Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, NUC’s Executive Secretary When the National Universities Commission (NUC) announced that it had received the first €3 million tranche from a €40 million loan secured from the French Development Agency, many students and lecturers across the country heaved a sigh of relief. For years, the story of Nigeria’s public universities has been
In a bid to change the narrative of Nigeria’s struggling higher education system, private universities are now emerging as unlikely champions—challenging old assumptions, rising in global rankings, and offering students fresh hope. The newly released 2026 AD Scientific Index paints a picture that many education watchers say is both surprising and encouraging. For years, Covenant
Courtesy visit by GBB’s CEO, Prof_ Ibrahim Adeyanju, to NASENI’s Executive Vice Chairman, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) have partnered to enhance government-wide ICT services, supporting Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda. The collaboration followed a courtesy visit by GBB’s CEO, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju,
Federal government partners UNESCO REF to empower 4.5 million in climate-smart agriculture The federal government has partnered with UNESCO’s Read and Earn Federation (REF) to empower 4.5 million Nigerians through a national climate-smart agriculture initiative.The programme, coordinated via the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Food Security (SSAP-FS), targets youth, young
UNICEF data show stark regional disparities with literacy rates in Nigeria The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has declared a “learning emergency” in Nigeria, revealing that 45 million children aged 7-14 cannot read a simple sentence. UNICEF data show stark regional disparities, with literacy rates as low as 9.4% in the North-west and as
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has received a £30,000 catalytic grant from the British Council to support a nationwide project on developing women leaders in academia.The initiative, revealed by Prof. Adetoro Adegoke of Buckinghamshire New University, is implemented in a 50-50 partnership between ABUAD and the UK institution. The project aims to promote gender equality
Sterling Bank partners Pan Atlantic University’s EDC to certify Non-Oil Export Academy graduates Sterling Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University to formally certify graduates of its Non-Oil Export Academy. The partnership aims to strengthen Nigeria’s non-oil export capacity and reduce dependence on crude oil
Prof. M.O.B. Mohammed, Director of LASU’s Centre for General Nigerian Studies (CGNS) The Lagos State University (LASU) Centre for General Nigerian Studies (CGNS) convened its 3rd Education Summit on December 2, 2025, under the theme: “From Dote to Antidote: Unpacking the Dimensions of Poverty in Nigeria and the Blueprint Beyond.” The event brought together policymakers,
Aminat Yusuf, LASU alumna, named the 2026 Rhodes Scholar for West Africa Lagos State University (LASU) alumna Aminat Yusuf has been named the 2026 Rhodes Scholar for West Africa, earning one of the world’s most prestigious academic honours. Yusuf made history as LASU’s first graduate to attain a perfect 5.0 GPA in the Faculty of
Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has ordered the temporary relocation of staff and students from its Ilesha-Baruba Campus to the main Malete campus as a precautionary security measure. The directive was announced in a statement by the Acting Director of University Relations, Dr Saeedat Aliyu, on Wednesday in Ilorin. The move follows a visit by
