Prof. Biodun Olaniran, Zonal Coordinator of ASUU The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ibadan Zone, says the Federal Government has yet to meet its key demands, warning that a nationwide strike is imminent if negotiations remain stalled. Zonal Coordinator, Prof Biodun Olaniran, speaking at LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, said the government has handled the ongoing dispute
FG declared that students attending technical colleges nationwide will receive a monthly stipend When the Federal Government announced a new monthly stipend of ₦45,000 for students in technical colleges, many young Nigerians saw something they had long prayed for — a real chance to stay in school and learn practical skills. For thousands who could
Prof. Bond Anyaechie, appointed as Nnamdi Azikiwe University substantive Vice-Chancellor The Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has appointed Prof. Bond Anyaechie as its substantive Vice-Chancellor VC) on Sunday, November 16, 2025. His appointment followed that of Prof. Bernard Odoh, which President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reversed after a year. Olugbenga Kukoyi, the pro-chancellor and chairman
Miva Open University has matriculated 8,000 students for the new academic session.Mr Sim Shagaya, the Chancellor of the University, described the students as pioneers, as they are the largest cohort since the university’s establishment in 2023. Shagaya noted that the university is AI-driven, and the students already use Miva’s AI-powered learning tools. He elaborated, “We
The 36th convocation ceremony of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on decision-makers in tertiary institutions to reform the curriculum. He made the call while speaking at the 38th convocation ceremony of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) on Saturday, October 15, 2025. Represented by Prof. Abdullahi
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,
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
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
Bingham University, Karu, recently hosted a team from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for a re-accreditation visit of its Radiography and Computer Science programmes. The visit formed part of the University’s ongoing commitment to maintaining high standards in teaching and research while expanding its academic offerings. Leading the assessments, Professors Charles Eze and Adesina Sodiya
HRH Aheri Bulus Nyako, Tol Hoba of Hong in Adamawa State, paid a courtesy visit to the Founder of Baze University, Senate The newly installed Tol Hoba of Hong in Adamawa State, His Royal Highness Barrister Aheri Bulus Nyako, paid a courtesy visit to the Chancellor and Founder of Baze University, Senator Yusuf Datti-Baba Ahmed.
