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Yobe University Lecturer Wins Grant to Lead Groundbreaking Dementia Research

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 16, 2025

Mahmoud Bukar Maina, a faculty member from Yobe State University, has been awarded a Wellcome Trust Career Development Award to advance studies on dementia. In a post shared on his Facebook profile, Mr Maina, who is a neuroscience expert, announced that the funding would help his research team

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Oloyede’s Honest UTME Admission Sets New Integrity Standard in Public Service—Olagunju

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 16, 2025

At a time when many public officeholders shy away from admitting faults, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof Ishaq Oloyede, has shown rare bravery by publicly acknowledging serious mistakes in conducting the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Prof Oloyede, while delivering an emotional and tearful address,

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JAMB Notifies Candidates of New UTME Dates, Venues After Exam Glitches

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 16, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will begin administering the rescheduled Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) today for students whose initial attempts were affected by both technical and human-related issues. The Nation reports that the examination body sent out notifications yesterday to candidates eligible to retake the disrupted UTME.

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Peter Obi Links JAMB Technical Glitches to Nigeria’s Failing Institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 15, 2025

Peter Obi, a key opposition leader in Nigeria, has criticised the recent technical issues faced by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board during the UTME, describing them as a sign of a much deeper problem within the country’s institutions. “There must be no room for further glitches—not in JAMB, not in any arm of government,” […]

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FG approves new state university in Benue

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 15, 2025

The Federal Government has approved the establishment of Benue State University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (BSUAST), Ihugu, as a newly licensed State University in Nigeria. With this addition, the total number of state universities now stands at 68, while there are 299 federal universities in the country. The Executive Secretary of the National Universities

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TETFUND commends TASUED for effective project implementation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 15, 2025

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Southwest Zone has praised the administration of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, for efficiently using TETFund disbursements and delivering high-standard projects. During a recent tour and familiarisation visit to the university, this praise was offered by the Chairman of TETFund’s Board of Trustees

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UTME: Police disclose identities of 4 men arrested for exam malpractice in Lagos

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 15, 2025

On Thursday, police officials in Lagos brought four individuals before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court over accusations of impersonation and cheating during the recent JAMB examination. Those charged include Damilola Rufai, aged 27; Tella Oriyomi, aged 19; Temidayo Williams, aged 20; and Ibrahim Akindele, aged 23. All four defendants, who reside in Lagos, faced charges

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JAMB Sets May 15 for 2025 UTME Review, Calls on Education Stakeholders

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 14, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has scheduled May 15 for the official evaluation of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This action comes after numerous complaints were raised concerning supposed inconsistencies in the published results. In a letter dated May 13, signed by Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s public communication advisor, the

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Kano University Shuts Down Female Hostel Over Immoral Acts, Security Concerns

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 14, 2025

The authorities at Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) have issued a directive for the immediate shutdown of the Al-Ansar Indabo female students’ hostels situated at Hotoro and UDB Road in Kano due to disciplinary and safety-related issues. This decision was made public through a statement released on Monday by Dr. Hamza Garba, Vice […]

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UniAbuja names Roseline Adakayi as new acting registrar

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 13, 2025

The University of Abuja has announced the selection of Roseline Adakayi as the institution’s acting registrar, to serve until a permanent registrar is appointed. This was made known on Monday in Abuja through a statement from the Acting Director of Information and University Relations, Dr. Habib Yakoob, who explained that the letter of appointment, signed […]

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Kano approves recruitment of 17,600 guards to secure public schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 13, 2025

The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has authorized the immediate employment of 17,600 security guards throughout the state to strengthen safety in public schools. The announcement was made on Monday in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa. During a formal gathering in Kano, Governor Yusuf disclosed that 400 security staff […]

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NBAIS insists its certificate matches WAEC, NECO in value

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 12, 2025

A representative of the National Board of Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) has stated that the board’s qualification holds equal value to certificates issued by the West Africa Certificate Examination and the National Examination Council. Ustaz Abdul-Lateef Adekilekun, the special assistant to the NBAIS registrar, made this claim during an interview on Monday in Osogbo.

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TETFund warns it may withdraw support from non-performing tertiary institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 12, 2025

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has stated that any institution that fails to meet its targets for enrollment, academic achievement, or proper fund retirement may lose its financial support. The warning was issued by the fund’s Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, on Monday in Abuja during a one-day strategic meeting with institutional leaders, bursars, and […]

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UTME: 8,391 students to file class-action suit as JAMB responds to technical challenges

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 12, 2025

In response to a surge of public outcry over claims of technical malfunctions, incomplete exam questions, and abnormally low scores in the recently concluded Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has called for an immediate assessment of the exam. This situation arises amid reports that thousands of

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Piwuna, UNIJOS mental health professor, becomes 14th ASUU President

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 12, 2025

Chris Piwuna, a professor of mental health at the University of Jos, has been elected as the new president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Piwuna’s victory was declared after the election held on Sunday night in Benin, marking the conclusion of the union’s 23rd National Delegates Conference. The newly elected ASUU president […]

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2025 CWAY Foods Graduate Trainee Programme

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 11, 2025

CWAY Foods, a rapidly expanding Nigerian dairy company with the ambition to become Africa’s leading dairy brand, is inviting graduates with academic backgrounds in Agriculture to apply for its 2025 Graduate Trainee Programme. This training initiative will span three months. The CWAY Foods Graduate Trainee Program is designed to reinforce the company’s growth efforts in

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2025 Kuda Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) Program

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 11, 2025

We are looking for a driven and eager SIWES intern to become part of our Customer Service department. The ideal candidate will help manage customer questions, offer assistance, and contribute to a positive service experience while also acquiring hands-on experience in a corporate environment. Benefits of Kuda SIWES Program Requirements for Kuda SIWES Program Application

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NAFDAC DG urges pharma-academic partnership for local drug, vaccine production

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 11, 2025

The head of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has appealed to Nigerian pharmaceutical companies and academic institutions to work together in creating new drugs and vaccines. In a Sunday statement, Prof. Adeyeye described President Bola Tinubu’s recent decision to prohibit the import of easily available

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NUC grants accreditation to 17 programmes at Sa’adu Zungur University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 11, 2025

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the accreditation of 17 academic programmes at Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) in Bauchi State. Auwal Hassan, the institution’s Public Relations Officer, described the development as a significant achievement for the university and proof of the school’s dedication to academic excellence and high-quality education. The

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Cultists kill 2 NDU graduates in Bayelsa attack

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 10, 2025

Two alumni of Niger Delta University, located in Amassoma, were brutally murdered by individuals suspected to be cultists in the Gbarantoru area of Yenagoa Local Government Area in Bayelsa State. One of the deceased was identified as Ayaokpo Sinclair from Tombia, while the identity of the second victim had not yet been verified at the […]