Kwara Ex-Commissioner Urges Sustained Investment in Education
A former Kwara State Commissioner for Education, Alhaja Ajoke Yusuf, has called for sustained commitment to the development of Nigeria’s education system, while reflecting on the changes the sector has undergone over the years. Yusuf made the remarks yesterday while appearing on Arinwoye, a weekly programme hosted by Fatimah Yusuf on Emirate 98.5 FM, Ilorin. […]
Benue Bans Unauthorised School Access, Mobile Phones
The Benue State Government has banned unauthorised access to public and private schools by individuals, non-governmental organisations and other external bodies, as part of measures to strengthen discipline and improve the quality of education across the state. The government has also prohibited students from using mobile phones during school hours, except where expressly approved for […]
UNILORIN, Interswitch Sign MoU on Digital Payment System
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) and Interswitch Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to integrate the Interswitch Payment Gateway into the university’s digital infrastructure and designated platforms. The partnership, signed on August 31, 2026, is expected to strengthen the university’s electronic payment system by providing students and other users with a secure, […]
UNILORIN Senate Approves 10,141 Students for Graduation
The Senate of the University of Ilorin has approved the results of 10,141 students who fulfilled the academic requirements for the award of first degrees for the 2025/2026 academic session. The approval was made at the university’s 312th Senate meeting held on August 31, 2026, at the Senate Chamber and presided over by […]
KWASU Professor Urges Land Rights, Better Credit for Women Farmers
A Professor of Agricultural Economics at Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Taibat Moji Yusuf, has called for reforms to remove barriers limiting women’s access to land, credit and other resources in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Yusuf made the call on Wednesday while delivering the university’s 23rd Inaugural Lecture, titled, “Empowering Women Farmers in Nigeria: Closing the […]
Prof. Muhammed Gwani emerges as AFUSTA’s Acting Vice Chancellor
The Governing Board of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero, AFUSTA has approved the appointment of Professor Muhammed Gwani, the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics, as Acting Vice Chancellor. The University’s Public Relations Officer, Mustapha Mansur Ango, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. According to Ango, the appointment took effect immediately after the […]
AFUSTA Acting Vice-Chancellor Resigns
The Acting Vice-Chancellor of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero (AFUSTA), Prof. Ismaila A. Mungadi, has resigned from his appointment, effective Friday, August 28, 2026. In a resignation letter addressed to the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Prof. Mungadi said recent developments had made it difficult for him to carry out […]
JAMB Introduces Home-Based O’Level Result Verification
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has introduced a new system allowing candidates for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination to verify and upload their O’Level results from home. The service currently covers results issued by the West African Examinations Council, enabling candidates to complete the process without repeated visits to Computer-Based Test centres. Under […]
Ezekwesili Credits Tinubu on Forex Stability, Faults Rising Living Costs
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has acknowledged that the administration of President Bola Tinubu has made progress in stabilising the foreign exchange market through greater adherence to market principles. Ezekwesili made the assessment in an interview with News Central Television, while noting that the improvement in some economic indicators had yet to translate into […]
ASUU Suspends Planned Strike at Gombe State University
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Gombe State University branch, has suspended its planned total and indefinite strike, giving the Gombe State Government and the university management until the end of October 2026 to implement agreements reached with the union. The decision was announced in a resolution issued after the union’s congress meeting held on […]
