The Council of Legal Education has released the list of universities approved to admit students into the Bachelor of Laws programme in Nigeria as of August 2026. This is as it warned prospective students against enrolling in unaccredited institutions. The Council said only universities accredited by it are authorised t…

…funded elsewhere. “Think about what ₦4 trillion could do for Nigeria. Think about the universities struggling with overcrowded lecture halls, hospitals without modern equipment, roads that have become death traps and communities without electricity or potable water,” he said, describing the situation as “an unforgivabl…

…through theatre continue to shape professionals across the entertainment industry. Universities and local drama groups across the country also provide platforms for emerging artists to practise, develop and improve their acting skills through public performances. Theatre also educates society and serves as a platform f…

…into the following categories may qualify for the permit: Students enrolled in licensed universities, colleges, educational institutions or research institutions in the UAE. Remote workers employed by companies or entities based outside the UAE. Retirees who meet the applicable requirements. Real estate owners who own…

…doubt about how he felt.The challenge for aspiring law students is that most Nigerian universities require at least a credit pass in English Language and Mathematics at the WAEC level, making those D7 scores a significant hurdle. His F9 in Igbo, while painful, is generally considered less critical for law school admiss…

…it is establishing and revamping digital and creative hubs in 66 institutions, including universities and polytechnics, to strengthen the pipeline of talent into employment and enterprise. The programme is co-financed by the FG, African Development Bank, Agence Française de Développement and Islamic Development Bank, w…

…Bature Dawakin Tofa, titled “Gov. Yusuf Approves Salary Increase for Staff of Two Kano Universities.” The statement said, “Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has approved the implementation of a new salary review for Academic and Non-Academic Staff of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil…

…plans to expand scholarships and STEM training for Nigerian scientists in Chinese universities, particularly in sustainable agriculture and water management. Muhammed said his recent visit to the Yangling High-tech Agricultural Demonstration Zone in Shaanxi Province exposed the Nigerian delegation to the application of…

…expand scholarships and STEM training opportunities for Nigerian scientists in Chinese universities, with emphasis on sustainable agriculture and water management. Earlier, Chinese Cultural Centre Councillor, Yang Jianxing, said the exhibition was an important platform for strengthening mutual understanding between Nig…

…under the auspices of the National Association of Non-Teaching Staff of Nigerian Universities, FUTA branch, alleged that the institution had paid the allowances to members of staff who belonged to other associations on the campus but left them out. The angry workers, who were chanting various solidarity songs, marched…

Nigerian universities grappling with chronic power outages are set to benefit from a proposed $500 million solar power investment. The announcement was made at the launch of the Tinubu Light Initiative organised by the National Board for Technology Incubation, an agency under the Federal Ministry of Science and Technol…

…approaches are not limited to politics but can also be found in institutions such as universities, religious organisations, the police, the civil service and the business sector. He added that similar approaches have, at different times, been adopted by institutions around the world in addressing complex challenges. Re…

…and progression to bachelor's and master's degree top-up programmes at partner universities. According to Ofqual, its investigation began in February 2024 after it received 12 allegations of malpractice involving OTHM qualifications. The regulator found several cases in which OTHM instructed colleges at the centre of m…

…graduated with distinction, while 16 scholars successfully earned master’s degrees from universities in the United Kingdom, in what the agency described as further evidence of the programme’s investment in human capital development in the Niger Delta. PAP, in a statement signed by the Special Assistant to the PAP Admin…

…permanent disabilities, and students completing full-time degree programmes at Swedish universities may qualify for exemptions.4. Swedish Language and Society Knowledge RequirementApplicants aged between 16 and 66 must now show they understand both the Swedish language and how Swedish society works. Accepted proof incl…

…and primary school. “It’s continuing even when that generation has graduated from universities, married and had children. “It’s likely going to continue until one of them is gone, and the other will pay a glowing tribute. Since Atiku threw a devastating bomb at Obj, he has been receiving Obj’s hypersonic missiles for t…

…60 randy lecturers axed in five years No fewer than 60 lecturers across Nigerian universities and polytechnics have been suspended, dismissed, had their appointments terminated or been prosecuted over allegations of sexual harassment and other forms of sexual misconduct between 2021 and July 2026. Recent cases include…

…checking their scores online. Photo >The first, a member of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), said:PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!"I can confirm that candidates who participated in the 2025/2026 University of Ibadan post-UTME screening have had their resu…

…It added that nominations may be submitted by professional bodies and learned societies, universities and research institutions, civil society organisations, traditional institutions, corporate and public institutions, previous recipients of the Ọbafẹmi Awolọwọ Prize for Leadership, as well as other individuals and org…

…reignited broader conversations about educational reforms, innovation and the need for universities to strike a balance between academic research and practical application. At the time of writing, the widely shared quote continues to circulate online, with its original source yet to be independently verified.

…conversations about celebrity culture, education and personal expression within Nigerian universities.

EXECUTIVE Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Abdullahi Ribadu, has approved the take-off of the Jigawa State University of Medical and Allied Sciences The post NUC approves take-off of Jigawa medical varsity, laments shortage of healthcare workers appeared first on Tribune Online.

…from one in 12 to about one in three adolescents and young adults in secondary schools, universities, she flagged the trend as a major source of concern, especially with nearly 70 percent of Nigeria’s population below the age of 30.The steady rise in early-onset hypertension threatens public health and the future workf…

…presented by its Chairman and Life Bencher, HRM Albert Akpomuje, SAN, the BoB blamed universities for the bloated population of lawyers. It deprecated the deliberate practice of some accredited university law faculties admitting students in excess of their allocated quota for law programmes. Consequently, the legal bod…

…and misrepresented the statutory framework governing the administration of federal universities in Nigeria. According to Onoh, the claims reflected a misunderstanding of the laws regulating tertiary institutions, noting that under the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, as amended, federal universities enjoy i…