Nursing experts have raised an alarm over the poor level of research in Nigeria’s nursing education system, warning that the situation could affect the quality of future healthcare professionals. They made this known at the Undergraduate Nursing Research Summit and Award Ceremony in Lagos, organised by the Golden Lamp Leadership Initiative Africa. The yearly event
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has raised an alarm over a growing teacher shortage in the country’s public schools, with more than 194,876 positions vacant across primary and secondary education. Speaking to The Guardian, NUT President Titus Amba called on federal and state governments to urgently implement previously approved salary enhancements and welfare packages
The University of Ibadan (UI) has been named Nigeria’s top university in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026. The Ibadan-based federal institution, ranked between 801 and 1,000 globally, rose from fourth place in 2025, overtaking Covenant University, which had led Nigeria in 2024 and 2025. The assessment of 2,191 universities from 115
Hundreds of graduate research projects across Nigerian universities are rotting away in storerooms and open spaces due to poor preservation and a lack of digitisation. At Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijebu Ode, piles of abandoned dissertations were reportedly seen dumped near the Academic Affairs building, with several damaged by rain and termites. University
The Head of Geography Department at Northwest University, Kano, Dr Nazifi Umar Alaramma, has urged President Bola Tinubu to make Geography a compulsory subject in all Nigerian secondary schools. Speaking to education stakeholders in Kano, Nazifi said Geography is crucial for understanding climate change, environmental management, and national development. He noted that the subject equips
For more than 120 years, the Nobel Prizes have been the world’s highest honour in science — celebrating discoveries in medicine, physics, and chemistry since 1901. However, as science has expanded and become more interconnected, many significant works now fall outside Alfred Nobel’s original categories. To fill this gap, other global awards have emerged —
Every October 5, the world comes together in unison to celebrate and honour teachers. Globally, they are the people who shape nations, guide minds, and build futures. However, in Nigeria, the day often comes with mixed feelings, because beneath the euphoria of celebrations lie stories of frustration, neglect, and survival. Across the country, teachers work
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Cross River State has called on the government to raise funding for the education sector from 15% to 26% of the state budget. State NUT chairman, Gregory Olayi, appealed for World Teachers’ Day celebrations at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar. He also pressed for the promotion of
The Chief Executive of a global fund, Ms Aguele, has called on government and other stakeholders to push for stronger education policies to support adolescent mothers facing child marriage and gender-based violence. Her remarks came after the fund’s first-ever global board meeting in Nigeria, which included direct engagement with grassroots partners. During the visit, the
The British Council has pledged more substantial support for Nigeria’s creative sector. The council promised long-term partnerships, training programmes, and broader opportunities for young people and educators. The assurance was made during Creative Economy Week 2025 in Lagos, where creative professionals, cultural hubs, industry leaders, and policymakers gathered to discuss ways to boost skills and
