The Federal Government recently reconstituted a committee tasked with accelerating negotiations with university and polytechnic unions. This move comes amid growing tensions and fears of industrial action in the tertiary education sector. The decision signals that the government wants to show renewed commitment to resolving unresolved demands from academic staff. The reconstitution addresses long-standing issues…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has started mobilising its chapters across Nigeria in preparation for a nationwide two-week warning strike. The strike is slated to begin on October 13, 2025, unless the federal government meets its demands. This mobilisation reflects the union’s urgency and commitment to pushing for a resolution. Union leaders have…
Today, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences will reveal the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics. The announcement marks the second in the series this week, following the Nobel Prize in Medicine earlier in the week. Scientists, journalists, and enthusiasts around the world await the decision. Historically, Physics laureates have tackled topics from quantum mechanics to…
Jane Goodall, the world-renowned primatologist and conservationist, died on October 1, 2025, at age 91. Her institute announced that she passed away of natural causes while in California on a U.S. speaking tour. She spent decades transforming how we understand primates and humanity’s place in nature. For many, her death marks the end of an…
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released draft regulations to enforce the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act. The proposed rules aim to limit the kinds of social media feeds that minors under age 18 can see unless a parent gives consent. In particular, platforms like TikTok and Instagram must cease showing…
President Donald Trump’s travel ban and related immigration rules are preventing many international students from 19 listed countries from attending U.S. colleges. Students from Afghanistan, Iran, and Myanmar who were accepted into American universities now face visa delays, denials, or deferred admissions. Thousands remain stranded despite months of preparing applications, tests, and financial plans for…
President Bola Tinubu has approved ₦1.8 billion to fund the education and rehabilitation of rescued Chibok girls, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to safeguarding the future of Nigeria’s children. The package will cover tuition, housing, vocational training, and psychosocial support for 108 girls through to 2027. By extending this assistance, Tinubu sends a clear message that…
ASUU threatens nationwide strike over unmet 2009 agreement, unpaid salaries, and poor university funding. Talks set for August 28. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced its readiness to begin what it calls the “mother of all strikes.” This planned nationwide action is a direct response to the Federal Government’s continued failure to…
