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  In a groundbreaking development for Nigeria’s higher education sector, the Federal Government (FG) has officially sealed a historic deal with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). ​This agreement, which concludes the long-overdue renegotiation of the 2009 FGN–ASUU pact after a 16-year impasse, promises a 40% salary increase for university lecturers nationwide. The move is set to usher in a new era of stability, innovation, and autonomy in tertiary institutions. ​The pact addresses longstanding grievances from ASUU, which has frequently embarked on strikes over issues such as poor funding, inadequate salaries, and a lack of university independence. With this resolution, both parties aim to prevent future disruptions and foster a more robust academic environment. ​Key Highlights of the Agreement ​ Significant Salary Boost: All academic staff will benefit from a 40% increase in salaries. Furthermore, the agreement ensures that lecturers' pay will automatically increase ...

Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has highlighted the massive expansion of the scheme’s reach by revealing that it now mobilises graduates from 419 tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Speaking during a media interaction in Abuja, General Nafiu noted that the scheme has evolved significantly from its 1973 beginnings, where it started with just 2,364 corps members, to its current scale of mobilising approximately 400,000 graduates annually. Expansion of Institutional Reach The Director-General emphasised that the number of participating institutions reflects the rapid growth of Nigeria’s tertiary education sector. This expansive list of 419 institutions encompasses universities, polytechnics, monotechnics, and specialised colleges. In addition to these domestic institutions, the scheme continues to process and mobilise Nigerians ...

  Professor Samuel Gbadebo Odewunmi The University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State, has officially announced the appointment of Professor Samuel Gbadebo Odewunmi as its Acting Vice Chancellor. Professor Odewunmi, a distinguished academic from Lagos State University (LASU), steps into the role following the expiration of the tenure of the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nyaudoh Ndaeyo. The Appointment Details The appointment was confirmed via an official letter dated 15th December, 2025, issued by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the University Governing Council, Dr. Muiz Banire, SAN. The letter, signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mrs Blossom E. Okorie, noted that the decision follows the approval of the University Visitor. The letter reads in part: “Further to the approval of the Visitor to the University of Uyo, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, as communicated by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, CON, I write on behalf ...

  Faculty of Law, Akwa Ibom State University   The National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially granted approval for the immediate commencement of the Faculty of Law program at Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU). This significant development, effective from the 2025/2026 academic session, follows a successful resource verification visit conducted by a panel of NUC experts. The visit confirmed AKSU's readiness in terms of human and material resources required to run a globally competitive Law program. A letter dated November 10, 2025, confirmed the establishment of the full-time mode of the LL.B Law Programme to be run at the University's Main Campus. The NUC explicitly directed the University to ensure the program adheres strictly to the provisions of the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) for the Nigerian University System, guaranteeing the quality and growth of the approved course. The establishment of the Faculty of Law is a crowning achievement ...

  Abuja, Nigeria – November 11, 2025 – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the release of call-up numbers for the 2025 Batch C Prospective Corps Members (PCMs), prioritizing those who registered earliest. The move comes as the organization grapples with limited camp spaces across the country. In an official statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) by the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters, management explained that due to capacity issues in orientation camps in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), only about 40% of registered PCMs will be accommodated in the upcoming Batch C program. "The NYSC Management is pleased to announce that, call-up numbers for 2025 Batch C Prospective Corps Members has been released, based on registration order," the statement read. It further noted, "Please note that due to camp capacity across the 36 states of the federation and the FCT, only about 40 percent of registered Prospective Corps Members (PC...

Professor Offiong Effanga Offiong, 12th substantive Vice-Chancellor (VC), University of Calabar. The suspense is finally over! The University of Calabar (UNICAL) community officially has a new leader. Following a rigorous and competitive interview process, the institution's 14th Governing Council has confirmed Professor Offiong Effanga Offiong as the 12th substantive Vice-Chancellor (VC) Designate of the University of Calabar. Professor Offiong was one of the top nominees considered for the highly coveted position, and his appointment marks the beginning of a new era for the entire campus. Students, staff, and the entire Malabite and Malabress community are keen to see the new vision, innovative changes, and developments the new administration under Prof. Offiong will bring to the institution. Congratulations to the new VC! We look forward to the next chapter at UNI CAL.

  The landscape of higher education in Nigeria is set for a major transformation as the National Universities Commission (NUC) officially approves new academic degree programmes for Nigerian universities. This landmark decision, announced via a circular signed by the Executive Secretary, Prof. Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu , is a strategic effort to modernise the education system, enhance its global competitiveness, and directly address the demands of fast-evolving global industries. The newly approved courses represent a significant leap, introducing programmes in cutting-edge and future-forward fields. Key additions include:  * B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence  * B.Sc. Data Science  * B.Eng. Nuclear Engineering  * B.Sc. Intelligence and Security Studies These programmes were meticulously developed under the 2023 Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) framework. According to the NUC, the curriculum benefited from extensive input by top experts across the ...