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Lagos to Close Apongbon Bridge for Six Weeks as Federal Government Begins Major Repairs

KEY POINTS Lagos will shut Apongbon Bridge from February 5 to March 19, 2026,...

Court Blocks Admission of Key Documents in Yahaya Bello’s ₦80.2bn Fraud Trial Over Missing Receipts

KEY POINTS Court refused to admit CTCs of documents in Yahaya Bello’s trial due...

Nigeria, ASUU to Sign New Accord Aimed at University Stability

Nigeria’s federal government and ASUU will sign a new agreement on January 14, seeking to improve university quality and prevent recurring strikes.

UNN Names Chimamanda Adichie Visiting Professor

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, is strengthening academic excellence by appointing Chimamanda Adichie and other global scholars as visiting professors.

NCC Pushes Universities to Teach Intellectual Property

The NCC is pushing universities to embed intellectual property studies in their curricula to strengthen innovation, digital rights protection, and future-ready skills.

UI Hands Degrees to 5,900 as First-Class Ranks Grow

UI graduates 5,900 students as first-class numbers rise, marking improved performance across faculties despite persistent funding and systemwide pressures.

Yakubu Gowon University Names New Vice Chancellor

Professor Hakeem Fawehinmi has been appointed vice chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University, signaling a new phase of stability and academic leadership

UniCal Evicts Senior Staff from Quarters Over Misuse Allegations

UniCal evicts staff from residential quarters over allegations of rent racketeering, sparking protests and claims of abuse by senior staff.

FG Reforms Admission Rules, Drops Maths for Arts Students

Mathematics not compulsory for Arts students as FG reforms admission rules to expand access and create fairer opportunities across institutions.

ASUU Strike Halts Universities as Government Tightens Grip

ASUU strike shuts Nigerian universities as lecturers protest unpaid salaries and government enforcement intensifies across campuses.

Parents Cry Out as Students Battle Hostel Shortage

Students across Nigerian universities struggle to find affordable housing as rent rises and hostel shortages worsen, sparking concerns among parents and experts.

Government Orders 30-Day Deadline for Unused TETFund Grants

Nigeria’s government has issued a 30-day ultimatum to universities and polytechnics to account for unused TETFund allocations or risk severe sanctions.

Nigeria Moves to Curb Fake Certificates Nationwide

Nigeria orders FG clampdown on fake certificates with strict 2026 deadline, warning schools and employers to verify documents or face sanctions.

How ASUU Strikes Have Muzzled Nigeria’s Future

ASUU strikes continue to destabilize Nigeria’s education sector, delay student graduation, and drain the country’s future of talent and innovation

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Lagos to Close Apongbon Bridge for Six Weeks as Federal Government Begins Major Repairs

KEY POINTS Lagos will shut Apongbon Bridge from February 5 to March 19, 2026,...

Court Blocks Admission of Key Documents in Yahaya Bello’s ₦80.2bn Fraud Trial Over Missing Receipts

KEY POINTS Court refused to admit CTCs of documents in Yahaya Bello’s trial due...

VAT Allocations to FG, States, LGAs Rise 26% to ₦7.73tn in 2025

KEY POINTS VAT allocations rose to ₦7.73 trillion in 2025, up 26.46% from ₦6.11...

Nnamdi Kanu Appeals Life Sentence, Seeks Quashing of Terrorism Conviction

KEY POINTS Nnamdi Kanu has personally filed an appeal to quash his life sentence...