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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…
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…
