President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised a fairer university pay review as his administration moves to improve the welfare and conditions of service of academic staff nationwide. The move aims to align salaries with current economic realities and strengthen teaching, research, and learning in Nigeria’s universities. Tinubu made the pledge at the 49th Convocation Ceremony…
Former Bauchi State Governor, Isa Yuguda, has backed the ATBU conversion to a conventional university. Other key stakeholders also expressed support during a Senate public hearing in Bauchi. The hearing was organised by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND. It focused on a bill seeking to amend the law establishing Abubakar Tafawa Balewa…
South Korea faces a major shakeup in its education system. The chief of the university entrance exam resigns due to fierce criticism. Students and parents complain about the English test’s extreme difficulty. This event marks a first in the exam’s history. Key Events Leading to Resignation Officials announced the resignation on December 10, 2025. Oh…
The Uzodimma appointment of Prof. Aloysius Chijioke Onyeka as the first Vice-Chancellor of the University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Omuma (UISTO) has been confirmed. The decision took effect from November 26. Moreover, the state described the appointment as a major step for Imo’s education sector. The announcement came through a statement by the Governor’s…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the Nigeria education budget has increased to N3.52 trillion for 2025 under President Bola Tinubu. He described it as a significant jump from the N1.54 trillion allocated in 2023. He made the comment on Tuesday at the opening of the 2025 Nigeria Education Forum in Abuja. The event was organised by…
The Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, Prof. Olugbenga Ige, has announced that AAUA first class graduates will receive automatic employment as graduate assistants. The offer applies to 32 outstanding students who earned first-class honours during the 2025/2026 academic session. Prof. Ige said the retention initiative aligns with the institution’s tradition of…
Miss Christiana Olaitan, an NYSC member assigned to the Oyo State Governor’s Office Protocol Department, has been celebrated as the outstanding corps member of the unit. The recognition came as she completed her service year. During the presentation, the Director-General, Otunba Samuel Adegboyega, praised her dedication and professionalism. He said her calm attitude and tech…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has issued new JAMB guidelines for the 2026 UTME registration. The board posted the announcement on its official X page on Sunday. It aims to help candidates prepare early and avoid mistakes. JAMB urged candidates to confirm their personal details. They must check their National Identification Number, email address,…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has partnered with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to prevent terrorist attacks on schools. The agreement was reached during a courtesy visit to UBEC by Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, on Monday. Air Marshal Aneke told UBEC officials that the partnership will strengthen national education security….
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) recently announced a significant achievement. Officials revealed that 788,947 students now receive support from the student loan program. This comes from 1,193,228 applications submitted since the platform launched. Program Overview NELFUND provides interest-free loans to help Nigerian students access higher education. The program covers tuition fees and upkeep costs…
