Higher-Education Funding Push (Nigeria): Nigeria’s Federal Government says it will back financially resilient, globally competitive universities through the National University Advancement Programme, leaning on alumni, donors, endowments, and partnerships to complement state funding. Campus Labor Pressure (Nigeria): ASUU threatens to shut down three Lagos State-owned universities—LASU, LASUSTECH, and LASUED—over delayed implementation of a 2025 lecturers’ welfare agreement. AI in Schools (India): Punjab will roll out an AI curriculum across all government schools next month, with student feedback feeding into broader education reforms. Research Money (Japan): Japan’s education ministry plans to certify Kyoto University as an “International University for Research Excellence,” unlocking major subsidies for research restructuring. Language Policy (Morocco): Morocco mandates Arabic modules in science, engineering, and medicine courses, aiming to boost access and local knowledge production. Quality Systems (Qatar): University of Doha for Science and Technology earns ISO 9001:2015 certification for its institution-wide quality management. Teaching & Inclusion (UK): University of Chichester partners with KT Healthcare to expand autism/ADHD research and placements for students. Safety & Accountability (Ghana): Professor Kwaku Azar calls for stricter oversight of Ghana’s political parties, pushing the Electoral Commission’s commissioner for stronger enforcement. Student Life & Community: Clemson’s quarterback launches an Instagram spotlight for campus leaders beyond athletics, while Shippensburg University hosts the 80th Keystone Girls State leadership program.