September 15, 2023
Nigeria: Fee Hike - After Unilag Budged, NANS Pledges to Engage Other Universities
The intervention of the NANS President, Mr Barambu, who met with the university leadership on Thursday has, however, led to a reduction in the fees for UNILAG students. Read more »
Nigeria: University of Lagos Reduces Fees After Meeting With Student Union
The obligatory fees for new undergraduate students were reviewed from N126,325 to N116,325 for courses without Lab/Studio. Read more »
September 14, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Women Minister Threatens 'To Jail' Liars in University's Sex Scandal Probe
"Whoever lies in this Calabar sexual case will go to jail. I will personally make sure that all involved in this shameful act shall be prosecuted and jailed. I am pleading with… Read more »
September 15, 2023
Nigeria: 14-Year-Old Akwa Ibom Student Wins Essay Competition
He is to receive a N2 million scholarship. Read more »
September 13, 2023
Nigeria: UNILAG - Protest Against Fee Hike Continues As VC Prepares to Meet Student Leaders
For further dialogue on the matter, the students of the university, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and other stakeholders are billed to meet with the… Read more »
September 14, 2023
Nigeria: Again, Another Nigerian University Announces Fee Hike
Mr Tinubu had in a short statement in July directed the federal government-owned tertiary institutions against arbitrary increases in fees payable. Read more »
September 12, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian University Students Protest Fee Hike
The students, who assembled at the entrance gate of the university's permanent site in Jos, chanted protest songs in video clips shared on social media. Read more »
September 10, 2023
Nigeria: Excited Chrisland School Students Narrate Experiences for Emerging Best in Global Exams
The Regional Director for Cambridge International Education, Juan Visser, said the learners took a similar exam with their counterparts across the world and emerged best in the… Read more »
September 09, 2023
Nigeria: Osun Students Threaten Protests Over Frequent Closure of Polytechnic
The institution's leadership crisis has sent students home for the second time since the controversy erupted in July. Read more »
August 22, 2023
Nigeria: Seven Major Tasks Before Nigeria's New Education Minister, Tahir Mamman
The education minister may have to mandate all agencies under his watch, including universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, to publish their income and expenditure at… Read more »
August 21, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Slashes Tuition in State-Owned Tertiary Institutions
He said the competitive fees model "responds to the current realities and promotes access to quality education". Read more »
Nigeria: I Work Like a Bricklayer, New Education Minister, Mamman, Tells Ministry Officials
The new minister said having spent between 35 and 40 years working in the government and private sector, he recognises the fact that there are constraints Read more »
August 18, 2023
Nigeria: Over 1,680 Schoolchildren Kidnapped in Nigeria Since Chibok Girls' Abduction
In April 2014, the abduction from a school in Chibok made global headlines and sparked the #BringBackOurGirls movement. Read more »
August 17, 2023
Nigeria: University Suspends Top Official Accused of Sexual Harassment
Cyril Ndifon was previously suspended by the school authority in 2015 after he was accused of raping a 20-year-old law student in his office, an allegation the professor challenged… Read more »
August 15, 2023
Nigeria: U.S. Don Lauds JAMB Registrar Oloyede At Anti-Corruption Dialogue
The US don lauded the JAMB registrar at an event organised by the ICPC in conjunction with the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Unical's Law Faculty 'Riddled With Scandals' - Lawyer
The lawyer expressed the fear that the law students who protested against their dean may be unduly punished for it. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Universities Are Increasing Fees - Ministry of Education
The ministry says the institutions are introducing fees to cover the cost of accommodation and utilities. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Panel Queries JAMB Over Secret Recruitment
The paneĺ noted that by the documents available to the committee, JAMB had been recruiting without following the due process of advertisement, shortlisting and interview of… Read more »
August 14, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian University Students Protest Against Alleged Sexual Harassment By Top Official
The university authority said they would investigate the allegations. Read more »
August 11, 2023
Nigeria: In Lokoja, Traders, Students Lament As Fuel Subsidy Removal Bites Harder
The removal of subsidy on petrol has hit ordinary Nigerians harder than the government envisioned. Nigerians living in Lokoja, Kogi State recounts their experience. Read more »
August 10, 2023
Nigeria: Tax Education - All You Need to Know About Filing Due Dates
The purpose of tax filing is to determine the amount of tax liable to be paid by taxpayers or the refund a taxpayer may be entitled to. Read more »
August 09, 2023
Nigeria: Shettima Inaugurates NEDC Board, Wants Education, Healthcare, Economic Opportunities Prioritised in Region
Mr Shettima said the inauguration of the new management is not merely a political protocol but the renewal of the nation's hope and the making of a legacy. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Zamfara Can't Pay N1.6 Billion WAEC Debt Now - Official
Mr Kaura noted that about 18,000 Zamfara indigents were allowed to register for WAEC and NECO this year. Read more »
August 07, 2023
West Africa: WASSCE 2023 - WAEC Withholds Results of Over 200,000 Candidates, Records 79.81% Pass
The WAEC boss, Patrick Areghan, said candidates are no longer ready to study, noting that they lack self-confidence "and preparations for examinations are poor." Read more »
July 31, 2023
Nigeria: O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation Awards Scholarships to 63 Rivers Law Students
The 63 recipients were the 2023 beneficiaries of the Foundation's Law School Students Scholarships, from which 868 have benefited since its inception in 2009. Read more »