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NANS demands justice and better protection following D.S. Adegbenro Polytechnic student killing
NANS has urged authorities to arrest the culprits behind the fatal robbery of an Ogun polytechnic student, prompting the school to pledge improved safety measures.
Professor Urges Nigeria to Prioritize Practical Skills Over Academic Degrees to Solve Unemployment
Professor Emmanuel Raymond advocates for a shift from certificate-based education to technical training to curb unemployment and improve Nigeria's economic stability.
University of Jos Calls Emergency Student Gathering Over Safety Issues
The University of Jos has mandated that all students attend an emergency meeting on July 31, 2026, to discuss rising security threats and recent violent incidents affecting the campus community.
WAEC sues labor union to block strike as groups clash over motives
WAEC has initiated legal action against NASU to halt a planned strike, while the Northern Youth Council of Nigeria and the union offer conflicting accounts on whether the conflict is ethnic or labor-related.
Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi Becomes First Black Woman to Secure Robotics PhD at University of Michigan
Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi has made history as the first Black woman to earn a PhD in Robotics from the University of Michigan, highlighting her dedication to mentorship and community service.
TETFund Imposes Strict Penalties on Incomplete Institutional Projects
TETFund will deny 2027 funding to universities and colleges that fail to complete existing construction projects, citing administrative neglect and mismanagement.
LASUED VC Debunks Myths About Female Leadership and Shares University Progress
Prof. Bidemi Bilikis Lafiaji-Okuneye discusses her role as LASUED's pioneer Vice-Chancellor, addressing the challenges of leadership, the myths surrounding female success, and the massive growth in university enrollment and infrastructure.
University of Benin Appoints Edo Polytechnic Acting Rector as Associate Professor
The University of Benin has promoted the Acting Rector of Edo State Polytechnic, Dr. Nosakhare Liberty Arodoye, to the rank of Associate Professor of Economics following a successful academic review.
Oghenetega Ighedo achieves historic milestone as first Black woman to earn UNISA Pure Mathematics PhD
Professor Oghenetega Ighedo has become the first Black woman to receive a PhD in Pure Mathematics from the University of South Africa, accomplishing this feat in three years while balancing a family.
Ebonyi State University retirees urge Governor Nwifuru to settle unpaid benefits
Over 400 former Ebonyi State University employees have requested Governor Francis Nwifuru's assistance in securing their long-overdue pension and gratuity payments.