JAMB Denies Barring Undergraduates from 2026 UTME Registration

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially refuted claims that candidates who have already matriculated or are currently studying in Nigerian universities are barred from sitting the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Board’s clarification comes in response to widespread misinformation circulating on social media and other unverified channels. Speaking in Port…

NELFUND Extends 2025/26 Student Loan Application Deadline to February 27

In a recent announcement, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has extended the deadline for applications for its 2025/2026 academic session loan scheme from January 31, 2026, to February 27, 2026. The extension is aimed at providing students across the country with additional time to complete their applications and secure financial support for tertiary education….

Achievers University Expels 32 Students Over Sex Video, Fraud and Other Misconduct

Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, has expelled no fewer than 32 students from its academic programmes over various acts of indiscipline, including involvement in sexually explicit video misconduct, examination fraud, drug-related activities and other behaviours considered contrary to the institution’s code of conduct. The disclosure was made by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing…

JAMB Orders University Students to Declare Status or Risk Losing UTME Registration

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed all candidates registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) to fully declare their current admission or matriculation status, warning that failure to comply could lead to the forfeiture of both existing admissions and new examination registrations. The examination body issued…

Tragedy Strikes Super Eagles Captain Wilfred Ndidi as Father Dies in Car Accident Days After AFCON Bronze

Nigerian football was plunged into mourning on Tuesday following the sudden death of Sunday Ndidi, father of Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi, in a tragic road accident in Umunede, Delta State. The incident comes just days after the Nigerian national team secured the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco….

Joaquin Wike, Son of FCT Minister Graduates with MSc from King’s College London

Joaquin Wike, son of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has marked a major academic milestone by earning a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Management and Technology Change from the prestigious King’s College London. The graduation ceremony, held on January 22, was a celebration that brought together family, close friends, and prominent…

WAEC Releases Final Timetable for 2026 CB‑WASSCE Private Candidates

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the final timetable for the 2026 Common-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB‑WASSCE) for private candidates. This announcement, made on WAEC’s official X handle, comes ahead of the examination’s scheduled commencement, providing private candidates across Nigeria with the critical schedule needed to prepare effectively for…

ENTREPRENEURS’ OASIS 3.0 UNVEILS “TALENT CALL” AS FUT MINNA STUDENTS SET TO TAKE CENTRE STAGE

The stage is officially set for creativity, confidence, and raw brilliance as Entrepreneurs’ Oasis 3.0, tagged “The Future-Focused Chapter,” announces its much-anticipated Talent Call, a campus-wide initiative aimed at discovering and showcasing exceptional student talents at the Federal University of Technology, Minna. Championed by the Office of the Vice President 1 of the Student Union…

FG, Governors Honour Nigeria’s Best Teacher with ₦50 Million, Car and Two-Bedroom Apartment

The Federal Government, in collaboration with state governors, has rewarded outstanding performance in the education sector with one of the most generous recognitions ever accorded to a Nigerian teacher, as the country’s Overall Best Teacher received ₦50 million in cash, a brand-new car and a fully furnished two-bedroom apartment. The recognition took place at the…

111 Bag First Class as FUT Minna Sets to Graduate 5,816 Students on February 1

The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna), has announced that 5,816 students will be awarded degrees and diplomas at its forthcoming 34th Convocation Ceremony, scheduled to hold on February 1. The university made this known during a pre-convocation media briefing addressed by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Faruk Adamu Kuta, who described the ceremony as a…