The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) says the Federal Government is stepping up investment in renewable energy to address electricity shortages in universities and other public institutions. ECN Director-General, Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, said this in a statement on Thursday marking his second year in office. He noted that the Renewed Hope Solarisation Project, introduced under
Nigeria’s challenging economic situation has raised a serious question: can the nation’s universities help rebuild the economy, not just produce job seekers? Many education experts believe that Nigerian universities can indeed drive national development — but only if research and innovation are appropriately linked to the country’s real needs. Universities as Drivers of Growth Across
Parents, Students, and Universities are divided over the continued use of the Post-University Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME) as part of the university admissions process. Some parents and students argue the process imposes financial strain and exposes candidates to travel risks, while others say it remains necessary to assess applicants properly. In Cross River, parent Effanga
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has warned universities and affiliate institutions to steer clear of paid training and consultancy services offered by private firms for accreditation purposes. In a statement on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, signed by Mrs Franca Chukwuonwo, Acting Director of Public Affairs, the commission stressed that such programmes are neither organised nor
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that 21 universities are yet to submit the Post-UTME results of underage candidates for vetting. JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, said despite an agreement and a September 15 deadline, the schools failed to forward the scores. Some of the institutions include the University of Lagos, Lagos State
The federal government has allocated ₦300 billion to ensure an uninterrupted electricity supply to teaching hospitals and universities nationwide. Abubakar Bichi, chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, announced this on Wednesday at the unveiling of a solar hybrid project at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH). He said the initiative was part of President Bola
Education experts have urged Nigerian universities to prioritise the development of soft and marketable skills, enabling graduates to secure employment more easily. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Afolabi Lesi, and other experts made this call during the final event of UNILAG’s Career Service Programme, held in partnership with ICLED Business
Dr Adebayo Lucas Oluwaseun, an advocate for affordable education in Nigeria, has called on the Federal Government, the Ministry of Education, and the National Universities Commission (NUC) to abolish what he described as the “fraudulent and exploitative” practice of taking acceptance fees in Nigerian universities. In his open letter titled “Stop the Fraudulent ‘Acceptance Fee’
Nigerian ICT solutions firm Zinox Technologies, in collaboration with corporate social responsibility platform KongaCares, is set to launch a programme aimed at equipping one million Nigerian students with computers. The initiative, titled ‘Computerise Nigeria’, was officially unveiled on Thursday, September 4 September 4, at the prestigious GITEX Nigeria event. The programme seeks to strengthen Nigeria’s
The Federal Executive Council has approved ₦68.7 billion to deliver reliable electricity to eight universities and their teaching hospitals, in what officials describe as a decisive move to end crippling blackouts on campuses. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said after Thursday’s FEC meeting that the projects fall under the Energising Education Programme, managed by the
