The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has confirmed the receipt of a total of ₦1.57 billion in student loan disbursements from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), benefiting more than 7,300 students under the Federal Government’s student loan initiative. This was disclosed in an official correspondence issued by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, to the…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a four-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to immediately implement the newly approved salary structure for university lecturers across the country. The President of ASUU, Professor Christopher Piwuna, disclosed this on Thursday while delivering a speech at a public lecture held at Sa’adu Zungur University, Yuli…

As part of efforts to safeguard the integrity of its examinations and enhance the well-being and security of its personnel, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced an alternate examination route for the 2026 Mock UTME and UTME. In addition, the Board has commenced intensive sensitisation and training of examination officials to equip…

Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has confirmed the receipt of a fresh round of student loan disbursements amounting to over ₦2.03 billion, benefiting 5,924 students under the Federal Government-backed Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme. The development was disclosed in an official communication from the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ayo C. Adeboye, addressed to the…

The University of Lagos on Tuesday inaugurated the reinstated Students’ Union Executive Council, marking the restoration of student unionism a decade after its suspension by the institution’s management. The university’s Senate had, on April 24, 2016, suspended the Students’ Union following intense protests by students over welfare concerns, including water shortages and electricity supply, which…

Today (March 24, 2026), our Vice Chancellor, Professor Wahab Egbewole, SAN, presented a brand new car to the 2025 University of Ilorin Researcher of the Year, Dr. AbdulGafar Fahm. Dr Fahm teaches at the Department of Religions, Faculty of Arts!

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced a limited reopening of its mobilisation portal to allow Corps Producing Institutions (CPIs) upload outstanding data of prospective corps members (PCMs) who were previously excluded. In an official circular issued from the NYSC Directorate Headquarters, the scheme disclosed that the portal will be reopened for 48 hours,…

In view of the current realities surrounding the global increase in fuel prices, we engaged with the leadership of transport operators within and around the University community to address the situation and its impact on our colleagues. We understand the concerns this development may raise, and we wish to assure the student body that our…

Thousands of candidates preparing for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) have been locked out of making further corrections to their subject combinations, following the closure of the official modification window by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). This development became evident after candidates attempting to effect changes on the portal were met…

A 43-year-old man, Abbas Olalekan, was on Monday docked in an Abeokuta Chief Magistrates’ Court for alleged conspiracy and attempt to procure abortion. Olalekan, who resides in the Mosafueto area, Oke-Ata, Abeokuta, is charged with conspiracy and unlawful attempt to procure abortion by supplying drugs. The Prosecution Counsel, Insp. Lawrence Olu-Balogun told the court that…