Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, has paid tribute to Professor Emeritus Ayo Bamgbose, Nigeria’s first Professor of Linguistics. The university described him as a leading scholar whose work transformed linguistics in Nigeria and across Africa. ACU announced his passing in a statement on Tuesday. Bamgbose died on July 25, 2026, at the age of 94….
The Federal Government has identified seven common mistakes that could cost Nigerians opportunities to secure public service jobs. The government urged applicants to follow official recruitment procedures and avoid falling victim to fraudsters. The Federal Character Commission (FCC) published the advice on its website on Tuesday as part of a public awareness campaign. Seven mistakes…
The management of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has suspended seven lecturers. The institution is intensifying investigations into allegations of sexual harassment, cult-related activities, and other forms of misconduct. The disciplinary action followed allegations that six lecturers sold handouts and textbooks without authorisation. Another lecturer faced suspension over an alleged case of sexual harassment. This links…
The Federal Government has approved an upward review of hazard allowances and other earned benefits for members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) in federal universities. Under the new remuneration package, laboratory hazard allowance for senior employees will increase by as much as N126,000 annually. The package takes effect retrospectively…
The World Bank has called on the private sector to increase investment in education, healthcare, and nutrition for internally displaced children. The bank warned that failure to support children affected by conflict could undermine Nigeria’s future human capital development. Nigeria has about 3.7 million internally displaced persons due to a decade-long insurgency, especially in the…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has commenced the payment of June and July upkeep allowances to eligible student beneficiaries across the country. This development brings relief to thousands of students enrolled in the Federal Government’s student loan scheme. The disbursement marks the clearance of outstanding arrears for June and July 2026. Many beneficiaries had…
The Ondo State Government has commenced the digitalisation of secondary education across the state. Teachers and students are already undergoing training as part of the initiative. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, disclosed this on Friday in Akure. He spoke during the grand finale of the fourth edition of the Digital…
JAMB has commenced registration for NCE and eligible non-technological agricultural ND programmes without requiring candidates to sit for the UTME. Applicants must still register with JAMB and meet the minimum requirement of four O’Level credits. Candidates who wrote the 2026 UTME but wish to switch to an eligible programme can convert their application free of…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), South-West region, has rejected the proposed ban on preaching inside commercial vehicles. The body warned that the provision could restrict citizens’ constitutional rights. The position followed the passage of the Federal Road Safety Corps (Amendment) Bill, 2026, by the Senate. The bill proposes a N50,000 fine for anyone convicted…
The Consul-General of China in Lagos, Ms Yan Yuqing, has advocated for the expansion of Mandarin language teaching in Nigerian schools. She made this call during a visit to Grace Schools in Lagos. Yuqing interacted with pupils learning Mandarin as part of the school’s foreign language programme. Grace Schools began teaching Mandarin as a subject…
