Nigeria has officially launched its first National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence at the University of Jos, signaling a major milestone in the country’s efforts to build local AI research capacity, develop talent, and establish itself as a key player in the global AI ecosystem. The centre, inaugurated byContinue Reading
Experts have called for greater collaboration between Nigerian universities, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), and energy providers to tackle the ongoing electricity crisis impacting the education sector. The call was made during the Education Writer’s Association of Nigeria (EWAN) Annual Summit held on October 23, 2024, at the UniversityContinue Reading
Ibadan, November 3, 2024 — In a remarkable display of generosity and commitment to their alma mater, former students of the Mass Communication department at The Polytechnic Ibadan have donated a state-of-the-art 3.15KWP solar power system to the institution. This significant contribution marks the culmination of their 20th anniversary celebrations,Continue Reading
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have announced the suspension of their indefinite strike, which began on October 28, 2024, due to withheld salaries from 2022. Following the federal government’s decision on November 2 to release theContinue Reading
By Tunbosun Ogundare, November 1, 2024 The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has provided insight into why it has not yet declared a nationwide strike, despite recent threats to do so. In an exclusive interview with Nigerian Tribune, ASUU President Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke expressed disappointment over the government’s lackContinue Reading
The much-anticipated meeting between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), initially slated for today, has been postponed. ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke, confirmed the development to Channels Television on Monday. The meeting, announced last Friday by the Minister of Education, was expected to address pressing issuesContinue Reading
The University of Ibadan (UI) has announced a new policy allowing candidates who scored below 200 in the 2024 Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to apply for admission through its Distance Learning Centre (DLC). The declaration was made in a statement by Professor Babatunde Omobowale, Director of the DLC, onContinue Reading
In response to the ongoing nationwide protests, the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has issued a directive to Vice Chancellors to prioritize the security and safety of university staff and students. According to a circular released by Chris Maiyaki, Acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), onContinue Reading
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Thursday announced the top scorers of the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The list was presented by JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, during the ongoing policy meeting in Abuja. Here are the top scorers: This announcement highlights the exceptional performance ofContinue Reading
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, announced on Thursday a ban on admissions for candidates under the age of 18 into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The announcement was made during the 2024 policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). “JAMB is hereby notified that there isContinue Reading
