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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

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2025 UTME: NANS Issues 72-hour Ultimatum, Threatens Protest Over Early Exam Schedule

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 28, 2025

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) leadership has demanded that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) immediately revise and adjust the examination timetable, insisting that no student should be scheduled for the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) before 9 am, citing safety concerns. The student body has therefore

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FG’s N50bn: Why ASUU Remains Skeptical About Announced Funds

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 28, 2025

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has insisted that it will not trust the federal government’s claim of releasing N50 billion to cover earned allowances for academic and non-academic staff in federal universities until members receive bank alerts confirming the payments. The national president of ASUU, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, revealed this during an

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Ogun Government to Supply 20,000 Furniture to Schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 28, 2025

Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has approved the distribution of 20,000 tables and chairs to schools in an effort to enhance the learning environment for students throughout Ogun State. The Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, made this known during a three-day training workshop for staff of the Ogun State Technical and Vocational […]

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JAMB apprehends 40 impersonators as parents lament early exam arrival time

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 27, 2025

No fewer than 40 individuals have been apprehended and are currently being prosecuted for impersonating candidates during the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, according to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board. Meanwhile, several parents and guardians are expressing frustration over the 6.30 am arrival time for the examination, arguing that

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Female student pours hot water on colleague in Abia

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 27, 2025

A female student from Abia State University, Uturu, Chinedu Faithful Nwagbuo, has been admitted to a hospital in Umuahia after she was attacked with hot water by another female student. Miss Nwagbuo, who is a 200-level student, sustained injuries from the hot water attack carried out by a 100-level female student during a dispute between […]

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JAMB refutes claims of assigning candidates outside chosen exam towns

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 27, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has dismissed rumours claiming that it allocates candidates to exam centres outside the towns they originally selected. Through a statement released on Saturday in Abuja, JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, clarified that candidates are consistently assigned to centres within their chosen towns, depending on the available

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Student gunned down in alleged cult clash near Yabatech

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 25, 2025

A student from Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) was fatally shot on Tuesday in an incident suspected to be connected to cult violence, which occurred near the back entrance of the institution shortly after the student completed his examinations. Witnesses reported that the student, whose name has yet to be revealed, was confronted by a […]

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Over 26,000 Lagos students failed 2024 WASSCE—Commissioner

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 25, 2025

The Lagos State Government has revealed that 26,592 students from public schools did not succeed in the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, causing concern within the state’s education community. Jamiu Alli-Balogun, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, made this known during a ministerial press conference held in Alausa, Ikeja, on

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ATBU dismisses lecturer over sexual harassment of married postgraduate student

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 25, 2025

The authorities of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) in Bauchi State have terminated the appointment of Dr Usman Mohammed Aliyu, a lecturer at the institution, over allegations of sexual misconduct involving a married postgraduate student. The case was brought to light after Mrs Kamila Rufai Aliyu, a postgraduate student from the Department of Chemical Engineering

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FG needs N1 trillion annually for school feeding

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 25, 2025

The federal government announced on Thursday that it will need about N1 trillion each year to run the school feeding programme. This was disclosed by the Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Tanko Sununu, during a stakeholders’ meeting focused on reviving and expanding the Renewed-Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme

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Lagos sponsors N1.5 billion WAEC fees for 58,188 students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 25, 2025

The Lagos State Government has settled N1.5 billion in West African Examinations Council (WAEC) fees on behalf of 58,188 verified students for the 2024 to 2025 period. Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, the Commissioner for Basic Primary and Secondary School Education, revealed this and also mentioned the creation of 17 new schools within the span of one […]

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NANS urges NDLEA to begin drug tests starting with politicians

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 25, 2025

On Thursday, the National Association of Nigerian Students asked the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to include political aspirants and current officeholders in its planned compulsory drug testing programme. Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), who serves as the NDLEA chairman, has often suggested conducting drug integrity tests on corps members, intending couples, and

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NUC to add 12 new academic programmes to university curriculum

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 24, 2025

The National Universities Commission (NUC) is preparing to add 12 additional academic programmes to the course offerings of Nigerian universities, aiming to prepare students with “21st-century skills, employability skills, and self-reliance needed to thrive in a dynamic world.” Reports indicated that these 12 new courses were either left out or yet to be concluded during

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2,030,627 candidates set to take UTME starting Thursday

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 24, 2025

The Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is scheduled to begin today, just as previously announced. A total of 2,030,627 candidates have registered to participate in the exam across various centres nationwide. Out of this number, 41,026 candidates who registered for the test are under the age […]

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501 blind candidates to sit for UTME in 11 CBT centres

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 24, 2025

A total of 501 visually impaired candidates are preparing to sit for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) organized by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board across eleven computer-based testing centres nationwide. The Chairman of the JAMB Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG), Prof. Emeritus Peter Okebulola, disclosed this information yesterday while

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Federal Government Set to Restart School Feeding Programme in May

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 24, 2025

The federal government is set to restart its Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (RH-NHGSFP) on May 29, 2025. This announcement was made by the Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Yusuf Sununu, during a session with development partners, non-governmental organisations, and government representatives on Wednesday, April

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Kwara Government, TETFund Partner on Infrastructure, Youth Development

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 24, 2025

The Kwara State Government and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) have highlighted the importance of enhancing cooperation in the areas of education, infrastructure, and youth development. While addressing reporters in Ilorin, Nurudeen Adeyemi, a member of the Board of Trustees representing the North Central zone at the agency, stated that the current

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2025 EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 23, 2025

EducationUSA, an initiative under the U.S. Department of State, maintains a worldwide network of over 430 advising centers for international students in more than 175 countries and regions. This broad-reaching network is dedicated to advancing U.S. higher education by offering precise, complete, and up-to-date information to students around the globe. EducationUSA is

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OPay Extends ₦1.2bn Scholarship Programme to UNILORIN

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 23, 2025

OPay, a prominent financial services provider in the country, has broadened the reach of its N1.2 billion 10-year scholarship programme to include the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), reinforcing its dedication to supporting the next generation of leaders in Nigeria. With this development, UNILORIN becomes the latest institution to benefit from the expansive nationwide