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The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has issued a firm directive to its newly admitted students to avoid social vices and focus squarely on academic excellence and personal development. The warning was delivered by the institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Edoba Bright Omoregie, SAN, at the 2025/2026 matriculation ceremony held at the Akin Deko Auditorium on the Ugbowo…
Mistakes during the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration are more common than many candidates realise. A wrongly spelled name or an incorrect date of birth may seem minor, but such errors can later create significant challenges during admission processing, school clearance, and even mobilisation for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). To address these…
A former student of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has captured the attention of Nigerians online after sharing the remarkable journey of his academic life — from a challenging start to achieving a respectable degree classification. The student, identified by his social media handle @Blades_ms, revealed that he began his undergraduate studies with an ambitious…
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja), Professor Hakeem Fawehinmi, along with the Dean of Students’ Affairs, Professor Simon Malang Kawe, and other senior officials, are reportedly under scrutiny over allegations of mismanagement of multibillion-naira loans from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) intended for indigent students. The controversy arose after students claimed that…
A University of Lagos couple, both parents of three young children, has captured public admiration after they graduated simultaneously from the institution’s Distance Learning Institute, despite years of personal and academic hurdles. Mr. Olawale Olulaja and his wife, Mrs. Blessing Chigozie Olulaja, crossed the graduation stage in the 2024/2025 academic session, each earning a bachelor’s…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced the implementation of a key provision of its renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), beginning the 40 % increase in consolidated allowances for lecturers in federal universities, effective January 1, 2026. The move marks a crucial milestone in efforts to improve academic welfare and…
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has announced a temporary suspension of admissions into its Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme for the 2026/2027 academic session. The university clarified that the decision applies for one session only and reiterated its unwavering commitment to the continuity and integrity of the programme. In an…
At a vibrant convocation ceremony held on Saturday, 7 February 2026, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, graduated a total of 6,824 students from its 2024/2025 and 2024/2025 academic sessions, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s academic calendar and signalling strengthened institutional stability under current leadership. The event, held at the Polytechnic’s convocation arena, brought together…
In a major move to boost girls’ education across the state, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has launched a Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme that will benefit 24,000 schoolgirls with a total of ₦960 million. The initiative, implemented in partnership with the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE), aims to reduce dropout rates, ease…
Attention all prospective corps members! NYSC mobilization occurs in four key stages. Understanding them will make your registration smooth and stress-free: 1️⃣ Internal MobilizationYour institution compiles its senate list to identify graduates eligible for NYSC. The approved list is posted at your school for verification. Ensure your name and details are correct. 2️⃣ Senate List…
