The Federal Government has approved a new school called World Innovators University Institute (WIU-Institute) in Lagos. The goal of the project is to position the country as a centre for global innovation. The World Innovators University is the initiator of the project, collaborating with other partners. According to the WIU-Institute, the school will focus on
Students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) have started night patrols to protect themselves from constant robbery attacks. The Student Union Government (SUG) stated that robbers have been targeting off-campus hostels, particularly during the school holidays. According to SUG President Olamilekan Michael, armed robbers have attacked hostels twice within a week, stealing phones
For over three months, pupils in public primary schools across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) stayed at home due to a teachers’ strike that began on March 21, 2025. The teachers were demanding better pay, including the N70,000 minimum wage, wage increases, and other outstanding entitlements. The strike was only called off on July 9
The Vice Chancellor of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Prof. Noah Yusuf, has officially ended his tenure, marking a period of significant progress for the institution. Speaking with journalists, Prof. Yusuf expressed regret over not completing a planned ₦7 million printing press project but celebrated key achievements during his leadership. He noted that when he took office
Thomas Adewumi University, located in Kwara State, has welcomed 780 new students into its academic community. The students were admitted across seven faculties and 22 programmes during a matriculation ceremony held at the school auditorium. Speaking at the event, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Francisca Oladipo stated that the rising number of students demonstrates the growing trust that
Students of Auchi Polytechnic have accused Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, of spreading false information about alleged student deaths in the school. The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) said Obi’s social media post claiming students were killed is “completely untrue.” Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, NAPS President, Comrade Eshiofune
The Sokoto State Government has cleared over ₦500 million in unpaid tuition fees, securing the release of certificates for students it sponsored to study at Integral University, India. The debt was inherited from the previous administration. Deputy Governor Idris Mohammed Gobir presented certificates to two Master’s degree graduates and stated that 18 others had received
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has appointed renowned U.S.-based Nigerian doctor, Dr Olurotimi Badero, as a Distinguished Fellow and Visiting Professor of Medicine. Dr Badero will serve in the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences. Dr Badero is globally known as the world’s first and only board-certified interventional cardio-nephrologist. He is expected to mentor
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has urged the upgrade of judicial libraries nationwide to enhance legal research and inform court decisions. Speaking at a workshop in Abuja, she emphasised that modern technology has transformed the way courts operate and that libraries must adapt accordingly. She said good judicial decisions depend on accurate
Festus Adegbola, a graduate of the University of Ibadan and a PhD student at the University at Buffalo, is leading a big NASA research project in South Africa. The project is part of NASA’s BioSCape mission and focuses on studying plants and animals in the Greater Cape Floristic Region. Adegbola and his team are utilising
