A National Dialogue on the State of the Nigerian Economy is scheduled for June 26, 2026, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The event will feature a range of distinguished professors as speakers, and it is being held to honor Akpan Ekpo.

Prof. Afolabi, the Chairman of the Governing Council of YABATECH, has urged the institution's alumni globally to support its transition into a university. This call for backing is part of the ongoing efforts to transform the college into a full-fledged university, as reported by Vanguard.

The Federal College of Education, Ilawe-Ekiti, has officially matriculated 345 new students for the 2025/2026 academic session. The institution emphasized the importance of focus, discipline, and a purpose-driven approach to their studies as the students embark on their academic journey.

Margee Ensign reflects on her experiences as president of the American University of Nigeria (AUN) in Yola, highlighting its impact on Northern Nigeria. She draws from her leadership roles across three continents, emphasizing the significance of AUN in the region's educational landscape.

Abel Ibidapo, a Professor of Technical Education at the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI), has emphasized the need for a significant transformation in Nigeria's education system. He argues that practical skills acquisition should be prioritized over merely obtaining certificates to effectively drive the country's economy, according to Tribune Online.

On June 9, 2026, Vice-President Kashim Shettima represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Ekiti to commission the Ado-Ekiti Flyover Bridge, named after Tinubu. This 1.2-kilometre road is part of a series of projects identified by Governor Biodun Oyebanji as his legacy initiatives in Nigerian governance.