UNIBEN Bans Sign-Out Parties, Warns Students, Parents
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has taken decisive action to curb growing cases of unruly behaviour among graduating students by banning all forms of sign-out celebrations across its campuses. In a circular signed by the Registrar, Mr. Ademola Bobola, and released on Tuesday in Benin City, the university said the measure aims […]
SSANU, NASU Extend Strike Ultimatum, Warn of Nationwide Action
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) have granted the Federal Government a two-week extension to address unresolved welfare issues affecting university staff nationwide. The unions, acting through the Joint Action Committee had initially given the government a seven-day ultimatum but extended it after meetings […]
ARCN Boss Commends Institutes’ Contributions to Research and Education
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Abubakar Adamu-Dabban, has begun oversight visits to colleges and research institutes under the council. He started with the National Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR) and the Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology in Lagos. Staff Collaboration and Performance […]
US Reaffirms Support for Nigerian Students at 2025 Education Fair
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The United States Government has reiterated its commitment to supporting Nigerian students, innovators, and change-makers seeking educational opportunities in America. U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Officer, Brian Neubert, made the remarks on Monday at the 2025 Education U.S. Nigeria Fair in Abuja, themed “Empowering Futures: Discover American Excellence in Education and Innovation.” The […]
Public Speaking, Inclusion Take Spotlight at RENA ShootUp 2025
By Julian Osamoto The RENA ShootUp Conference 2025 organised in Abuja, has spotlighted the importance of public speaking in shaping girls’ confidence and leadership capacity. With the theme “Amplifying Our Voice: Building Confidence Through Inclusive Communication,” the second edition of the annual conference brought together students from public and private schools, as well as girls […]
NECO Release 2025 SSCE Result, Records 60% Pass Rate
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE Internal), 54 days after the last paper was written, showing a significant decline in examination malpractice cases compared to 2024. Announcing the results at a press conference in Minna, Niger State, on Wednesday, NECO Registrar, […]
Mandarin Introduced in Nigerian Schools, FCT Opens 14th Corner
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Chinese language, Mandarin, has officially been included as one of the international languages to be taught in Senior Secondary Schools across Nigeria following the recent review of the national curriculum. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Education Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Dr. Danlami Hayyo, during […]
NBTE Partners US-Based MOC-LLC, Vows Clampdown on Fake Institutions
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has reaffirmed its commitment to clamp down on mushroom institutions parading as polytechnics, warning that such unaccredited entities threaten Nigeria’s drive for quality education. The agency also announced a landmark partnership with MOC-LLC, a United States-based research and training body, to introduce Applied Interdisciplinary Engineering […]
SSANU, NASU Threaten Nationwide Strike, Demand Salary Arrears
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have issued a seven-day ultimatum, threatening a nationwide shutdown of universities. In a joint statement, the unions accused the government of “unjust disbursement” of N50 billion earned allowances and failing to pay withheld […]
UNN Bans Social Night Activities Beyond 6pm
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has introduced new restrictions on student social activities, citing the need to prioritise campus safety after the killing of a guest during a departmental event. In a statement issued by the Acting Public Relations Officer, Mr. Inya Egwu, the university said the measure was taken to […]