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Education

August 12, 2026

41 UniPods to drive Nigeria’s knowledge economy, says Alausa

According to him, eight UniPods have either been commissioned or are ready for commissioning.

Tunji Alausa
August 12, 2026

Gov Idris distributes seven new 30-seater buses to tertiary institutions 

He commended Mr Idris for his continued support for the education sector in the state.

August 12, 2026

Dangote, others to receive honorary doctorates at LASU convocation

The vice-chancellor said that the university would also elevate two academics, Rafiu Okuneye and herself, to the rank of distinguished professor.

LASU Vice-Chancellor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello
August 12, 2026

ASUU begins indefinite strike in OAUSTECH

AAUA, another state-owned institution, began its indefinite strike on Tuesday, based on the same non-implementation of the 2025 FG-ASUU agreement by the state government.

Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH)
August 12, 2026

Taliban stopped 2.4 million girls from going to school in Afghanistan: UNESCO

UNESCO warned in a report on Tuesday that the figure could surge to four million by 2030 following a rise of about 200,000 last year.

Taliban, Afghan girls
August 12, 2026

Calls made for assistive technology, AI to support dyslexic Nigerian children

Samuel Adeyemi, an education researcher, said digital inclusion must remain central to Nigeria’s adoption of AI in education.

Artifical intelligence
August 12, 2026

Data protection commission probes UNILAG, Lotus Bank for data violations

NDPC has commenced a forensic investigation into the University of Lagos, Lotus Bank and Hackerbella Ltd over alleged data protection violations.

Lotus Bank, UNILAG
August 11, 2026

Jigawa govt approves N8 billion for education, other projects

The state executive council approved the fund during its meeting on Monday, chaired by Governor Umar Namadi.

Jigawa governor
August 11, 2026

UNILAG shuts down data centre as fire blazes through facility

The institution said the temporary shutdown allows for safety assessments, technical inspections, repairs and other remedial works.

University of Lagos (UNILAG)
August 11, 2026

Ajasin varsity lecturers down tools over non-implementation of 2025 agreement

“We are not ready to listen to anything like commitment again. What we want now is action,” Mr Oshodi said.

AAUA and ASUU