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…
The Federal Government has introduced a major reform in tertiary education. With the launch of the Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Business Incubation Certification (EIBIC) programme. Unveiled by the Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, the initiative will require students in selected universities to graduate with an additional entrepreneurship certification alongside their academic degrees. According to the government,…
Alex Otti has made a bold move to reward academic excellence by offering automatic lecturing appointments to all first-class graduates of Abia State University. The announcement was made during the university’s combined 30th–32nd convocation ceremony. Where the governor directed the institution to retain all first-class graduates as graduate assistants—pending completion of their NYSC. This decision…
The ASUU (Academic Staff Union of Universities) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding immediate implementation of the newly approved salary structure for university lecturers. The warning signals a possible return to industrial action if the government fails to act swiftly. What ASUU Said The directive was announced by Christopher Piwuna during…
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen announced plans to purchase Istanbulspor. As reported by ALO360 the deal aimed to create a direct talent pathway between Nigeria and Türkiye. Consequently the initiative linked grassroots development with professional football chances for young players. Osimhen Outlines Acquisition Strategy Super Eagles captain Victor Osimhen revealed the vision during a media session…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to integrate anti-Ponzi scheme campaigns into the NYSC programme. The two organizations formalized the agreement at the NYSC headquarters in Abuja. This partnership established a specialized Community Development Service (CDS) group dedicated to financial literacy. SEC Commitment…
The federal government has announced plans to introduce a learner identification number (LIN) for pupils from primary school level. The move aims to track academic progress and reduce the rate of school dropout. Tunji Alausa, minister of education, disclosed this during an interactive session with journalists in Lagos. He said the initiative will assign a…
The Federal Government secured a partnership with Coventry University to deliver affordable UK degrees to Nigerians at home. As reported by ALO360 officials announced the breakthrough on March 18 2026 through a Transnational Education arrangement. Consequently this step expanded access to globally recognised qualifications and reduced the need for overseas study. Ministry Issues Official Statement…
