Africa Health Report

Medical Lecturers Give FG August 31 Deadline to Avert Strike Nigerian doctors during a healthcare advocacy event in Lagos.

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius August 7, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Medical and dental lecturers across Nigeria have given the Federal Government until August 31,...

$500m Solar Plan Targets Power Crisis in Nigerian Universities $500m Solar Plan Promises 24-Hour Power for Nigerian Universities

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius August 7, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s public universities could soon enjoy uninterrupted electricity as a proposed $500 million solar...

FG Invests Over ₦1tn in Higher Education – Official Education Minister Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa addresses stakeholders on higher education investment in Abuja.

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius July 28, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has invested more than ₦1 trillion in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector...

Education Key to Nigeria’s $1tn Economy – FG Education Minister Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa speaks on education reforms and Nigeria's economic growth.

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius July 26, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria — Education will be the driving force behind Nigeria’s ambition to build a $1 trillion...

NASU Demands Equal University Allowances NASU officials advocate equal university allowances for non-academic staff.

Oluwafunbi Bello June 14, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has renewed calls for...

Kano’s Education Power Shake-Up: Reform Revolution or Political Recalibration? Kano State Ministry of Education building exterior in Nigeria

Hussaini Ibrahim April 15, 2026

KANO, Nigeria – Kano State has triggered a fierce national debate after dismantling its long-standing Ministry of...

NDLEA Defends Mandatory Drug Tests in Universities to Deter Abuse NDLEA confirms Saudi release of three Nigerian pilgrims framed for drugs

Oluwatobi Adu December 22, 2025

TARABA, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) defends compulsory drug integrity tests in Nigerian...

Chukwu Obinna November 19, 2025

BENIN, Nigeria – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Benin Zone, has rejected the Federal Government’s...

FG Releases ₦2.31bn to Settle University Staff Arrears Minister of Education Tunji Alausa unveiling interactive smart boards for Nigerian schools in Lagos