The Federal Government has launched a $38 million ICT revolution targeting ten federal universities, including Bayero University Kano (BUK), under the Blueprint ICT Dev Project. Backed by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the initiative aims to bridge Nigeria’s digital gap by developing smart campuses, boosting hybrid learning, and upgrading ICT infrastructure across selected institutions.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 25 students of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), for allegedly being involved in cybercrime. The suspects were picked up on Monday during a sting operation near BUK New Site, following weeks of surveillance and intelligence gathering. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrest in a statement on
Adamawa State Polytechnic is making a fresh push to win over the media, saying journalists are key to telling its success story. During a courtesy visit by the Adamawa State Correspondents’ Chapel, led by its chairman, Ibrahim Kado, the polytechnic promised closer ties with reporters to promote education and public engagement. Kado praised the institution’s
Students of the Federal University, Gashua (FUGashua), Yobe State, have received a lifeline as the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) disbursed over N130 million to 2,193 students. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Maimuna Waziri, disclosed this at a press briefing on Wednesday ahead of the institution’s maiden combined convocation on July 12. She said 276 students got
The Islamic Medical Association of Nigeria (IMAN) has declared its opposition to strikes in the country’s health sector, warning that such actions cost thousands of lives. IMAN’s National President, Prof. Ibrahim Oreagba, made this known during the association’s National Executive Council meeting in Auchi, Edo State, on Saturday. He stressed that the association’s policy forbids
Discontent is brewing at the Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron, where staff allege years of neglect, poor welfare, and stalled career growth amid uncertainty over the institution’s status. Sources said that many employees have spent over a decade without promotion, with the last promotion exercise conducted in 2021. Principal officers, including the Registrar, Bursar,
Controversy has surrounded the decision of Yakubu Gowon University (formerly the University of Abuja) to reinstate students previously expelled for examination malpractice, with Senate President Godswill Akpabio allegedly influencing the move, according to SaharaReporters. According to a memo dated July 16 and signed by Deputy Registrar (Academic), Mustapha Tanimu, the University Senate at its 189th
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of academic and non-academic unions in Bauchi State-owned tertiary institutions has raised an alarm over unexplained salary shortfalls for some staff members. Addressing reporters on Thursday, JAC Chairman Abubakar Ahmed confirmed that the state government had approved and commenced implementing 90 per cent of the new salary structures under COMPCASS
The recent flood disaster that struck Yola, Adamawa State, has not only claimed five lives and left 55 others injured, but also triggered a secondary crisis, disrupting education. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed that many displaced residents are now taking refuge in public primary schools that have been converted into makeshift camps. With
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Education Resource Centre (ERC), which was established as a unit under the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) in 1982, has evolved into a strategic academic support hub serving both schools and the general public across Abuja. As the academic engine of the FCT Education Secretariat, the ERC provides a comprehensive
