DUFUHS matriculates 1044 students for 2025/2026 academic session
The Vice-Chancellor of David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS), Professor Jesse Uneke, has matriculated 1,044 students for the 2025/2026 academic session during the university’s 5th Matriculation and Open Day in Uburu, Ebonyi State. The institution aims to curb medical and educational tourism in Nigeria. Professor Uneke highlighted that DUFUHS maintains high academic standards […]
Call for justice after SS3 student was allegedly beaten brutally at Command secondary school Iyana Ipaja
There have been growing calls for justice after reports surfaced that an SS3 student, Maryiane Okonkwo, was allegedly beaten by a school bursar at Command Secondary School, Iyana Ipaja. The incident is said to have happened within the school premises. According to claims shared online, the student was seriously assaulted and concerns were raised about […]
Nigerian Govt approves N48 billion to 12 selected universities
The Federal Government has approved N48 billion for engineering improvements in 12 selected universities across Nigeria. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the decision in Abuja during the inauguration of the TETFund Special High-Impact Intervention Projects committee. Each institution will receive N4 billion to either upgrade existing engineering facilities or build new workshops where […]
Ebonyi varsity to withdraw 72 medlab students over poor results, 10 placed on probation
The Department of Medical Laboratory Science at Ebonyi State University has recommended the withdrawal of 72 students over poor academic performance. The Head of Department, Victor Usanga, disclosed that 41 students in 100-level and 31 in 200-level were affected, while 10 others were placed on probation.According to the report, many of the students recorded CGPAs […]
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 […]