The Ebonyi State University has expelled three students who were arrested in September for allegedly possessing guns and attacking the Dean of Student Affairs. The students were said to have shot into the crowd during the recent Students’ Union Government election, hitting one student. Condemning the students’ actions, Prof. Michael Awoke, the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of
The Forum of Governing Council Members in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions (FOGOCOM) has encouraged the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to call off its two-week strike. The council asked ASUU to consider students’ interests, emphasising that strikes affect their growth and mental health. Hon. Aguele, the FOGOCOM’s National Publicity Secretary, stated that a developing country
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), and the Ondo State Police Command have reassured their commitment to enhancing security in and around the university. This was the outcome of a courtesy visit to the Vice Chancellor, Prof Adenike Oladiji, by the Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, on Saturday. Lawal commended FUTA students
Dr Nasir Idris, the Kebbi State Governor, has approved ₦60 million for the accreditation of eight academic programmes at the College of Health Sciences and Technology, Jega. Responding to the approval, Hussaini Aliyu, the college provost, said the accreditation process is ongoing. He added that the governor also approved the renovation of hostels to improve
The academic communities of Ekiti State have been thrown into mourning following two suicide-related incidents involving students of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI) and Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti. A 300-level Science Laboratory Technology student of BOUESTI, identified as Olamilekan Alabi, reportedly took his life after ingesting a mixture of
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has introduced a new transport service, “Yayi Buses,” to facilitate movement within its campus. The minibuses were donated by Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola and began operations this week. Each vehicle carries eight passengers, with fares ranging from ₦100 to ₦300 depending on the destination. Chairman of the university’s
The Ondo State Government has approved a 100% increase in bursary payments for indigent students from the state studying in accredited institutions across Nigeria. The announcement was made in Akure by the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Laolu Akindolire, during a consultative session on the 2026 budget. He said the increment reflects Governor Lucky
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has warned that the growing disregard for university law admission quotas is straining the Nigerian Law School, causing overcrowding and putting pressure on its facilities. Speaking on Sunday, NBA President Afam Osigwe (SAN) stated that many universities are admitting law students far beyond the approved limits, resulting in more graduates
Two weeks into the new academic session, public senior secondary schools in Ilorin metropolis have yet to begin admitting new Senior Secondary School One (SS1) students, despite the release of Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results. At Government Day Secondary School, Adewole, a staff member confirmed that registration would commence only after a scheduled staff
The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of Federal Polytechnic, Ede, has appealed to the school’s Governing Council to prioritise student welfare in its policies, with the aim of enhancing academic performance. SUG President Ayanyemi Marvellous made this call during the 2025 Union Day celebration, with the theme “Driving Leadership, Building Legacy, Moving the Future.” He explained
