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The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, with 71.63 per cent of candidates obtaining five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics — the key requirement for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The announcement was made on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, by…
The Security Division of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, on Saturday prevented journalists from covering the institution’s 45th convocation ceremony at Mamman Kontagora Square, sparking widespread criticism from media practitioners. Correspondents from major media houses, including the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Daily Trust, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Kaduna State Media Corporation (KSMC),…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT Minna) has secured a ₦1 billion grant from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) under its Agricultural Commercial Farm Grant intervention, placing the institution among only ten universities nationwide selected for the highly competitive funding. The development was disclosed by the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Faruk Adamu-Kuta,…
