The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has announced that its 40th Convocation Ceremonies will be held from October 17 to 26 at its main campus. According to a statement signed by the Registrar, M.A. Alfanla, the week-long programme will feature the award of first and higher degrees, diplomas, certificates, and prizes to outstanding students. Highlights include
With graduate unemployment still a pressing concern across Nigeria, Sokoto State is intensifying efforts to make entrepreneurship a central part of higher education. At the Shehu Shagari College of Education on Thursday, academics, policymakers, and students gathered to debate how entrepreneurship can reduce joblessness and foster self-reliance. The 9th Annual Economics Lecture, organised by the
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has flagged off the zonal stage of the National Campus Debate, bringing together students from universities and tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Themed “Unity in Diversity: Defining National Identity in Nigeria’s Multicultural Society”, the debate aims to encourage dialogue among young Nigerians on national identity and cohesion. The contests, running from
The Sokoto State government has suspended the principals of Government Secondary School, Lambar Tureta, and Junior Secondary School, Bissalam, after they were repeatedly found absent from duty. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Professor Ahmad Ladan Ala, stated that the decision followed a series of unscheduled inspections in which the officials failed to appear. Vice
A private training hub in Abuja is positioning itself at the heart of Africa’s rapidly changing finance sector, offering practical skills that many say Nigerian universities are failing to deliver. Cruz Wise Academy, the learning arm of Cruz Wise Consulting, has already trained over 1,000 accountants and finance professionals in hands-on courses that blend accounting,
The United States has renewed efforts to attract Nigerian students to its campuses, with 28 American universities participating in the 24th Annual EducationUSA College Fair in Abuja. The event, organised by the US Embassy and EducationUSA, drew around 4,700 prospective students, parents and educators, making it one of the largest platforms in Nigeria for connecting
The Vice-Chancellor of Benue State University, Professor Tor Iorapuu, has drawn attention after sitting on the floor of a male hostel to share a meal of beans with students. The unannounced visit, which took place in February 2025, surprised students, who said it was the first time a university leader had engaged them so informally.
The management of Excel College, Ejigbo, Lagos, has stated that a viral video alleging misconduct by some of its students combines two separate incidents. The college’s director, Dr Dele Oke, told journalists over the weekend that the first incident occurred on May 11, 2025, when a parent brought non-alcoholic wine to celebrate her son’s birthday
The Gombe State Government has warned parents that they risk prosecution if they fail to enrol their children in school. The Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Babaji Babadidi, said on Monday that offenders face fines or up to two months in prison under the SUBEB Amendment Law 2021. Speaking at the
Enugu State has begun phasing out traditional primary and junior secondary schools as it rolls out Smart Green Schools, Governor Peter Mbah’s flagship education project. In a broadcast on Monday, Mbah stated that the initiative would replace outdated infrastructure and rote learning with technology-driven and experiential teaching, describing it as a step toward preparing children
