State for Education, has charged Nigerian universities to commercialize the end products of their researches as a way of circumventing the constraints of funds from government in the running of the higher institutions. Read more

Researchers Protest Inadequate Funding

Members of the Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions (ASURI) on Friday took to the streets in Abuja to show their grievances over poor funding of the nation’s research institutes by successive governments. Read more

29 February 2016

Concern Over Government Usurpation of University Powers

The Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities has expressed concern over what it described as infringement by the minister of education on the powers of governing councils of universities in recent appointments of vice-chancellors for 12 federal universities. Read more

Minister Sacks 13 University Vice-Chancellors, Councils

Nigeria’s education minister has sacked the vice-chancellors and governing councils of 13 federal universities. In the same breath, he announced the university leaders’ successors. Strangely, no reason was given for the mass firing that has shocked the higher education community and the country. Read more

NUC Grants Al-Qalam University Permission to Establish Post Graduate School

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted permission to Al-Qalam University in Katsina to establish school of post graduate studies. Read more

Sacked 12 VCs Were Arbitrarily Appointed by Jonathan – ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Abuja said the recent removal of 12 vice-chancellors of Federal universities by the Federal Government amounted to a violation. Read more

VC Defends Private Varsities

The Vice Chancellor, Christopher University, Mowe in Ogun State, said the proliferation of private universities in the country did not mean they were sub-standard. Read more

15 February 2016

Consult Academics, VC Advises FG

The Vice-Chancellor, Christopher University, Ogun State, has urged the Federal Government to turn to the academia in seeking solutions to the nation’s economic challenges. Read more

NUC Urges ‘Lesser Known’ Universities to Rebrand

The National Universities Commission on Monday advised “lesser known” private and public universities to intensify branding of their programmes in order to attract more students. Read more

Tertiary Unions Oppose Anti-Corruption Treasury Account

Tertiary education unions in Nigeria are campaigning against a Treasury Single Account, implemented by the President to checkmate fraud and corruption in federal institutions and agencies, including in the education sector. Read more

January 2016

Before Engaging Unemployed Graduates as Teachers

Minister of Labour and Employment, recently announced the intention of the Federal Government to convert most of the unemployed graduates to teachers in a bid to tackle the perennial problem of graduate unemployment. Read more

Covenant University Students Enlightened on Career Path in IT

Covenant University students of the Department of Physics have been enlightened on the robust career pathways in the IT sector at the just concluded Town and Gown seminar, held at the College of Science and Technology conference room recently. Read more

Covenant University will redefine Higher Education Delivery in Nigeria” VC, Signs Pact with GoldTracks

The Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University, Professor Charles Ayo, has said that the University would redefine higher education delivery in Nigeria. Read more

Education in 2016: Nigerians Want Change

As activities in the country kick off in 2016, concerned educationists are optimistic that Nigerians will begin to demand for the promised change, especially in the education sector, after having waited with baited breath for seven months to give the Buhari administration time to settle down. Read more

Electricity, Water Problems Spur Clampdowns on Students

The stifling of student unionism in Nigeria is continuing, without any credible plan to find a lasting solution to the problem of campus unrest. Read more

Hosting 10 ACEs boosts image of Nigeria’s Higher Education

Minister of Education, says Nigeria playing host to 10 out of the 22 African Centres of Excellence spread across West and Central Africa has boosted the image of the country’s higher education. Read more

Increase in College Of Education, Polytechnic and Others Enrolment

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Monday said that the enrolment for Colleges of Education, Polytechnics and Monotechnics and Innovative Enterprise Institutions had improved greatly. Read more

Mechanical Engineering Students Urged to Embrace Entrepreneurship

A veteran in the Foundry industry has described entrepreneurship as a panacea to unemployment among youths in Nigeria as he urged Mechanical Engineering Students to embrace enterprise. Read more

Nigerian Universities Churning Out Low Grade Postgraduates, Top Professor

A professor of accounting and finance at the Babcock University, says many universities in the country are merely churning out incompetent masters and doctoral degree holders. Read more

NUC Approves 14 Courses for IBB Varsity

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved 14 academic programmes of the Niger State owned Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai. Read more

Varsity Withdraws 460 Students over Poor Academic Performance

The Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna in Niger, has withdrawn 460 hundred level students following “very poor’’ performance in the just-concluded academic session. Read more

Students Undergo Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Training

Students of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University, recently increased their employability skills as they were trained on Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) at the New Lecture Hall, Mechanical Engineering Department. Read more

