Nigeria’s education paradox: Bigger budgets, poorer outcomes
Generated image Nigeria has nearly tripled its education spending in five years, but outcomes remain flat. Budget allocations rose from N602 billion in 2019 to N1.59 trillion in 2024, yet classrooms are still overcrowded, proficiency stagnant, and…
IIOE organises sensitisation in ABU to foster gender inclusion in AI capacity building
By Saidu Abubakar A sensitisation workshop has been organised as part of efforts to foster gender inclusion in Artificial Intelligence (AI) leadership and capacity building. It took place at Yusufu Bala Usman Hall, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. The…
ABU’s foremost Energy Scientist wins ‘African Nuclear’ Award
…As three students emerge victorious at Society of Petroleum Engineers competition in Lagos By Sani Aliyu, Zaria Foremost energy scientist, Prof. S. A. Jonah, has won the ‘African Nuclear Energy Outstanding Performance’ award, a statement…
NYA Reaffirms Commitment To Research Ethics, Intellectual Protection
By Sani Aliyu, Zaria The 15th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the Nigerian Young Academy has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting research ethics and intellectual property protection, while calling on government, academia, and industry…
When Brilliance is Mocked: The ₦200,000 Reward that Shamed Nigeria
By Lamara Garba Azare In the theatre of nations, where countries display what they value most, Nigeria once again played the wrong script. On the 28th of August, 2025, the Federal Government stood before the world and, with fanfare, announced a ₦200,000…
FG, ASUU draw battleline over 2021 agreement
The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Thursday knocked the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, over claims that the government never signed any agreements with the union. Alausa made the clarification on Thursday while addressing journalists…
Prof. Utomi urges FG to prioritise healthcare, education
The Convener of Big Tent Shadow Cabinet, Prof. Pat Utomi, has urged the Federal Government to shift priorities from flashy projects to healthcare and education development. Utomi, in an interview on Wednesday in Lagos, said healthcare and education…
FUEZ to offer undergraduate degree programmes following NUC approval
By Saidu Abubakar Following the outcome of a resource visit conducted by the National University Commission (NUC) in July, 2025, the Federal University of Education, Zaria (FUEZ) is set to offer undergraduate degree programmes. This was contained in an…
ASUU welcomes ban on new public varsities, says existing 339 outrageous
Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has commended the Federal Government for placing a seven-year moratorium on the establishment of new public universities in Nigeria. ASUU President, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, gave the commendation during a…
Former Military Governor for Borno, retired Col. Abdulmumini Aminu, visits ABU
By Saidu Abubakar Former Military Governor for Borno State, Col (rtd) Abdulmumini Aminu, was today at Ahmadu Bello University where he had a chat with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Adamu Ahmed. A statement by Auwalu Umar, the Director, Directorate of Public…