Dr Prosper Zannu, Head of the Department of Mass Communication at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), has been recognised among the top 500 communication scholars in Nigeria by Elsevier Scopus SciVal. The annual list, compiled using metrics from the Scopus dataset, highlights the research output of academics across the country. It is
Professor Elias Lamle, a lecturer at the University of Jos, has been appointed lead consultant on integrating peacebuilding into Nigeria’s National Action Plan (NAP). The announcement was confirmed in a statement by Dr Gyang Bere, Director of Press and Public Affairs to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, on Saturday in Jos. Lamle, a professor of Anthropology and
Lagos State University (LASU) has addressed circulating social media claims suggesting staff involvement in admission racketeering during its 2025/2026 intake. In a statement, the university emphasised that admissions are strictly merit-based, with priority given to Lagos State indigenes under the 70:30 policy outlined in the Lagos State University Law 2004. Merit admissions cover the highest-scoring
Sport University has announced that the 2025 academic session will begin on Tuesday, September 30. The university’s management said preparations have been completed to accommodate students’ academic and sporting activities. In a statement, Vice Chancellor Dr Peter Okey Ejikeme urged students to plan their travel carefully, advising them to arrive before 5 p.m. and avoid
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has resumed disbursing arrears to corps members, beginning the second tranche of N44,000 owed nationwide. Payments began on Wednesday and are being released in batches, following an initial payment on June 3 2025. The arrears form part of the newly approved N77,000 monthly allowance for corps members, a commitment
A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Rita Uguamaye, also known as Corper Raye, has petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu regarding what she describes as an “unlawful and politically motivated” extension of her service year. The petition, submitted through human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong, alleges that NYSC officials extended Uguamaye’s service by two months over
A total of 10,465 students from tertiary institutions across Kogi State have applied for the 2025 bursary awards organised by the Senator Sunday Steve Karimi Education Foundation and the Tinubu Support Group. Registration for the programme, open to all Kogi State indigenes studying in public tertiary institutions nationwide, began on August 1 and closed on
Crown University International Chartered Inc. (CUICI), a US-registered research university, has announced a partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) to strengthen global higher education and innovation. The announcement was made in Asaba through a statement by Prof. Bashiru Aremu, Vice Chancellor of CUICI, via his media aide, Comrade Bieni Victor.
One of Africa’s fastest-growing international student recruitment agencies, Study Now, has announced a multi-city education fair aimed at connecting young Africans with universities abroad. The Study Now Xperience, scheduled to run between September and October 2025, will be held in Port Harcourt, Abuja, Lagos, Accra and Nairobi. The fairs will give students and their families
The federal government has introduced trade subjects into the school curriculum in an effort to enhance students’ practical skills. Under the new framework, Junior Secondary School (JSS 1) students will be required to choose one of six trade options: solar photovoltaic installation and maintenance, fashion design and garment making, livestock farming, beauty and cosmetology, computer
