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Nigeria’s university education system is set for fresh regulatory and technological reforms as the National Universities Commission (NUC) moves to strengthen admission monitoring, accreditation, institutional accountability and the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into teaching, learning and research. The Executive Secretary of the NUC, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, disclosed the latest initiatives on Tuesday during…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has revised its Presidential Campaign Council membership ahead of the 2027 general election, bringing together President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, serving governors, ministers, lawmakers, former governors and influential political figures. The revised list, reported by The Punch on October 13, 2026, includes prominent names such as Minister…

A prospective member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Ibi Bemdoo Philip, has recounted his terrifying experience in the hands of kidnappers who abducted him and 11 other travellers during a journey to an orientation camp in Akure, Ondo State. Philip disclosed that the kidnappers initially demanded ₦50 million as ransom for the victims’…

The United States government has identified 24 Nigerian nationals arrested by immigration authorities over alleged criminal offences ranging from fraud and money laundering to drug-related crimes, identity theft, assault and forgery. The development comes amid intensified immigration enforcement by the administration of US President Donald Trump, with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) highlighting individuals…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a warning to prospective students, urging them to verify their admission status on its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) before proceeding with acceptance and other admission-related processes. The warning is particularly important for candidates who have received admission offers from universities, polytechnics and other tertiary institutions…

The Obafemi Awolowo University has opened recruitment opportunities for qualified candidates seeking academic and non-teaching positions, with vacancies spanning several faculties and departments. Applications are open to both internal and external candidates for six weeks from the date of publication. Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has announced vacancies for academic and non-teaching staff…

The initiative is designed to turn research into marketable products, promote indigenous technology and create new business opportunities across Nigeria. The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has commenced the establishment of innovation hubs in 45 beneficiary tertiary institutions across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones as part of efforts to strengthen research, promote technological innovation and commercialise…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the 2027 governorship elections, with the absence of some prominent political figures generating fresh questions about the contest. Among those missing from the published lists are former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Pantami, the Peoples Democratic Party…

Nigerian students seeking admission into universities in the United Kingdom are facing fresh uncertainty as several British institutions withdraw admission offers to international applicants amid tougher student visa rules and rising visa refusals. The development, reported by the Financial Times and published by Vanguard, is linked to concerns among UK universities that an increase in…

Nobel Shock: Navi Pillay Beats Trump to Peace Prize as US President Misses Out Again South African human rights lawyer and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, drawing international attention to her decades-long work on human rights, justice and international law. The announcement, made…