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UBEC is not a substitute for state responsibility — Executive Secretary

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 20, 2025

The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has clarified that the Commission does not serve as a substitute for the responsibilities of state governments. She highlighted this point as important because certain states continue to allocate less than

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UNIMAID alumni, students oppose renaming of university after Buhari

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 20, 2025

President Bola Tinubu’s suggestion to rename the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) as Muhammadu Buhari University, in tribute to the former president, has been met with strong opposition from the institution’s alumni, current students, and concerned residents of Borno State. It will be recalled that Tinubu announced this during an expanded Federal Executive Council meeting

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Alleged Examination Malpractice: Court to Decide on Admissibility of Exam Slips as Evidence Against JAMB Candidates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 19, 2025

The Katsina Division of the Federal High Court is scheduled to deliver a ruling on 30th September concerning whether the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) slip can be admitted as evidence in a case involving alleged examination malpractice filed against two individuals in the state. The police brought charges against Bolanwu Emmanuel and Ibrahim Abdulaziz,

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Police Confirm Killing of UNIMED Registrar

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 19, 2025

The Ondo State Police Command has officially confirmed the death of Mr Ezekiel Imoleayo Adeniran, who served as the Registrar of the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo (UNIMED). The spokesperson for the command, Olusola Ayanlade, verified the incident during a phone interview with the media. As stated by Ayanlade, the Registrar passed away during the […]

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Peter Obi contributes ₦15 million to UNN Dentistry College after alleged licence withdrawal

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 19, 2025

Following the revocation of the University of Nigeria Nsukka’s licence to run its Dentistry Department, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has donated ₦15 million to support the institution. Obi’s financial support comes shortly after the department reportedly lost its accreditation to train dental surgeons. Writing in a post shared on X, the […]

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Remita, WAEC Collaborate to Streamline Registration Process

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 19, 2025

As the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) begins registration for its 2025 Second Series, leading financial technology provider Remita has reiterated its dedication to promoting equal educational access by facilitating the easy purchase of registration PINs through both online and offline platforms nationwide. Remita stated that its collaboration with WAEC aims to

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NELFUND supports 396,252 students with ₦73.2bn interest-free loans

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 18, 2025

In its first year of operation, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed over ₦73.2 billion in interest-free loans to 396,252 students across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. This achievement was announced on Thursday during a press briefing in Abuja by the Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, who presented a […]

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Kogi university lecturer dies during sex romp with 200-level student

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 18, 2025

Dr. Olabode Abimbola Ibikunle, a senior lecturer at Kogi State University in Anyigba, died following an alleged sexual encounter with a 22-year-old 200-level student at the university. The incident took place on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in a hotel in Anyigba and was later reported to authorities by the hotel management. Gloria Samuel, the student, […]

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Reactions divided over renaming of UNIMAID after Buhari

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 18, 2025

The Federal Government’s decision to rename the University of Maiduguri in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari has drawn varied reactions from Nigerians, including current and former students of the university. President Bola Tinubu announced the name change on Thursday, July 17, during a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held in Abuja, which included

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Tinubu changes University of Maiduguri’s name to honour former President Buhari

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 18, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has officially renamed the University of Maiduguri, located in Borno State, in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Tinubu made this announcement on Thursday during an expanded Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, dedicated to honouring the late Nigerian leader. “Before we take the prayers in […]

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Ebonyi university pegs admission cut-off mark at 150

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 17, 2025

The management of Ebonyi State University (EBSU) has fixed 150 as the minimum admission cut-off mark for all its academic programmes for the 2025/2026 academic year. This was announced in a statement issued on Thursday in Abakaliki by the institution’s Admission Officer, Mr Innocent Izekwe. As stated by the university, the 150 cut-off aligns with […]

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Police detain 11 Kano students over alleged murder of schoolmates accused of homosexuality

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 17, 2025

The Kano State Police Command has taken 11 suspects into custody in connection with the alleged murder of two students who were accused of being homosexual. The victims were reportedly killed during a violent incident that took place at Government Secondary School Bichi, located in the Bichi Local Government Area of the state. The attack […]

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NELFUND to launch job portal to support graduates’ employment access

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 17, 2025

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced plans to establish a centralised job portal to provide early employment access to its beneficiaries, both within Nigeria and internationally, although the agency does not offer job guarantees. This announcement was made by Akintunde Sawyerr, Managing Director of NELFUND, during a media engagement series held in Abuja

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COOU Wins €400,000 EU Grant for Research Project

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 17, 2025

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), located in Igbariam, Anambra State, has obtained its first-ever research funding from the European Union (EU), amounting to €400,000. Dr Harrison Madubueze, the university’s Public Relations Officer, revealed this in a statement released in Awka on Thursday, stating that the grant was awarded under the highly regarded Erasmus

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Education: Commissioner calls for contextualising STEM in Nigeria

Angel Ojonugwa July 16, 2025

IBADAN (Sundiata Post) – The Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, has underscored the need to contextualise Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in Nigerian schools. Arigbabu stated this at the Valedictory and 70th birthday of the former Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, Prof. Mojeed Akinsola in

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NANS condemns UI over suspension of two student activists over protest

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 16, 2025

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has fiercely criticised the University of Ibadan for suspending two student activists, Aduwo Ayodele and Mide Gbadegesin, for their involvement in a peaceful demonstration against tuition increases. The two students were given a four-semester suspension after appearing before a disciplinary panel set up by the

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UNICAL VC Breaks Silence on Dentistry Accreditation Crisis

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 16, 2025

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Professor Florence Obi, has appealed for calm and understanding as the institution works to address issues surrounding the induction of its dentistry graduates, following concerns raised by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria regarding excess student admissions. While speaking at a press briefing held on Monday […]

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Kwara, Oyo Postpone BECE Following Buhari’s Death

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 16, 2025

The governments of Kwara and Oyo states have announced the postponement of the Basic Education Certificate Examination, which was originally slated for Tuesday, 15 July 2025, in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. In separate press statements released on Tuesday, the education ministries of both states explained that the rescheduling was due to […]

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Buhari was a titan, rare patriot, says Afe Babalola

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 16, 2025

Elder statesman and Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), has expressed grief over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as deeply emotional and painful given the values he represented. Babalola stated that with Buhari’s passing, “Nigeria has lost one of its most illustrious sons, a patriot of […]

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Missing Ondo University Students Found Dead

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 14, 2025

The two missing students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), owned by the Ondo State Government, Andrel Eloho Okah and John Friday Abba, have been confirmed dead. The bodies of Okah, a student in the Department of History and International Studies, Faculty of Arts, and Abba, a student in the Department of Economics, Faculty of […]