There is a particular kind of leadership that does not merely make promises but delivers programmes, not in the language of political rhetoric, but in the tangible currency of motorcycles, solar pumps, fertiliser, and trained hands ready to work the soil
Author: senseman akimugu
Dr Akimugu is a trained teacher, professional journalist and creative writer. He has many years of experience in the media with bias for education and children.
Nigerian public varsities record strongest-ever global rankings
Nigerian universities have achieved their best-ever showing in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, with the country increasing its representation from 21 institutions in previous years to 24 in 2026, making Nigeria the most represented country in Sub-Saharan Africa.
NUC approves new varsity for Taraba, raises Nigeria’s total to 313
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted official recognition to the Taraba State University of Tropical Agriculture, Science, Technology and Climate Action, Gembu, clearing the first regulatory hurdle for the institution to become operational
FG orders FUTO VC to cancel aides’ appointments
The Federal Government has intervened in the administration of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), directing the institution’s Vice Chancellor to immediately withdraw the appointments of 24 aides in his office over alleged violations of established procedures.
NECO releases 2026 BECE result, re-sit to hold in July
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), covering candidates drawn from all 36 states, the Federal Capital Territory, and five foreign countries.
FG strengthens medical education, healthcare training with N217bn investments
The Federal Government has committed over ₦217bn within the last two years to strengthen medical education and healthcare training institutions across the country as part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery and build a resilient health sector
Jubilee Fellows Programme and the focus on Jigawa youths
Their discussions centred on the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme, and the governor left that meeting both encouraged and more firmly convinced of something he has long believed: the greatest untapped resource.
In this country, is not oil, not land, not even capital. It is the energy, intelligence and ambition of our young people.
Why JAMB overhauls admission process for COEs
Under the new guidelines, JAMB also abolished admissions into 100 and 200 levels in Colleges of Education and ended admissions into affiliated degree programmes as part of efforts to streamline admissions, strengthen teacher education and curb irregular admission practices.
Gov Namadi’s quiet lesson in shared responbility and prosperity
There is an old Hausa saying that one hand cannot use a digger. It sounds, at first hearing, like a simple observation about tools. But Governor Umar Namadi, in invoking it recently while commissioning new excavators, loaders and load-bed machines for the Jigawa State Tipper Operators Association, was making a far larger point about how government ought to govern.
It would have been