The Governing Council of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has dismissed three staff members for gross misconduct, including result alteration, sexual harassment, and abscondment from duty. The decision was approved during the university’s 171st regular meeting on 12 March, 2025, and announced in an official press release signed by the institution’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Ismail Yauri, According to …

The Anambra State Government has placed a ban on the use of mobile phones by students in secondary schools across the state. Chairman of Post Primary Schools Service Commission in the state, Prof Nkechi Ikediugwu, made the announcement at the Anambra Schools’ Cultural Day celebration on Friday in Awka. Ikediugwu, according to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria, …

The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has appointed Messrs Samuel Badekale and Haroun Adebakin—who emerged as the best graduating students of the University of Lagos during the institution’s 55th convocation—as the state’s Education Ambassadors. The governor also presented them with cheques of N10 million each in recognition of their achievements. Abiodun, while receiving the duo in his office at Oke-Mosan, …

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has assured students that beneficiaries of the student loan scheme will not be restricted from travelling abroad after graduation. The Managing Director and Chief Executive of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, made this clarification during a sensitisation programme at Edo University, Iyamho, on Wednesday, while addressing students’ concerns about potential travel limitations. ‘The law that set …

The Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta Muslim Alumni (MAPAMA) has congratulated the Rector, Dr ‘Koyejo Jolaoso and the management of the institution, on securing the full licence for MAPoly Radio from the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). In a statement by Sulaimon Fasasi, MAPAMA National President, Prince Taofeek Oyeniyi described the milestone achievement as a testament to the leadership quality of the …

The Federal Government has adopted the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun, Ogun State as a Federal University. Established by the Ogun State Government in 2005, TASUED holds the distinguished position as Nigeria’s first specialised university of education. It was named after Dr Tai Solarin, a revered activist and the founder of Mayflower School in Ikenne. As a …

The House of Representatives is considering amendments to the Federal Polytechnics Act to expand the functions of polytechnics, enhance academic governance, and introduce the award of Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) Honours degrees. The Federal Polytechnics Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, sponsored by Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, seeks to revise key sections of the existing law to reflect modern educational and industry needs. …

Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the employment of 1,000 secondary school teachers in the state. The governor is also putting the finishing touches to the employment of 1,000 teachers for primary schools in the state. According to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Monday, the governor’s approval came after the completion …

The European Union through its ‘Study in Europe Fair,’ has provided Nigerian students with direct access to information about studying in Europe, offering opportunities to explore a diverse range of academic programmes and disciplines. The ‘2025 EU Study in Europe Fair’ is a collaborative initiative led by the EU Delegation in Nigeria with active participation from EU Member States, held …

Members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have expressed their disapproval of the Federal Government’s persistent failure to implement the payment of the N77,000 allowance. The Federal Government had approved an increase in the corps members’ monthly allowance from N33,000 to N77,000, effective July 2024. In the same year, the Director-General of the NYSC, Brig. Gen. Yushau Ahmed stated …