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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,…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has provided an official explanation for the delay in the disbursement of student loan funds to Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, following rising concerns among students and their parents over the stalled release of funds. According to NELFUND, the delay is not a result of policy reversal…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the commencement of registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with the exercise scheduled to begin on Sunday, January 26, 2026, across Nigeria. The announcement was made by the Registrar of JAMB, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, who outlined key dates, requirements, and procedures prospective…
The Niger State Government has announced the reopening of additional public and private schools across the state following what it described as noticeable improvements in the security situation in some previously affected areas. The latest decision, which takes effect from Monday, January 26, 2026, marks the second phase of school reopenings after weeks of disruption…
The Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TASFUED), Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, was filled with celebration, pride, and academic prestige as the institution recorded a major milestone at its 17th convocation ceremony, where 40 students graduated with First Class honours. The event, which drew together university officials, government representatives, parents, and graduands, highlighted TASFUED’s steady rise as…
In a historic move that has captured national attention, Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, officially resumed academic lectures at Northwest University, Kano, where he is enrolled as a Level 200 Law student. His return to the classroom underscores the value of lifelong learning and demonstrates that education is a pursuit that transcends age…
In what is widely being described as one of the most consequential developments in Nigeria’s higher education sector in over a decade, the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have finally reached a historic agreement that promises to significantly improve the welfare of university lecturers and stabilize the nation’s public university…
Nigeria’s ambitious student loan programme has reached a defining milestone as the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) confirmed the release of ₦154 billion to support over 788,947 students enrolled in public tertiary institutions across the country. The scale of the disbursement marks one of the most extensive education-financing interventions in Nigeria’s history, signaling a renewed…
