Education Ministry Workers Block Alausa From Entering Office
Workers of the Federal Ministry of Education on Wednesday blocked the entrance to the ministry’s headquarters, preventing Education Minister Tunji Alausa and Acting Permanent Secretary Folake Olatunji-David from accessing their offices. A video circulating on X showed workers gathered at the entrance as a motorcade reportedly carrying the minister arrived at the premises. The protesters […]
First Lady Tinubu Commissions ICT Centre at Kwara State University
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has commissioned an ICT Experience Centre at Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, as the Federal Government expands its digital skills programme to 15 additional tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Tinubu, represented at the Tuesday commissioning by the wife of the Vice President, Nana Shettima, said construction of similar centres was ongoing in […]
PLASU ASUU Suspends Strike After Agreement With Plateau Government
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Plateau State University (PLASU) branch, has suspended its strike after reaching an agreement with the Plateau State Government on the union’s six-point demands. The decision was reached at an emergency congress meeting in Jos on Tuesday, where members reviewed the issues that prompted the industrial action on August […]
King’s College: Alausa Assures Staff as TUC Suspends Strike
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has announced a series of resolutions aimed at addressing concerns over the management of King’s College, Lagos, assuring staff that no employee would be dismissed. The resolutions followed a high-level meeting between the Federal Ministry of Education, the Trade Union Congress and representatives of the King’s College Old Boys […]
Plateau Schools Resume September 14 Amid Diphtheria Measures
The Plateau State Government has directed all public and private primary and secondary schools to resume academic activities on Monday, September 14, 2026, as the new academic session begins, following measures to contain suspected cases of diphtheria in parts of the state. The directive reverses the temporary closure of schools ordered on September 7 as […]
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 […]
