The Federal Ministry of Education has confirmed that the last binding agreement between the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) was signed in 2009. In a statement released on its official X handle, the ministry explained that the clarification followed recent comments by Education Minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa,
The Education Rights Campaign (ERC) has thrown its weight behind the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in rejecting the Federal Government’s new Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a loan scheme for university workers. In a statement signed by Deputy National Coordinator, Ogunjimi Isaac, and National Mobilisation Officer, Adaramoye Michael, ERC described the scheme
The Edike Foundation has called for more substantial efforts to empower Nigerian youths through education as a way to secure the country’s future and drive sustainable development. The appeal was made during its “Gown to Town” workplace readiness programme at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), where undergraduates, fresh graduates, and NYSC members were trained on
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has dismissed claims that technical errors caused cases of malpractice flagged during its 2025/2026 Post-UTME screening. The four-day computer-based test, held from September 1 to 4, drew complaints on social media, suggesting that some candidates were wrongly accused due to system faults. In a statement, UNILAG said the breaches under
Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago Iwoye, has said it will launch a full investigation into the midnight fire that destroyed almost all its academic gowns. The gowns, used for matriculation and convocation, were kept at the Directorate of Students Affairs building, where the fire broke out on September 2. In a statement signed by Dr.
Baze University has visited the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in Abuja to strengthen partnership in promoting higher education. The delegation was led by Vice Chancellor, Prof. Jamila Shu’ara, alongside Deputy Vice Chancellors, the Registrar, and other senior officials. They were received by TETFund’s Executive Secretary, Arc: Sonny Echono, and his team. At the meeting,
Education experts have urged Nigerian universities to prioritise the development of soft and marketable skills, enabling graduates to secure employment more easily. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Afolabi Lesi, and other experts made this call during the final event of UNILAG’s Career Service Programme, held in partnership with ICLED Business
The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna, has announced that undergraduate students will resume for registration of the 2025/2026 academic session on Monday, 15 September. According to the academic calendar, lectures for both new and returning students will begin on 29 September. The institute reminded students that the mandatory 75% attendance required to qualify
Kaduna State University (KASU) has directed all candidates who completed Post-UTME registration for the 2025/2026 academic session to upload their O’Level results on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) portal without delay. The university said the upload is a mandatory requirement for admission processing, warning that failure to comply could affect candidates’ chances of
Northwest University Kano has postponed all examinations scheduled for Friday, 12 September 2025, following the public holiday declared by the Kano State Government to mark Eid-ul-Maulud. In a statement signed by Abubakar Ibrahim, Head of the Public Relations Unit, the university said the affected examinations would now hold on Friday, 26 September 2025. Students were
