Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, located in Wudil, Kano State, has disclosed that it plans to award degrees to 18,000 students from seven different graduating classes during its convocation ceremony slated for Saturday, 10th May 2025, which will take place at the
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) has announced that more than 500,000 students are currently using its platform and benefiting from its loan program, with a daily average of 1,800 new loan requests. This update was shared by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NELFund, Akintunde Sawyerr, on Tuesday in Abuja while addressing […]
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s former presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has expressed deep concern about the state of Nigeria’s education system following the release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). In a message shared on his official X (formerly Twitter)
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, stated that the sharp drop in performance in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination proves that the government’s anti-malpractice initiatives are working, particularly within the operations of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board. His comments follow growing public concern after JAMB released statistics
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has pledged its dedication to creating a tech-based system that will make it easier for Nigerian students to access loan services. This promise was made by NELFUND’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, during a technical workshop and stakeholder meeting held in Abuja with participants from […]
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 Committee on Aviation Technology, chaired by Tajudeen Abisodun. The […]
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 […]
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
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,
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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
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, […]
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
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
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
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
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