Category: Education

Senate moves to end ASUU strike, seeks diplomatic resolution …meets varsity union leaders, pledges to mediate with FG over pending issues

Emporium Reporters

By James Isaac, Abuja     The Senate has begun moves to end the two-week warning strike embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), as it seek a diplomatic resolution to avert further disruption of the nation’s academic calendar.   At a meeting held on Friday, October 17, 2025, the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, chaired by Senator Muntari Dandutse, engaged the ASUU leadership in Abuja to find common ground between the Federal Government and the university union.   Speaking at the meeting, Dandutse said…

Admiralty University of Nigeria soars to Top 25 in national rankings, recognized for excellence in Education, Research

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN) has made an impressive leap in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, climbing from 128th to secure a spot in the top 25 universities in Nigeria. This milestone marked a significant achievement for the institution, which continue to solidify its reputation for academic excellence, groundbreaking research, and community engagement. In addition to its rise in the national rankings, ADUN’s global standing has also improved considerably, advancing from a position of 11,902 to one of greater prominence, a testament to its growing international…

MURIC accuses Lagos Education Officials of christianising muslim students, calls for urgent government intervention

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Lagos State Chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has raised alarm over what it described as the “Christianisation” of Muslim students in Lagos public schools through religious programmes disguised as educational empowerment initiatives.   In a strongly worded statement released on Monday and signed by its Chairman, Dr. Busari Muhammad Jamiu Ademola, MURIC accused officials in various Lagos Education Districts of collaborating with Christian organisations to coerce Muslim students into participating in Christian activities.   “It is with heavy hearts and a sense of urgency that we send…

Nigerian Navy boosts Education infrastructure with new Six-Classroom Block at NNSS Abeokuta

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As part of its continued commitment to educational development and support for naval families and host communities, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral EI Ogalla, Admiralty Medal, has commissioned a newly constructed six-classroom block at the Nigerian Navy Secondary School (NNSS), Abeokuta. The commissioning was carried out on his behalf by the Chief of Administration, Rear Admiral GSM Aligwe. In his remarks, Rear Admiral Aligwe highlighted the Nigerian Navy’s strategic focus on human capital development, emphasizing that quality education remains a top priority. He noted that the…

Oyo state reaffirms students’ right to wear Hijab, MURIC applauds decision

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed the right of Muslim female students in public schools to wear the hijab as part of their official school uniform, a move hailed by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Oyo State Chapter, as a landmark victory for justice and equality.   The resolution followed a petition by concerned parents, led by Mallam Ayanrinde Daud, to MURIC over the refusal of some missionary public schools to admit girls wearing the hijab. Responding swiftly, MURIC’s State Secretary, Ambassador Mallam Ibrahim Agunbiade, accompanied the affected parents and…

BUK students laud Senator Barau as 1,052 benefit from Scholarship Scheme

Emporium Reporters

Students of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), have applauded the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, for awarding scholarships to 1,052 undergraduates drawn from the 13 local government areas of Kano North Senatorial District. The scholarship scheme was formally launched on Tuesday at the Convocation Arena of BUK, where each beneficiary received ₦50,000 to support their academic pursuits across various fields of study.   The intervention come a day after another 1,000 students under Senator Barau’s undergraduate scholarship programme were matriculated at the Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State.…

FUDMA matriculates 1,000 beneficiaries of Senator Barau’s scholarship programme

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), Katsina State, on Monday matriculated 1,000 undergraduate beneficiaries of the scholarship programme initiated by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, CFR, FCNA.   The colourful ceremony, held at the university campus in Dutsin-Ma, attracted dignitaries including the Managing Director of the North West Development Commission (NWDC), Professor Abdullahi Shehu Maaji; Chief of Staff to the Deputy Senate President, Professor Muhammad Ibn Abdallah; and Special Adviser on Women Affairs, Hajiya Yardada Maikano Bichi, among others.   The initiative, driven through the Barau…

NITDA trains 3,600 Teachers, unveils Master Trainers to strengthen Digital literacy in schools

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has stepped up efforts to transform Nigeria’s education sector through its flagship Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) initiative, equipping thousands of teachers with essential digital skills. On September 18, 2025, the Agency launched a two-day physical training programme in Abuja for teachers drawn from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The programme followed two weeks of intensive virtual sessions that had already empowered 3,600 teachers nationwide with foundational digital knowledge, laying the groundwork for hands-on training in Abuja.   The…

NECO releases 2025 SSCE results, 60% of candidates secure 5 credits as malpractice cases drop

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal, with 818,492 candidates representing 60.26 per cent securing five credits and above, including Mathematics and English.   NECO Registrar, Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, announced the results on Wednesday at a press briefing in Minna, Niger State. He disclosed that out of the 1,358,339 candidates who sat for the June/July examination, 1,144,496 candidates, representing 84.26 per cent, recorded five credits and above, irrespective of English and Mathematics.   According to him, a total of…

2009 Agreement: ASUU Branches meet over NEC resolutions, next line of action looms

Emporium Reporters

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has directed its branches nationwide to convene congresses to deliberate on the outcome of its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja.   ASUU President, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, said branch chairpersons who attended the NEC meeting have returned to brief their members before any public announcement is made.   “Our procedure is that once there is a NEC meeting, branch chairpersons will go back and brief their members on the outcome. We can only go public after our members have received briefing…