The brief excitement among some Arts and Humanities Students over the Federal Government’s announcement that (maths) Mathematics was no longer compulsory for admission into tertiary Institutions has quickly faded, as the Government has reversed its decision. In a swift clarification, the Federal Ministry of Education insisted that English Language and Mathematics remain compulsory for all…
…As Mathematics requirement relaxed for Arts students In a bold move aimed at widening access to Higher Education, the Federal Government on Tuesday 14th October, 2025 announced a comprehensive overhaul of admission entry requirements into Nigerian tertiary institutions. A reform projected to boost annual tertiary intakes from 700,000 to one million students. The new policy,…
The Federal Government (FG) has warned the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) that it may enforce the no-work-no-pay policy if the Union fails to suspend its ongoing two-week warning strike. In a statement released late Sunday by Folasade Boriowo, spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Education, the Government accused ASUU of failing to cooperate…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Sunday declared a two-week total and comprehensive warning strike across all Public Universities in Nigeria, accusing the Federal Government of failing to honour several outstanding agreements. The National President of ASUU, Prof. Chris Piwuna, announced the decision during a press conference held at the University of Abuja,…
By Adenike Olowe The Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) turned the spotlight on Excellence, Culture, and Community Service at its grand event tagged “Asale Asa — Journaliganza Nite.” The colourful ceremony, which marked the Grand Finale of the 2025 NUJ Press Week, brought together Journalists, Government Officials, Media Executives, and…
The Ogun State Government has suspended two Principals of Ilugun High School, Elega, Abeokuta after a violent protest over illegal fee collection led to the death of a student. The suspended Principals are Mrs. Olukoga Adeyemi Alaba (Junior School) and Mrs. Ladipo Olabisi Temitope (Senior School). Education Commissioner Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu said they were removed…
Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has expelled 57 students and suspended eight others after they were found guilty of examination malpractice. The disciplinary measures were confirmed during the institution’s 427th Senate meeting, in line with its General Examination and Academic Regulations (GEAR). The University’s Director of Examinations, Admissions and Records, Dr. Aminu Wada Kurawa, explained that…
Ogun State has emerged winner of the Southwest zonal stage of the National Orientation Agency’s (NOA) National Campus Debate Series, defeating competitors from five other States in a spirited contest at the June 12 Cultural Center, Abeokuta. Represented by Mountain Top University, Ogun State clinched the top spot with 167 points, beating Ladoke Akintola University…
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has launched a probe into a case of alleged impersonation involving the Taraba State Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Sarah Enoch Adi, after a woman was caught writing an examination under her name on Saturday, September 20, 2025. In a video that has since…
A storm of controversy has hit Excel College, Ejigbo, after viral videos of students smoking and drinking forced the school to take drastic action — expelling the culprits and sanctioning housemasters for negligence. The footage, which spread quickly on social media, showed senior students engaging in what has been described as “reckless behaviour” on campus….
