Private school owners in Edo State say at least 10 proprietors have put up their schools for sale, citing what they describe as excessive taxation by the state government. The concern was raised at a one-day town hall meeting in Benin City, convened by the Coalition of Association of Private Schools (CAPS) to discuss new
The management of Aminu Saleh College of Education has announced stricter enforcement of examination rules ahead of the second semester assessments for the 2024/2025 academic session. In a circular issued on Tuesday, September 9, the Registrar, Suleiman Shehu, said the move follows concerns over student behaviour that could disrupt the smooth conduct of examinations. Students
A Nigerian scholar, Racheal Akindiose, has been awarded the SI Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship, making her the only recipient from Nigeria this year. The award will see her pursue a fully funded Master’s degree in Biomedical Surface Science at Malmö University in Sweden. Akindiose studied Biochemistry at the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, graduating
Royal Sky Media Academy in Ibadan says it has concluded arrangements for the orientation of its sixth batch of students. The programme, which signals the start of academic activities for the new intake, will take place on Friday, September 12 2025, at the academy’s campus in Niger West, Challenge, Ibadan. In a statement signed by
Students at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), have raised concerns over the growing presence of cattle roaming freely across the campus. Herds of cows were recently seen blocking major roads and pedestrian walkways within the university, forcing students and staff to take detours or wait for the animals to pass. Some described the
The management of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has suspended the ongoing Final Year Brethren (FYB) celebration after reports of disorder during the festivities. In a memo issued on Monday, September 8, 2025, the Registrar’s office stated that the decision was made to protect peace and stability on campus. The directive, with reference number REG.20/VOLIV/193, ordered
The Osun State Government has opened entries for its 2025 Independence Day Essay Competition, inviting students from secondary schools and tertiary institutions to take part. The initiative, announced on Tuesday, aims to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary while encouraging young people to reflect on the country’s past and future. Two themes have been set for
The University of Offa, Kwara State, has announced a wide range of vacancies across academic and non-academic positions as part of its expansion plans. In a statement by Acting Registrar Jibola Oyewale, the private institution, licensed by the National Universities Commission, said the openings span the faculties of Social and Management Sciences, Sciences and Computing,
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has reached a compromise with students affected by the accommodation crisis in its halls of residence, following days of uncertainty and agitation. The Students’ Union stated that the issue had primarily affected students whose academic schedules extend beyond the standard calendar, particularly those in the Students’ Work Experience Programme (SWEP),
The Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies (CAILS), Ilorin, has launched a campaign to protect children from social vices in partnership with the Bazarab Educational Foundation. The sensitisation programme, themed “Safeguarding the Child Against Social Vices,” was organised through the college’s Directorate of Centre for Degree and Professional Programmes. It brought together
