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ASUU-UNILAG lecturers begin indefinite strike, University reacts

Nigeria, March 11 -- The University of Lagos (UNILAG) chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has directed its members to down tools indefinitely from Wednesday over unexplained cut... Read More


UNILAG speaks on ASUU strike, says examination continues

Nigeria, March 11 -- The Management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has said students' examinations are to continue uninterrupted despite the strike declared by the institution's chapter of the Ac... Read More


FEC proposes bill to enable National Medical College issue PhDs, says fellowship not equivalent to PhD

Nigeria, March 7 -- The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved amendments that will enable the National Medical College of Nigeria to award doctorate degrees. The Minister of Education, Tunji A... Read More


NERD certificate now prerequisite for NYSC - Minister

Nigeria, March 7 -- Nigerian graduates seeking to register for the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) must now present a certificate issued by the Nigerian Education Repository and Databank... Read More


INEC rejects Labour Party's request to dissolve states, LGA executives

Nigeria, March 7 -- The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has rejected the Labour Party's request for the commission to dissolve all states, local government and ward executives of th... Read More


Nigerian govt approves medical fellowships as PhD substitute for medical professionals

Nigeria, March 5 -- The Nigerian government has approved an amendment that will enable medical professionals to use medical fellowships as an equivalent of a PhD for academic promotion and progression... Read More


Full statements El-Rufai wrote in ICPC custody

Nigeria, March 4 -- The former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the "only surviving opposition political party" in Nigeria. He stated t... Read More


What El-Rufai told ICPC in custody

Nigeria, March 3 -- The former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has maintained that his investigation and detention by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ... Read More


NELFUND extends student loan application deadline

Nigeria, March 2 -- The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has again extended the deadline for student loan applications for the 2025/2026 academic session. The portal had been scheduled to close... Read More


UPDATED: INEC reschedules 2027 general election, releases new election timetable

Nigeria, Feb. 27 -- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has brought forward the dates for the 2027 general elections following the enactment of a new Electoral Act. In a statement by... Read More