A Persistent Crisis in Higher Education SINCE Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999, strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have remained one of the most disruptive features of the country’s education sector. Across successive administrations—from Olusegun Obasanjo to Bola Ahmed Tinubu—industrial actions have collectively shut down public universities for years. At […]
JAMB Responds to Widespread Concerns THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revised the arrival time for candidates sitting the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), following widespread complaints from candidates and stakeholders. The adjustment comes after concerns were raised over the initially announced early reporting time, which many described as impractical, especially for […]
Rising Access to Education Funding in Delta FRESH data from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) indicates a significant increase in student loan uptake across Delta State and the wider South-South region, following targeted sensitisation efforts. According to figures released as of 4 April 2026, billions of naira have been disbursed directly to tertiary institutions, […]
University Targets Talent Retention IN a significant move to curb brain drain and promote academic excellence, the University of Calabar has announced automatic employment for its first-class graduates. The announcement was made by Vice-Chancellor Offiong Effanga Offiong during the institution’s 38th convocation ceremony, signalling a new approach to talent retention within Nigeria’s higher education system. […]
By IDONGESIT ASHAMERI When Technical Education Powered Opportunity IN its golden years, the Community Technical College Ikot Akata represented the promise of technical education in Nigeria. Strategically located in Akwa Ibom State, the institution functioned as a training ground for skilled labour across multiple sectors. Its workshops were equipped with advanced tools, and its programmes attracted […]
By EMEM BENSON Origins Rooted in Missionary Vision THE story of Methodist Boys’ High School (MBHS), Oron, is inseparable from the broader history of missionary education in Nigeria. Founded in 1905 as the Oron Training Institute (OTI), the school emerged from the evangelical ambitions of Primitive Methodist missionaries who saw education as both a spiritual and […]
Board Dismisses Viral Claim THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has refuted claims that the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has been postponed, describing the information as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Saturday, the examination body said a press release currently circulating on social media suggesting a change in schedule […]
THE Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has extended warm congratulations to Professor Presly Ogheneruke Obukoadata on his appointment as Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC), Academics, of Southern Delta University, Ozoro, Delta State. In a statement issued on behalf of the Forum, the Publicity Secretary, Amb. Ehvwubare Oghenekparobo, ANIPR, FIMC, described Professor Obukoadata as an erudite scholar, […]
Delta Government Disburses ₦60m to Students Under Entrepreneurship Scheme THE Delta State Government has awarded financial grants totaling ₦60 million to 150 students across selected tertiary institutions as part of its drive to promote youth entrepreneurship and economic self-reliance. The initiative, implemented through the Delta State Ministry of Youth Development, saw each beneficiary receive ₦400,000 […]
By AKANENO BASSEY Infrastructure Concerns Come to a Head CONCERNS over the quality of public infrastructure in Nsit Ibom have intensified following allegations surrounding a “model school” in Afaha Offiong, which critics claim failed to meet commissioning standards but is already in use. The situation has sparked a wider debate about governance, project execution, and the […]