Federal Polytechnic Bauchi Faces Backlash Over Ramadan Directive
The management of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, has come under criticism after issuing a directive prohibiting male and female students from standing together in pairs on campus during Ramadan. In a circular dated February 25, 2026, and signed by the Registrar, Alhaji Kamisu Salihu, the institution stated that “during the Holy month of Ramadan, standing […]
JAMB Targets N23.8bn IGR for 2026
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has projected N23.8 billion in internally generated revenue (IGR) for the 2026 fiscal year. JAMB Registrar, Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this during the agency’s 2026 budget defence before the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND. Represented by Dr. Muftau Bello, a director in the Registrar’s office, Oloyede said […]
Senate Raises Alarm Over Neglect of Border Communities
The Senate Committee on State and Local Government Affairs has raised concerns over the lack of infrastructure and basic amenities in Nigeria’s border communities, warning that the situation is pushing residents to seek essential services in neighbouring countries. Chairman of the committee, Senator Binos Yaroe (PDP, Adamawa South), made the remarks while presenting the 2025 […]
Irish Expert Urges Nigerian Youth to Embrace Innovation
Irish management consultant and former lecturer at Atlantic Technological University, Paddy Harte, has called on Nigerian youths to cultivate curiosity, critical thinking and collaboration to thrive in the digital era. Harte made the call during the 5th Public Lecture of the African School of Economics in Abuja, themed “Innovation and Leadership in the Digital Age: […]
Experts Urge Nigerians to Embrace Reading for Digital Success
Nigerians have been urged to adopt continuous reading and learning as essential tools for thriving in today’s knowledge-driven digital economy. The call was made during the 5th Public Lecture of the African School of Economics in Abuja. Speaking at the event themed “Innovation and Leadership in the Digital Age: Perspectives from Ireland,” Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mahfouz […]
UNILORIN Honours Media Veterans With Excellence Awards
The Department of Mass Communication at the University of Ilorin on Monday honoured three distinguished media professionals for their contributions to the growth of the department. The awardees are Prof. Adesina Lukman Azeez, the department’s first professor of Mass Communication; Chief Raheem Adedoyin, the Oloriewe of Oro Kingdom; and Dr. Mahmud Abdulraheem, a former Head […]
UniAbuja Expels 28 Students Over Misconduct
The Senate of the University of Abuja has approved the expulsion of 28 students over offences including cult-related activities, examination malpractice, drug possession and threats to life. The decision was taken at the institution’s 191st Regular Senate Meeting after the consideration of a report by the Student Disciplinary Committee, according to a statement issued in […]
Osun NYSC Coordinator Warns Against Service Evasion
The Osun State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Ekeng Ita Kubiangha, has urged corps members to uphold discipline and avoid service evasion during their service year. Kubiangha issued the warning on Thursday during a familiarization visit combined with the General Community Development Service meeting in Olorunda Local Government Area, held at the […]
12,860 Candidates Register For JAMB UTME In Jigawa
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that 12,860 candidates have registered for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Jigawa State. The announcement was made on Wednesday in Dutse, the state capital, by JAMB Public Relations Officer, Mukarram Bello Adamu. “The candidates registered across 16 computer-based test centers throughout the state,” […]
ASUU Resumes Strike At Taraba State University Over Unfulfilled Agreement
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Taraba State University (TSU) branch has resumed its previously suspended indefinite strike, citing the Taraba State Government’s failure to implement a 2025 agreement. In a statement released Wednesday in Jalingo, the union’s chairman, Dr. Joshua Garba Mbave, said the resumption follows the government’s inability to take “concrete and […]
