Alausa breaks 16-year ASUU policy logjam
Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa secures landmark agreement with ASUU, ending a 16-year stalemate with a 40% salary increase, pension reform, and a National Research Council. Read the full analysis.
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FG Launches N3bn Research Commercialisation Policy
The Nigerian government has inaugurated committees to draft a National Research-to-Commercialisation Policy, backed by a N3 billion budget for 2026. This aims to bridge the gap between academic findings and marketable products.
FG-ASUU Deal: 100% Pension for Professors, 6-Month Maternity Leave
Nigerian government and ASUU sign historic agreement granting retired professors pension equal to full salary and six-month maternity leave for female lecturers. A new dawn for university welfare.
ASUU Deal: 100% Pension for Profs, 6-Month Maternity Leave
Historic FG-ASUU agreement grants professors full salary as pension, introduces 6-month maternity leave for female lecturers, and new allowances to boost university system.
FG, ASUU Seal Deal: Professors to Earn Extra N1.8m Yearly
After 16 years, FG and ASUU sign a historic agreement, raising academic pay by 40% and introducing a new N1.8m yearly allowance for professors. Read the full details.
FG Launches Committee on Research Commercialisation Policy
The Nigerian government has inaugurated steering and drafting committees for a National Research-to-Commercialisation Policy, backed by a ₦3bn budget, to transform academic findings into economic gains.
YABATECH Launches Digital Transformation, Research Drive
Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has announced major plans to become a smart campus, boost research, and enforce a zero-tolerance policy on harassment. Rector Dr. Ibraheem Abdul outlined the vision for 2026.
FG, ASUU Sign Landmark Agreement After 16 Years
The Federal Government and ASUU have signed a historic agreement ending a 16-year dispute. Key points include a 40% salary increase, a National Research Council, and strengthened university autonomy.
ASUU-FG Agreement: 40% Salary Increase, New Autonomy
FG and ASUU finalise 8 new agreements, including a 40% salary increase for lecturers, enhanced autonomy, and protection from victimisation. Details inside.
FG, ASUU to Sign Long-Awaited Agreement Today
The Nigerian Government and ASUU are set to sign a landmark agreement today, formally ending the 16-year industrial crisis. The event at TETFund Auditorium awaits key officials.
ASUU Signs 2025 Agreement, Flags University Autonomy Threats
ASUU warns that deep structural issues in Nigerian universities remain despite a new agreement. President Piwuna highlights threats to autonomy, funding, and standards. Read the full analysis.
Apple Leads as Global Smartphone Shipments Grow 2% in 2025
Global smartphone shipments rose 2% in 2025, with Apple leading the market. Discover the key trends and the 2026 forecast for the tech industry.
10 Best Dividend-Yielding Stocks to Buy Now for 2026
Meristem Research reveals the top dividend-paying stocks for FY 2025. Discover high-yield picks like Zenith Bank and GTCO for stable income and growth potential in Nigeria's booming market.
UI Alumnus Gifts Research Facility & Scholarships
Dr. Diran Fawibe, through IESL, signs a Deed of Gift for a UI research facility and MoU for scholarships. A landmark in industry-university collaboration for Nigeria's future leaders.
Federal Government, ASUU Sign Major Agreement
The Nigerian government and ASUU have signed a historic pact to restore industrial harmony and academic stability in universities. The deal will be unveiled live in Abuja on January 14, 2026.
ATBU Leads Nigeria in Innovation in 2025 Rankings
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
Hungry, Broke Men Prefer Bigger Breasts - Study
New research reveals men's financial insecurity or hunger influences attraction to larger female breasts. Scientists explain the evolutionary link. Read the full findings.
Hunger, Financial Insecurity Influence Men's Breast Size Preference
New research reveals men's attraction to breast size is influenced by hunger and economic security. A study in PLOS ONE shows resource insecurity shifts preferences. Read the full findings.
Nigeria's Global Talent Gap: Access, Not Intelligence
A Lagos forum reveals Nigeria's brightest graduates are blocked from global universities by infrastructure gaps, not lack of talent. Learn why access, not intelligence, is the real barrier.
Nigerian Scholar Pioneers Groundwater Contamination Research
Nigerian geoscientist Fidelis Onwuagba's pioneering research in the US is reshaping understanding of groundwater contamination, earning awards and providing critical data for public health and environmental management. Read his inspiring story.
How Predatory Publications Harm Nigerian Academics
Nigerian scholars risk global irrelevance by publishing in predatory journals. Learn why where you publish matters more than ever for international mobility and impact.
FUTO First-Class Grad Shares 3am Study Secret
Christopher Asor, a Computer Science first-class graduate from FUTO, reveals his unique 3am study strategy and the principle of declining work before exams that led to his academic excellence. Discover his journey.
Ogun Schools Resume Jan 5, Taraba Faces Boarding Ban Fallout
Ogun State announces second-term resumption for all schools on January 5, 2026. Meanwhile, Taraba's boarding school closure reshapes student commutes and safety concerns. Get the full details.
Nigeria's Cocoa Industry Seeks Funding for Global Competitiveness
Nigeria's cocoa industry is losing over $2 billion annually due to under-explored value chains. Stakeholders call for urgent government funding and policy reforms in 2026 to boost production and compete globally.
NCDMB Innovation Challenge Offers Prizes for Energy Ideas
The NCDMB has launched its 2025/26 Research, Innovation and Technology Challenge, seeking Nigerian solutions for the oil, gas, and energy sectors. Winners get cash, mentorship, and incubation support. Apply now!
ABU, AMA-MED Partner on Drug Production, Research
Ahmadu Bello University and AMA Pharmaceutical Company announce a strategic collaboration to boost local drug manufacturing and commercialise research, aiming to reduce costs and enhance competitiveness.
Stakeholders Hail TETFund's TETFAIR, ASIP for Innovation
Education stakeholders praise TETFund's TETFAIR & ASIP for transforming academic research into market-ready solutions. See the groundbreaking prototypes from Nigerian institutions.
Non-native malaria vector detected in Nigeria by NIMR
NIMR confirms the first detection of the invasive Anopheles stephensi mosquito in Gombe, Nigeria. This urban-adapted vector poses a major new threat to malaria control efforts nationwide. Read more.
TETFund's Innovation Drive Produces 17 Patents
TETFund's TETFAIR & ASIP programmes have culminated in 17 patents, strengthening Nigeria's research commercialisation drive. Discover how academics are turning ideas into market-ready solutions.
AfricaRice, Kasetsart University Partner to Transform Rice Sector
AfricaRice and Thailand's Kasetsart University sign a major MoU to boost rice research, climate-resilient varieties, and food security across Africa. Read the full details of this transformative partnership.
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