5 h. ago UNILAG Don Tackles Firms For Opting To Fund BBNaija Show Over Research

A Professor of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Chris Obisi, has decried the funding of a reality TV show instead of research in Nigeria’s higher institutions, urging corporate organisations to step in and provide support. Obisi, who lectures at the University of Lagos, spoke on Channels Television’s […]

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6 h. ago Bida Poly Deploys Soldiers As Exam Invigilators As Lecturers Stay Away

The lingering industrial crisis at the Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State, took a dramatic turn on Monday as soldiers were reportedly deployed to secure examination halls following threats from the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP). Recall that ASUP had on September 15 declared an indefinite strike over 18 months of unpaid excess workload allowances. […]

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7 h. ago Overcrowding, poor funding weakening Nigerian universities – Ohaegbulam

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Emeritus Professor Samuel Ohaegbulam, Foundation President of the Nigerian Academy of Medicine (NAMED), has raised alarm over the worsening state of Nigeria’s universities, warning that the unchecked expansion of institutions without regard for quality is weakening the entire system. Speaking at the 2025 Annual Lecture, Induction Ceremony and Scientific Conference of […] The post Overcrowding, poor funding weakening Nigerian universities – Ohaegbulam appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Bauchi Citizens Forum, ATBU clash over alleged plan to scrap faculties

From Paul Orude, Bauchi The Bauchi State Citizens Forum has accused the Vice Chancellor of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, Professor Ibrahim Hassan Garba, of plotting to close the entire Faculty of Management Sciences and some courses in the Faculty of Education Technology. Speaking at a press conference at the NUJ Secretariat in Bauchi […] The post Bauchi Citizens Forum, ATBU clash over alleged plan to scrap faculties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Over 651 kidneys worth $41bn were sold in Nigeria in 5 yrs, says nephrologist

From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja A professor of medicine, Bayero University, Kano and consultant physician and nephrologist, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Aliyu Abdu, at the weekend, disclosed that a total of 10,000 kidneys are sold in the black market globally with about 651 kidneys (worth over $40,362,000 billion) trafficked and transplanted illegally in Nigeria between […] The post Over 651 kidneys worth $41bn were sold in Nigeria in 5 yrs, says nephrologist appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Commission Rallies Public Relations Heads For Education Renewal

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has called on public relations leaders across Nigeria to take the frontline in driving education reforms. The commission stressed that effective communication is central to delivering the goals of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for Education. At the opening of a two-day training for Heads of Public […]

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19 h. ago Lagos: Circularity in waste management is about $2.5 billion —Gbadegesin

Tribune Online Lagos: Circularity in waste management is about $2.5 billion —Gbadegesin Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin is the Managing Director, Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). He was a keynote speaker at the just concluded annual lecture of Property and Environment Writers Association of Nigeria (PEWAN), where he shed more light on the waste-to-wealth initiatives of the state government. DAYO AYEYEMI interviewed him on the sidelines of the event. […] Lagos: Circularity in waste management is about $2.5 billion —Gbadegesin Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Unions Kick As Rector Denies Using Soldiers To Supervise Exams

Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) at the Federal Polytechnic, Bida and the National Association of Polytechnic Students, (NAPS) Senate arm have kicked against the use of mercenaries to conduct the ongoing second semester examination following the industrial action embarked upon by the lecturers. LEADERSHIP findings revealed that the polytechnic management went ahead to conduct […]

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21 h. ago NASU, SSANU threaten to join ASUU on indefinite strike, issue seven

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have read more NASU, SSANU threaten to join ASUU on indefinite strike, issue seven-day ultimatum

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24 h. ago Victimised lecturers: ASUU demands unconditional recall of sacked LASU 5, others

By Gabriel Dike The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called for the unconditional recall of sacked union leaders of the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, and others victimised members in some institutions. The call was made by Lagos ASUU Zone at a briefing held in LASU to mark ASUU Day of Solidarity with […] The post Victimised lecturers: ASUU demands unconditional recall of sacked LASU 5, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago NASU, SSANU threaten strike over unpaid allowances, withheld salaries

