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In a major boost for doctoral researchers, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced that the minimum annual stipend for PhD students will rise from £20,780 to £21,805 (approximately ₦40 million) starting October 1, 2026. Students based in London and other high-cost regions will receive proportionally higher amounts to cover living expenses, bringing the London-weighted…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is Nigeria’s official body responsible for conducting entrance examinations for tertiary institutions. Every year, thousands of candidates register to take the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) or Direct Entry (DE) exams. Proper preparation before registration is crucial to avoid errors that can affect admission chances. Here’s a detailed…
The Federal Government has approved a ₦6 billion intervention to construct three mega schools in Gombe State, a key initiative aimed at expanding access to quality education and strengthening educational infrastructure in a region that has faced significant developmental challenges. The announcement was made by Uba Ahmadu, Minister of Regional Development, during the commissioning of…
Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) across Nigeria are being advised to pay close attention to two critical developments that directly affect eligibility for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) mobilization: the newly enforced NERD registration process and the importance of confirming names on the NYSC Senate List. These updates are not optional procedures. They are now compulsory…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has rolled out a mandatory registration requirement on the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) for graduating students and new graduates. The policy now requires all eligible graduates to register and upload academic outputs — including final-year projects, theses, or dissertations — on the national education databank before they can…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially commenced the sale of e-PINs for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), marking the beginning of the admission process for thousands of candidates seeking entry into Nigerian universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and other tertiary institutions. For many candidates, mistakes made during this stage often…
The 2026 JAMB UTME has officially included The Lekki Headmaster by Kabir Alabi Garba as the prescribed novel for the Use of English section. This guide provides a complete summary, key themes, and practice questions to help candidates prepare effectively. About the Novel The Lekki Headmaster centres on Mr. Adewale “Bepo” Adebepo, the principled and…
Sri Lanka’s public education system is confronting a pronounced teacher shortage that has left thousands of schools operating with critically low staff levels, government data shows. According to figures released by the Department of Census and Statistics, 3,126 schools — including one national school — are functioning with fewer than ten teachers each. An additional…
A final-year student of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has died in a tragic road accident while rushing to sit for his examination, throwing the university community into mourning. The deceased, Idris Aremu Agboluaje, a 400-level student of Business Education, reportedly lost his life after his vehicle was involved in a crash as he hurried…
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing the Delta North Senatorial District, has announced a free Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration programme for 1,500 students across the district as part of efforts to reduce financial barriers to tertiary education for young people. The announcement was made in a statement released on Wednesday through the senator’s official…
