UNICEF has emphasised that education, from preschool to university, should be viewed as a vital investment in children’s futures and the nation’s development, rather than merely a financial burden. The agency called for education systems that are inclusive, high-quality, and transformative. Ms Christian Munduate, UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, made the remarks in Awka on Tuesday
Three outstanding students from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have qualified for the finals of The Nigerian Genius: Campus Edition 2025, one of Nigeria’s premier engineering competitions. The team—Sanyaolu Motunrayo and Isokpunwu Orobosa from the Department of Electrical Electronics Engineering, along with Abanum Oliseyenum from the Department of Mechanical Engineering—earned the right to represent UNILAG
The Federal Government has inaugurated a committee to standardise fee payment structures across universities in the country to streamline education financing. Minister of Education Dr Tunji Alausa announced the development on Wednesday during a meeting with Vice-Chancellors and the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) officials in Abuja. The committee comprises representatives from NELFUND, the Ministry
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted full accreditation to 21 academic programmes at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) following a nationwide assessment exercise. UNIPORT Vice Chancellor, Prof. Owunari Georgewill, disclosed this to journalists on Wednesday in Port Harcourt, describing the approval as a significant milestone for the institution and its students. He explained
Students from the University of Ibadan (UI) have once again demonstrated why the institution is renowned for its academic excellence. Three UI students won top prizes in two major competitions, the Distinction Quizathon 2.0 and the first-ever National Campus Challenge, both organised by education technology company, FlexiSAF. In the highly competitive Distinction Quizathon, which involved
The University of Abuja has appointed Mrs Roseline Adakayi as the new Acting Registrar of the institution. Her appointment was approved by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Dr. Olanrewaju Tejuoso. According to a letter signed by the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Patricia Manko Lar, Mrs Adakayi’s appointment takes effect from Monday, May 12,
Two students from the University of Ibadan (UI) have made the school proud by winning in the French Embassy’s “Get Creative with Plastic” Challenge. This competition is part of the Plastic Free Campus Awareness Initiative, funded by the French Embassy Fund (FEF) Project. Out of ten Nigerian universities selected, UI was the only one to
The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, Professor Patricia Manko Lar, has urged the Federal Government to increase funding support for the institution as it pushes forward with key development projects. She appealed over the weekend during a courtesy visit to the secretary of the Government of the Federation, Dr. George Akume. She noted
At Babcock University’s 53rd inaugural lecture held on May 10, 2025, Professor Adewale Adebayo, an expert in Computer Science and Information Security, called on organisations, including universities, to appoint information systems professionals to top management positions. He stated that such appointments are crucial for effective data-driven decision-making and strategic planning in today’s digital age. Speaking
Wesley University, Ondo, has partnered with Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., and the Nigerian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) to enhance higher education opportunities for deaf and hard-of-hearing students in Nigeria. This collaboration, known as Gallaudet in Nigeria-Africa (GAIN), aims to provide multilingual tertiary education tailored to the needs of deaf, deaf-blind, and hard-of-hearing