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have issued a seven-day strike notice to the Federal Government over unresolved labour matters affecting their members in universities and inter-university centres. In a letter jointly signed by NASU General Secretary, Prince […] The post NASU, SSANU threaten strike over unpaid allowances, withheld salaries appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago UNICAL Professor calls for strategic use of arts in development

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Professor Esekong Andrew-Essien, a distinguished scholar of Theatre and Media Scenography in the University of Calabar, UNICAL, has called on the government to leverage visual and performing arts to drive development communication, stimulate economic growth, and foster social transformation. Delivering UNICAL’s 143rd Inaugural Lecture, Andrew-Essien highlighted the potential of combining visual, […] The post UNICAL Professor calls for strategic use of arts in development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago New federal varsity Kachia begins academic activities with over 1,000 students — VC

Tribune Online New federal varsity Kachia begins academic activities with over 1,000 students — VC President Tinubu had, while approving the university, directed that academic activities begin in September 2025. New federal varsity Kachia begins academic activities with over 1,000 students — VC Tribune Online

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28 h. ago Bowen physiotherapy graduates hit 300 as varsity holds 6th induction ceremony

Tribune Online Bowen physiotherapy graduates hit 300 as varsity holds 6th induction ceremony The Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Professor O.T. Awotunde, has announced that the university has produced a total of 300 Physiotherapy graduates for the Nigerian and international healthcare labour markets since the programme’s accreditation by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria […] Bowen physiotherapy graduates hit 300 as varsity holds 6th induction ceremony Tribune Online

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30 h. ago DBI begins nationwide training of 10,000 tertiary institution workers in ICT

Tribune Online DBI begins nationwide training of 10,000 tertiary institution workers in ICT The Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) has commenced the training of about 10,000 workers in tertiary institutions across Nigeria, aimed at strengthening digital literacy and building the capacity of the workforce in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. The programme, known as the 2025 Advanced Digital Empowerment Programme for Tertiary Institutions (ADEPTI), targets 100 staff members […] DBI begins nationwide training of 10,000 tertiary institution workers in ICT Tribune Online

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31 h. ago New Federal Applied Sciences Varsity Kachia kicks off with 2,000 students

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The newly established Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia (FUASK), recently approved by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, has commenced its maiden academic session with about 2,000 pioneer students in line with Federal Government directives. President Tinubu had while granting establishment for the University directed the commencement of academic activities in September, […] The post New Federal Applied Sciences Varsity Kachia kicks off with 2,000 students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Charlie Kirk’s Murder Suspect Linked To Crime Scene Through DNA — FBI

Kirk, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, was shot Wednesday during a speaking event on a Utah university campus. The post Charlie Kirk’s Murder Suspect Linked To Crime Scene Through DNA — FBI appeared first on Channels Television.

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34 h. ago Makurdi hosts conference on River Benue and sustainable development

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Faculty of Environmental Sciences at Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi (MOAUM), in collaboration with the Environment and Safety Management Institute and civil society partners, has successfully hosted the 1st International Conference on “River Benue and Sustainable Development in the 21st Century.” The event, which was held from September […] The post Makurdi hosts conference on River Benue and sustainable development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago UNN condemns infiltration of campus event, reassures adequate security

From Felix Ikem, Nsukka The management of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has condemned the infiltration of its campus event by miscreants from the neighbouring community. This is contained in a press statement issued by the university in Nsukka on Monday, signed by Mr. Inya Egwu, the Acting Public Relations Officer of the UNN. Egwu […] The post UNN condemns infiltration of campus event, reassures adequate security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Joseph Tarka Varsity Seeks Stakeholders’ Support For ‘Signing Out’ Ban

Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), has reiterated its ban on final-year students ” signing out” and called on parents, guardians, staff and security personnel to help the authorities enforce it. The university Senate, which outlawed the practice on 15th February, 2025, said the federal government has reinforced the ban in all Nigerian tertiary institutions. […]

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