The Federal Government’s contrasting responses to recent industrial actions are reigniting debate about Nigeria’s national priorities — and whether education is being treated as a second-tier concern. On Monday, the government ordered vice-chancellors of federal universities to enforce the “no work, no pay” policy against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), who
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has vowed to continue its ongoing two-week nationwide warning strike, saying the Federal Government has failed to act on its long-standing promises to revitalise the university system. Chairman of the University of Ibadan chapter, Dr Adefemi Afolabi, told newsmen on Tuesday that members across campuses were fully complying
Crown Point International College of Health Sciences, Management, and Technology, Ogun State, has been authorised to run courses offered at the Havilla University-Nde Ikom (HUNI), Cross River State. The college received approval during the visit of Honourable Jones Ayuk Ojong Tangban, Havilla University’s Chancellor, during which it signed a 5-year memorandum of understanding to establish
Dr Nasir Idris, the Kebbi State Governor, has approved ₦60 million for the accreditation of eight academic programmes at the College of Health Sciences and Technology, Jega. Responding to the approval, Hussaini Aliyu, the college provost, said the accreditation process is ongoing. He added that the governor also approved the renovation of hostels to improve
Federal Polytechnic, Ayede, Oyo State, has ranked seventh in a ranking conducted by Pole Global Marketing (PGM), an international research and evaluation body. The ranking covered 180 tertiary institutions in Nigeria, including universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. According to PGM, the ranking was based on key performance indicators, such as academic excellence, community impact,
Mrs Edumma Enobong Essien, the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, has pledged to make the institution more practice-focused. She added that technical education must exceed paper qualifications and focus on innovation, industry, and invention. Essien expressed her determination to bridge the gap between theory and practice, while expanding learning beyond classrooms. According to her,
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has screened 176 exceptional candidates below the age of 16 who scored 320 and above in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The exercise, held simultaneously in Abuja, Lagos, and Owerri, followed JAMB’s new policy enforcing the 16-year minimum age requirement for university admission. However, the screening
Topfaith University has been ranked among Nigeria’s top 10 private universities in the 2025 AD Scientific Index, marking a significant achievement for the three-year-old institution. The AD Scientific Index evaluates universities based on research output, faculty quality, and academic influence. Topfaith’s inclusion places it alongside leading institutions such as Covenant University, Maryam Abacha American University
Hillside University of Science and Technology (HUST), Okemesi, Ekiti State, has announced a partnership with the Global Counter Terrorism Institute (GCTI), United States, to introduce new Certificate and Diploma programmes in Security and Intelligence Studies. The programmes, which will be run under the newly established Centre for Intelligence and Security Studies, aim to build capacity
Hillside University of Science and Technology (HUST) has announced that only students who have paid at least 30 per cent of their tuition fees will be allowed to resume when the new academic session begins in October. In a statement issued on Monday by the Registrar, the university said returning students are to resume between
