The Vice-Chancellor, University of Abuja, Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, says research remains a critical driver of industrial development and national growth. Fawehinmi spoke at the 8th Undergraduate Research Day organised by the institution, now known as Yakubu Gowon University , through its Centre for Undergraduate Research on Wednesday in Abuja. The research day has the theme:…
In a significant move to bolster educational resources in public schools, the Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (KADSUBEB) has launched an extensive distribution programme, providing 174,366 textbooks, 190,175 exercise books, and 32,343 school uniforms to schools across Kaduna State. The announcement was made by Mubarak Muhammad, the executive chairman of KADSUBEB, during a…
More than 12,133 schoolgirls in Bauchi State have received direct financial support under the Conditional Cash Transfer component of the Adolescents Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project. The State AGILE Project Coordinator, Hajiya Ladi Hamma, stated this at a news conference on the progress of implementation on Monday in Bauchi. Hamma noted that…
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed the Alara of Ilara, Oba Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, as the sixth Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU). This is contained in a statement issued by the Registrar and Secretary to the Council, LASU, Mr Emmanuel Fanu, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
The Anambra State Government has suspended nine headteachers and principals for two weeks over low attendance of pupils and students in their schools on Mondays. Dr Vera Nwadinobi, Chairperson, Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB), said the suspension followed findings from a state-wide monitoring exercise. Nwadinobi said the exercise assessed compliance with a government…
Prof. Daniel Nwachukwu, the fourth Vice-Chancellor of the Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI), has assumed office. The professor of Cardiovascular Physiology took over from Prof. Sunday Elom, his predecessor, on Tuesday. Elom completed his five-year tenure on Feb. 10, 2026. In his acceptance speech, Prof Nwachukwu thanked the Federal Government and the Governing Council…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reminded prospective candidates that registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will close on Feb. 26. The board advised candidates intending to sit for the examination to complete their registration immediately, stating that the deadline would not be extended under any circumstance. This is contained…
The Governing Council of the University of Abuja, chaired by former Sen. Olanrewaju Tejuoso, has approved the promotion of 21 academic staff to professorial ranks. This is contained in a statement issued by the Acting Director, Information and University Relations, Mr Habib Yakoob, on Sunday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
Export-focused non-governmental organisations have hailed an upcoming book highlighting Yobe State’s economic potential, urging investors to tap into the state’s natural and commercial resources. The book, An Insight on Export Potentials and Investment Opportunities in Yobe State Vision 2030: The Indigenous Export Initiative for Economic Advancement, is written by Muhammad Alwali Kazir and is billed…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External results, 52 days after the last written paper. Announcing the results in Minna, Niger State, NECO Registrar, Prof. Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi, said candidates were tested in 16 subjects, with 96,979 registering for the examination. Of these, 95,160 candidates actually sat…
