The National Industrial Court in Kano has dismissed an application seeking to block the appointment and inauguration of Professor Ahmad Muhammed Gumel as the 4th Substantive Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Dutse (FUD). Presiding Judge, Justice Mahmoud Abba Namtari, delivered the ruling on Monday, refusing the interlocutory injunction sought by Professor Abdussalam Balarebe Suleiman through his counsel. The applicant had approached …

The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the appointment of new members into the Governing Council of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU). According to a press release issued on February 23, 2026, the State Governor, Umo Bassey Eno, approved the appointments as part of efforts to strengthen the institution’s administration and governance structure. Leading the newly constituted council is Udoma …

The Student Union Government (SUG) of Modibbo Adama University, Yola, has issued a notice to all final year students who are scheduled for hostel reservation tomorrow. According to a statement signed by the union’s President, Sen. Yazeed Bello, and the Secretary General, Ahidjo Jibirilla Adamu, affected students are required to come with one copy of a passport photograph. Each student …

Students and staff of the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, have been informed of the official resumption date for the second semester of the 2025/2026 academic session. According to a circular issued by the Office of the Registrar and signed by Mrs. Omaidu A. Comfort, Deputy Registrar (Senior Establishment), the semester is scheduled to resume on 27th February, 2026. The statement …

JAMB has commenced registration for candidates, including those from foreign countries, interested in the 2026 UTME. Registration can only be carried out only at accredited and approved JAMB CBT registration centres. Before proceeding for registration, candidates are required to purchase the JAMB ePIN. Candidates who already have their ePIN should download and completely fill the JAMB Registration Template before visiting any accredited CBT registration …

Atleast six final-year nursing students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) have been confirmed dead in a tragic road crash as they travelled to sit for their final examinations. The six students, all 500-level candidates in the institution’s Open and Distance Learning Bachelor of Nursing Science programme, reportedly died in the accident while heading to Ogbomoso, Oyo State, …

The Nigerian Naira opened the new trading week with a slight gain against the US Dollar on Monday, February 23, 2026. Data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and informal trading desk indicates a continued trend of relative stability as the central bank maintains its strategic interventions in the market. Official Market Performance (NFEM) In the official window, the …

The British Pound has opened the new trading week with moderate gains against the Nigerian Naira on Monday, February 23, 2026. Data from the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and informal trading desks reflect a subtle shift in momentum as market participants digest the latest supply figures from the central bank. Official Market Performance (NFEM) In the official window, the …

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze and cloudiness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged slight dust haze on Monday across the northern region throughout the forecast period. According to NiMet, a few states, such as Borno and Yobe, are to experience moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility …

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State and Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa By Emma Nnadozie The Chairman of the Governing Council of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa, has resigned. In his letter of resignation dated 23 February, 2026, seen by our reporters, addressed to the Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, the Visitor to …

The Management of the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) hereby issues this important advisory to all students and intending Corps members regarding the approved procedure for NERD enrolment and related services. You are strongly advised not to physically visit any cyber café or centre for NERD-related processes. All NERD services are designed to be conducted virtually and remotely (phone, …

The Centre for Academic Resource and Training (CART) of Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola, has announced the commencement of sales of admission forms into its newly introduced consultancy programmes. According to the notice, applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following diploma programmes: Diploma in Public Health Diploma in Shari’a and Common Law Diploma in Tropical Health and …

The Federal University of Education, Zaria has announced the commencement of a screening exercise for the collection of National Certificate in Education (NCE) Statements of Results for the 2024/2025 academic session. According to a notice issued by the Office of the Registrar (Academic Office) and dated 19 February 2026, the screening exercise is for all graduating NCE students, both Regular …

The University Management wishes to bring to the notice of the University community on the current power outage being Experienced from the University 2.0MW Solar Power plant. The outage is as a result of Intelligent Ethernet Controller Failure which serves as an interface between various components of the Solar Plants. However, our technical teams from both Estate and Municipal Services …

The authorities of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, have announced Monday, 23rd February, 2026, as the commencement date for the Mid-Semester Test for the First Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Session. The announcement was made at the Academic Board Meeting held on Monday, 16th February, 2026, during which the revised 2025/2026 Academic Calendar was considered and duly ratified. The Mid-Semester …