Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) is ranked Nigeria's most innovative and 3rd for research in the 2025 SCImago Institutions Rankings. This achievement highlights the critical role of tech-focused universities in national development. Read more abou
A 2026 graduate from Umaru Musa Yar'adua University publicly thanked ChatGPT for aiding his studies. Discover how AI is reshaping Nigerian education.
The Governing Council of Federal University Gashua has approved the appointment of Professor Yaqub Ahmed Geidam as Vice Chancellor. The seasoned academic brings over 20 years of experience in veterinary medicine and university administration.
The Federal Government and ASUU will officially sign the 40% salary increase agreement on January 14, 2026, in Abuja. This marks a major step towards ending the long-standing industrial crisis in Nigerian universities. Read the full details here.
Taraba youths call on President Tinubu to resolve the Vice-Chancellor selection crisis at Federal University Wukari to prevent unrest and protect educational gains. Read their urgent appeal.
Unique Open University, Lagos, clinches the historic first Nigeria University Flag Football Tournament. Over 60 athletes competed for the ₦1 million prize. Read the full story!
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, secures provisional rights to host the 29th Nigerian University Games in 2028. VC Prof. Adamu Ahmed hails it as a boost for sports economy.
The Federal Government has endorsed the Omoge Asa Cultural Pageantry as a key platform for cultural preservation and youth empowerment. The 2026 edition is scheduled for April 16. Read more.
Babcock University cancels all hair-pass permits and enforces a strict new dress code. Students must comply or face disciplinary action. Details here.
Prof. Bode Ayorinde calls for tax exemption for universities, warning that current levies stifle quality education and national development. Read his full appeal.
The Obafemi Awolowo University community is in mourning after Part Three medical student Timilehin Toromade, 18, died in his sleep. The university pledges support and investigation.
UNIMED Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ebunoluwa Adejuyigbe, declares innovation a top priority for 2026 to elevate the university's global standing. Read her full New Year message to stakeholders.
The National Judicial Council clarifies that the Federal Judicial Service Commission handled the initial screening of 62 judge applicants. It denies reports of a failed 'integrity test' and vows to probe the source of misinformation. Read the full details
After 16 years of deadlock, Nigeria's Federal Government under Dr. Tunji Alausa has sealed a historic agreement with ASUU. The deal includes a 40% salary increase, pension reforms, and a new funding model. Read the full details.
The NUC has greenlit 17 undergraduate programmes at University of Fortune, Ondo, with an 800-student quota for the 2025/2026 session. Explore the new courses now.
A new report reveals dangerous levels of cadmium, lead, and arsenic in Yobe water samples, driving a decades-long kidney failure crisis. Researchers urge immediate action.
The Federal Government has congratulated INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN) on receiving the 'Great Ambassador of the University of Jos' award. Read the full details of this prestigious honour.
Federal University of Education, Pankshin dismantles a syndicate forging academic results. Two suspects convicted and jailed. University urges employers to verify certificates.
A major crisis has erupted at Federal University Wukari over the suspended selection of a new Vice-Chancellor. Key stakeholders clash over alleged unilateral actions and procedural breaches. Get the full details.
A Federal University Otuoke graduate was shot dead in a suspected cult clash in Bayelsa. Police confirm the incident and have launched an investigation. Read the full story.
The family of Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi reveals he mentored over 63 million Muslims. President Tinubu renames a federal university in his honour during a condolence visit to Bauchi.
President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, in honour of the late Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. Read the full story.
President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Health and Medical Sciences, Azare, after the late Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi during a condolence visit to Bauchi State.
The Federal University Lokoja community is grieving after Favour, a 200-level Biotechnology student, died from a snake bite. Read the full story and the SUG's call for safety.
Professor Daniel Nwachukwu is the new VC of Alex Ekwueme Federal University. He vows to tackle infrastructure, funding, and boost global rankings. Read his full agenda.
Augustine University in Epe pleads with LASEPA as loudspeakers from Ori Oke Iyanu disrupt studies and health. The VC reports a staff member hospitalized. Read the full story.
The Trump administration appeals a court order to release $2.7 billion in frozen research funds to Harvard University. Get the latest on this major legal and education funding battle.
The Trump administration appeals a federal judge's decision to restore billions in funding to Harvard University. The legal battle continues over allegations of antisemitism and bias.
The man accused of killing two students at Brown University and an MIT professor has been found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Read the full story on the investigation and the crucial tip that led police to him.
The Federal Government has reopened the 47 Unity Colleges shut in November over insecurity. The Ministry of Education assures safety measures are in place. Read more.