Rising back-to-school expenses in Ondo State have once again drawn attention to the challenges many Nigerian families face in keeping children in classrooms. In Akoko South East and South West, over 100 students received school supplies at the close of a holiday lessons programme supported by Senator Jide Ipinsagba of Ondo North. The initiative distributed
The body of Emmanuel Kefas, the prime suspect in the death of Comfort Jimtop, a 100-level Mass Communication student at Taraba State University, has been discovered in Tudiri, Ardo-Kola Local Government Area. Police confirmed the discovery on Saturday, a day after Kefas was found dead under unclear circumstances. James Lashen, spokesperson for the Taraba State
A Nigerian university graduate has captured social media attention by marking the end of his studies in an unusual and colourful way. Wearing a massive white Agbada, a traditional West African robe, he celebrated his sign-out ceremony with flair and humour. In a video shared online, the graduate is seen proudly donning the oversized outfit
An investigation has shown that Nigerian university professors are among the worst paid in Africa, earning an average of just \$366 (about N500,000) per month. This is far below what their colleagues take home in other countries, including those with smaller economies. According to salary data of professors with less than 10 years on the
When Covenant University in Otta, Ogun State, was ranked the number one university in Nigeria by Times Higher Education 2025 ranking, many people clapped and said, “At last, private universities have arrived.” For years, people used to mock them as “glorified secondary schools.” Now they are topping the chart. Nevertheless, behind this joy, there is
When Nigeria established its first university in 1948, the dream was to build strong citadels of learning that would train the manpower needed for national growth. Over the years, the number of universities and students has grown sharply. In 1970, just over 15,000 students were enrolled in Nigerian public universities. By 2019, that figure had
The word “japa” has now become a common slang term in Nigeria and other parts of Africa. It means fleeing the continent to seek greener pastures abroad. For many young people, education is the biggest reason. They believe that going to school overseas will give them better chances in life. But things are no longer
Nigerians are witnessing a new wave of changes in the education sector as the Federal Ministry of Education implements reforms under the government’s Renewed Hope agenda. The focus is straightforward: only qualified teachers will be permitted to teach, and every child must be instructed by professionals. One of the key moves is that all teachers
For many young Nigerians, getting into university is a dream they have nursed from childhood. That dream has been kept alive by many years of study, prayers, and sacrifice. However, that same dream is now under threat, as admission fraudsters have become more audacious and are now taking full advantage of students’ desperation to secure
For Mrs Folashade Adebayo, every evening, she is filled with worry. Her son Michael, who scored well in the 2025 UTME, dreams of studying Engineering in one of Nigeria’s top universities. Nevertheless, the sudden rise in Post-UTME fees is threatening that dream. “I worked three jobs this year. Even with savings, the fee is almost
