Federal University Lokoja (FUL) will begin using a 1.72 Megawatt solar power system in May 2025. This is one of the significant successes of the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olayemi Akinwumi. The World Bank and the African Development Bank fund the project. It will supply power to the entire campus, helping the university reduce its reliance
To help final-year students prepare for the complexities of life after graduation and to equip them for real-world situations, Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) hosted an event called Pathway Pinnacle. The event was organised on June 11, 2025. The PAU Careers Office compiled it. The event featured talks from professionals and past students. Lara Rabiu, founder of
Lagos State University (LASU) has signed a two-year agreement with the NGO, Alliances for Africa (AFA), to fight sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) on campus. The partnership was sealed on May 21, 2025, during a ceremony held at the Vice-Chancellor’s Conference Room on the Ojo campus. Speaking on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello,
The War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) Committee, led by the Office of the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has met with the management of Lagos State University (LASU) to plan an awareness walk against drug abuse. The meeting took place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Vice-Chancellor’s Conference Room. The
The Federal Polytechnic, Daura, in Katsina State, has received N750 million from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to enhance skill development and upgrade its equipment. The Rector, Prof. Aliyu Mamman, made this known at a press conference ahead of the school’s second convocation. He explained that N350 million was allocated for skill development, and
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has lifted the 10-year ban on staff promotions at Dr Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, formerly known as Abia Polytechnic, Aba. The ban was placed by the previous administration. According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ukoha Njoku, the governor also approved the release of all outstanding promotions for staff.
Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, has praised President Bola Tinubu for signing a new law that changes the Federal Polytechnic Kabo in Kano State to the Federal University of Science and Technology. Barau, who sponsored the bill, said this move will help give more Nigerian youths access to quality education. He believes education is
The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has requested that President Bola Tinubu introduce an insurance scheme to protect students in polytechnics. In a statement by its President, Eshiofune Oghayan, the group also called for better mental health awareness and stronger security in schools. NAPS wants polytechnics to be allowed to give Bachelor of Technology
The Osun State College of Health Technology in Ilesa may soon be upgraded to a polytechnic. This was revealed by the new Chairman of the school’s Governing Council, Abayomi Adegoke, during his first day in office. Adegoke stated that one of his primary objectives is to upgrade the school from a monotechnic to a full-fledged
Alhaji (Dr) Haruna Makoda, Kano State Commissioner of Education, has urged the current administration to focus more on empowering teachers, as they play a crucial role in education development. He disclosed this at the launch of the sensitisation programme for enhancing quality education within the state. Makoda highlighted the Kano governor’s continued effort in improving
