Education

The Federal Government has disbursed N38.93 billion to 166 public tertiary institutions nationwide to address infrastructure gaps and improve teaching and learning facilities. This is contained in a statement issued by the Head of Media, Federal Ministry of Finance, Mrs Efe Ovuakporie,

The Chancellor of Covenant University, Dr. David Oyedepo, has declared that nothing can hinder the institutional growth and advancement of the university. Expressing absolute confidence in the institution’s trajectory, the Chancellor stated his vision for Covenant University to become a globally sought-after

By Chido Nwakanma Lagos, Nigeria, 22 October 2026 — Udeme Ufot, Group Managing Director of SO&U and Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR), has challenged the School of Media and Communication (SMC) at Pan-Atlantic University to move beyond incremental

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has initiated plans to incorporate life skills and critical thinking assessments into the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The proposed reform aims to modernize candidate evaluation and better align tertiary entry testing with problem-solving skills

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of United Nigeria Airlines (UNA), Professor Obiora Okonkwo (OFR), has called on Nigerian tertiary institutions to urgently reform the nation’s educational framework by prioritizing practical skills, technological innovation, and entrepreneurship over the simple acquisition of academic

The Federal Government has clarified that federal tertiary institutions must continue to obtain recruitment waivers before employing additional personnel, walking back public confusion generated by a recent presidential announcement. ​The clarification comes in response to widespread reports asserting that President Bola Ahmed

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a stern warning to universities across Nigeria to immediately cease issuing independent admission letters to prospective candidates, reiterating that tertiary institutions lack the legal mandate to do so. ​The warning was contained in

The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has suspended its two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government following the release of eight months’ CONTTA arrears owed its members. This is contained in a notification letter addressed to members and signed by SSANU

By Adepote Arowojobe Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, Chairman, Governing Board,  National Universities Commission (NUC) has urged Human Rights advocates to reject selective justice. He further emphasised the need to defend fundamental rights, without regard to political affiliations, religious beliefs, ethnic identities or personal

From public service and education to pensions and energy, four senior Nigerian professionals are applying doctoral research to challenges in their industries. Four Exeed College alumni are helping to shape major areas of Nigeria’s economy and public life through leadership, research and