Benue State announces free education for all public school pupils
The Benue State government has announced a new policy granting free education to all pupils attending public primary and secondary schools. Officials say the initiative is designed to ease financial pressure on families and ensure that every child has access to learning regardless of economic background. Authorities explained that the decision forms part of broader […]
WAEC rolls out digital certificate services across five member countries
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially launched its Digital Certificate Services System, WAEC DigiCert, across all five member countries. The announcement was made by Demianus Ojijeogu, Head of Public Affairs at WAEC Headquarters in Accra, Ghana, on behalf of the Registrar. The countries covered include Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. The […]
Ogun to eliminate examination malpractice in schools – Commissioner
The Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Abayomi Arigbabu, has pledged that the state government will eliminate examination malpractice in both public and private schools. He gave the assurance during a stakeholders’ meeting held at Lisabi Grammar School in Abeokuta, stressing that the ministry is determined to close all loopholes that encourage cheating. […]
Court orders investigation of Interior Minister Tunji-Ojo’s academic qualifications
The Federal High Court in Abuja has approved a request to investigate the academic qualifications of Nigeria’s Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Justice Binta Nyako granted the permission following an ex-parte application filed by activist Emorioloye Owolemi. The court ruling allows an inquiry into the minister’s Secondary School Certificate reportedly issued by the West African Examinations […]
2026 UTME: No extension after Feb 26 deadline – JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that there will be no extension of the registration deadline for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to the examination body, all candidates must complete their registration on or before February 26, 2026. JAMB stressed that the deadline is final and advised candidates to […]
Katsina University Confers Posthumous Degree On Buhari
Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), Katsina, has awarded a posthumous honorary Doctorate Degree in Political Science to Nigeria’s late former president, Muhammadu Buhari. The honour was approved by the university’s Governing Council and formally presented during its 14th convocation ceremony held on Saturday in Katsina. University officials explained that the award recognises Buhari’s long-standing role […]
Nigerian govt extends student’s loan application deadline
The Federal Government has extended the deadline for student loan applications for the 2025/2026 academic session. The extension was announced by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, giving students more time to apply and benefit from the scheme. According to NELFUND, the application deadline has been moved from January 31, 2026, to February 27, 2026. […]
NELFUND: 5,000 FUNAAB students received N840m as student loan – VC, Prof Olusola
The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Olusola Kehinde, has revealed that 5,000 students of the institution have benefited from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), receiving a total of N840 million. He made this disclosure on Wednesday during a news conference ahead of FUNAAB’s 33rd convocation ceremony in Abeokuta. […]
FCT NUT orders teachers to join ongoing strike
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Wing, has instructed all primary and secondary school teachers in Abuja to fully participate in the ongoing strike action. The strike, led by the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), began on Monday, January 26, 2026, following a call by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for […]
Katsina owned tertiary institutions suspend strike
Tertiary institutions owned by the Katsina State Government have suspended their two-week warning strike, easing concerns among students and parents. The suspension was announced on Saturday by the Chairman of the Joint Consultative Forum (JCF), Dr. Muhammad Nasir-Gidado, in a statement issued in Katsina. The strike, which began on January 12, 2026, was initially declared […]