The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a stern warning amid national uproar following the dismal performance recorded in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This year’s results, described by experts as one of the worst in recent history, have sparked widespread concern over the state ofContinue Reading
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted full re-accreditation to all 25 undergraduate programmes offered by Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, in a significant boost to the institution’s academic standing. The announcement was made public following the conclusion of an extensive evaluation exercise conducted by NUC panels in late 2024.Continue Reading
Global academic icon and distinguished historian, Professor Toyin Falola, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt) degree by the Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to scholarship, African history, and intellectual development. The prestigious conferment took place during the university’s convocation ceremonyContinue Reading
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed her unwavering belief in education as the bedrock of the nation’s long-term growth and prosperity. Speaking at a recent national education summit in Abuja, she emphasized that true national development can only be achieved through sustained investment in the intellectual and moralContinue Reading
In a high-stakes legal challenge with wide-reaching implications for higher education and immigration policy, Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, alleging that his administration’s actions unlawfully blocked the enrollment of international students during his tenure. The suit, filed in federal court, claims that a directiveContinue Reading
A powerful explosion tore through a school bus on Tuesday morning, killing at least five people and injuring several others in a devastating incident that has shocked the community. The explosion occurred at approximately 7:45 a.m. as the bus was traveling to Lincoln Elementary School, carrying students and staff members.Continue Reading
In a landmark initiative aimed at tackling youth marginalization and digital illiteracy, the Sokoto State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has inaugurated a state of the art Digital Learning Centre dedicated to providing digital skills training for almajiri and out-of-school children. The centre, located inContinue Reading
The Niger State House of Assembly has approved a request by Governor Umaru Bago to raise a N70 billion bond aimed at financing key infrastructure and development projects across the state. The decision, reached during a plenary session on Tuesday, follows a formal request by the executive arm seeking legislativeContinue Reading
In a bold stride toward enhancing Nigeria’s transportation infrastructure and human capital, the newly established Transport University in Daura has officially launched its inaugural international training program, sending students and faculty to China and Russia for advanced studies. The initiative, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Transportation, aims to exposeContinue Reading
The controversy surrounding the selection of a new Vice Chancellor at Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), Katsina, has taken a new turn as one of the aspirants has formally petitioned the Minister of Education, alleging irregularities and undue interference in the process. The aspirant, whose identity remains undisclosed for securityContinue Reading
