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Ajayi Crowther University To Confer Degrees On Over 3,600 Graduates, Showcases Institutional Growth

Kingsley Chukwu1 week ago03 mins

Ajayi Crowther University (ACU) in Oyo will graduate 3,633 students across undergraduate and postgraduate levels next week as part of its 17th convocation ceremonies. Vice-Chancellor Professor Ebunoluwa Oduwole, speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, announced that 2,336 students will receive first-degree certificates, with 76 attaining First-Class honours. She noted that 1,408 students achieved Second…

Nigeria’s University Lecturers Warn Of Looming Strike As ASUU Accuses Government Of Failing To Honour Commitments

Kingsley Chukwu3 weeks ago04 mins

University lecturers in Nigeria have warned that the country may face another wave of industrial action unless the Federal Government urgently addresses long-standing disputes affecting public higher education. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abuja Zone, issued the warning at a press conference in the capital on Monday. The Zonal Coordinator, Prof. Al-Amin Abdullahi—represented…

Nigerian University Staff Warn Of Strike Amid Lingering Funding And Welfare Concerns

Kingsley Chukwu3 weeks ago3 weeks ago02 mins

The Kano Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has cautioned that Nigeria could face another nationwide university strike if the Federal Government fails to address unresolved issues affecting public higher education. Speaking in Kano on Monday, Dr Abdulkadir Muhammad, Zonal Coordinator of ASUU, said the union was frustrated that negotiations had stalled…

Nigeria Seeks Partnership With University Unions On Sector Reforms, Says Tinubu

Kingsley Chukwu3 weeks ago04 mins

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigeria’s higher education unions to join hands with the government in building a sustainable model for funding the sector, one that balances domestic priorities with international standards. The president delivered the message through the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof Abdullahi Ribadu, at the University of Ibadan’s…

Lawmaker Funds ₦39.4 Million Scholarship For 449 University Students

Kingsley Chukwu4 weeks ago02 mins

Rep Kabiru Maipalace, a member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has disbursed ₦39.4 million in scholarships to 449 university students from his constituency in Zamfara State. Maipalace, who represents the Gusau and Tsafe Federal Constituency under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), announced the initiative on Monday in Gusau while addressing journalists. He said the scholarships…

Nigeria Rolls Out ₦10 Million Interest-Free Loan Scheme For University Workers

Kingsley Chukwu4 weeks ago02 mins

Nigeria’s Federal Government has launched a new interest-free loan initiative for university and tertiary institution staff under the Tertiary Institution Staff Loan Scheme Fund (TISSF), designed to ease financial burdens and promote productivity. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tahir Mamman Alausa, speaking in Akure on Wednesday, said the programme will provide loans of up to…

Tinubu Directs Education Ministry To Avert Further University Strikes

Kingsley Chukwu1 month ago04 mins

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Education to take decisive steps to prevent further industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and ensure that students remain in school. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing State House correspondents after meeting with the…

Chrisland University Celebrates 44 First-Class Graduates At 7th Convocation

Kingsley Chukwu1 month ago03 mins

Chrisland University, Abeokuta, has celebrated the academic excellence of its 2025 graduating class, with 44 students emerging with first-class honours out of a total of 252 graduates. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Oyedunni Sola-Arulogun, disclosed this at the university’s 7th convocation ceremony on Wednesday. She said 133 students earned second-class upper division, 63 second-class lower, while 12…

Death Sentence For Two Men Over Killing Of Kano University Lecturer

Kingsley Chukwu2 months ago02 mins

A High Court in Kano State has handed down the death penalty to two men convicted of murdering Buhari Imam, a lecturer at Northwest University, Kano. Justice Fatima Adamu delivered the verdict on Monday, sentencing Aliyu Hussaini and Amir Zakariyya to death by hanging after finding them guilty of conspiracy, armed robbery and culpable homicide….

Nigerian Government Moves To Conclude University Union Talks

Kingsley Chukwu2 months ago02 mins

Nigeria’s education authorities say they are finalising negotiations with university unions to resolve long-standing disputes over pay and conditions and to prevent a return to nationwide strikes. Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa confirmed on Wednesday that the government is preparing a counter-offer for the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other tertiary unions. He…