President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the disbursement of ₦50 billion to clear a backlog of Earned Academic Allowances (EAA) owed to academic and non-academic staff in federal universities after nearly 20 years. According to a statement made available to Legit.ng on Tuesday, July 1, this resolves a decades-old dispute that had strained relations between
The Lagos State Government have commissioned the newly renovated block of classrooms at Lagos State Model Nursery and Primary School, Ikeja. The achievement is a result of a strong partnership with the Rotary Club of Ikeja South, District 9111. The formal handover ceremony, held within the school premises, was attended by officials from the Lagos
The Governing Council of Mufutau Lanihun College of Education (MULCOED), Ibadan, has announced the suspension of four top officials, including the Provost and Registrar, following their alleged involvement in a fraudulent scheme to issue the College’s NCE certificates to individuals who never attended the institution. In a disclaimer notice addressed to the Dr Tunji Alausa,
Dr Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, has inaugurated the newly appointed members of the Governing Councils of selected federal tertiary institutions and parastatals under the Federal Ministry of Education. Alausa, who presented letters of appointment to the appointees on Tuesday in Abuja, charged them to provide visionary and accountable leadership to reposition Nigeria’s universities
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), University of Lagos Branch, is set to host the SSANU Wellness Day 2025, aimed at promoting holistic well-being among staff and the entire university community. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at Tolu Odugbemi Hall, University of Lagos. The programme is
Walless College, founded by Dr Ogedengbe Alexander, has officially launched the Walless College Learning Management System (LMS), a mobile learning app designed to eliminate the traditional barriers of location, infrastructure, and affordability. Speaking at the launch event, Dr Ogedengbe described the LMS as “a powerful and intuitive platform that brings high-quality education to anyone, anywhere,
Approximately N51.6m in cash, sponsorship and projects are up for grabs in the Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition for the year 2025. This was brought to the fore when the Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund launched the call for entries for the 11th edition of the competition in Lagos. This year’s competition will
The King’s College Lagos Class of 2005 has celebrated their 20th graduation anniversary with a formal gala and the unveiling of legacy education projects. The gathering brought together alumni, education leaders, government representatives, and business professionals to celebrate two decades of shared history and a renewed commitment to giving back to their alma mater. In
The need to provide a conducive environment and essential facilities that facilitate learning in educational institutions has been emphasised as key to achieving positive outcomes for students at all levels. The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, made the call while delivering the keynote address at the first reunion and 38th anniversary of
Nigeria’s senate president, Godswill Akpabio, has called for increased investment in human capital, describing it as essential to Nigeria’s development trajectory. Akpabio made the call on Monday in Abuja during a public hearing organised by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund. Akpabio noted that the country is at a crucial point in its
