The Federal Government has initiated steps to overhaul the accreditation system for Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, citing concerns over overlapping mandates, rising costs, and operational inefficiencies. Speaking at a high-level meeting with regulatory and professional bodies in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, said the current accreditation framework has become burdensome for institutions,
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has paid tribute to the late Prof. Ibiyemi Olasunbo Olayiwola, celebrating her enduring legacy as a scholar, mentor, and academic trailblazer whose impact continues to shape the institution. At a Commendation Service held at the Prof. Olusola Oyewole Lecture Hall, members of the University community gathered to reflect
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), in partnership with the Sustainable Livelihood and Development Network for Africa (SLIDEN Africa), has unveiled a strategic agribusiness training initiative designed to equip students with practical skills in agriculture and enterprise development. Known as the SLIDEN Africa – FUNAAB Agribusiness Apprenticeship Scheme (SAFAAS), the initiative includes the revitalisation
In a bid to officially launch its Medical Laboratory Science programme, Arthur Jarvis University in Cross River State has held its first-ever Induction and Oath-Taking Ceremony for graduating students. The historic event, which was held on March 27, 2025, marked the beginning of the university’s journey in training and producing certified Medical Laboratory Scientists in
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has received a €38 million credit facility from the French Government to drive digital transformation across 10 federal universities in Nigeria. The initiative, known as the Blueprint-ICT-Dev Project, was formally launched in Abuja on Tuesday. Funded through the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the project aims to upgrade digital infrastructure
Students have begun to drop out of school to set up businesses as a result of delayed academic programmes, escalating fees, prolonged stress, disorganised systems, and a lack of employment opportunities. The Nigerian educational system is discouraging compared to other parts of the world. The academic board often strikes, leaving many students in disarray. As
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has strongly criticised the continued exclusion of qualified medical professors from contesting for the post of Vice-Chancellor in some Nigerian universities. In a statement jointly signed by its President, Professor Mohammad Aminu, and Secretary General, Professor Daiyabu Ibrahim, the association described the trend as a violation
The University of Ibadan offers University of London degrees on its campus in areas like law and computing. It also partners with Purdue University in the U.S. for agricultural research. The University of Lagos works with the University of Strathclyde in the UK for petroleum and maritime studies. Students can complete their final year in
Nigeria is starting an exciting new project to build electric cars. The government, led by President Bola Tinubu, has chosen twelve universities across the country to help make this happen. This is part of the First Nigeria Policy aimed at growing local businesses and creating jobs. The head of the National Automotive Design and Development
The Chancellor and Founder of Maduka University, Samuel Maduka Onyishi, has urged Nigerian universities to focus more on entrepreneurship education that will help students become job creators instead of job seekers. Onyishi made the call while speaking at the second Academic Lecture of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology at the University of Nigeria,
