Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, Executive Secretary of NUC, represented the president at the 36th convocation of FUTA President Bola Tinubu has urged stakeholders to collaborate with the government in addressing the challenges facing Nigeria’s tertiary education sector, particularly in funding and the impact of research. Speaking at the 36th convocation of the Federal University of Technology,
Six Students from Abuja Regional Final Advance to MTN Spelling Bee Grand Finale Six students have qualified for the national finals of the MTN mPulse Spelling Bee after emerging as champions in the North-Central, North-East, and North-West regional rounds held in Abuja. The event brought together some of the region’s most promising young spellers, all
Prof. Timothy Namo (middle), Bauchi Zonal Coordinator of ASUU The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned that it could resume industrial action if the government fails to address unresolved issues affecting public universities. Speaking at a press conference in Bauchi, Zonal Coordinator Prof Timothy Namo accused the government of failing to keep its
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State Kano State is set to expand its offering of technical and vocational education following Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s assent to a new law establishing Gaya Polytechnic. The institution, located in Gaya Local Government Area, is expected to open up fresh pathways for young people seeking practical and technical
The arrest of 21 secondary school students in Edo State for allegedly plotting a violent attack has renewed concern about the spread of cult-like activity in Nigeria’s schools. The students, all between 14 and 17 years old, were detained after police received a tip-off about a planned assault on a rival school. According to the
Monday Okpebholo, the Edo State Governor A legal action has been initiated in Edo State to halt the handover of public primary and secondary schools to the Catholic Mission, with claimants arguing the move violates constitutional provisions on religious freedom and equality. The Edo Muslims filed the suit for Good Governance on behalf of the
Professor Adenike Oladiji, Vice-Chancellor, FUTA As Nigeria grapples with a widening gulf between academic qualifications and real-world skills, the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) is taking steps to bridge the divide. In a country where employers routinely lament the lack of industry-ready graduates, FUTA is transforming the way it prepares students for life after
Nigeria’s move to introduce Computer-Based Tests (CBT) for the 2026 WAEC examinations is facing pushback — and the House of Representatives has stated that the country is not yet ready. Here is what you need to know: 1. Lawmakers Want CBT Rollout Suspended The House has urged the Ministry of Education and WAEC to halt
Dr. Tunji Alausa, Education Minister, at the British Council conference Nigeria’s classrooms are set for a major linguistic shift. The Federal Government has quietly scrapped the use of indigenous languages as a medium of instruction, making English the sole language of teaching from early childhood through to University. The announcement, made at a British Council
Bingham University, Karu, has hosted its inaugural Train-the-Trainers Workshop through the Ambassador Bulus Lolo Centre for Diplomacy, Peace, Conflict and Plural Studies (ABLC), sponsored by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS). The two-day event brought together facilitators, resource persons, and participants committed to strengthening peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and diplomacy skills across Nigeria. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Haruna
