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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

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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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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

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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