Southern Delta University, Ozoro, has announced that its 2025/2026 Post-UTME screening exercise will hold between Friday, September 12 and Tuesday, September 16. The university said the exercise will take place at the Convocation Arena on campus, with candidates scheduled according to faculties and programmes. The Faculties of Computing, Communication Technology and Arts will be screened
A Nigerian mother has sparked debate online after refusing to sign a document from her child’s school that absolves the institution of responsibility for pupils’ safety. In a video circulating on social media, the woman criticised the policy, which stated the school would “try” to look after children but would not be held liable for
The Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority (KSSQAA) has warned private school owners against increasing tuition fees without government approval. The agency reminded proprietors that raising fees or upgrading schools requires express authorisation from the Director-General of KSSQAA, in line with existing regulations. It said any proposed increment must meet certain conditions, including approval at
A Nigerian scholar, Racheal Akindiose, has been awarded the SI Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship, making her the only Nigerian selected in this year’s cohort. She will study for a fully funded Master’s degree in Biomedical Surface Science at Malmö University in Sweden, joining 50 other women chosen from across Africa and Asia. Akindiose graduated
Royal Sky Media Academy, Ibadan, has concluded plans to hold an orientation programme for its sixth batch of students as the new academic session begins. In a statement signed by the Dean of Academic Programmes and Planning, Olufemi Timothy Ogunyejo, the institution said the exercise will take place on Friday, September 12, at its campus
Students at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), say herds of cattle are increasingly taking over parts of the campus, obstructing movement and disrupting daily activities. The animals, often seen on major roads and pedestrian walkways, have in some cases formed blockades that prevent students from reaching lecture halls on time. Some students say
Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has suspended the ongoing Final Year Brethren (FYB) celebration following reports of disorder during the event. The decision was announced on Monday in an internal memorandum issued by the Office of the Registrar. The FYB celebration, a long-standing tradition for graduating students, was said to have been disrupted after participants failed
The Osun State Government has announced a call for entries into its Independence Day 2025 Essay Competition for students in secondary schools and tertiary institutions. The initiative, organised by the Ministry of Integration and Special Duties, is part of events marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary and aims to encourage intellectual engagement among young people. Two
The University of Offa in Kwara State has announced vacancies across academic and non-academic positions as part of a staff expansion drive. In a statement, Acting Registrar and Secretary to Council, Jibola Oyewale, said the private institution, licensed by the National Universities Commission, is recruiting into the Faculties of Social and Management Sciences, Sciences and
The Great Ife Students’ Union at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has stated persistent accommodation issues in the university’s halls of residence. The statement, released by the Central Executive Council and signed by the Union President, Secretary-General, and Public Relations Officer, was sent to The Nigeria Education News. Union leaders stated that the delay in
