6 August 2026
Universities

FUGUS Promotes 11 Senior Academic Staff

The Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) has approved the promotion of 11 senior academic staff members in recognition of their academic contributions and dedication. The decision was made during the university’s 30th regular meeting of the Governing Council, held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Abuja. According to a statement from the university management, four staff

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Technology

Women Scientists Push for Tech Inclusion, Policy Action

Women scientists have called for stronger representation of women in technology and greater collaboration among universities, industries, and governments. Speaking at the 7th Biennial International Conference of the Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), held at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Professor Stella Chiemeke, Vice Chancellor of the University of

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NANS (National Association of Nigerian Students)

NANS Praises Ondo Governor’s Youth Policies

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Ondo State G4 bloc, has praised Governor Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa for his student-friendly leadership and youth-focused policies. This commendation was made during a recent strategic meeting between student leaders and government officials. Outgoing NANS Chairman, Comrade Oluwarotimi Tobiloba Joshua, thanked the governor for his support of students during

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States

Abia Teacher, Students Benefit From UNICEF’s e-Learning Platform

The Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP), a digital platform established by UNICEF in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Education in Nigeria, is now helping children get quality education, especially in remote locations. With help from IHS Towers, 500 teachers in Abia State are now being trained to use the platform. One of the trained teachers,

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CSR in Education

NSSEC, FCT Team Up to Boost Schools

The National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) has pledged to collaborate closely with the FCT Administration to enhance senior secondary education in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Abuja. This was announced by Dr Iyela Ajayi, Executive Secretary of NSSEC, during a visit to the Mandate Secretary of the FCT Education Secretariat, Dr Danlami Hayyo.

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Institutions

Students Cry Out Over Hostel Neglect

Students of the Federal School of Survey in Oyo State are unhappy with the management of their institution over the deplorable state of the school’s hostel facilities. A recent media report has revealed that in the past years, no proper maintenance has been done on the hostel. The facility now looks frail, abandoned and dingy.

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Colleges

SPED Oyo Students Prove Disability is Not a Limitation

At the School of Special Education (SSPED) in the Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo, students with disabilities are showing that with strong will and the right help, nothing is impossible. During a recent visit, blind students like Bolu and Morenike said the school has changed their lives. They no longer feel sorry for themselves

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TETFUND

TETFund Projects Delayed for Over a Decade

A new investigation has shown long delays in school projects funded by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in Nigerian institutions. At the Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo, some projects approved as early as 2014 were not finished until 2025—more than 10 years later. Nigeria Education News reported that several buildings under the 2014,

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States

Governor Adeleke Bags Honorary Doctorate in Osun

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Science during a convocation ceremony held at a major university in the state on Sunday, July 20, 2025. The event, held at the university’s new stadium, was attended by top government officials, students, and members of the Adeleke family. Governor Adeleke

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Institutions

Students Decry Poor State of School Hostel

Students of the Federal School of Surveying in Oyo State have endured the deplorable state of their school hostel for several years, but recently they decided they had had enough and cried out for help. A recent visit by Nigeria Education News showed that the hostels have cracked walls, leaking roofs, broken windows, and no

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