The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has confirmed through its leadership that a directive has been issued for all branches of the union nationwide to withdraw their services over the delay in the payment of June 2025 salaries to its members, citing the enforcement of the “No Pay, No Work” resolution. ASUU branches in
During a visit to St. John Vianney Science College, Ukwulu, where the winners of the first Nigeria-UK debate competition, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi reaffirmed the critical role of education in nation-building, he donated ₦10 million to support the students. The students of St. John Vianney Science College, Ukwulu, in the Nukofia Local
According to data obtained from the Universal Basic Education, there are only 915,913 teachers available to support approximately 31,771,916 learners in public and private primary schools nationwide. This is particularly true for teachers in states and the Federal Capital Territory, who battle with non-payment of the minimum wage, poor working conditions, and other issues. Recently,
Dr Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, has emphasised the need for Nigeria’s tertiary institutions to become incubators of creativity, industry and sustainable enterprise. This, he said, aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, which prioritises youth empowerment, economic diversification, and inclusive development. Alausa stated this in his goodwill message at
Rotary Club International has honoured Professor Humphrey Akanazu for his contributions to nation-building and his outstanding work in human capacity development, particularly in education reform and school feeding initiatives. Through his efforts with esteemed institutions, including Docenti Global Business School, he has championed innovative educational programmes that empower youth and foster entrepreneurial skills through practical
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has announced that plans have reached an advanced stage for replacing the Supervised Industrial Training Scheme in Engineering (SITSIE) with the Engineering Residency Programme (ERP) for professionals. COREN, in a press briefing in Abuja, also announced plans for the impending commencement of its 33rd Engineering
With major investments from tech giants like Open Access Data Centres (OADC), Rack Centre, MainOne, and MTN Nigeria, the country is rapidly positioning itself as Africa’s digital hub. These cutting-edge data centre projects are fueling digital transformation and opening up fresh opportunities for small businesses nationwide. OADC is building a $240 million hyperscale data centre
Obi Epiphany Azinge, the Asagba of Asaba, has hailed the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), for its achievements in the past 25 years. Obi Azinge spoke when the Chairman of the NDDC Governing Board, Mr. Chiedu Ebie, led a delegation of the Commission’s Board and Management to pay a courtesy visit to him in his
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) reports that 17,417 of its candidates were identified as beneficiaries of fake admission letters following the confession of some apprehended syndicates. According to a statement by JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, on Sunday, the Board has been investigating the matter since a joint press conference with the Nigeria
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS) hosted an interactive session on Friday, July 4, 2025, featuring Dr Blessing Emerenini, a Nigerian mathematician from the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York. During the session, which drew various stakeholders from the university, Dr Emerenini shared insights on how data, models, and computer
