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…
The Federal Government has released the full payment of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) to academic staff in federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed the financial disbursement in Abuja. He confirmed that the funds cover eight months from January to August 2026. Consequently, this release fulfills…
The Federal Government has opened applications for a six month teacher certification program designed to train degree and diploma holders for formal entry into the teaching profession. Organized under the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI) in partnership with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), the conversion program targets graduates holding Bachelor of Science (BSc), Higher…
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, Bayelsa State Polytechnic Chapter, has threatened fresh industrial action over queries issued to some academic staff. The affected officials include Heads of Department, Directors and Deans. They missed an Academic Board meeting held on September 2, 2026. Management issued the queries on September 3. It accused the officials of…
The Federal Government has opened applications for the second cohort of its Student Venture Capital Grant, with 50 student-led ventures set to receive up to N50 million each. The initiative, known as the Next Moonshot Initiative, targets student entrepreneurs with business ideas based on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The National Coordinator of the Special…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results of underage candidates for viewing. JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday. However, Benjamin stressed that releasing the results does not mean every underage candidate qualifies for admission. Only candidates…
