Bus drivers at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, claim they are facing severe financial difficulties, as fuel expenses often exceed their daily earnings. Speaking to Nigeria Education News, a driver, Mr. Sanusi, explained that long distances and low fares make the business unprofitable. “Sometimes, what goes into fuel is higher than our income,” he lamented.
Nurses and midwives at Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, have issued a 15-day strike notice over poor welfare and neglect by management. Under the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), the workers accused the hospital of sidelining them whenever new benefits were approved for health workers in Oyo State. In a
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has endorsed Governor Uba Sani’s administration, describing Kaduna State’s inclusive governance model as an example for Nigeria’s democratic future. The university’s management, led by the Vice Chancellor, gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the governor at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House. ABU praised Kaduna’s achievements in education, agriculture, transportation,
Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Prof. Paulinus Chijioke, has assured that the dignity of teachers in Nigeria will soon be restored as colleges of education begin running degree programmes alongside the Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE). Speaking in an interview, Chijioke explained that 18 colleges have been selected for
The Ekiti State University (EKSU) Alumni Association has begun work on a new Alumni Centre for Leadership, Governance and Entrepreneurship in Ado-Ekiti. The foundation-laying ceremony was performed by the association’s Global President, Ambassador Seyi Idowu, alongside Vice Chancellor Prof. Joseph Babatola Ayodele and other top alumni leaders. According to Ambassador Idowu, the centre will feature
The Nigerian Academy of Medicine (NAMED) has raised an alarm over the declining quality of medical education in the country, warning that the health sector could face deeper crises if urgent action is not taken. Speaking at the academy’s 2025 Annual Lecture and Induction in Abuja, NAMED President, Emeritus Prof. Samuel Ohaegbulam, said many universities
Prof. Kehinde Eniola, Vice Chancellor of Kogi State University, Kabba, states that the institution has overcome initial doubts and is now attracting a large number of students. In an interview, he revealed that the university, now nearing its third academic session, has 2,110 students and has secured approval to admit another 1,840 for the 2025/2026
Sons and daughters of Okun land are said to be playing a vital role in building Kogi State University, Kabba. This is coming on the heels of a recent commitment by the Kogi State government to the success of the new university. The donations, which include both cash and property gifts, are helping the young
The Kogi State Government has released about N8 billion to improve Kogi State University, Kabba. This shows clear political will to grow the young school and give more people in Okun land access to higher education. According to reports, the money will cover big projects like a Senate building, Faculty of Science blocks, and student
Kogi State University, Kabba, is fast changing the face of education in Okun land, the Western senatorial district of Kogi State. For more than 60 years, the people of the area had prayed and pushed for a university of their own, despite being renowned for producing brilliant students. That long dream finally became reality in
