The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has reportedly raised concerns about arbitrary charges imposed on students preparing for the 2027 May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination. The development was reported on October 17 following remarks attributed to WAEC’s Head of National Office in Nigeria, Suleiman Danlami Kum. According to the report, Kum said the…
Ambassador Patrick Dele Cole, a Nigerian journalist, historian, diplomat and elder statesman, has reportedly died at the age of 86. His death was reported on Saturday, October 17, with Nigerian media organisations publishing tributes to his life and career. Cole’s professional journey spanned journalism, public service and international diplomacy, making him a notable figure in…
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has outlined its 2026 intervention allocations for public universities, polytechnics and colleges of education as part of efforts to support tertiary education infrastructure and academic development. According to information attributed to TETFund, each public university was allocated approximately ₦2.526 billion under the 2026 intervention programme. Polytechnics were allocated approximately…
Prospective students seeking admission into the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), for the 2026/2027 academic session should continue monitoring the institution’s official admission channels for updates and further instructions. The university previously issued a notice directing affected candidates to upload their O’Level results and validate the information on its admission portal. According to the notice…
Candidates seeking admission into the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, for the 2026/2027 academic session have been advised to rely on official university announcements and JAMB records when checking their admission status. The advice follows the university’s earlier notice requiring affected candidates to complete their O’Level result uploads and Post-UTME registration by September 30, 2026. While…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Cisco have formalised a partnership aimed at strengthening digital skills development and employment opportunities for young Nigerians through the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme. The partnership was announced in a UNDP Nigeria press release published on October 15, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding involving the two…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding action on petrol prices and the renegotiation of the national minimum wage. The ultimatum was reported by Channels Television on October 8 following a meeting of the NLC’s National Executive Council and Central Working Committee. According to the report, the…
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has reportedly commissioned 13 projects at the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, in Bauchi State, as part of efforts to strengthen medical education and healthcare training in Nigeria. The development was reported by Voice of Nigeria on October 17. According to the report, TETFund Executive Secretary Sonny Echono…
The proposed establishment of state police in Nigeria has encountered a legislative challenge, with reports indicating that only five State Houses of Assembly had approved the relevant constitutional amendment by the reported October 15 deadline. The development has renewed debate over whether Nigeria should decentralise its policing structure to allow states to establish their own…
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has been sworn in for a second term in office, pledging to build on the achievements of his first administration and deliver more development to residents. The inauguration took place on Friday, October 16, at Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti. According to reports from the Ekiti State Government, the ceremony…