Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) across Nigeria have begun withdrawing their services following a directive issued by the union’s National Executive Council (NEC). The action is in response to the Federal Government’s failure to pay June 2025 salaries by the agreed timeline, in line with the union’s “No Pay, No Work” resolution. Branches of the union at the University of Jos and the University of Abuja…

On Monday, July 7th, 2025, the demise of Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, was reported in the brown roof city and national dailies. The New Daily Prime reported that the monarch joined his ancestors just two days after he marked his 90th birthday and during the ongoing 90th birthday and first-anniversary coronation celebrations. Meanwhile, the Oyo State Government has yet to officially announce the demise of the king. .The…

The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has inducted 624 education graduates from the University of Uyo into the teaching profession, in what officials described as a record-breaking and historic ceremony. Speaking at the university’s 14th induction ceremony on Friday in Uyo, the Registrar/Chief Executive of TRCN, Dr Ronke Soyombo, emphasised the need for teachers in the 21st century to be technologically proficient, adaptable, and globally competitive. Represented by the…

President Bola Tinubu has announced that a new scholarship program, enabling students from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to pursue studies in Nigerian universities, will be launched in the upcoming academic year. Mr Tinubu confirmed this initiative during a joint press conference with Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, following a high-level working luncheon with OECS leaders on Monday. He explained that this educational initiative forms part…

 Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria — Professor Sesan Fabamise, a distinguished Professor of International Law at Afe Babalola University, has expressed dissatisfaction with the Tinubu administration’s decision to construct a new INEC Annex Office and expand the INEC Headquarters, describing the move as ill-timed amid Nigeria’s escalating insecurity, widespread hunger, and deepening economic hardship. Speaking exclusively with New Daily Prime, Professor Fabamise described the development as a “symbol of misplaced priorities” during a…

Looking to study in the UK with full or partial funding? Newcastle University is now offering a wide range of fully funded and partially funded postgraduate scholarships for international students—including applicants from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and across Africa—for the 2025/26 academic session.  About Newcastle University Newcastle University is a prestigious UK Russell Group university ranked in the top 125 globally. It is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, one of the…

One of Europe’s most prestigious institutions, ETH Zurich, is currently accepting applications for 13 fully funded PhD positions across a range of scientific and interdisciplinary fields. This opportunity is open to high-achieving students from around the world, including Africa, the UK, and Commonwealth countries.  Why ETH Zurich? ETH Zurich consistently ranks among the top 10 universities globally and is renowned for excellence in science, engineering, and technology. Formerly home to…

By Alade Adisa  The management of the Delta State University, Abraka, DELSU, has shut down the school following an increase in kidnapping and other criminal activities in the university town. The decision to shut down was announced by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Samuel Asagba and it followed an emergency security meeting called by the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, scheduled to hold on Thursday at the Government House. READ…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to advancing digital education by integrating e-learning infrastructure across all public schools in the state. The governor made this known during the commissioning of a Digital Smart School at Government College, Ado Ekiti. The facility was donated by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Equipment Hub Group, Gbolahan Olayomi. READ ALSO: Inspiring journey of Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji to becoming…

By Alade Adisa  The management of the Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo, has banned the wearing of nose rings, tattoo, transparent dresses among others on campus. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, gave the directive in a memo to deans, Provosts and other top management staff of the institution. READ ALSO: Sanwo-Olu expands LASUCOM, converts isolation centres for medical training This is just as the management of the university has fixed…

Abeokuta, Nigeria – In a ground breaking environmental investigation led by Professor O.O. Olujimi, one of Nigeria’s foremost environmental toxicologists, researchers have exposed the widespread contamination of groundwater by hazardous chemicals leaching from dumpsites across southwestern Nigeria. The former Staff of the Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta and who currently work as Cultural, Natural and Environmental Programme Manager at the United States of America…

By Alade Adisa  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has said it is not asking candidates to reprint exam slips for any further resit of its Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. The Board, in a statement on Wednesday, said people should disregard such messages making the rounds, even though they are emanating from a 66019 short code, being used by JAMB, the board described the short code as a…