ASUU Suspends Two-Week Warning Strike, Gives FG One-Month Ultimatum

EducationNewsNigeriaASUU Suspends Two-Week Warning Strike, Gives FG One-Month Ultimatum

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 23, 2025

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its two-week warning strike, giving the Federal Government a one-month window to conclude the ongoing renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement and address other lingering issues affecting the university system. This was announced on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025, at a press conference held at the Festus Iyayi National Secretariat, University of Abuja, after an emergency meeting of the union’s National Executive Council (NEC). Speaking at the...

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JANDS Travel Business School Sets Bold 2026 Agenda

EducationNewsNigeriaJANDS Travel Business School Sets Bold 2026 Agenda

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 21, 2025

The Advisory Board of JANDS Travel Business School (JTBS), Enugu, has laid out bold plans to reposition the institution as a centre of excellence in tourism and hospitality education, following a strategic session held recently in the state capital. At the meeting, chaired by Chief Ben Etiaba, FCA, the Advisory Board met to “brainstorm and map out a clear pathway for the school’s future,” with particular emphasis on the institution’s vision for 2026 and the enhanced role of...

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Taraba State University Suspends All Student Associations 

EducationNewsNigeriaTaraba State University Suspends All Student Associations 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 18, 2025

The management of Taraba State University Jalingo has suspended all student associations, unions, clubs, and societies operating within the University till further notice. The suspension followed unruly activities exhibited by some students of the institution during students week. The suspension of Unions activities was contained in a circular signed by the Registrar of the institution Joseph U. Bibinu, PhD and addressed to all Students, Staff and General University Community. The circular reads in parts: “The...

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Students Give ASUU, Federal Government 7 Days To Resolve Ongoing Disputes

EducationNewsNigeriaPoliticsStudents Give ASUU, Federal Government 7 Days To Resolve Ongoing Disputes

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 16, 2025

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has threatened another strike action that could disrupt the nation’s academic calendar if the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) do not resolve the ongoing disputes within seven days. NANS President, Olushola Oladoja, stated this on Wednesday in a press statement, saying the recent threat of industrial action by ASUU was jeopardizing the progress. Oladoja said: “It is, therefore, in this spirit that NANS...

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FG Approves New Admission Criteria for Tertiary Institutions

EducationNewsNigeriaFG Approves New Admission Criteria for Tertiary Institutions

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 14, 2025

The Federal Government has approved new national guidelines to simplify admission requirements into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, with the aim of widening access to higher education and reducing the number of qualified but disenfranchised youths. Under the policy, promulgated by the Federal Ministry of Education and spearheaded by the Honourable Minister, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, the threshold for entry into universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and Innovation Enterprise Academies (IEAs) has been relaxed. The revised criteria...

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CONUA Declares Non-Participation in Ongoing ASUU Strike

EducationNewsNigeriaCONUA Declares Non-Participation in Ongoing ASUU Strike

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 13, 2025

The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has denied any participation in the nationwide strike by university lecturers. In a statement issued by its President, Dr Niyi Sunmonu, CONUA rebutted circulating claims of its involvement in the industrial action. He declared: “It is important to emphasize that CONUA has no basis at this time to declare a dispute or embark on any strike action.” Dr Sunmonu further urged members to maintain their responsibilities, including fulfilling their...

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ASUU Declares Two-Week Warning Strike Across Public Universities

EducationNewsNigeriaASUU Declares Two-Week Warning Strike Across Public Universities

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 12, 2025

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced a two-week warning strike beginning midnight, Monday, 13 October 2025, directing all academic staff in public universities to withdraw their services. ASUU says the action is a “total and comprehensive” strike and the period is intended to force the Federal Government to conclude negotiations over longstanding demands. During a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, ASUU President Prof. Chris Piwuna affirmed that the union’s ultimatum had...

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Times Higher Education Ranks University of Ibadan, Nigeria’s Best in 2026

EducationNewsNigeriaTimes Higher Education Ranks University of Ibadan, Nigeria’s Best in 2026

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 11, 2025

The University of Ibadan (UI) has once again secured its position as Nigeria’s leading university in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, placing in the 801–1,000 global band. This marks its return to the top slot among Nigerian universities, having last held it in 2023. The Ibadan-based institution advanced from fourth place in 2025, surpassing other prominent Nigerian universities. THE’s 2026 survey encompassed 2,191 institutions across 115 countries, assessing performance using 18...

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NSCDC’s Prof. Audi says Nigeria Records 1,700 Pipeline Vandalism Points

EducationNewsNigeriaPoliticsNSCDC’s Prof. Audi says Nigeria Records 1,700 Pipeline Vandalism Points

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)October 9, 2025

The Controller General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps – NSCDC, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has said that Nigeria has over one thousand, seven hundred and two spots for possible pipeline vandalization across the federation. This was disclosed by Professor Audi during his lecture presented at the maiden Strategic Security Lecture Series of the Institute for Peace, Security and Development Studies, at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Professor Audi,...

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Federal Govt Establishes New Negotiation Committee For Tertiary Institutions

EducationNewsNigeriaFederal Govt Establishes New Negotiation Committee For Tertiary Institutions

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 8, 2025

The federal government has set up the Mahmud Yayale Ahmed–led Expanded Negotiation Committee for Tertiary Institutions to enhance discussions with academic and non-academic unions across universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across the country. ​Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, while inaugurating the new committee in Abuja, said it was established to harmonize all negotiation processes under a unified and coordinated framework that ensures institutional continuity and sector-wide inclusiveness. Alausa called on all academic and non-academic...

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