December 2015

Covenant University Alumni Sets Pace Through Business Networking

The event, tagged “Breakfast Business Roundtable” organised by the Covenant University Alumni Association, was a lively breakfast time with networking sessions, followed by presentations and discussion during the breakfast roundtable. Read more

Don’t Make English, Maths Compulsory for Students Seeking Admission – Okorocha Tells Universities

Governor of Imo State has requested universities in the country and other institutions of higher learning to stop making credit passes in English language and Mathematics compulsory for those seeking admission. Read more

Engineering Body Tasks FCTA to Establish Polytechnic in Abuja

The Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering (NATE), has urged the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to establish a polytechnic in Abuja in order to enhance technical education in the territory. Read more

Getting Technical, Vocational Education Back On Track

Without a vibrant, knowledgeable and sound working population, a nation will not develop. Many wonder why Nigeria’s growth is stunted. Read more

Higher Education Not Panacea to Curbing Youth Unemployment, Firm Chief Cautions

Quality and relevance, not higher education, are some of the factors that are capable of addressing the country’s rising youth unemployment. Read more

Nigeria Needs a Higher Sense of Purpose

It is no secret that the average Nigerian politician and even many of those who indulge in public debate have often chosen small mindedness over rescuing our country’s soul or our general sense of purpose as a nation. Read more

Postgraduate Medical Education in Nigeria: Past, Present and Future

The primary examination is the first entry point in both Colleges, with applicants being medical graduates completing their National Youth Service Corp. Read more

Probe Universities on Students’ Extortion

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on the Federal Government to take steps to check the arbitrary extortion of students by the administrators of Nigerian universities who have turned the universities to personal estates, to forestall a major crisis in the system. Read more

Senate Orders Review Of Universities Admissions Policy

Senate, the upper chamber of Nigeria’s legislative body, has directed the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board to extend the validity of university entrance exam results to three years, and to stop assigning students to institutions for which they have not applied. Read more

November 2015

Association Urges Increased Funding For Medical Schools Association of Colleges of Medicine of Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to provide adequate funding for colleges of medicine to enable them achieve the purpose for which they were established. Read more

Buhari Wants Varsities to be Agents of Change The President has charged Nigerian universities and other institutions of learning to reposition themselves and encourage sustainable development through improved quality education. Read more

Chancellor Tasks Varsities on Research Findings His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu, has challenged universities to match their research findings with societal needs as this would expedite the country’s growth. Read more

Compulsory Hostel Accommodation On The Campuses The Nigerian government is finalising plans to compel universities to provide student hostels on all campuses. Read more

Gregory Varsity Chancellor Restates Importance of Technical Education Chancellor, Gregory University, Uturu (GUU), has urged the Minister of Education, to work towards the establishment of technical and vocational schools in all local council areas across the country. Read more

In Nigeria, Education Is Both a Debt and Death Sentence The Education Rights Campaign, ERC, applauds the victory of South African students over attempts to impose a steep rise in registration, tuition and accommodation fees. Read more

Students Abroad ‘Stranded’ Following Economic Woes A sharp drop in oil revenue – Nigeria’s principal source of foreign exchange – coupled with the tight fiscal policies of the new government, has threatened the well-being of Nigerians studying abroad. Read more

Technical Education: We Got It Wrong Because of Emphasis on Grammar/White Collar Jobs The role of technical and vocational education in national development cannot be overemphasized. Read more

Trinity College Celebrates 20 Years of Academic Excellence, Harps on Credibility All is now set for the 20th anniversary celebration of Trinity International Schools. Read more

UNICAL Academic Staff Honour Iyayi It was a moment of sober reflection as academic staff in the University of Calabar (UNICAL), under the aegis of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Read more

U.S Higher Education Enrolment‎: Nigeria Rated 1st In Africa, 18th in The World Nigeria was rated first in Sub-Saharan Africa and eighteenth in the World for International U.S higher education enrolment. Read more

October 2015

Augustine Varsity to Meet Educational Needs of Nigerians The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, has said the newly established Catholic Church-owned university, Augustine University, will contribute immensely to meeting the needs of personal, social and economic development of Nigerians and the nation at large. Read more

Campus Campaigns Against Rape and Assaults Intensify For many years, cases of sexual harassment and rape were swept under the carpet by Nigerian universities. But times have changed. Female students, supported by parents and civil society groups, are hitting back and universities have introduced rules to combat sexual assault. Read more

Controversy Over Criteria for Appointing Vice-Chancellors The Nigerian Medical Association and academics are once again at loggerheads over criteria for selecting vice-chancellors. Read more

