University students nationwide have welcomed the suspension of the two-week warning strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), following a late-night National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja. ASUU said it suspended the strike after renewed discussions with the Federal Government and commitments to address long-standing issues, including funding, welfare and implementation of
As the University of Lagos (UNILAG) celebrates its 60th anniversary, one of its oldest and most respected arms of the institution—the Faculty of Arts—is seizing the opportunity to reflect on six decades of intellectual influence, social contribution, and cultural leadership. The Faculty, which has produced some of Nigeria’s finest journalists, diplomats, authors, and academics, is
The University of Ibadan has appointed Prof Ibrahim Uthman as its new Chief Imam following the retirement of Prof Mufutau Oloyede Abdurrahman. Uthman, a Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies and current Head of the Department, was approved by the Board of Governors of the UI Muslim Community at its meeting held on Tuesday, October
The University of Ibadan (UI), Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), and the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission have called for closer ties between universities and industries to drive innovation and national development. The call was made at the maiden University-Industry Conference held at UI’s International Conference Centre
Lagos State University (LASU) has announced that all courses with over 400 registered students will now be conducted online to address classroom space limitations and advance its digital learning agenda. The university management, in a statement on Tuesday, said the measure was necessitated by inadequate lecture hall capacity and aligns with LASU’s ongoing efforts to
The Nnamdi Azikiwe University Alumni Association (UNIZIK Alumni) has announced plans to hold its 2025 national convention in Lagos from October 24 to 26 at the Banquet Hall of Welcome Centre Hotels. The three-day event, themed “The Future is Now: Harnessing Emerging Trends for Impact,” aims to strengthen alumni networks, promote mentorship and explore new
The National Industrial Court sitting in Calabar has fixed December 2 for ruling on an application seeking to halt the remittance of check-off dues from the University of Calabar (Unical) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to its national body. Justice Sanusi Kado set the date after hearing arguments in the suit
Several Nigerian polytechnics have expanded their academic scope by introducing Bachelor’s degree programmes in collaboration with accredited universities. This move marks a new feat in the nation’s tertiary education system, bridging the long-standing gap between polytechnic and university education. Below is the list of some of these polytechnics. Federal Polytechnic, Offa (Kwara State) Federal Polytechnic,
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku chapter, has called for the arrest of a whistleblower, Raphael Ufua, who alleged certificate racketeering in the institution. ASUP chairman, Michael Ohana, made the call on Tuesday, October 21, accusing Ufua of tarnishing the institution’s image and worsening lecturers’ working conditions. He announced a
Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has continued to receive national recognition for his sweeping reforms in the education sector, including his recent conferment as Education Ambassador of the Year by Independent Newspapers Limited. Since assuming office in 2023, Governor Kefas has prioritised education, declaring a state of emergency in the sector and introducing free
