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The Kano State Government has launched a full-scale investigation into the tragic deaths of two students at the Government Boarding Secondary School, Bichi, following a suspected act of mob justice by fellow students. The victims, identified as Hamza Tofawa and Umar Dungurawa, were reportedly assaulted with makeshift metal weapons known…
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (Unical), Professor Florence Obi, has called for calm over the delayed induction of the 2016 Dentistry graduates, assuring students and parents that concrete steps are being taken to resolve the matter. In an interview Prof. Obi addressed the emotional toll the crisis…
The House of Representatives has launched a full-scale investigation into the administration of Nigeria’s student loan scheme following allegations of fund misappropriation, lack of transparency, and procedural irregularities. At a public hearing held Tuesday in Abuja, Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, said lawmakers are determined to protect the integrity…
Abuja, July 9, 2025 — After more than three months of industrial action, primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have officially suspended their strike and will return to classrooms today, Wednesday, July 9. The announcement was made in a communiqué issued by the FCT chapter of the…
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has issued a strong warning to the Federal Government, threatening to withdraw services across federal polytechnics if the persistent delays in salary payments are not addressed immediately. In a statement released by the union’s president, Shammah Kpanja, ASUP expressed deep frustration over the…
In a bold move to reshape education systems across West Africa, the ECOWAS Parliament is advocating for a harmonized regional policy on educational technology (EdTech) and innovation, aimed at bridging digital divides and improving learning outcomes for millions of students. The initiative was outlined during a presentation by Hon. Ibra…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it will unveil the official 2025 admission cut-off marks for universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and monotechnics on Tuesday, July 8. The crucial decision will be made during the annual policy meeting, scheduled to hold at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
President Bola Tinubu has officially approved a new scholarship programme for students from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to pursue higher education in Nigerian universities, starting from the next academic year. The announcement was made on Monday in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, during a joint press conference with…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has recommended strict sanctions against 11 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres and their registrants found culpable of biometric irregularities during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration exercise. Following a high-level meeting with stakeholders in Abuja, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, announced that…
The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has called on Nigeria to remain committed to technological advancement despite the recent challenges experienced by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Governor Soludo made this appeal on Thursday while speaking at…
