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Reps express concern over staff poaching at NCAT

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 7, 2025

Members of the House of Representatives have voiced concern about the ongoing loss of qualified instructors from the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, to other aviation agencies and private companies. This concern came up during a recent oversight visit to NCAT by the House

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NUC officials face possible imprisonment for alleged contempt

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 6, 2025

The Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof Abdullahi Ribadu, along with four senior officials, has been accused of defying a court order, thereby facing charges of contempt. They are said to have failed to follow a directive from the court to reinstate a former staff member, Mr Kunle Rotimi, and to pay […]

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2025 UTME: 77% of candidates score below 200, under 1% above 300

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 6, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that among the 1,955,069 candidates who participated in the recent Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), more than 1.5 million, which represents 77 per cent, scored under 200. According to the statistical breakdown of the 2025 UTME results released by JAMB on Tuesday, only 420,415 candidates

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NABTEB partners with NASENI to digitise examinations in Nigeria

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 4, 2025

The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has revealed a new collaboration with the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to digitalise its examination procedures and enhance its ICT facilities. This announcement came through a statement issued by Mr Uchechukwu Olisah, NABTEB’s Assistant Director of Media and Protocol,

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Enugu State Hands Over 30 Buses to Science, Technical, and Vocational Schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 4, 2025

The Enugu State Government has officially handed over 30 school buses to various Science, Technical, and Vocational institutions across the state. At the same time, the state’s governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, made a promise to revamp the entire education system in the state, aiming to make it the best in the nation. While presenting the […]

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Fed Poly Oko seeks NBTE Accreditation for 9 Academic Programmes

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 4, 2025

Federal Polytechnic Oko has applied for the accreditation of nine academic programmes through the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) in a bid to grow its portfolio of officially recognized courses. The programmes submitted for inspection and validation include the National Diploma (ND) in Marketing and Higher National Diploma (HND) in Hospitality Management and

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ASUU disburses over N164m scholarship to 164 students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 4, 2025

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has revealed that it has distributed its 2024 scholarship awards to 164 indigent students drawn from various union chapters nationwide. This information was shared by Professor Christopher Piwuna, who serves as the convener of the ASUU Grant, Research, and Publications Committee, during a press briefing held at the Yuli […]

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Mother Cries Out Over Disappearance of Babcock University Student, Seeks Answers

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 3, 2025

A heartbroken mother, Fijabi Oyindamola Omotayo, has turned to Facebook in desperation, appealing to the public and security agencies for assistance in locating her missing son, Oladipupo Siwajuola, who is a student at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State. In a live video posted on Facebook, Omotayo recalled her last encounter with her son. “Members of […]

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FG Authorizes Colleges of Education to Award NCE, Bachelor’s Degrees

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 3, 2025

The federal government has authorized Federal Colleges of Education to simultaneously issue both the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and Bachelor’s Degrees in Education, representing a major advancement in the reform of teacher training in Nigeria. Folasade Boriowo, the press director at the Federal Ministry of Education, revealed this in a press release issued on

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Seyi Tinubu Refutes Claims of Involvement in NANS Inauguration Violence

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 3, 2025

Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, has refuted accusations made by Atiku Abubakar-Isah, the president of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), that he organized a violent disruption at the students’ inauguration event in Abuja. According to Mr Isah, individuals allegedly loyal to Seyi Tinubu invaded the Wells Carlton Hotel in Asokoro, […]

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NUC Issues Official License for Nigeria’s First Aeronautic University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 1, 2025

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has formally handed over the approved license enabling the immediate commencement of academic activities at Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management. President Tinubu recently sanctioned the establishment of this university during a Federal Executive Council (FEC) session held at the State House in Abuja. The

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FG Grants Operating Licences to 11 New Private Universities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 1, 2025

The federal government has issued official licences to 11 newly sanctioned private universities to help expand access to quality higher education in the country. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, stated during the licence presentation ceremony held in Abuja on Wednesday that this move followed the approval granted by the National Universities Commission (NUC). Among

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Kano Allocates N51.5 Billion for Projects in Infrastructure, Education, Other Sectors

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 1, 2025

The Executive Council of Kano State has given the go-ahead for a total of N51,575,700,575.96 to support a range of projects and initiatives designed to strengthen governance and improve citizens’ quality of life. This information was shared in a statement issued on Wednesday by the State’s Commissioner for Information & Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi

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UNILAG don: Botany plays a key role in addressing drug trafficking, abuse

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 1, 2025

The youngest professor at the University of Lagos, Temitope Olabisi Onuminya, who lectures in the Department of Botany, has highlighted the critical role of botany in combating drug trafficking and abuse. During a media discussion, the 38-year-old expert in Plant Systematics and Conservation discussed how technologies like DNA barcoding, which helps detect plant materials

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NUC grants approval for 18 academic programmes at Federal University, Kachia

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 30, 2025

The National Universities Commission has given its approval for 18 full-time academic programmes at the recently established Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, located in southern Kaduna. The university’s vice-chancellor, William Qurix, shared the news of the approval through a statement released on Tuesday by the institution’s registrar, Sanusi Gambo. Mr

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18 universities to benefit from TETFund’s N110 billion medical projects

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 30, 2025

The federal government disclosed yesterday that it is committing N110 billion to improve the education of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Nursing in 18 universities. The universities with medical faculties named as recipients of this support from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) include the University of Lagos, the University of Ibadan, the University of

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Medical doctor shot dead at UBTH

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 30, 2025

A medical doctor, known simply as Alex, was fatally shot at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) located in Benin, the capital of Edo State. Alex, who worked in the physiotherapy department of the hospital, was reportedly attacked by armed men, causing panic as fellow healthcare workers and patients fled for safety. UBTH’s Public […]

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FG Ends BEA Scholarships, Plans to Redirect Funds to Local Support for Nigerian Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 30, 2025

The Nigerian government has officially ended the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship programme, citing it as a misuse of public funds and pointing out that the courses offered through it are already available in universities within Nigeria. The BEA scheme, which was based on diplomatic ties, allowed Nigerian students to pursue education in countries such […]

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FULL LIST: Leading 15 European scholarships available to Nigerians in 2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 29, 2025

Multiple European nations are currently offering scholarships to international students, with benefits that include tuition, housing, and daily living support. These scholarships make it possible for students to pursue advanced education in a variety of academic areas. Countries like Spain, Sweden, Hungary, Finland, and Poland are among those extending financial support to

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WAEC, NECO to fully implement computer-based testing for May/June exams in 2026—FG

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 29, 2025

The federal government has declared that both the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) will completely switch to computer-based testing (CBT) for their exams starting with the May/June 2026 sessions. This announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, while monitoring the ongoing exams in collaboration