The recent decision by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde to rename The Polytechnic, Ibadan, after its pioneer rector, Dr Omololu Olunloyo, has sparked a public debate. While intended as a tribute to Olunloyo’s legacy in education and governance, the move raises serious concerns about how Nigeria honours its heroes—and at what cost. Established on August
The Chairman, Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS), Oyo State Chapter, Surv.(ALH) Waheed Abiodun Lamidi has stated that the readiness of the Federal Government, through the National Assembly, in collaboration with the National Universities Commission (NUC), to upgrade the Federal School of Surveying, Oyo, to a degree-awarding institution is a welcome idea. He insists that its
Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna, has once more emerged as the best-performing institution in admission compliance at the 2025 National Tertiary Admissions Performance Merit Awards (NAPTAP-M). The awards were organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to recognise institutions that upheld integrity, transparency, and excellence in their admission processes. Air Commodore
The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) and its President, Mr David Daser, have been commended by the federal government for their innovative contributions to the country’s digital sector. The commendation was delivered by the Special Assistant to the President on social media, Mr Dada Olusegun, during a courtesy visit to Mr Daser in Abuja. Mrs Theresa
The list of Federal schools that accept awaiting results in Nigeria is extensive, including top institutions such as UNILAG, UNN, and UNIBEN. These schools allow students to apply for admission even if their WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB results are still pending. However, the timely upload of WAEC or NECO results is crucial to finalising admission.
The Federal Government has initiated steps to overhaul the accreditation system for Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, citing concerns over overlapping mandates, rising costs, and operational inefficiencies. Speaking at a high-level meeting with regulatory and professional bodies in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, said the current accreditation framework has become burdensome for institutions,
The Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) has described Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), as a model for state-owned universities in the country. The commendation was given during a courtesy visit to the institution by a CVCNU delegation on Monday, May 26, 2025. Speaking during the meeting at the University Council Chamber, Professor Andrew
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has partnered with Abuja Technology Village (ATV) to transform its sites at the ATV from a research-focused institution to a manufacturing agency. Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, stated that the agency will utilise the collaboration to attract
The Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) has inducted 96 new members during its 2025 induction ceremony held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This marks the institute’s largest membership intake since its founding six years ago, bringing its total membership to 296 professionals across the nation. Vice President of SPIN, Ini Abimbola,
The Zamfara Education Forum (ZEF) has praised former Governor and current Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, for improving education in the state despite limited funds. According to a statement by the Forum’s chairman, Yusuf Ibrahim Maradun, Matawalle used the 2017/2018 intervention grant to build 900 new classrooms across Zamfara in just two
