The University of Ibadan (UI) Security Unit has raised concerns over the growing trend of indecent dressing on campus, warning that it threatens the institution’s reputation. Speaking anonymously, some of the security personnel said efforts to enforce the dress code have been undermined by students who question their authority and by the absence of clear
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved a sum of N350 million as payment for the 2025 scholarship and bursary for students of the state’s origin in various higher institutions across the country. This development was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Tuesday in Akure. According to the
Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has reappointed three directors to head key institutes in the university. Prof Risikat Dauda of the Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, will continue as Director of the Distance Learning Institute (DLI) from August 16, 2025, to August 15, 2027. Prof. Obichere Iwuagwu
As schools reopen this September, parents in Imo, Benue, Anambra, and Ondo states have gained relief from the financial burden of repeatedly buying new textbooks. The four states have banned non-reusable schoolbooks, restoring the long-standing tradition of passing books from one child to another. Benue pioneered the policy three weeks ago, with Permanent Secretary of
Staff members of Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, Benue state, have declared an indefinite strike over non-payment of welfare arrears. The decision was reached by the Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Associated and Educational Institutions and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities of the institution. This comes on the heels
Following the conclusion of the annual conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Enugu state, participating lawyers who graced the occasion have tagged Enugu as the cleanest and safest in Nigeria. The lawyers, who disclosed this during a tour of some tourist sites in the state, said they were thrilled by the Art Gallery,
The Federal Government has commenced training, certification, and job placement of 100,000 construction artisans across Nigeria. The training will be implemented in partnership with Polaris Capital Limited, as formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday. The three-year initiative will be funded through federal budget allocations, private sector investment, and donor contributions. It also
The Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, has promised that the Federal Government will ensure Nigerian children remain in school, despite concerns over a potential strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Alausa revealed this in an interview on the sidelines of the Gender Inclusion Summit organised by the Policy Innovation Centre. Alausa’s assurance
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has confirmed a reduction in the number of objective questions for the English Language Paper III in the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal. It was announced, effective from the 2026 SSCE Internal examinations, that the total number of questions will be reduced from 100 to 80. This was confirmed
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced more challenging entry conditions for candidates below the standard admission age, escalating a long-running debate over regulation and readiness in Nigeria’s tertiary admissions. Under the new measures, “underage” applicants must score at least 320/400 in UTME, attain 80% in a single sitting of WAEC or NECO
