higher education

CSOs Show Strong Support with Confidence Vote for FCCO Provost Obidiegwu
Following a thorough investigation, two prominent civil society organizations-the Movement for Better Nation (MBN) and the Good Governance Campaigners Network (GGCN)-have categorically refuted claims of...

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Politics Today
4 hours ago4 hours ago

Following a thorough investigation, two prominent civil society organizations-the Movement for Better Nation (MBN) and the Good Governance Campaigners Network (GGCN)-have categorically refuted claims of corruption and inefficiency leveled against Dr. Jude Ejikeme Obidiegwu, Provost of the Federal Cooperative College (FCCO) in Oji River, Enugu State. The inquiry was initiated after a report implicated the...

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ACU Governing Council Honors Outgoing VC and Welcomes New Leader
Professor Timothy Adebayo, the outgoing vice chancellor of Ajayi Crowther University (ACU) in Oyo, has been widely recognized as an outstanding and visionary leader whose...

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Politics Today
2 days ago2 days ago

Professor Timothy Adebayo, the outgoing vice chancellor of Ajayi Crowther University (ACU) in Oyo, has been widely recognized as an outstanding and visionary leader whose stewardship over the last five years has significantly advanced the university’s stature. As his term concludes at the end of this month, reflections on his impactful leadership have been shared....

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Don Urges Expanding Opportunity Reviews in Public Universities to Include Private Institutions
Professor Amidu Olalekan Sanni has called for an expansion of opportunities traditionally available in public universities to also encompass private and faith-based higher education institutions....

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Politics Today
5 days ago5 days ago

Professor Amidu Olalekan Sanni has called for an expansion of opportunities traditionally available in public universities to also encompass private and faith-based higher education institutions. Delivering the 111th inaugural lecture at Lagos State University, titled “The Odyssey of a Theorist in Arabic-Islamic Scholarship: The Pain, The Gain and The Twain,” Prof. Sanni emphasized this inclusive...

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30 Graduates Awarded Prestigious Eni/NNPCL JV Postgraduate Scholarships to Advance Their Futures
Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAE), a subsidiary of Eni, in collaboration with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and NAE PSC, has announced the...

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Politics Today
6 days ago6 days ago

Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAE), a subsidiary of Eni, in collaboration with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and NAE PSC, has announced the recipients of its 2025/2026 Scholarship Awards Scheme. This initiative grants postgraduate scholarships to 30 outstanding Nigerian graduates, enabling them to pursue advanced studies both within Nigeria and internationally. From a...

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Gombe Joins Forces with US University to Launch New Agriculture Faculty at GSU!
The Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has officially entered into a strategic collaboration with Michigan State University (MSU) in the USA by signing...

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Politics Today
7 days ago7 days ago

The Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has officially entered into a strategic collaboration with Michigan State University (MSU) in the USA by signing a Letter of Intent (LoI). This agreement sets the foundation for establishing a top-tier Faculty of Agriculture at Gombe State University (GSU). Leading a delegation on a mission to strengthen...

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Nigeria’s Universities: When Public Promise Turns to Private Disappointment
Recently, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) raised alarm over what it termed political meddling in the appointment of vice-chancellors, spotlighting the contentious promotion...

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Politics Today
7 days ago7 days ago

Recently, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) raised alarm over what it termed political meddling in the appointment of vice-chancellors, spotlighting the contentious promotion process of the Acting Vice Chancellor at Alvan Ikoku University of Education, which was riddled with inconsistencies. Similarly, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), during a gathering in...

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Trump Slashes Vital College Support Programs for Migrant Students: NPR
Several universities have been compelled to reduce staff and scale back essential services following the Trump administration’s decision to discontinue funding for initiatives that assist...

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International News
1 week ago1 week ago

Several universities have been compelled to reduce staff and scale back essential services following the Trump administration’s decision to discontinue funding for initiatives that assist students from migrant backgrounds in pursuing higher education. Established in 1972, the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) annually supports approximately 2,400 students across various colleges and universities. The program primarily...

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Edo South Senator Imasuen Reaffirms Senate’s Strong Commitment to Boost University Funding
Senator Neda Imasuen, chair of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petition, reaffirmed the National Assembly’s dedication to enhancing university funding, protecting academic...

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Politics Today
1 week ago1 week ago

Senator Neda Imasuen, chair of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petition, reaffirmed the National Assembly’s dedication to enhancing university funding, protecting academic freedom, and fostering stronger connections between academia and industry. Speaking at the University of Benin’s (UNIBEN) Faculty of Arts golden jubilee celebration, Senator Imasuen, representing Edo South, was honored with...

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Benue Varsity Celebrates Major Milestone: 146 Lecturers Elevated to Professor Rank!
Reverend Father Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi-previously recognized as Benue State University, Makurdi-has elevated 146 senior lecturers and associate professors to full professorship, concluding a...

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Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Reverend Father Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi-previously recognized as Benue State University, Makurdi-has elevated 146 senior lecturers and associate professors to full professorship, concluding a promotion delay that spanned four years since 2021. Meanwhile, Acting Vice Chancellor Prof. Terver Ubwa has called on the university’s non-academic staff, currently engaged in a strike, to reconsider and...

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ATBU Clarifies: Government’s Bold Move to Scrap Faculties and Departments Explained
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) in Bauchi has clarified that the discontinuation of its Faculty of Management Sciences, along with other departments, was not a...

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Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) in Bauchi has clarified that the discontinuation of its Faculty of Management Sciences, along with other departments, was not a decision made by the university itself but was mandated by the federal government. The university explained that this action aligns with a federal directive requiring all universities to revert to...

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