ASUU Strike Returns: Nigeria Is Still Trapped in the Same University Strike Cycle

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared indefinite strikes at Imo State University and Nasarawa State University, Keffi, disrupting academic activities over unpaid salaries, promotion arrears and other outstanding entitlements. At the same time, ASUU has authorized branches in about 20 other universities to issue 14-day strike ultimatums over the failure to implement…

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2026 WASSCE Results: The Bigger Problem May Be What Happens After School

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2026 WASSCE results, with 61.54% of candidates securing at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics. That means 38.46% did not meet the benchmark, a slight decline from last year’s performance. About 1.95 million candidates sat for the examination, meaning the result affects a huge…

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Yobe State University Students Celebrate NELFUND Upkeep Payments

Students of Yobe State University (YSU) have taken to social media to celebrate after receiving their NELFUND monthly upkeep allowances, with videos showing jubilant scenes as beneficiaries confirmed receipt of backlog payments covering May, June and July. The celebrations quickly went viral, drawing reactions from students across Nigeria who are still awaiting their own disbursements….

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Tinubu Hails End of ASUU Strikes, Says University Programs Can Now Run Without Prolonged Disruptions

President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the absence of prolonged strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) since he assumed office, describing the development as an “answer to my prayers” and a relief for Nigerian families. Tinubu made the remarks on Tuesday while receiving members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria at the…

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NYSC DG Urges Corps Members to Start Side Hustles, Says ‘Don’t Underestimate Akara Business’

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. Gen. Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, has encouraged corps members to embrace entrepreneurship and build multiple income streams instead of relying solely on their monthly allowance. Speaking during a working visit to the NYSC Kogi State Secretariat, Nafiu urged serving corps members to identify market needs and…

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