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

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
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
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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NBAIS insists its certificate matches WAEC, NECO in value

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
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
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
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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2025 CWAY Foods Graduate Trainee Programme

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

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
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
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 […]
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LASUSTECH secures NUC approval for 25 academic courses

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
A total of 25 academic programmes at Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) have successfully received accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC). In a statement released by the university’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Mr. Lanre Kuye, it was announced that the institution earned accreditation for all 25 courses
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Kano Government allocates N3 billion to settle 2025 exam fees for indigent students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
The Kano State Government has approved N3 billion to pay the exam fees of 141,745 indigent students attending public schools who will be taking the 2025 NECO, NABTEB, and SSCE examinations. This move continues the state government’s efforts to reduce the financial pressure on disadvantaged families and enhance students’ access to sound education. This disclosure […]
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Dangote donates N15 billion to Kano University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, who also serves as chairman of Dangote Group and Chancellor of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUSTECH), Wudil, has committed N15 billion toward several infrastructure projects at the university. Mr Dangote made this announcement during the institution’s 5th combined convocation event, which was held on Saturday in
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JAMB releases 2025 UTME results, withholds 39,834 over alleged malpractice

Fadiran Ifeloluwa
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially declared the release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. The board stated that out of over 1.9 million candidates who took the exam, results for 39,834 were being held due to suspected exam malpractice. JAMB’s Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, made this known in […]