The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Lokoja (FUL), Professor Olayemi Akinwunmi, says the institution’s progress in expanding academic programmes and infrastructure is being limited by inadequate government funding. Speaking at a pre-convocation press conference ahead of the university’s ninth convocation in Lokoja, Akinwunmi said the university could achieve more if the federal government provided additional
Officials from Bauchi State and education stakeholders have reviewed the state’s 2025 second-quarter budget performance, highlighting challenges in meeting education sector targets. The meeting, organised by the Young Leaders Network (YLN) in partnership with the state Ministries of Education and Budget, Economic Planning and Multilateral Coordination, was held under the Strengthening Advocacy for Girls Education
Secondary schools across Nigeria may be forced to spend as much as ₦1.6 trillion to meet new West African Examinations Council (WAEC) requirements for computer-based testing (CBT) in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). From 2025, WAEC will only accredit centres with at least 250 functional computers, a robust server, CCTV cameras and
The Provost of the Federal College of Education, Ofeme, Abia State, Dr Titus Ezeme, has warned that Nigeria’s tertiary institutions cannot rely on government funding alone and must attract private and community support to survive. He gave the warning while receiving books donated to the college library by Mr S.K. Nwokoye, a former lecturer at
The Federal University, Dutse, in Jigawa State, has secured a ₦1 billion intervention from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund to build a state-of-the-art innovation hub, aimed at equipping students with skills to combat Unemployment. Vice‑Chancellor Professor Abdulkarim Sabo said the project would nurture entrepreneurs and job creators rather than job seekers. “The hub will promote
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has revealed that his government has spent ₦2.7 billion to pay tuition fees for all Kebbi students studying both in Nigeria and abroad. He said this is part of the State’s commitment to free education from primary to tertiary level. The governor made the statement while hosting student leaders,
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved ₦68.7 billion for electricity projects in Nigerian universities and teaching hospitals. The announcement was made by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, after the FEC meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. The projects carried out under the Energising Education Programme are designed to provide a reliable
Brigadier General Sikiru Adepoju Mohammed has urged Nigerian industries to start funding university research to solve real-life problems and help the country grow. He made this call while speaking at a major engineering and science conference at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) in Calabar. General Mohammed said industries should not rely only on
The Niger State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has denied claims that it withheld funds intended for the state’s basketball team to attend the Nestle Milo Basketball Championship in Lagos. Commissioner Hadiza Asabe Mohammed stated on Tuesday that the reports were false and misleading. She clarified that although Governor Umaru Bago had approved the
The Niger State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has denied claims that it withheld money meant for the state’s basketball team to attend the Nestle Milo Basketball Championship in Lagos. Commissioner Hadiza Asabe Mohammed said the accusations were false and misleading. She explained that while Governor Umaru Bago approved the team’s sponsorship budget, the
