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Only 1.4% of Nigeria's budget goes to agriculture

Nigeria's agriculture sector gets a meager 1.4% of the federal budget annually, hindering mechanisation and food security. Experts call for urgent investment to combat rising food costs and insecurity. Read the full analysis.

US Appeals Harvard Funding Ruling in Legal Battle

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.

Trump Appeals Order to Restore Harvard Funds

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.

Federal Government Reopens 47 Unity Schools

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.

N54m Scholarship for 2,199 Katsina Students

Hon. Abdullahi Ahmed empowers 2,199 students with over N54 million in scholarships and announces job opportunities for 420 constituents. A major boost for education and youth development in Musawa/Matazu.

ASUU Threatens Nationwide University Shutdown

ASUU warns of a total university shutdown if the Federal Government fails to meet its demands on welfare and funding within a one-month ultimatum. Read the full details.

ASUU rejects FG's proposed salary increment

ASUU's Benin Zone rejects Federal Government's proposed salary increase, calling it insufficient to reverse brain drain in Nigerian universities. Read the full details.

Africa Receives Only 2.3% of $2.4trn Clean Energy Funds

Global renewable investment hits $2.4 trillion but sub-Saharan Africa gets only $18 billion, raising concerns about energy transition inequality. Nigeria and oil-dependent economies face urgent need to adapt.

FG Opens N50m Student Venture Grant Portal

Federal Government launches Student Venture Capital Grant offering up to ₦50 million equity-free funding for STEMM students. Apply now for mentorship and business support.

ASUU Rejects FG's Paucity of Funds Claim

ASUU's Bauchi zone refutes Federal Government's claim of insufficient funds for universities, citing increased revenue. CONUA applauds release of third-party deductions while lamenting severe brain drain.

Tinubu Urges Academia to Solve Nigeria's Challenges

President Bola Tinubu calls on Nigerian universities to produce impactful research addressing national issues. FUTA graduates 1030 postgraduates, including first-ever PhDs in Renewable Energy.

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