Education

The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has released its approved academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session, outlining key dates for registration, lectures, examinations, industrial attachment and other academic activities for undergraduate students. According to the calendar, online registration for newly admitted students will commence on Monday, November 2, 2026, while returning students are expected to…

A total of “371 students of Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, graduated with First Class honours degrees at the institution’s 2026 convocation on Friday.” The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Timothy Anake, disclosed this during the university’s 21st convocation ceremony for the award of first and higher degrees and presentation of prizes to deserving graduates in Ota. The…

Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, has received approval from the National Universities Commission to commence six new academic programmes. The approval was conveyed in a letter dated October 22, 2026, signed by the NUC Acting Director of Academic Planning, Dr Ayuba Mohammed, on behalf of the commission’s Executive Secretary. A statement issued on Friday by…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) branch, has declared an indefinite strike over the failure to implement the 2025 agreement with the Federal Government and settle outstanding staff entitlements. The strike took effect at midnight on Thursday, October 29, after a 14-day ultimatum issued to the university management…

The House of Representatives Committee has called on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board to extend the deadline for admissions into public and private universities for the 2026/2027 academic session. The Chairman, House Committee on Basic Education, Oboku Oforji, made the appeal on Wednesday while addressing journalists at the National Assembly in Abuja, warning that…

TUC rejects FG’s proposed N70,000 transport allowance, demands salary increase The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed N70,000 wage award, demanding an immediate salary increase for workers and the implementation of outstanding agreements with health workers under the Joint Health Sector Unions. The congress said temporary wage awards were inadequate…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has commenced the pilot phase of a token-based payment system designed to prevent students from paying their school fees twice and reduce complications associated with refunds. NELFUND Managing Director and Chief Executive, Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this on Wednesday during a press briefing, explaining that the new system would allow…

Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has proposed Saturday, December 12, 2026, for its 14th Convocation Ceremony, subject to final confirmation by the university. The proposed date was communicated to members of the university community as preparations begin for the institution’s next convocation, which is expected to celebrate the academic achievements of graduating students. However, as…

The Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, has released its academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic session, with old and returning students scheduled to resume on Monday, November 2, 2026. Students are advised to consult the official academic calendar for details of other scheduled academic activities, including registration, lectures, examinations…

APPROVAL OF FIVE NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES FOR KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION (KWASUED), ILORIN, FOR THE 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION On behalf of the Governing Council, Management and Senate of the Kwara State University of Education (KWASUED), Ilorin, we are delighted to announce that the National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved five new academic programmes for…