Developing Nigeria’s Polytechnic Education One of the embarrassing attitudes of the Federal and state governments in Nigeria is the lack of adequate recognition to polytechnic education. Read more

Lecturers Contributed to Rots in Nigeria’s Education Sector Governor accused lecturers in some higher institutions of being responsible for the increasing incidences of sexual harassment and cultism in higher institutions in the country. Read more

Provost Urges Buhari To Appoint An Academic As Education Minister The Provost of College of Education, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint experienced academic as the Minister of Education to bring the needed reform and stability in the sector. Read more

U.S Higher Education Enrolment‎: Nigeria Rated 1st in Africa, 18th in the World Nigeria was rated first in Sub-Saharan Africa and eighteenth in the World for International U.S higher education enrolment. Read more

September 2015

Feminists Raise Alarm over Rising Campus Rape Cases The Nigerian Feminist Forum has sounded an alarm over what it said are increasing cases of rape in tertiary institutions across the country. Read more

How Education Can Curb Boko Haram Boko haram has bedevilled the education sector by attacking schools. Read more

Nigerian Education, Short of Nationalists’ Expectations, Unfit for Purpose Nigeria keeps advancing in post-independence age yet largely stunted in the education delivery system. Read more

Presidential Promise to Increase University Funding Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly pledged top priority for an increase in university funding, and has instructed the National Universities Commission and the federal education ministry to work out how this might best be done. Read more

Protests Greet Downgrading of Upgraded Universities Students and lecturers in four colleges of education that were upgraded into universities staged peaceful protests against alleged attempts by Nigeria’s new president to return them to colleges status. Read more

Upgraded Colleges of Education: Institutions with 2 Chief Executives THE upgraded four colleges of education to universities by former president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has produced a scenario of one institution of higher learning having two chief executives at the helm of affairs. Read more

August 2015

Controversies Over Placements Hit Admissions Board Nigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, the sole agency mandated to decide placement criteria for tertiary institutions, is enmeshed in controversies over this year’s student admissions policies and practices. Read more

‘No’ to Privatising University-Based Schools A government plan to withdraw funding from university-based primary schools and demonstration secondary schools on all campuses in Nigeria has met with sharp resistance from parents, some university staff, university-based unions and university management. Read more

US Don Tasks Buhari On Education Funding A professor of political science at Brooklyn College, United States of America has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to invest in the future of Nigeria by allocating 30 percent of the budgetary allocation to education. Read more

VC Tasks FG On Revitalising Education In N’East The Vice Chancellor of the Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, has appealed to the Federal Government and donor agencies to consider the revitalisation of education in the North-East region, in their plan for the reconstruction of the war-ravaged region. Read more

July 2015

British Educationist Harps on Modern Teaching Techniques Worried by the growing decay in the country’s education sector, a British ‎educator, has called on Nigerian authorities and relevant agencies of government to place high premium on teacher training. Read more

Contributions of Private Varsities Undervalued The Vice Chancellor, Igbinedion University, Okada, Professor Eghosa Osaghae, in this interview with Bridget Chiedu Onochie, appraised the complementary role of private universities in Nigeria, and concluded that private schools should also enjoy government interventions. Read more

Don’t Shy Away From Presenting Inaugural Lectures’ Vice Chancellor of University of Uyo, has charged professors in different disciplines to see inaugural lecture as a debt owed the university system. Read more

Educationist Seeks Improved Funding for Education Sector Founder of Doregos Private Academy, Lagos, Mrs. Clementina Abeke Doregos, has urged the Federal Government to allocate more funds to the nation’s education sector as obtained in developed countries. Read more

Expert Urges Improved Facilities at Medical Institutions President of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, Prof. Rasheed Arogundade, has urged governments at different levels to provide modern equipment to medical institutions across the country, as a way of tackling the challenges facing the health sector. Read more

How Prof Hattie’s Research Faults Government’s Education Policies Education expert has questioned some of the key reform policies pursued by governments in the last 20 years. Read more

President orders payment of lecturer salary arrears Calls for the payment of salary backlogs by staff in state universities resumed after the recent elections in Nigeria. Read more

Learners Deserve World-Class Educational Resources Bothered by the curriculum challenges faced by stakeholders in education sector, Pearson Nigeria, has reiterated commitment to providing resources adding that Nigerian learners deserve world-class educational resources. Read more

Rising Abuse of Scholarship Programmes Scholarship programmes in the country have been squirming in a mire of controversies, occasioned by underhand dealings, which are allegedly gaining ascendancy. Read more

