In a major stride toward educational reform and youth empowerment, the Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has officially declared free tuition for 809 newly admitted students of the Abdulkadir Kure University of Education (AKUM), Minna, for the 2024/2025 academic session. The announcement was made during the university’s first matriculation ceremony, marking a historic…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has taken another bold step toward digital transformation by testing computer-based essay writing for candidates. This new development marks a major milestone in WAEC’s ongoing plan to transition all its examinations — including essay and objective papers — into fully computer-based formats by 2026. The pilot test, conducted in…

In a groundbreaking move towards the digital transformation of education in West Africa, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially begun the trial phase of its computer-based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). This pilot exercise, which commenced in Lagos, marks the first practical step toward fully integrating technology into one of the…

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has officially announced October 31, 2025, as the final deadline for all newly admitted candidates to accept their provisional admission offers for the 2025/2026 academic session. This critical update serves as a wake-up call to all prospective students who have successfully gained admission into the institution but are yet to…

Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, has released an important announcement to all candidates who have been offered provisional admission into the institution for the 2025/2026 academic session. The management has directed that every admitted candidate—both UTME and Direct Entry—must complete their admission process on or before Sunday, October 26th, 2025. This directive serves as a…

The Lagos State University (LASU) management has released an important notice to all returning full-time undergraduate students, instructing them to submit their National Identification Number (NIN) within a very short timeframe. This latest directive, which comes directly from the university authorities, is aimed at ensuring that every student’s academic record is properly synchronized with the…

The management of the Federal University, Dutse (FUDutse) has officially announced the immediate resumption of academic activities across all faculties and departments, following the recent suspension of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) warning strike. This announcement has brought relief and renewed excitement among students and staff members who have been eagerly awaiting the…

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has officially released its detailed academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic session for all full-time undergraduate programmes. This comprehensive calendar outlines the schedule of academic activities for both new and returning students, including the dates for lectures, examinations, breaks, and key administrative exercises. The release of the calendar comes as…

A tragic road accident has once again plunged Ondo State into mourning after a pregnant woman and nine other people were confirmed dead in a devastating crash involving a cement-laden truck in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area of the state. Horror at Akungba-Akoko: How the Tragedy Happened Eyewitnesses recounted that the fatal incident occurred…

In a move that has sparked widespread reaction across the global education community, the United Kingdom government has officially announced plans to reduce the post-study work period for international students, including Nigerians, under the Graduate Route Visa Scheme. The new policy, set to take effect from January 1, 2027, will shorten the current two-year post-study…