The National Universities Commission (NUC) is preparing to add 12 additional academic programmes to the course offerings of Nigerian universities, aiming to prepare students with “21st-century skills, employability skills, and self-reliance needed to thrive in a dynamic world.” Reports
The Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is scheduled to begin today, just as previously announced. A total of 2,030,627 candidates have registered to participate in the exam across various centres nationwide. Out of this number, 41,026 candidates who registered for the test are under the age […]
A total of 501 visually impaired candidates are preparing to sit for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) organized by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board across eleven computer-based testing centres nationwide. The Chairman of the JAMB Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG), Prof. Emeritus Peter Okebulola, disclosed this information yesterday while
The federal government is set to restart its Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (RH-NHGSFP) on May 29, 2025. This announcement was made by the Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Yusuf Sununu, during a session with development partners, non-governmental organisations, and government representatives on Wednesday, April
The Kwara State Government and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) have highlighted the importance of enhancing cooperation in the areas of education, infrastructure, and youth development. While addressing reporters in Ilorin, Nurudeen Adeyemi, a member of the Board of Trustees representing the North Central zone at the agency, stated that the current
EducationUSA, an initiative under the U.S. Department of State, maintains a worldwide network of over 430 advising centers for international students in more than 175 countries and regions. This broad-reaching network is dedicated to advancing U.S. higher education by offering precise, complete, and up-to-date information to students around the globe. EducationUSA is
This master’s programme is delivered in collaboration with the WIPO Academy, the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO), and Africa University (Mutare, Zimbabwe) and receives financial support from the Government of Japan. Each course includes both the theoretical and doctrinal underpinnings of the legal framework, alongside practical components
OPay, a prominent financial services provider in the country, has broadened the reach of its N1.2 billion 10-year scholarship programme to include the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), reinforcing its dedication to supporting the next generation of leaders in Nigeria. With this development, UNILORIN becomes the latest institution to benefit from the expansive nationwide
The National Association of Academic Technologists has warned that it may embark on industrial action over the federal government’s reported intention to allocate N50 billion in Earned Allowances to the Academic Staff Union of Universities. In a letter addressed to the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, the association demanded a suspension of the N50bn […]
The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has granted approval to five new universities to begin admitting students into their law programmes. In a press release, the council also revealed that it has raised the admission quota for the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), a Tier-1 institution, from 220 to 250 students. According to the same […]
The Providence Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship is designed to assist Black or African students working toward higher education in English-speaking African nations. Recipients are eligible to receive “up to $250 per year,” with the scholarship being “renewable for up to four years” depending on academic performance and proper
The Anthony Ugochukwu Udokwu Foundation Yahweh is a non-profit entity focused on improving the lives of individuals facing extreme hardship. Driven by a sincere dedication to making sure “no individual suffers without support,” our organization concentrates on delivering essential aid such as food, shelter, medical care, and clothing to underserved and vulnerable
We are convinced that education plays a crucial role in fulfilling our mission of creating a better life for humanity. Our efforts in the education sector are centered on building platforms that enable individuals from low-income backgrounds to gain access to quality learning opportunities. Our initiatives in educational support are aimed at developing systems that […]
The Athol Mann Award for Classical Voice was created in 2018 through a generous bequest from Athol Mann, reflecting his deep love for opera and dedication to students studying classical voice. The late Emeritus Professor Athol Mann, a well-known figure in Wellington and a former Dean of the institution now called the Wellington School of […]
The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students has demanded an investigation into claims that some tertiary institutions are misappropriating student loan funds. The association has also threatened to hold a large-scale protest on April 24 to push for accountability from institutions found guilty. Additionally, it called on President Bola Tinubu to
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Kaduna State University (KASU) is warning of a possible fresh strike due to lingering disagreements with the state government. This was revealed in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Peter Adamu, the chairman of the ASUU KASU branch. The union had previously commenced an indefinite […]
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has announced a significant change to the format of the 2025 May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates. The new format will ensure that candidates receive different sets of questions in selected subjects as part of efforts to address the rising cases of examination […]
WAEC has withdrawn the licences of 574 schools across Nigeria for their involvement in examination malpractice. At a pre-exam briefing on Thursday, Dr. Josiah Dangut, Head of the Nigeria National Office, said other exam bodies will also penalise offending centres. “574 schools are those ones that have got their licences revoked as far as examination […]
The leadership of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), located in Ogbomoso, has explained the reason behind awarding first-class degrees to 94 of its students, along with others from various academic disciplines. Vice-Chancellor Professor Rasaq Kalilu made this known during a press briefing on Tuesday held in preparation for the school’s 17th Convocation
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has denied the claims that UTME candidates are not allowed to take the main exam in a different state from where they registered, calling such reports misleading. This clarification was given in a statement released by Fabian Benjamin, Ph.D., who serves as the Public Communication Advisor (PCA) for […]