ASUU Suspends Strike At Kaduna Varsity
The strike that was initiated on February 18 by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) chapter at Kaduna State University (KASU) has been suspended. This is contained in a statement issued by Dr. Peter Adamu, the Chairman of ASUU, KASU chapter, on Monday. Adamu said that the decision to suspend the action was taken on Saturday. ”The government demonstrated goodwill in...
Abia Government Launches abiaFIRST Education Transformation Programme
The Abia State Government, through the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, is set to launch a groundbreaking education initiative, the abiaFIRST Education Transformation Programme, aimed at reimagining education in the state and unlocking the potential of Abia youth. The launch event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 26, at the International Conference Center, Umuahia, starting at 9:00...
ASUU Launch Indefinite Strike At Kaduna University
The Kaduna State University branch of the Academic Staff Union has announced an indefinite strike that will start on February 18 in response to unresolved welfare issues. The union announced the decision in a statement signed by its chairman, Dr. Peter Adamu, and secretary, Dr. Peter Waziri. It was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria in Kaduna on...
94-Year-Old Man Registers For 2025 UTME
Adedapo Idowu, who is 94 years old, has signed up for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. Idowu’s story was featured in the latest bulletin of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, where he expressed excitement about finally pursuing tertiary education. “I can now attain my dream at an advanced age,” he said. He described the UTME registration process as smooth and...
Kano Pledges to Complete State University’s Unfinished Projects
Kano State's governor, Abba Yusuf, has pledged to finish all unfinished projects at the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil. The governor, who made the promise when he paid an unscheduled visit to the university Sunday, directed the commissioners for works, land, and higher education to immediately commence the process of construction of the Senate building and the...
2025 UTME: JAMB Issues Warning Over Rash Selection Of Exam Towns
Candidates taking the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) have been cautioned by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) not to "desperately select examination towns." The board’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, gave the warning in a statement yesterday in Abuja. Benjamin said JAMB does not select towns for candidates taking the UTME or the optional mock examination. The spokesman said the...
FG Puts Ban On New Polytechnics, Monotechnics Registrations For A Year
Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, has authorized a one-year ban on monotechnic and polytechnic new applications. He, however, exempted health institutions due to low enrollment challenges. This was contained in a statement by the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education, Prof. Idris Bugaje, on Thursday in Kaduna. Bugaje said the moratorium, which takes immediate effect, means that...
Kebbi Govt Allocates N2.7bn Fund For Student Allowances
N2.7 billion has been released by Governor Nasir Idris for the allowances of both domestic and foreign students, according to Alhaji Isah Abubakar-Tunga, the Kebbi Commissioner for Higher Education. Abubakar-Tunga made this known while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. He said, “Governor Nasir Idris has approved and released the payment of Upkeep Allowance and Accommodation in the sum of...
Ambrose Alli University’s Satellite Campuses Shut Down By Edo Government
The immediate closure of all Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma satellite campuses has been mandated by the Edo State Government. In a statement dated February 11, 2025, and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, the government directed that all academic programs and courses must now be conducted exclusively at the university’s main campus in Ekpoma. The statement...
JAMB Sets 320 UTME Benchmark For Under-16 Candidate
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board says candidates under the age of 16 should be academically exceptional by scoring 80 per cent and above in the UTME to be considered for admission. Given that the total score in the UTME is 400 marks, 80 represents a minimum score of 320. This development follows the recent reversal of the mandatory 18-year admission...
