The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) says it is strengthening its examination system through digital innovation, capacity building and collaboration with key stakeholders. The board said the initiative is aimed at transforming Nigeria into a hub for skilled manpower and equipp...
The Federal Government has commenced the implementation of key welfare components of the 2025 renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Education Minister Tunji Alausa made this known in a statement yesterday. He said the payment of the 40 per cent increase in the Cons...
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced an increase in the minimum stipend for PhD students for the next academic year, offering another above-inflation rise from October 1, 2026. The move will raise the minimum annual stipend to £21,805 (approximately N40m), up from £20,780, benefiting thousand...
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has announced the opening of the application portal for the 2026/2027 Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme at selected universities in United Kingdom, France, Germany and Malaysia. The scholarship provides comprehensive funding covering return flight...
More than 500 Nigerian graduates of Liverpool John Moores University, who completed their studies through Unicaf, were honoured at a special graduation ceremony held at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos. The event, held on January 31, celebrated the academic achievements of the graduates and underscored the gro...
The Governing Council of the University of Abuja, known as Yakubu Gowon University, has approved the promotion of 21 academic staff to professorial rank. Sixteen senior academics were elevated to the rank of professor, while five others were promoted to associate professor across a wide range of discipl...
