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NUC Bans HND-to-BSc Conversion, Top-Up Programmes In Nigerian Universities 0
- EDUCATION, SLIDE
- May 28, 2026
NUC Bans HND-to-BSc Conversion, Top-Up Programmes in Nigerian Universitie with Immediate Effect The National Universities Commission has directed all Nigerian universities to immediately stop admitting students into Higher National Diploma to Bachelor of Science conversion and top-up programmes. The directive, issued in May 2026, aims to enforce regulatory compliance and maintain academic standards. Dangote Refinery
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Nigerians Should Blame FG If We Go On Strike Again – ASUU 0
- EDUCATION, SLIDE
- May 21, 2026
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nsukka Zone, on Thursday warned Nigerians to hold the Federal Government responsible if public universities are shut down again. The union said the government had failed to fully implement the agreement it signed with ASUU in December 2025. ASUU made this known during a press conference held at
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Fresh Strike Looms As ASUU Faults Minister’s Claims On Agreement Implementation 0
- EDUCATION, SLIDE
- May 18, 2026
Nigeria’s university system may be heading for another shutdown as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised concerns over what it describes as the Federal Government’s failure to fully implement the 2025 agreement reached with the union. The development comes amid growing tension between ASUU and the Federal Ministry of Education over issues
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LASG provides N900m grants to 155 researchers, startups for innovation 0

The Lagos State Government has announced the disbursement of N900 million in grants to researchers and startups as part of efforts to strengthen innovation, technology, and scientific development across the state. The grants were distributed through the Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council, with support reaching 80 researchers and 75 startup businesses. The initiative

Why Students Below 16 Years Would Not Be Granted Admission – FG 0

The Federal Government has reaffirmed that candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria must be at least 16 years old, stressing that the policy is necessary to maintain academic standards and institutional integrity. The announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, during the 2026 policy meeting on admissions into tertiary institutions

Federal Government Introduces Mandatory Drug Tests For Secondary School Students 0

The Federal Government has announced a new policy mandating drug tests for secondary school students across Nigeria as part of efforts to combat rising cases of substance abuse among young people. The development marks a significant step in the government’s ongoing campaign against drug addiction and related social problems affecting students nationwide. Oluga Commends