Stakeholders Identify Quality Higher Education As Vital To Africa’s Future African elites and leaders were told the bitter truth that no amount of long hours’ of prayers or political will be substituted for quality education in solving the problems of Nigeria and Africa by extension. Read more

We Give Back to Society through Education Former member of Lagos House of Representatives and the founder of De-Yet group of schools, Okokomaiko, Hon Taiwo Saheed has vowed to enhance better development and empowerment of the society through education. He made this known during the end of session/valedictory/prize giving day of the school. Read more

Why Foreign Varsities Are Not Opening Campuses in Nigeria Chieftains of some foreign universities have urged the Federal Government to put in place clear-cut regulations/policies that would guide foreign institutions seeking to establish their campuses in Nigeria. Read more

Yale Alumni Inaugurate Club, Pledge Support for Nigerian Students To further strengthen the relationship between Nigeria and Yale University, United States, the Yale Club of Nigeria has been inaugurated by old students of the 314-year-old institution. Read more

June 2015

Academics Reject Newly Created Universities Barely a week before handing over power to Nigeria’s new President Muhammadu Buhari, former president Goodluck Jonathan hurriedly approved the creation of five new universities. Read more

The Education Myth If we broaden access to schools and improve their quality, economic growth will be both substantial and equitable. Read more

Investing in Education Gives Greatest Benefits for Every Naira Spent The Abuja summit aims to act as a start point, counting down to the broader UN Meeting in September. The targets agreed at the UN later this year will guide the global spending of $2.5 trillion of development aid, as well as domestic budgets, over the next 15 years. Read More

Leaders in Academia to Brainstorm on Best Practices in Education Management In a bid to bring together leaders in academia, business, government and civil society, to discuss and identify best practices for integrating sustainability and responsibility into management education. Read more

Oyedepo Canvasses Quality Tertiary Education There is no political solution to African problems, except for the governments to invest largely in higher education. Lamenting the yearly drop in education funding in Nigeria and other African countries, he said if any government must get it right in its ramifications, investment in education must be paramount and massive. Read more

MAY 2015

What Buhari Must Do to Uplift Education The immediate past Secretary, National Universities Commission, Professor Peter Okebukola has averred that if Nigerians would see improvement in the education sector, the incoming government of Muhammadu Buhari must reform and massively invest in education. Read more

Consolidate on Jonathan’s Strides In Education The President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) has been urged to consolidate on the gains recorded in the nation’s higher education sector under the outgoing administration of President Goodluck Jonathan. Read more

April 2015

Include Nutritional Education in School Curriculum, Govt Told A professor of nutritional education in the School of Agriculture and Industrial Technology, Babcock University, has called on government to modify the instructional curriculum of schools from kindergarten to tertiary level to include adequate nutritional education. Read more

1.4 Million Students Sit University Entrance Exam Online The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board or JAMB, the sole agency mandated to conduct entrance examinations for universities in Nigeria, has held its first computer-based tests for more than 1.4 million candidates at some 400 information and communications technology, or ICT, centres countrywide. Read more

Buhari Urged to Scrap Foreign Scholarships The Commonwealth Youth Council chairperson, Ahmed Adamu, has urged Nigeria’s president-elect Muhammadu Buhari to abolish foreign scholarships in the country when he assumes office on 29 May. Read more

March 2015

Tansian University Umunya Matriculates 201 Students Tansian University, Umunya in Anambra State matriculates about 201 fresh students for 2014/2015 academic session. Read more

Makinde’s Bursary Award Holds Tomorrow The award is expected to benefit 1500 students who are indigenes of Oyo state. Read more

Restoring Lost Glory of Tertiary Education The recently concluded Computer Based Test (CBT) by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in the over 300 centres across the country is a pointer that in the next few years the lost glory of tertiary education in Nigeria will be restored. Read more

Upgrading Alvan Ikoku College of Education to a University The quest for the upgrade of the college of education has been premised on certain factors such as the availability of requisite facilities, the presence of qualified personnel and its status as the oldest teacher training college in Nigeria. Read more

FEBRUARY 2015

National Universities’ Body Raises Pass Grade The National Universities Commission has abolished the pass degree in all Nigerian universities with effect from the 2013-14 academic sessions. Read more

No Plans for Education as Politicians Beg for Votes Globally, education has come to be regarded as a catalyst for meaningful development, but in the Nigerian perspective, many have observed that the two major contenders in the Presidential election, President Goodluck Jonathan and Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, have not really been specific in terms of how they intend to tackle the insecurity challenges. Read more

