President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Government to take over Nok University in Kachia, Kaduna State, and transform it into the newly renamed Federal University of Applied Sciences. This follows a ruling from the Federal High Court in Abuja, which ordered the final forfeiture of the privately owned institution to the government. Vice President Kashim Shettima made the announcement during the handover of the institution’s property and assets by…

The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Usman Ogbo, has revealed that his administration successfully prevented 107 security threats during the first four years of his tenure. Ogbo made this statement during a press conference on Tuesday, marking the conclusion of his first term and the commencement of his second four-year term as the head of the institution. At the press briefing, Ogbo outlined several key achievements from his first…

After much pressure, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates under the age of 16 can be considered for admission into tertiary institutions if they demonstrate exceptional academic brilliance by scoring 80 percent and above in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Following the public outcry that trailed the recent reversal of the mandatory 18-year admission age benchmark introduced by the immediate past Minister of Education,…

The Federal Government is scheduled to meet with the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPPS) this Wednesday to discuss a proposal put forward by the Minister of Education, Mr. Tunji Alausa, aimed at extending basic education to 12 years. The proposal seeks to merge junior and senior secondary education into a single, continuous programme, which has sparked mixed reactions among…

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The Federal Ministry of Education has clarified that the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, only proposed the introduction of a 12-year basic education system, and there has been no immediate policy change. In response to widespread media reports suggesting that the Junior and Senior Secondary School (JSS and SSS) system would be scrapped, the ministry issued a statement emphasising that the proposal was still under review. The statement, issued by…

By Alade Adisa President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced significant leadership changes at several federal universities, including the University of Abuja, now known as Yakubu Gowon University. These changes are effective immediately. At Yakubu Gowon University, President Tinubu dissolved the entire governing council and relieved Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi of her duties as Vice-Chancellor. Senator Lanre Tejuoso, currently Pro-Chancellor of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, has been appointed Pro-Chancellor of…

“We know that coming forward for prostate checks can be daunting, but it could save your life. We encourage men to consult the prostate cancer symptoms advice available on NHS.uk and to see their GP if they are concerned.” – Professor Peter Johnson Prostate cancer has now overtaken breast cancer as the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK, according to new analysis. The alarming rise in cases has prompted…

President Bola Tinubu has implemented significant leadership changes across several federal universities in Nigeria, including the dissolution of the governing council at Yakubu Gowon University and the removal of Professor Aisha Maikudi as Vice-Chancellor with immediate effect. In a statement released on Thursday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President announced that Professor Patricia Manko has been appointed Acting Vice-Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University for…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed profound disappointment with the Federal Government for failing to meet any of its demands, despite months of negotiations aimed at resolving long-standing issues between the two parties. Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, the president of ASUU, shared the union’s frustration in an interview with the Nigerian Tribune. When asked about the latest developments regarding their ongoing disputes with the government, Osodeke emphasised that,…

UK universities face financial strain as student visa rules tighten, reducing international enrollments. Rising costs and tuition freezes worsen the crisis. Since May 2023, the UK government has implemented sweeping changes to student visa policies, limiting the ability of international students to bring dependants. Effective from January 1, 2024, only students enrolled in postgraduate research programs, such as PhD courses, or those receiving government-sponsored scholarships for courses exceeding six months,…

Study finds link between using the devices and worse performance but suggests the answer does not lie in school bans alone Banning phones in schools does not improve children’s marks or mental health, a study has found. The University of Birmingham found that students’ sleep, exercise and academic record did not differ between schools with and without phone bans in place. Evidence also showed restrictive phone policies did not lower the overall time young people…