Students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) have commenced a 72-hour lecture boycott in protest against what they described as an inadequate transportation system on campus. In a statement signed by Adelani David Oluwatoddimu, president of the students’ union government (SUG), on Tuesday, the students said the action followed growing frustration over the newly introduced transport…
Students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, have declared a 72-hour lecture boycott over what they describe as a failing campus transportation system. The protest, scheduled from April 14 to April 16, 2026, announced by the Students’ Union Government (SUG) following a congress and leadership meetings. According to student leaders, the decision comes after weeks…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed ₦18.2 million in student loans to Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management, benefiting 309 students for the 2024/2025 academic session. The intervention is part of the federal government’s broader effort to improve access to higher education, particularly in technical and vocational fields. The fund, established in…
Nasarawa State University, Keffi has recorded 82 first-class graduates as preparations intensify for its upcoming combined convocation ceremony, which will see over 25,000 students graduate. The figure highlights a significant academic achievement for the institution, reflecting improved performance across multiple faculties. The combined convocation will include graduands from several academic sessions. A practice adopted by…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Jos branch, has suspended its industrial action following the payment of March 2026 salaries to its members. The decision came just two days after the union directed lecturers to withdraw their services over delays in salary payment and the non-inclusion of the Earned Academic Allowance (EAA)….
The Covenant University has denied allegations of negligence in the death of Toluwase Jesutunmise Emmanuel, a 500-level student of Building Technology in the institution. Earlier, social media was awash with claims that there was no oxygen supply at its medical centre and that staff resorted to prayers instead of providing urgent medical attention to the…
Oluremi Tinubu has donated 10,000 disposable sanitary pads to schoolgirls in Kogi State as part of efforts to promote menstrual health and keep girls in school. The donation was made in Lokoja during the launch of her “Flow With Confidence” campaign under the Renewed Hope Initiative. Represented by the wife of the Kogi State Governor,…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) chapter at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) has declared an indefinite strike over the delayed payment of lecturers’ March 2026 salaries and unpaid Earned Academic Allowances (EAA). In a statement issued on Tuesday, Jurbe Molwus, chairman of ASUU UNIJOS, said the strike would commence on Wednesday, with lecturers…
The federal government has approved the Nigeria National Laureate Annual Prize Programme. It will reward top student researchers with up to ₦20 million for outstanding academic work. In a statement on Tuesday, Boriowo Folashade, director of press and public relations at the Ministry of Education, confirmed the development. Tunji Alausa, minister of education, said the…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mock. The board delisted over 20 computer-based test (CBT) centres due to technical glitches. JAMB disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday by Fabian Benjamin, the board’s spokesperson. He said candidates who participated in the mock…
