6 August 2026
Universities

Court Orders UNILAG to Reinstate Sacked Law Lecturer

The National Industrial Court in Lagos has ordered the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to reinstate Bamisaye Olawale Olutola, an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Public Law, whose appointment was terminated in July 2021. Justice Ikechi Gerald Nweneka, in a judgment delivered on July 17, 2025, ruled that Olutola’s employment remains valid and that the

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Universities

AAUA Students Issue Ultimatum as Murder Suspect Dies

Students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, have threatened a mass protest and demanded accountability from the Police following the death of Femi Oladele, the prime suspect in the murder of two undergraduates, who died while in custody. Oladele, who was the landlord of the victims, was arrested by detectives of the Ondo State Police Command

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Universities

Murder Suspect of AAUA Students Dies of ‘Strange Illness’

Grieving students of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, yesterday demanded the corpse of the prime suspect, Femi Oladele, who allegedly carried out the murder of their two missing colleagues. Their demand followed confirmation by the state’s police command of the reported death of Oladele in a hospital after falling sick on

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Institutions

MUSON Student Joshua Olusanya Broke a Guinness World Record

Joshua Olusanya, a student of the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) and popularly known as the Trumpet Influencer, made history by playing the trumpet non-stop for 25 hours, 30 minutes, and 36 seconds. His record-breaking feat earned him a place in the Guinness World Records and has since become a symbol of determination and inspiration

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NANS (National Association of Nigerian Students)

NANS Demands Full Investigation into Death of AAU Students’ Murder Suspect

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Committee (JCC), Ondo Axis, has called for a transparent and comprehensive investigation into the sudden death of the prime suspect in the murder of two students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, while in police custody. The student body, in a statement on Sunday by Ondo

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Nigerians in Foreign Universities

Six Countries with Lowest Proof of Funds for Student Visas in 2025

The demand for student visas continues to surge as more international students seek quality education abroad to enhance their academic and professional prospects. Holding a student visa enables individuals to reside and study legally in their chosen destination country. This article outlines six countries with the lowest proof of funds requirements for student visas in

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States

Bauchi SUBEB Sacks Area Education Officers

The Bauchi State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has dismissed all area education officers and school support officers across the state’s 20 local government areas. The SUBEB Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Duguri, announced during a meeting with education secretaries from the 20 local government areas that the move is part of a broader strategy to overhaul

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Unions

ASUU Rejects Renaming of UNIMAID After Late Buhari

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has strongly opposed the recent decision to rename the University of Maiduguri after the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, calling for an immediate reversal of the move. The announcement, which has sparked widespread controversy, was met with criticism from ASUU, students, alumni, and other stakeholders who view the

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Ministries

Federal Health Ministry, NSRII Hold Annual Operational Planning Workshop

The Federal Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NSRII), has organised a four-day Sector-Wide Approach (SWAP) Capacity Development Workshop for health leaders and managers in Anambra State. The workshop focused on leadership, strengthening health systems, and strategic planning. The event, held in Awka from July 15 to 18,

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CSR in Education

S.U.T. Empowers 80 Students With In-Demand Skills

Approximately 80 students from Ogbomoso Grammar School were recently trained in various skills to empower them for a productive future. The programme, held at the school over two days (July 16 and 18), was under the aegis of the non-governmental organisation Skill Up the Teenagers (S.U.T.). The initiative has continued to make waves in youth

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