The Kwara State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has stated that the 1,800 teachers shortlisted for employment must pass a drug test before they can be hired. Those who pass will also sign a six-year bond, which prevents them from requesting transfers during that period. TESCOM’s Chief Press Secretary, Sam Onile, stated that the shortlisted candidates
The University of Port Harcourt has expressed sadness over the death of one of its students, Mr Godwin Francis Akpakpan, who was shot in an incident that happened outside the school. In a statement by the school’s Public Relations Officer, Dr Sammy Kpenu, the management confirmed that the late Akpakpan was a 300-level student of
Popular Nigerian broadcaster Alhaji Ayinde Soaga has been elected as the new President of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) Alumni Association. He will serve from 2025 to 2029. The event was held at MAPOLY’s main campus in Abeokuta, Ogun State. It was attended by old and current students, school leaders, and guests from the media
In Nigeria, earning a university degree is often regarded as a crucial step toward success. However, some of the country’s biggest celebrities proved that this is not the only path. Whether it was to pursue music, acting, or other passions, these stars left university behind and still achieved greatness. Wizkid began his studies at Lagos
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has directed its members to suspend work whenever their salaries are delayed. Professor Christopher Piwuna, the ASUU President, announced this on Monday in an interview with the Nigerian Tribune. He maintained that whenever salaries are unpaid till the third of a new month, ASUU members should stop working
The Federal Government has stated that it will penalise federal universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education that operate satellite campuses without obtaining proper approval. This was announced in a memo dated May 30, 2025, and signed by Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education. The memo was sent to the heads of the National Universities
The University of Port Harcourt has launched a new programme called TAGDev 2.0, designed to enhance farming and food production in Africa. The programme is supported by the Mastercard Foundation, RUFORUM, and 12 other African universities. The launch event happened on June 7, 2025. Many important guests, including university leaders, students, and partners from various
The University Governing Council recently held a heartfelt farewell ceremony to honour six of its members whose time on the Council has officially come to an end. The event, held on June 7, 2025, was filled with emotions and appreciation for their years of committed service to the university. Those celebrated included Prof. Martins Ifeanacho,
The University of Ibadan (UI) has received international recognition from the American Chemical Society (ACS) for its Bachelor’s Degree programme in Chemistry. This global endorsement means that UI’s chemistry curriculum now meets the international standards set by the ACS Guidelines for Chemistry Programmes around the world. The Department of Chemistry at UI, known as the
Nigeria has taken a significant step in leveraging technology with the launch of a $500,000 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scaling Hub. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is supporting it. The project is led by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. It was officially launched in Abuja during a signing ceremony between Minister
