The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has expressed deep concern over the rising number of unqualified teachers in the country, describing the trend as a key factor contributing to the decline in educational standards. TRCN Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ronke Soyombo, made the disclosure on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s programme, The …
A Nigerian academic, Professor Ogechi Adeola, Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Kigali, Rwanda, has been named among the world’s top two per cent of scientists in the 2025 edition of the Stanford–Elsevier Global Scientist Ranking. Adeola, who was recognized for her outstanding contributions in Business and Management, emerged as the only scholar from …
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has accused the Federal Government of persistent neglect, broken promises, and a deliberate disregard for agreements reached with the union, warning that the development risks plunging the university system into yet another avoidable industrial crisis. The union’s National Executive Council (NEC), which held its 52nd meeting at …
As Nigeria marks her 65th Independence Anniversary, the fireworks and fanfare once again attempt to showcase a nation’s resilience. But behind the celebrations lies a sobering truth, the forgotten architects of Nigeria’s future: the Teachers! Once revered as the nation’s backbone, teachers today struggle to survive in conditions that have stripped their profession of dignity …
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has handed the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to address its longstanding demands or face a fresh round of industrial action. The ultimatum followed a meeting of ASUU’s National Executive Council (NEC), which was held on Sunday at the University of Abuja. In a strike notice made available …
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund () has officially shut its 2024/2025 academic session application portal, effective Tuesday, 30 September 2025. In a statement issued on Monday by its Director of Strategic Communications, Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, NELFUND said the closure marked the end of its second full application cycle, paving the way to finalize pending approvals …
The federal government has introduced a new rule requiring all Nigerian graduates to submit their academic work, such as theses, dissertations, and final-year projects, before they can qualify for mobilisation or exemption under the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The directive, which takes effect from 6 October 2025, was contained in a circular issued by …
The Sokoto State Government has suspended the collection of all forms of fees in public secondary schools following widespread concerns raised by parents and stakeholders. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Professor Ladan Ala, issued the directive on Tuesday, instructing all principals across the state to immediately halt the collection of education-related charges. The suspension, …
The Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare (FUHSA), Bauchi State, has expelled twenty-one students for involvement in examination malpractice and misconduct. The disciplinary measures, endorsed at the 32nd meeting of the University Senate, also saw four students suspended for two semesters, while nineteen others received stern warning letters. In a statement issued by the Registrar, …
Enugu State on Monday entered a new chapter in its history as Governor Peter Mbah formally launched the transition from conventional primary and junior secondary schools to Smart Green Schools – his administration’s flagship educational initiative. In a statewide broadcast, Governor Mbah described the transformation as a deliberate move away from outdated school structures and …