NILS, Johns Hopkins Varsity Sign Pact on Education in Nigeria National Institute for Legislative Studies (NILS) and Johns Hopkins University have reached a pact that would bring the university into Nigeria’s educational system beginning with executive education programmes. Read more

Nasarawa Government Warns Private Tertiary Institutions Against Exorbitant Fees Nasarawa Government warned proprietors of private higher institutions in the state against charging exorbitant school fees. Read more

Surveyors Seek Human Capacity Development in Nigeria To ensure faster development, stakeholders last week called on all level of governments to embark on massive human capacity development, saying that is the way to attain all round growth. Read more

Rebuilding the Nigerian Dream: Mapping the Building Blocks When the University of Nigeria, Nsukka opened formally on October 7, 1960 – six days after the nation’s independence – it was with a spirit of hope and optimism. Read more

Kortext, Universal Bipolar To Drive Digital Books in Nigeria Kortext’s agreement with Universal Bipolar is to distribute digital textbooks in Nigeria and West Africa. Read more

JANUARY 2015

Lecturers and Students Oppose Boko Haram The continual conquest and annexation of a section of North-East Nigeria by Islamic group Boko Haram is cause of growing concern in the nation’s universities. Read more

Higher education, Key to Decent Job Chances for Youths in Developing Economies Youths with post-secondary education living in middle and low-income countries have a much higher chance of finding decent jobs. Read more

Call for Acceptance of Open, Distance Education Intensifies Without doubt, Open and Distance Education plays an essential role in personal, community and national development. Read more

Nigeria Should Strive for a Minimum of 30% Budget on Education The current Nigerian education budget fell short of UNESCO’S 26% recommendation and is not likely to effect change in the troubled sector. Read more

Rector Advises Students Against Being Used as Political Thugs In the process of developing the student knowledge and skills, it is expected that students should be of good conduct by shunning social vices such as examination malpractices, cultism and general lawlessness. Read more

DECEMBER 2014

More Private Universities Call for TETF Assistance Vice Chancellors call on the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETF) to extend assistance to private universities in the country. Read more

Why Nigerian Varsities Lag Behind Universities the world over earned their reputation via sound academic and research output. Why are Nigerian universities behind in this area? Read more

Federal Government Approves N800 Million for Research Centre in UNIPORT Research is a top priority in any university, hence the need to give UNIPORT a research library. Read more

University Education is for Promoting Industrialisation, not Entrepreneurship Majority of the youth who graduate from Nigerian universities are not employable and most university graduates are not good entrepreneurs, by implication, the Nigerian university education should produce entrepreneurs who can employ themselves and others. Read more

Scholar Urges Muslim Youth to Combine Islamic Studies, Western Education A cleric has called on Muslim parents in Nigeria to ensure that their children are given the best teachings of Islamic studies in addition to western education in order to make meaningful contributions to nation building. Read more

Federal Government Will Train and Re-Train Teachers Federal government will work out modalities for the training and re-training of teachers in the country. Read more

Partner Us on Education, Ajimobi Charges Corporate Bodies Well-meaning Nigerians and corporate organisations are called to partner with government in the education sector to ensure that needed infrastructure and conducive teaching and learning environments are provided in state-owned education institutions. Read more

OCTOBER 2014

Disruptions in Higher Education Shape the Classroom of the Future Online learning emerged as a disruptive innovation when access to higher education became a driving need for a growing population of adult learners who primarily saw education as a way to advance their careers. Read more

Why Nigerians Prefer Foreign Education Nigerian students are the seventh most satisfied international students in the world according to a recent i-graduate analysis of student satisfaction surveys from 50 universities in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia. Read more

SEPTEMBER 2014

Has the Nigerian Education System Collapsed? There is unanimity of considerable opinion from knowledgeable and competent sources that Nigerian education sector is gravely sick. Read more

Funding: A Bane of Tertiary Education The crisis in the education sector is most apparent in the tertiary institution, largely because of its place and importance in national development. Read more

AUGUST 2014

Ogun Teachers Protest Government Policy School teachers stormed the office of the Chairman of the state Teaching Service Commission at Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, and staged a peaceful protest. Read more

Loans for Technical College Graduates Against the background of the worsening mass youth unemployment, the decision by the Lagos State Government to provide loans to graduates of technical colleges to enable them take off as entrepreneurs has the potential to provide much needed relief in that sector. Read more

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