higher education

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
2 months ago2 months 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
2 months ago2 months 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 months ago2 months 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 months ago2 months 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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Kachia Federal Varsity Kicks Off Exciting New Academic Session!
The newly inaugurated Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia (FUASK), has officially launched its first academic year, welcoming approximately 2,000 students in accordance with directives...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

The newly inaugurated Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia (FUASK), has officially launched its first academic year, welcoming approximately 2,000 students in accordance with directives from the federal government. President Bola Tinubu authorized the creation of the university and mandated that academic activities begin by September 2025. In his address to the inaugural class, Vice...

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Yakubu Gowon Varsity Council Celebrates Academic Excellence with Promotion of 104 Professors!
At its 11th Governing Council session, Yakubu Gowon University (previously known as the University of Abuja), under the leadership of Senator Dr. Olanrewaju Tejuoso, sanctioned...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

At its 11th Governing Council session, Yakubu Gowon University (previously known as the University of Abuja), under the leadership of Senator Dr. Olanrewaju Tejuoso, sanctioned the elevation of 104 academic personnel to professorial positions. This decision was finalized during the 78th Extraordinary Council Meeting, convened over two days-Tuesday and Wednesday, September 9-10, 2025-at the University’s...

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Alumni Reveal Exciting New Vision for the Future of UNIJOS
The University of Jos Alumni Association (UJAA) has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborate with government bodies at all tiers, private sector stakeholders, and international organizations...

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Politics Today
2 months ago2 months ago

The University of Jos Alumni Association (UJAA) has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborate with government bodies at all tiers, private sector stakeholders, and international organizations to elevate UNIJOS as a premier center of academic excellence and innovative research, not only within Nigeria but throughout Africa and globally. Dr. Gad Shamaki, the

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Minister Meets Polytechnic Lecturers Over Strike
The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has met with the minister of education, Dr. Tunji Alausa and tabled a 10-point demand. The association also...

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Politics Today
3 months ago3 months ago

The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has met with the minister of education, Dr. Tunji Alausa and tabled a 10-point demand. The association also got the commitment of the federal government to revamp polytechnic education. The meeting held at the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja was led by the NAPS president, Comrade Eshiofune...

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Tinubu Names New Vice Chancellors to Lead Education Universities in Kano and Zaria
President Bola Tinubu has named Abdurrazaq Nakore as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council for Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education in...

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Politics Today
3 months ago3 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has named Abdurrazaq Nakore as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council for Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education in Kano. Additionally, Prof. Abdullahi Kodage has been confirmed as the new Vice Chancellor of the same

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Ondo Varsity ASUU Launches Indefinite Strike: What It Means for Students and Staff
ASUU Initiates Open-Ended Strike at Ondo State University Following a decisive resolution passed during the union’s congress on Thursday, 21 August, the Academic Staff Union...

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Sports
3 months ago3 months ago

ASUU Initiates Open-Ended Strike at Ondo State University Following a decisive resolution passed during the union’s congress on Thursday, 21 August, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA), has commenced an indefinite strike. This action stems from ongoing grievances related to unpaid salaries and outstanding arrears, which have...

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