This is not leadership. It is an act of betrayal against the Nigerian child – Peter Obi berates President Tinubu for offering St Lucia students scholarship in Nigerian universities
Peter Obi, former governor and presidential candidate, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu for offering scholarships to students from St. Lucia to study in Nigerian universities. Obi said this is not an example of good leadership. Instead, he believes it is a betrayal of Nigerian children who are still struggling to access basic education in […]
YABATECH ex-student kicks after he was denied entry into the school’s Epe campus because of his hairstyle
A former student of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has spoken out after he was stopped from entering the school’s Epe campus because of his hairstyle. The young man arrived at the campus gate wearing an Afro-style haircut. However, the security officers at the entrance told him he couldn’t come in because of how his […]
N58.85bn paid to Nigerian students in 12 months — NELFUND amid missing fund saga
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has said it gave out N58.85 billion to help Nigerian students pay their school fees and support their daily needs. This help was given to over 550,000 students in just one year, even as the agency faces questions about missing funds. This update was shared in a statement on […]
DSS and Police Arrest 20 Suspects for Hacking 2025 UTME CBT System
In a major operation, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Police Force apprehended 20 suspects involved in hacking the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for 2025. The alleged cybercrime targeted the examination systems managed by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Reports indicate that this hacking syndicate comprises over 100 members. […]
Govt Urged To Abolish Arabic, Islamic Qualifications Being Equated With WAEC
A group called the National Prayer Altar has spoken out strongly against the Nigerian government’s decision to treat Arabic and Islamic certificates (NBAIS) as equal to WAEC, NECO, or NBTE. They believe this is wrong for students trying to enter regular colleges and universities. On May 14, 2025, they sent a letter to education leaders […]
”Why is it necessary to take the JAMB exam to gain admission into universities?”- Actress Mary Remy Njoku asks as she calls for JAMB to be scrapped
Popular Nigerian actress, Mary Remy Njoku, has raised concerns about the need for the JAMB exam before students can enter university. She believes the exam may not be necessary anymore. Mary believes the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has lost its purpose. She asked why students cannot just use their SSCE (Senior School Certificate […]
2025 UTME: Impossible to attribute 60% failure to lack of intelligence – Ezeilo
Professor Joy Ezeilo, a respected legal expert and former UN Special Rapporteur, has said that the failure of many students in the 2025 UTME exam is not because they are not intelligent. She praised the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for taking responsibility for the poor results. Ezeilo, who also served as Dean at […]
Nigerian govt begins review of student loan processes at NELFund
The federal government of Nigeria has started a full review of how student loans are given out through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund). This decision came after people raised concerns about fraud in the loan process, which caused serious reactions from students and the public. Dr. Maruf Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of Education, shared this […]
19-year-old girl Timilehin Faith Opesusi commits su!cid€ in Lagos over ‘low score’ in UTME
A heartbreaking incident has occurred in Lagos, Nigeria, where a 19-year-old girl named Timilehin Faith Opesusi took her own life after scoring low in her UTME (Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination). Timilehin was a young girl with big dreams for her future. Like many other students, she had studied hard and hoped to get a good […]
JAMB: Over 1.5 million Candidates Score Below 200 In 2025 UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released details about how students performed in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to JAMB, a total of 1,955,069 students took the UTME this year. Out of this number, more than 1.5 million students scored less than 200 in the exam, showing a major performance […]