The Senate, through its Committees on Labour and on Tertiary Institutions and Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), has met with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) behind closed doors to discuss the way forward. Senator Muntari Dandutse, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund, stated that ASUU’s complaints have been
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, plans to revive its university farm and utilise innovations from its Agriculture and Veterinary Complex to enhance internally generated revenue (IGR) and research. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, announced the initiative on Friday during the 2025 Annual Field Day of the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) in Zaria. Represented by
While students in public universities sit in overcrowded lecture halls and lecturers complain about outdated laboratories, billions of naira meant to fix these problems remain untouched in government accounts. This paradox, of underfunded yet underutilised education funding, continues to expose deep cracks in Nigeria’s tertiary education system. The TETFund Paradox The Tertiary Education Trust Fund
Each Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike is more than a pause in lectures; it reflects Nigeria’s recurring governance failure. The latest two-week warning strike, which began on October 13, has once again paralysed campuses across the country, sending thousands of students home and halting academic progress. At its core, this strike is a
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) chapter, has warned that academic activities, including the forthcoming resumption and convocation ceremonies, may be disrupted if the state government fails to address lingering issues of poor funding and unpaid salaries. Speaking in Akure on Sunday, the Chairman of AAUA ASUU, Dr Boluwaji
Approximately 150 presidents of alumni associations from Nigerian universities will convene in Bauchi State from October 2 to 5, 2025, to address the growing crisis in the higher education system. The conference will also focus on sustainable university funding and alumni-driven solutions, according to a statement signed by Sulaihun Maccido, Public Relations Officer of the
Former Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Professor Wande Abimbola, has expressed worry over the weak partnership between Nigerian universities and their alumni. Speaking during a live interview at the Boiling Point Arena, Abimbola stated that universities in the country have lost much of their past glory due to inadequate funding and a lack of strong
When Nigeria established its first university in 1948, the dream was to build strong citadels of learning that would train the manpower needed for national growth. Over the years, the number of universities and students has grown sharply. In 1970, just over 15,000 students were enrolled in Nigerian public universities. By 2019, that figure had
Former National Universities Commission (NUC) Executive Secretary Abubakar Rasheed has highlighted the need for increased funding and autonomy in Nigeria’s public universities to maintain quality and drive national development. Rasheed, who also served as Vice Chancellor of Bayero University, Kano, spoke during the 42nd convocation lecture at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, on Friday. He described
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has resolved to embark on a nationwide strike to push for its demands. This was confirmed on Tuesday, August 19, in a communiqué, accusing the federal government of delaying on outstanding issues. Meanwhile, the body says the date of the nationwide protests will be communicated to its members
