Awka, Anambra State — August 25, 2025 Authorities at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, have suspended doctors, nurses, and security personnel attached to the university’s medical centre following the death of a 100-level Law student, Miss Isabella (Chioma) Ajana. The suspension was confirmed in a statement released on Sunday by the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Carol
Abuja, Nigeria | August 24, 2025 The Federal Government has reaffirmed that the seven-year moratorium on the establishment of new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education remains in force, dismissing concerns that recent approvals of new private institutions amount to a policy reversal. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa,
Abuja, Nigeria | August 23, 2025 ActionAid Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to urgently institutionalise the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP), describing it as a proven strategy to combat Nigeria’s worsening education crisis, reduce hunger, and strengthen local economies. Speaking during the launch of its “Innovative Action for School Feeding Programme” in Taraba
August 23, 2025 — Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to improving the welfare of Nigerian children, stressing that education cannot thrive without proper nutrition. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement in Abuja on Friday, the Vice President emphasized that no child should be subjected to learning on an empty stomach. He
Fountain University, Osogbo (FUO), has once again etched its name in the annals of Nigerian private university sports, finishing an impressive third overall at the 8th edition of the Nigerian Private University Games Association (NPUGA), which recently concluded with fierce competition among institutions from across the country. The institution’s student-athletes demonstrated extraordinary discipline, drive, and
Fountain University, Osogbo (FUO) has once again proven its strength and excellence beyond academics by securing an impressive 3rd place overall position at the just-concluded 8th Nigerian Private University Games (NPUGA). The University’s athletes delivered an outstanding performance, winning a total of 20 medals — 11 Gold, 6 Silver, and 3 Bronze — across different
The Nigeria Educational Loans and Grants Board (NELFUND) has provided clarification regarding its recent decision to align the disbursement of students’ upkeep loans with the academic sessions of their respective institutions. This adjustment aims to ensure that financial support is delivered in a timely and efficient manner, corresponding directly with the school terms of beneficiaries.In
ABUJA, Nigeria | August 21, 2025 The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Thursday criticised the Federal Government for approving licences for new private universities, barely weeks after announcing a seven-year moratorium on the establishment of new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. In a statement signed by its President, Prof. Christopher Piwuna,
In a bid to ensure a seamless admission process into tertiary institutions across Nigeria, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially reactivated its result upload portal for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates to submit their recently released West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results.This development, confirmed by JAMB through
In a remarkable initiative born of empathy and ingenuity, Emeka Obiwulu, chief executive of The Offshore Lab, has taken a bold step to rekindle learning among some of Nigeria’s most vulnerable children. He envisioned and deployed what are now known as “SchoolBox” units: once ordinary steel shipping containers, now transformed into secure, solar-powered classrooms. These
