UNILORIN Promotes 13 Lecturers to Professors: What Academics Can Learn 

The Insights 5 October 2026

University Of Ilorin The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has promoted 13 academic staff members to the rank of Professor, highlighting the importance of sustained academic excellence, research and professional development in the university system.  The promotion covers disciplines

OPay Expands ₦1.2 Billion Scholarship Programme: How Nigerian Students Can Benefit 

The Insights 2 September 2026

Thousands of Nigerian students could benefit as OPay expands its ₦1.2 billion, 10-year scholarship programme to more tertiary institutions across the country.  The programme currently covers 25 partner tertiary institutions following a new partnership with Miva Open University. OPay says it plans to add 16 more institutions before the end of 2026, bringing the total

41 Nigerian Universities to Get Innovation Hubs: How Nigerians Can Benefit

The Insights 13 August 2026

Education Minister, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa. Nigeria is taking another major step toward a knowledge-based economy, with the Federal Government planning to establish 41 University Innovation Pods (UniPods) across tertiary institutions. The initiative aims to turn university research into businesses, jobs, investment and practical solutions.  What Are UniPods? 

Engineering Admission Quotas in Nigeria: What Every Student Should Know and How to Benefit

The Insights 8 July 2026

The Nigerian government, through the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), alongside the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has approved the enforcement of admission quotas for engineering and technology programmes in Nigerian universities.  The goal is simple: ensure

How Nigerian Universities Can Win More International Grants: What It Means for Researchers, Students, and Institutions

The Insights 8 April 2026

Nigerian universities are being encouraged to move beyond dependence on government funding and embrace international grants, partnerships, and resource mobilisation as a long-term solution to underfunding.  This was the key message at a recent workshop organised by the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) in partnership with Optimal Delivery

ASUU Awards ₦6.2 Million Scholarship to Indigent OOU Students: What It Means and How to Benefit 

The Insights 22 December 2025

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) chapter, has awarded ₦6.2 million in scholarships to 31 indigent students of the institution. Each beneficiary received ₦200,000 to support the payment of school fees and approved charges for the 2025/2026 academic session.  The initiative, announced

JAMB Approves Admission for 85 Exceptional Underage Candidates 

The Insights 27 October 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved the admission of 85 underage candidates into Nigerian tertiary institutions after a thorough and transparent screening process.  According to a statement released by JAMB’s Head of Media, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the candidates were part of a special review category for students who displayed exceptional

BREAKING: JAMB Sets 150 as Minimum Cut-Off Mark for 2025 University Admissions 

The Insights 8 July 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), in collaboration with vice-chancellors of Nigerian universities, has set the minimum admission benchmark for the 2025 academic year at 150 for all universities. This was announced on Tuesday during the 2025 JAMB policy meeting.  This means that no university in Nigeria is permitted to admit candidates who score […]

Katsina Transport University to Send Students Abroad for Practical Training 

The Insights 21 May 2025

The Federal University of Transportation, Daura, Katsina State, The Federal University of Transportation, Daura, Katsina State, is set to offer its students an international learning experience. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Umar Adam, announced that students will soon travel to countries like China, Russia, and the United Kingdom for practical training. This initiative

JAMB Promises Action as Students Report Irregularities in 2025 UTME Results 

The Insights 12 May 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially responded to increasing complaints from candidates regarding the recently released results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The complaints, which JAMB described as “unusual,” have mostly originated from a few specific states across the country.  According to JAMB, although