Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos (UNIJOS), Professor Tanko Ishaya, has urged institutions to celebrate distinguished individuals while they are still alive rather than waiting until after their death, as the university honoured its pioneer Dean of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Professor Elijah Sokomba. Professor Ishaya made the...
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The Federal Government has unveiled a new national blueprint to transform Nigerian universities into centres of industrial production, technological innovation and enterprise development with the launch of the country’s first Manu-Tech University Innovation Pod at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Abia State. The initiative marks a...
Federal The government has reaffirmed its commitment to building financially resilient, globally competitive and future-ready universities through the National University Advancement Programme (NUAP), describing the initiative as a strategic intervention to strengthen institutional sustainability and position Nigeria’s higher education system for long-term growth. Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa,,...
Nigeria has increased its representation in the global rankings from 21 universities in 2024 and 2025 to 24 universities in 2026, making it the most represented country in Sub-Saharan Africa. This is as a result of the swift move of the Present Administration of Renewed Hope Agenda on the...
s the systematic destruction of knowledge production. A university is not a political rehabilitation centre. It is a community of scholars where ideas are refined, research is produced, critical thinking is nurtured and solutions to societal problems are developed. Once recruitment is detached from merit and tied to political...
Every year, thousands of Nigerian students make the life-changing decision to study in the United Kingdom. The appeal is understandable: world-class education, internationally recognised degrees, and a vibrant multicultural environment. But with so many institutions and intake windows available, choosing the right path can feel overwhelming. This guide breaks...
University of Jos (UNIJOS) has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on sexual harassment following findings from a national survey that revealed widespread gender-based violence across Nigerian universities. The survey, conducted by Alliances for Africa, found that 70 per cent of female students and 30 per cent of male students have...
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and former Governor of Katsina State, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari has advised Nigerian universities on the need to deploy technology that would equip their graduates with relevant skills to compete globally. He also emphasised the need...
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), has disbursed its Annual Direct Disbursement funds for the 2026 intervention cycle to 271 beneficiary institutions across the country. Under the disbursement, each beneficiary university received ₦2,525,932,228.02; each beneficiary polytechnic received ₦1,871,059,920.53; while each College of Education received...
A consortium of Nigerian and international universities has announced plans to host a Global Day of Tributes and Orations in honour of late Prof. Adamu David Baikie, who passed away on December 12, 2025, at the age of 94. The initiative was disclosed in a statement by the Chairman...
Zonal Coordinator of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Sokoto Zone, Professor Abubakar Sabo, has lamented that the lingering dispute between the union and the Federal Government persists not because of a lack of funds, but due to the government’s lack of political will. According to him, the...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that the Lagos State University (LASU), University of Lagos (UNILAG), and University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) are the most preferred Nigerian universities for the 2025 admissions. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during...
The latest batch of undergraduates from Nigerian universities have commenced their Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), with Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), using the opportunity to acquire practical knowledge and skills in the oil and gas industry. According to a statement from SNEPCo on Friday,...