A deliberate blueprint for the collapse of academic excellence in Nigeria. If anyone ever set out to deliberately destroy university education in Nigeria, the fastest and most effective way would be this: disconnect academic recruitment from merit, sever departments from decision-making, and replace scholarly excellence with patronage, bureaucracy, and politicalContinue Reading
By Waziri Isa Gwantu The President of Academic Staff Union of Universities, Professor Chris Piwuna, has paid tribute to late Professor Abu Malam, a one-time ASUU Chairman of the University of Abuja branch, who was laid to rest this afternoon in his country home, Gwantu. The former University Don andContinue Reading
The Governing Council of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has promoted a veteran journalist and former editor of several Nigerian newspapers and magazines, Dr. Tayo Popoola, to the rank of full Professor in the Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos. According to the official newsletter of the University, CampusContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa Ahmadu Bello University will confer a ‘Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award’ on the Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Dr Abbas Tajuddeen, GCON, in appreciation of his remarkable contributions to the development of the institution. Dr Tajuddeen, an ABU alumnus, will be honoured largelyContinue Reading
By Waziri Isa Adam The University of Abuja and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are mourning the loss of a distinguished scholar, activist, and former ASUU Chairperson, Professor Abu Mallam, who passed away on Tuesday, 17th March 2026, after a brief illness. According to the Programme of eventsContinue Reading
By Waziri Isa Adam The Vice Chancellor of Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA), Prof. Mohammed Khalid Othman, has reiterated his commitment to the full implementation of his 5-Point Agenda for the growth and development of the University. Prof. Othman made the commitment at an interactive session he held with the ChairmanContinue Reading
By Waziri Isa Adam Global Skills Hub (GSH) has recognized Prof Raymond B. Bako, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, as one of the ‘100 Most Impactful Education Personalities in Africa’ for 2025. This prestigious award was presented at the 4th Africa Education Summit held at theContinue Reading
By Mahdi Waziri Isa A civil society organization, ETTRA – Voice for Freedom and Human Rights, has filed a petition with the Department of State Services (DSS), Inspector-General of Police and the International Human Rights Commission seeking urgent security intervention and protection for the Shia community in Sokoto State. TheContinue Reading
By Waziri Isa Adam President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reappointed Professor Idris Muhammad Bugaje as the Executive Secretary of National Board for Technical Education for another five year tenure. Presenting the reappointment letter to Professor Bugaje in his office, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Morufu Alausa said Professor Bugaje’sContinue Reading