The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has launched a N100 billion Trust Development Fund aimed at enhancing its infrastructure, research capabilities, and teaching quality. This initiative is part of the university's efforts to improve its overall academic environment.

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 Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has condemned unethical practices by some tertiary institutions, including withholding tuition refunds and arbitrarily increasing school charges, despite receiving support from the federal government. This announcement was made in a public notice by the Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi.

Henry Musasizi, the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, has launched Makerere University’s Strategic Plan for 2025/26 to 2029/30. He emphasized the government's commitment to enhancing higher education, research, and innovation, which are seen as essential for Uganda's goal of increasing its economy to $500 billion by 2040. The launch took place at Makerere University during a ceremony attended by various stakeholders.

The National Universities Commission has approved six new undergraduate programmes for the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), which will expand the institution's academic offerings starting from the 2026/2027 academic session.

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) visited Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TASFUED) in Ogun State to advocate for improvements in security and infrastructure for Nigerian students. The visit was part of NANS' commitment to enhancing the welfare and academic conditions of students, and the delegation was led by the Secretary General of the association.