27 July 2026
Universities

Former Vice-Chancellor Slams Poor Pay, Proliferation of Universities

Professor Wande Abimbola, a former Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, has condemned the state of Nigerian universities, describing it as shameful. Speaking recently, Abimbola revealed that a full professor in Nigeria earns about ₦500,000 monthly, equivalent to only $300, an amount he compared to what American professors spend on gardening. He said such poor pay

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Professional Institutes

Jigawa Doctors Quit Due to Low Pay

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Jigawa State has raised concern over more than 30 specialist doctors leaving the State in just four months. NMA Chairman, Dr Usman, said the main reason for their exit is poor salaries and bad working conditions. He warned that if nothing is done, more doctors may also leave, making

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