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Education Minister Reviews UBEC Fund Rules for Better Access

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 31, 2025

The Minister of State for Education, Dr. Suwaiba Ahmad, has announced that the regulations for obtaining intervention funds from the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) are presently being revised to enhance their flexibility. Ahmad made this statement during a two-day interactive forum

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UNILAG don to address carbon controversy on August 6

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 31, 2025

A distinguished process systems engineer, Prof. Mohammed Usman, will on August 6 present a critical analysis of established views and introduce a novel systems-engineering approach to the carbon debate at the 19th Inaugural Lecture of the University of Lagos for the 2024/2025 Academic Session. With the title: “Is Carbon Truly as Guilty as Charged? The […]

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Fidelity Bank donates 1,000 solar-powered school bags to Ogun pupils

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 29, 2025

Fidelity Bank Plc has introduced the “Lighting Young Minds” initiative by donating 1,000 solar-powered school bags to pupils attending public primary schools across Ogun State. This represents a significant move by the bank towards enhancing access to quality education throughout Nigeria. Launched at a special event held recently in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State,

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Kebbi government allocates N6.5 billion for school renovation, furniture provision

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 29, 2025

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has announced that the state government has set aside N6.5 billion in its 2025 budget for the renovation of primary and secondary schools as well as the provision of furniture. Mr Idris made this known during the opening session of the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the Nigeria […]

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UniAbuja refutes claims of amnesty for students involved in exam malpractice

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 29, 2025

The management of the University of Abuja (now Yakubu Gowon University) has denied an online report regarding the recent amnesty allegedly granted to students of the institution involved in examination malpractice. Dr Habib Yakoob, Acting Director of Information and University Relations at the University of Abuja, responded to the report in a statement released on […]

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32 NDDC postgraduate scholars earn distinction at UK university

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 29, 2025

A total of 32 scholars sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) through its Postgraduate Scholarship Programme have graduated with distinction from Coventry University in the United Kingdom (UK). These students were awarded their postgraduate degrees across various disciplines during a graduation ceremony held in Coventry on Thursday. Dr Samuel Ogbuku,

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UNILORIN commences 2025/2026 Post-UTME registration

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 29, 2025

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has launched its online portal for candidates applying for admission through the 2025/2026 Post-UTME screening exercise. UNILORIN, through its Director of Corporate Affairs, Kunle Akogun, revealed in a statement on Monday that the “registration for the Post-UTME Screening Exercise commenced on Monday, 28th July, 2025, and it will end on

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FG launches N10 million loan scheme for staff of tertiary institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 28, 2025

The federal government has launched a new loan initiative that allows both academic and non-academic staff in Nigeria’s universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education to access up to N10 million, aimed at enhancing their welfare and professional growth. The initiative, named the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), was revealed by the Minister of

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ASUU threatens action over FG’s failure to honour 2009 agreement

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 28, 2025

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has voiced its disappointment over the prolonged deadlock in negotiations with the Federal Government concerning critical matters affecting university lecturers and the nation’s education sector. In an interview with the media in Jos on Sunday, ASUU President, Prof Chris Piwuna, stated that the union had exhausted its patience with

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241 Bag First-Class as Babcock University Graduates 3,229 Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 28, 2025

Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, marked a significant academic milestone over the weekend as it graduated a total of 3,229 students, including 241 who achieved first-class honours across various faculties. A detailed breakdown of the graduating class revealed 2,543 undergraduates and 686 postgraduate students, which included 217 PhD holders, 30 MPhil awardees,

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Peter Obi donates N25 million to Anambra college

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 28, 2025

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, donated N25 million to the Dominican Sisters’ College, Abatete, in Anambra State on Sunday. Obi offered this donation as part of his support for the foundation laying of the boys’ hostel at the school. In a message shared on X, the former Governor of Anambra State mentioned […]

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OAU students oppose new dress policy, cite violations of rights

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 25, 2025

The Great Ife Students’ Union of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has criticised the recently approved dress code by the institution’s Governing Council, labelling it as a violation of students’ fundamental rights. In a statement released on Thursday, 24 July 2025, and signed by its President-elect, Adelani Oluwatodimu, Secretary-General-elect, Habeeb Isa, and Public

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UNILAG begins 2025/2026 Post-UTME screening for prospective undergraduates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 25, 2025

The University of Lagos has declared the start of online registration for its Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME) screening for the 2025/2026 academic session. This screening exercise, which is open to all undergraduate courses, will take place from Monday, 28 July, to Wednesday, 20 August 2025. Students who chose the university as their first

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Alausa sets new 12-year minimum age requirement for JSS1 admission

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 25, 2025

The Federal Ministry of Education, led by Dr Tunji Alausa, has set the minimum age for pupils seeking admission into Junior Secondary School (JSS1) at 12 years, following the completion of six years of primary education. This directive is outlined in a newly introduced policy document focused on non-state schools, which was recently unveiled by […]

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2 Bauchi Teachers Ordered to Repay ₦597,000 for Missing School Assets

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 24, 2025

The head of Government Day Secondary School, Kirfi, along with another teacher, has been found guilty of selling government-owned school assets valued at ₦597,000 without authorisation from the Bauchi State Government. The Bauchi State Teachers’ Service Commission announced that, following a detailed probe into the allegations against Principal Musa Ahmed Ningi and Senior

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TETFund to Set Up 68 Innovation Hubs in Universities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 24, 2025

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has revealed its intention to establish 68 innovation hubs in universities across Nigeria. While receiving a team from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, stated that UNDP initiatives such as innovation, skill acquisition, and

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NECO releases 2025 common entrance results

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 24, 2025

The Federal Government has made public the 2025 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) results for admission into Junior Secondary School (JSS 1) across the country’s 80 Federal Unity Colleges (FUCs). In addition, it has also published the results of the separate entrance exam into the Federal Government Academy (FGA) located in Suleja. While addressing journalists

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EFCC apprehends 25 BUK undergraduates over alleged internet crime

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 24, 2025

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken into custody 25 individuals suspected of internet fraud in a sting operation carried out in Kano. The commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed this in a statement released in Abuja on Wednesday. Mr Oyewale stated that the suspects were apprehended on Monday, opposite Bayero University Kano (BUK) […]

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FG warns students, parents about fraudulent NELFUND loan portal

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 23, 2025

The Federal Government has issued a warning regarding a fake student loan application website being circulated online under the guise of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). In an official advisory released on Tuesday through NELFUND’s verified X account, the agency urged students, parents, and guardians to ignore the fraudulent portal and only make use […]

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1.3 million candidates participate in NECO’s SSCE

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 23, 2025

Approximately 1,367,210 students are currently participating in the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination, organised by the National Examinations Council (NECO) nationwide, using a combination of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) and Paper Pencil Testing (PPT). Out of the 1,367,210 candidates, 685,551 are male, while over 681,300 are female. Kano State has one of the