NASU rejects FG’s 30% allowance offer, threatens nationwide strike

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational (NASU) and Associated Institutions has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed 30 per cent increase in its members’ Consolidated Academic Allowance, describing it as inadequate and warning of a nationwide strike if its demand is not met. The General Secretary of the union, Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated…

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Ododo inaugurates PAAU Governing Council, urges drive for global competitiveness

Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State on Wednesday inaugurated the Governing Council and Principal Officers of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, urging them to reposition the institution for global competitiveness. The governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the Kogi State Government (SGS), Mrs. Folasade Ayoade, charged the new management team to work…

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Educationist, business leaders to honor Prof. Otonti Nduka at landmark centenary celebration

Nigeria’s education and business communities will converge on Friday, May 8, for a grand two-day centenary celebration honoring Emeritus Professor Otonti Nduka, one of Africa’s foremost pillars of education and a tireless champion of values-based learning. Recognized as a Distinguished Professor of the Century by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and former President of the…

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Students union suspends NELFund payments over alleged fee discrepancies

The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of D.S. Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic has announced the suspension of all activities related to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) payments, citing alleged irregularities and unauthorized fee increments. In a statement issued on April 13, 2026, the union accused the institution’s management of imposing additional charges on students benefiting from…

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Aiyedatiwa proposes upgrade of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic to University

By Adeyemi David Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has unveiled plans to upgrade Rufus Giwa Polytechnic to a full-fledged university, describing the move as a strategic step to position Ondo State at the forefront of national development in agriculture, science, and technology. The governor made this known on Monday while receiving a report from a committee…

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WAEC releases 2026 CB-WASSCE results, records improved performance

By Seun Ibiyemi The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has announced the release of results for the 2026 First Series of the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for private candidates. The examination, conducted between January 28 and February 14, 2026, saw a total of 10,523 candidates register—an 11.49 per cent increase…

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JAMB not responsible for HND admissions, NYSC mobilisation issues — Oloyede

By Yinka Oduntan The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that it is not responsible for admissions into Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes or for the inability of some polytechnic graduates to be mobilised for the National Youth Service Corps. The Registrar of JAMB, Is-haq Oloyede, made the clarification while meeting with the…

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FG imposes six-year ban on new tertiary institutions

…Revives adult literacy commission By Adeyemi David Nigeria’s federal government has imposed a six-year moratorium on the establishment of new universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, in a bid to strengthen the quality and financial sustainability of existing institutions. The decision was announced by Tunji Alausa after Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja,…

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