Category: Acceptance rate

In a landmark development that underscores the balance between academic excellence and policy flexibility, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially cleared 85 exceptional underage candidates for admission into tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The announcement has generated widespread discussion within the education sector, as it highlights a rare but significant shift in the…

In a historic development that signals Nigeria’s growing influence in international education, the National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially inaugurated its first-ever examination centre in the United Kingdom. This monumental step marks a new chapter in NECO’s mission to extend its global reach and provide Nigerians in the diaspora with easier access to quality examination…

The long wait is finally over for thousands of eager applicants seeking admission into Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) for the 2025/2026 academic session, as the management of the prestigious institution has officially released its admission list. Candidates who participated in the university’s post-UTME screening exercise can now proceed to check their admission status online via…

The management of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has announced a new deadline for school fees payment, giving students another opportunity to complete their financial obligations for the 2024/2025 academic session. This comes following successful negotiations between the Students’ Union Government (SUG) and the university authorities. With this new development, all students now…

Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, has officially issued an important update to all newly admitted National Diploma (ND) candidates regarding the release of admission numbers and the payment of acceptance fees for the 2025/2026 academic session. The institution’s management advised all successful candidates to exercise patience and ensure that their admission numbers are available…

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has officially released a crucial update regarding the ongoing 2025/2026 admission exercise. The latest directive from the university’s management has sent a strong call to action to all prospective students, especially those who applied for admission but did not meet the initial cut-off marks for their chosen courses. According to…

The Literacy Promotion Association of Nigeria (LiPAN) has raised serious concerns over the deteriorating state of university education in Nigeria, describing the poor funding of public universities as a national emergency that requires immediate government attention. The association warned that the continuous underfunding of higher institutions threatens not only the future of Nigerian students but…

In a bold move that has reignited conversations across Nigeria’s education sector, the Federal Government has pledged to ensure that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other university-based unions never embark on strike actions again. The assurance came from the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who emphasized the government’s unwavering commitment to…

A deeply disturbing story has emerged from the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu, where the institution has been accused of handing over three children belonging to a deceased woman to unknown individuals. The shocking revelation has triggered widespread outrage and calls for a thorough investigation into what many are describing as a…

The University of Jos (UNIJOS) community has been thrown into deep mourning and confusion following the arrest of a 200-level student accused of killing his close friend and fellow student in a shocking act of violence. The Plateau State Police Command confirmed the arrest of Nanpon Timnan, a second-year student of Agriculture, for allegedly killing…