The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS, has been honoured with the Wonder Woman Award by The Guardian Newspapers. She emerged as the top choice in the Business of Academia and Learning category, leading a group of seven distinguished women selected for the 2025 Wonder Women Awards. According to
In a move to boost higher education infrastructure, the Kogi State Government has taken delivery of three newly completed facilities at Kogi State University, Kabba. Handed over by contractors on May 19, 2025, the projects include a modern library, a temporary Senate building, and a state-of-the-art classroom block. During the ceremony, Hon. Abanika Taiye, the
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has commenced the disbursement of April 2025 upkeep allowances to eligible students nationwide. In a statement released by the Director of Strategic Communications, Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, the agency confirmed that while many payments have already been processed successfully, some students may experience temporary delays. The delays are attributed to
A fire broke out at the College for Qur’anic Science and Islamic Studies in Rafin Albasa, Bauchi State, which was founded by the renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. The fire damaged major structures and essential facilities. The incident occurred on Sunday evening after academic activities had ended. The cause of the fire remains
The Federal Ministry of Education has refuted media reports alleging that the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, inaugurated a committee to reintegrate returning Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholars into Nigerian universities. In a statement released on Saturday, the ministry said the report titled “BEA: Education Minister receives committee’s report” is false and misleading,
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has advised newly admitted students of Dorben Polytechnic to focus on acquiring marketable skills to enhance their future careers. Speaking at the 26th Matriculation and 30th Anniversary of the institution, Alausa — represented by Olubisi Olagbenro, Deputy Director at the Federal Ministry of Education — said education under
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has launched its first Anti-Human Trafficking and Violence Against Persons (A.TIPVAP) Vanguard Club at Egor Secondary School. The initiative, in partnership with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), aims to engage young people directly in the fight against human trafficking. The initiative,
The gap between research outputs and Nigeria’s policymaking process remains a serious concern. According to Professor Tunji Olaopa, Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, there is a disconnect between local research and government decisions, which hinders development. During a discussion with Professor Antonia Simbine, Director-General of the National Institute for Social and Economic Research
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Benjamin Kalu, has called for an independent audit of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) following technical and administrative challenges during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Sunday, Kalu emphasised the need for JAMB to develop a more
The Chairman of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) Governing Board, Dr Saliu Mustapha, states that the Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) is crucial to enhancing standards in the teaching profession. He stated this while monitoring the May 2025 PQE at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) CBT centre in Abuja.Dr Mustapha stated that
