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Bauchi State mandates BECE for all students in public, private schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 21, 2025

The Bauchi State Government has announced that the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) is now mandatory for every student enrolled in both public and private schools within the state. This decision is designed to ensure that all learners finishing their basic education receive

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NUC grants full accreditation to five academic programmes at ABSU

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 21, 2025

Students of Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU), have received welcome news as the National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted full accreditation to five core academic programmes. This accreditation follows the NUC’s evaluation exercise conducted between October and November 2024. The update was shared by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, during a

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NELFUND starts distributing April upkeep payments to student beneficiaries

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 21, 2025

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has begun distributing upkeep payments for April 2025 to qualified student recipients throughout the nation. This information was shared in a statement released on Monday in Abuja by Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, who serves as the Director of Strategic Communications at NELFUND. She noted that although the majority of the […]

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New standards for senior secondary schools set for rollout in early 2026

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 21, 2025

The National Senior Secondary Education Commission has revealed that the rollout of the new national standards for senior secondary schools in Nigeria will be finalized within nine months. These National Minimum Standards for Senior Secondary Education in Nigeria, which were created by the Commission, received approval at the 68th National Council on Education meeting that

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Nurses Protest at UCTH Over Arrest of Colleagues

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 21, 2025

Nurses at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Calabar, held a protest yesterday following the detention of three of their fellow staff members by the Nigeria Police Force after a patient passed away in the hospital without the nurses documenting the deceased’s information. The nurses turned out in large numbers and marched toward the […]

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Oyo Government investigates police officer who killed student

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 21, 2025

The Oyo State Government has begun an investigation into the actions of a police officer who fatally shot a secondary school student during a regular traffic enforcement operation in Ibadan. This event happened along Alakia Old Road on Tuesday, leading to public anger and widespread demands for accountability. The government offered its sympathies to the […]

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Reps Grant 10-Year Protection to Journalist Who Exposed Benin Republic Fake Degree

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 20, 2025

The House of Representatives has approved a decade-long protective measure for investigative reporter Umar Audu, following his report that revealed a large-scale certificate forgery network that supplies fake university degrees from the Benin Republic to Nigerians. Audu’s undercover work exposed a group involved in helping Nigerians purchase unearned academic

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JAMB: 379,000 Candidates to Get UTME Resit Results Tomorrow

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 20, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that it will make public the results of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) resit for 379,000 candidates tomorrow. There is widespread anticipation among Nigerians awaiting the outcome. This resit was scheduled in response to numerous complaints about poor performance and technical issues

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NANS Commends NELFUND for Including Private Institution Students in Loan Plan

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 17, 2025

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has praised the Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyer, for making it possible for students of private institutions to be part of the loan programme. According to a Friday statement signed by Emmanuel Segun Amos, NANS National Director of Private Institutions Students, the […]

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UTME Candidates Say Resit Exam Was an Improvement — JAMB

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 17, 2025

After receiving invitations from JAMB to sit for another round of tests, candidates in Abia State had their rescheduled exams on Friday, while others are slated to take theirs on Saturday. Chioma Marvelous Nnamdi explained that this latest exam session proceeded without disruptions, and the previous issues involving malfunctioning computers were no longer present. Chioma

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NELFUND Set to Launch National Vocational Skills Loan Programme in Enugu

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 17, 2025

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disclosed plans to extend its loan programme to include vocational and skills acquisition centres throughout Nigeria, with Enugu State as the starting point. In a statement released on Friday during a strategic engagement and awareness campaign in Enugu, attended by senior representatives of NELFUND and the Enugu State […]

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UTME Glitches: Muslim Group Says JAMB Registrar Should Be Applauded, Not Criticized

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 17, 2025

The Muslim Ummah of the Southwest of Nigeria has declared that the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, should be praised rather than blamed. MUSWEN, which is the central body representing all Muslim organisations and associations within the South-West geopolitical zone, made this statement in light of the technical issues […]

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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 create the first open-access induced pluripotent stem […]

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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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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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NOUN matriculates 14 inmates in Lagos

Angel Ojonugwa May 15, 2025

LAGOS (Sundiata Scholar) – The Lagos Command of the Nigeria Correctional Service has called for more collaboration and support to enhance its operations, especially in the area of education. The Controller of the command, Mr George Daramola, made the call at the matriculation of 14 inmates of Ikoyi Medium Security Custodial Centre, who gained admission […]

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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 […]