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.
A former university Vice-Chancellor warns Nigerian students against social vices as NDLEA reveals shocking drug use statistics. Read the full report on the fight for campus integrity.
Kano State Bureau of Statistics announces a comprehensive 10-day census of all tertiary institutions starting January 14. The data will guide policy and resource allocation for better education outcomes.
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!
University of Ibadan VC, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, urges Nigerian leaders to prioritise institution-building over personal gains for sustainable development. This call was made at the commissioning of the S.B. Lagundoye Museum in Ibadan.
Discover how Prof George Nkem Ude, inspired by Dr James Watson, established Africa's premier hands-on molecular biology training centre at Godfrey Okoye University, transforming STEM education for thousands.
President Tinubu appoints Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the first female Director-General of the Nigerian Law School. MAAUN Group hails the historic milestone for legal education.
Governor Mai Mala Buni has offered immediate employment to Surayya Kabir, a First-Class Physics graduate from YSU with a historic 4.84 CGPA. Read about this milestone for girl-child education in Yobe.
A Nigerian lady explains why her one-year NYSC service will end in 2026, not due to an extension but because she had to attend Law School. Read her unique story and netizens' reactions.
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.
A Nigerian NYSC member's TikTok video about struggling to find a Place of Primary Assignment due to her Microbiology degree sparks nationwide debate. Read her story and reactions.
Babcock University cancels all hair-pass permits and enforces a strict new dress code. Students must comply or face disciplinary action. Details here.
ABUAD Founder Afe Babalola challenges lecturers to adopt storytelling and innovative pedagogy. Experts outline roadmap for world-class status. Read the full story.
LASUSTECH VC, Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, advises new students to be proactive, innovative, and avoid vices. He urges them to acquire skills beyond the classroom to solve national challenges.
A University of Ilorin professor criticizes 'indigene' discrimination in federal institutions, calling it a major threat to national cohesion. Read his urgent call for citizenship reform.
Nigerian scholars risk global irrelevance by publishing in predatory journals. Learn why where you publish matters more than ever for international mobility and impact.
President Bola Tinubu appoints Dr. Olugbemisola Odusote as the first female Director-General of the Nigerian Law School. Read about her historic appointment and career.
President Bola Tinubu appoints Dr. Olugbemisola Odusote as the first female Director-General of the Nigerian Law School. Her tenure begins January 10, 2026. Read more about this historic milestone.
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.
Obafemi Awolowo University announces the tragic death of 18-year-old medical student Timilehin Adetoye Toromade in his sleep. The university community is in mourning.
Obafemi Awolowo University mourns the sudden death of part-three medical student Timilehin Toromade. Details emerge as tragedy strikes weeks after UNIJOS accident. Read full report.
Joyce Imasuen Osaivbie, adopted by Senator Adams Oshiomhole in 2011, graduates with a Second-Class Upper in Law from UNIBEN. Her journey from a Braille speech to a law degree is a triumph of determination and sustained support. Read her inspiring story.
Ambrose Alli University disowns individuals behind protest against incessant kidnappings in Ekpoma. Management says demonstrators are not registered students. Read the full statement.
Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo of MAAUN Group celebrates Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's 63rd birthday, commending his leadership and development agenda for Kano State. Read the full tribute.
Zainab Opeyemi Ayilara's emotional tribute to her father after NYSC camp has captured Nigeria's heart. See the story behind the viral TikTok video and her father's sacrifices.
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.
Prof. Ayodeji Olukoju calls for deep introspection in African universities, questioning appointments, funding, and standards. Can Nigeria's higher education reform itself? Read his bold analysis.
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.