The Shehu Mohammed faction of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has suspended its strike across 117 Federal Unity Colleges. The union directed teachers and other affected workers to return to work immediately. The decision came after a meeting in Kano on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Leaders from the Trade Union Congress…
Former Lagos State University (LASU) Vice-Chancellor, Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, says public universities may need to charge at least ₦1 million per student yearly. Olatunji-Bello made the statement while reflecting on her five-year tenure at LASU. She said the university spends over ₦1 billion every month on salaries. However, its ₦13 billion internally generated revenue (IGR) cannot…
Fresh confusion has hit Nigeria’s 117 Federal Unity Colleges over the 2026/2027 academic session. The Federal Government ordered students to resume on Sunday, September 20. However, a faction of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) ordered an indefinite shutdown. The dispute is linked to the proposed 35-year concession of King’s College, Lagos,…
Relief may finally be coming for students in Nigeria’s Federal Unity Colleges. The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has directed teachers to resume classes. The union suspended its industrial action after talks with the Federal Ministry of Education. The meeting took place on September 17, 2026, over the proposed concession of King’s…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities at the University of Port Harcourt has declared an indefinite strike following the university administration’s failure to address salary and allowance grievances affecting its members. ASUU Secretary at UNIPORT, Tarila Amakoromo, confirmed the strike in a statement on Thursday, saying the action became unavoidable after the administration missed a…
Nollywood actress Shine Rosman has finally completed her university journey at the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The actress officially signed out on Tuesday, September 15, after seven years as an undergraduate. Shine marked the big moment with lovely photos from her sign-out ceremony. She also shared an emotional message about her long journey. For Shine…
The resumption of students in Federal Unity Colleges was disrupted after education unions opposed the planned concession of King’s College, Lagos. The Joint Congress of Unions in the Federal Ministry of Education had directed parents and students to stay away from the colleges until the government reversed the concession. Checks by correspondents showed that several…
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has unveiled a N6 billion investment to establish digital transformation hubs across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. This strategic project aims to build advanced ICT Experience Centres to bridge the digital gap in higher education. TETFund Executive Secretary Arc. Sonny Echono announced that the initiative will eventually reach over 270…
The Federal Government has banned tertiary institutions from borrowing lecturers, laboratories, and equipment to deceive regulatory teams during university accreditation exercises. Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa announced the directive in Abuja during a committee inauguration. The ministry inaugurated the Ministerial Committee on Strengthening the Accreditation and Quality Assurance System. Consequently, regulators will now assess…
Executive coach Lanre Olusola has urged young professionals to focus on discovering purpose to redefine career success. Speaking at the 2026 Custodian Mentors Conference in Lagos, he advised emerging leaders to build lasting significance in their careers and communities. The Custodian Social Responsibility Foundation organized the event to mark the 35th anniversary of Custodian Investment…
