In a powerful warning that echoes across campuses nationwide, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has declared that the escalating insecurity in Nigeria is no longer just a social issue — it’s a growing existential threat to the country’s…
In a dramatic escalation following the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State, President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to physically relocate to Kebbi to personally coordinate the rescue efforts. The directive underscores the seriousness…
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has shattered previous records by matriculating 6,356 fresh students for the 2025/2026 academic session — the largest intake in nearly four decades of the institution’s history. The matriculation ceremony was held on November 19,…
In a chilling pre-dawn raid, 25 schoolgirls were abducted from their dormitories at the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, Nigeria. The violent attack, carried out by suspected “bandits,” also claimed the life of the school’s vice…
In a landmark Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has gifted a state-of-the-art robotics laboratory to Government Secondary School, Gwarinpa, Abuja. The donation, unveiled on Tuesday, marks a significant stride in elevating technology learning among Nigerian youth…
In a strongly worded statement on November 18, 2025, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) condemned the brutal attack on the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, calling for the immediate and safe release of the 25…
A fresh analysis by BudgIT, the civic-tech group, has exposed troubling gaps in how Nigerian states fund two of the most vital public services: education and health. According to the 2025 edition of its State of States report, many states…
In a bold move to elevate the standard of education across public schools, the Bayelsa State Government, through its Education Development Trust Fund (EDTF), has teamed up with the British Council and the Teachers Training, Registration and Certification Board (TTRCB)…
A group of Nigerian students on the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship has publicly protested against the Federal Government over delayed and unpaid monthly stipends. According to the Union of Nigerian BEA Scholars, the unpaid allowances date back to earlier…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared that students seeking admission into tertiary institutions nationwide will now undergo compulsory drug screening, as part of strengthened efforts to curb the growing rate of substance abuse among young people. Join…
A research team from the University of Ibadan (UI) has unveiled a novel instructional method aimed at reshaping the way primary school children learn: the Fun-Rigour Multimodal Instructional Method (F-RMIM). This initiative promises to balance joy with academic discipline, helping…
In a deeply moving tribute at the 2025 Lagos Book & Art Festival (LABAF), Dr Sola Balogun, a respected academic from the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), was honoured as one of Nigeria’s significant arts and culture icons. The award, presented…
In a remarkable achievement, Fatima Yunusa (SFS’24), a Georgetown University alumna and passionate advocate for Nigeria’s socioeconomic development, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Rhodes Scholarship. Yunusa is among three recipients in West Africa for this year’s Rhodes class and…
In what promises to be a landmark moment for scholars and media professionals alike, the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies (CMS) at Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) is set to convene its maiden international conference on 27–28 November 2025. The…
In a passionate press conference held by the Bauchi Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the union reiterated its unwavering commitment to defending the future of public tertiary education in Nigeria. Despite repeated setbacks, ASUU insists it…
