T he National Universities Commission (NUC) has released guidelines to regulate the conferment and use of Honorary Doctorate Degrees in Nigerian universities. The move is aimed at addressing the increasing incidence of indiscriminate conferment and misuse of these degrees within the country's university system. In a public notice issued on its official website, NUC emphasized the need to preserve academic integrity and safeguard the credibility of the Nigerian University System. The guidelines, approved by the Commission's management, are expected to ensure that the conferment process is done in an orderly and transparent manner. According to the notice, all Nigerian universities and other degree-awarding institutions are required to strictly adhere to the provisions of the guidelines. This is in line with the principles enshrined in the Keffi Declaration of 2012, which was signed by all Vice-Chancellors. The Commission also reminded the public that Honorary Doctorate Degrees a...

  T he Federal Government has awarded ₦2.5 billion in grants to 45 outstanding staudent ventures at the 2026 Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG) Bootcamp and Awards. The event, held at the UNDP Innovation Hub, Lagos, recognized the innovative projects of students from across the country. Delivering the keynote address, the Honourable Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, reaffirmed the Federal Government's commitment to transforming tertiary institutions into hubs of innovation, entrepreneurship, and practical problem-solving. "This initiative is in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu," he said. The Minister noted that beneficiaries can access up to ₦50 million in equity-free funding, alongside mentorship, incubation support, and digital tools. The selection process involved 65 finalists, chosen from over 30,000 applications from 404 institutions. This, according to the Minister, is evidence of Nigeria's growing innovation capacity....

  T he Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) has dropped the nominees for its 12th edition. This was announced live on Africa Magic channels on Sunday, 29th March, 2026, hosted by Chimezie Imo . Voting was opened to the public on Sunday, 29th March at www.africamagic.tv/amvca and will close on April 26th, 2026.  View the full list below. Best Short Film • Rise - Jessie J. Rowlands • Fleas - Jordy Sank • Telephone - Fimisinuola Adejonwo • Hussainin - Orire Nwani and Josh Olaoluwa • My Body, God’s Temple - Uzoamaka Power Best Digital Content Creator • Dr Judgina – Situationally Transmitted Delusion • Elozonam Ogbolu and Genoveva Umeh • Destiny Ogie Osarewinda • Emmanuel Kanaga and Sophia Chisom • Benedict Ehimare Oriaifo • Maryam Apaokagi-Greene (Taaoma) • Steve Chuks • Akwaman Best Indigenous Language (Southern Africa) • Bet I Love You - Joseph Duke and Keamogetse Modise • Sebata - The Beast • Ben Made It - Thabang Mathumetse and Thapelo Dikhutso • Terra Of Queens And Ku...