Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, Vice Chancellor of Rivers State University, has advised the federal government to leverage the country’s researchers. He elaborated that leveraging the knowledge of scholars, serving and retired, can contribute to national and sustainable development and help solve critical issues. The Vice-Chancellor admonished the federal government to implement the solutions outlined in various
University students nationwide have welcomed the suspension of the two-week warning strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), following a late-night National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja. ASUU said it suspended the strike after renewed discussions with the Federal Government and commitments to address long-standing issues, including funding, welfare and implementation of
The federal government (FG) University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) has given 700 anti-rabies vaccines to the University of Abuja Veterinary Clinic. Samuel Anzaku, the Chief Veterinary Officer of Nigeria (CVON), announced in Abuja on Friday, October 17, 2025, that a donation was made through the Ministry of Livestock Development. Anzaku mentioned that the donation shows the
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has requested a response from the federal government (FG) about their demands. Responding to ASUU’s strike, Jibrin Barau, the Deputy Senate President, said the National Assembly is ready to settle the ongoing conflict between the union and the federal governmentto prevent it from intensifying. Dr Tunji Alausa, the
The federal government (FG) has mentioned that English and Mathematics are still core subjects in the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The clarification came after a tertiary admission policy stated that non-science students no longer need Mathematics as an admission requirement. Boriowo Folasade, the Federal Ministry of Education’s spokesperson, stated, “All students must continue to
Dr Abubakar Adamu Dabban, the Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), has stated that the federal government (FG) is prepared to tackle the issues faced by agricultural research institutes and federal colleges of agriculture in the country. While on a visit to the Federal College of Freshwater Fisheries Technology and the
The Chairpersons of the Governing Councils of federal polytechnics have highlighted significant challenges affecting the institutions, calling on the federal government to improve infrastructure, security, and management practices. The communique followed their meeting in Calabar from February 9 to 14, 2025. The chairs cited poor roads, unreliable electricity and water supply, and limited internet connectivity
The Federal Government has directed all teacher training institutions in Nigeria to incorporate sign language education into their curricula to foster inclusive learning for children with hearing impairments. Minister of State for Education, Prof Suwaiba Said Ahmad, made the announcement on Friday in Abuja during the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child celebration, themed
The Federal Government has debunked reports claiming that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will no longer be required for admission into tertiary institutions. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Education, Mrs Folasade Boriowo, quoted the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji
The federal government (FG) has announced the opening of the Network for Oncology Research in Sub-Saharan Africa (NORA) Summer School 2025 in Abuja. Dr Adekunle Salako, Minister of State for Health, noted that the summer school is a show of the federal government’s dedication to its cancer control plan. Salako explained that the ministry aims
