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September 30, 2026 2:01 pm
JAMB extends deadline for 2021-2025 admission acceptance to November 30
September 30, 2026 11:48 am
Face your studies, build good character, Obasanjo urges Ogun students
September 30, 2026 10:20 am
FG to rank tertiary institutions nationwide on 22 indicators
September 30, 2026 9:38 am
FULL LIST: Covenant, UI, UNILAG named Nigeria’s top varsities in 2027 global ranking
September 29, 2026 11:30 pm
UNICAL disowns impostor posing as ‘Prof Odong’
September 29, 2026 7:59 pm
Crawford varsity gets NUC nod for six health, three postgraduate programmes
Nigerian universities must improve global reputation, research – Education ranking committee
September 30, 2026 2:47 pm
King’s College concession threatens public education, NUT warns FG
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FG begins academic activities at Enugu fed tech college
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Jigawa fed varsity gets NUC approval for AI, 29 other new programmes
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FG releases final approved textbooks for 2026–2028
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Ogun federal varsity targets 2027/28 take-off
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JAMB extends deadline for 2021-2025 admission acceptance to November 30
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the deadline for candidates to accept or reject outstanding admission offers from 2021-202…
Face your studies, build good character, Obasanjo urges Ogun students
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged secondary school students in Ogun State to focus on their studies and build good character for success in life…
FG to rank tertiary institutions nationwide on 22 indicators
The Federal Government will complete a national ranking of universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education by December 2026 to boost performance….
FULL LIST: Covenant, UI, UNILAG named Nigeria’s top varsities in 2027 global ranking
Covenant University, UI, and UNILAG have been named Nigeria’s top universities in the 2027 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. See the full l…
UNICAL disowns impostor posing as ‘Prof Odong’
The University of Calabar has disowned an impostor posing as ‘Prof. Odong’ who allegedly defrauds students by promising to improve their exam results….
Crawford varsity gets NUC nod for six health, three postgraduate programmes
Crawford University, Ogun State, has secured NUC approval to commence six undergraduate health sciences and three postgraduate programmes from the 2026/27 …
King’s College concession threatens public education, NUT warns FG
The Nigeria Union of Teachers has warned the Federal Government against its plan to hand over King’s College, Lagos, to a private association….
FG begins academic activities at Enugu fed tech college
The Federal Government has commenced academic activities at the new Federal Technical College, Eke, Enugu State, offering free tuition, uniforms and meals….
Jigawa fed varsity gets NUC approval for AI, 29 other new programmes
The National Universities Commission has approved 30 new programmes, including Artificial Intelligence and Law, for the Federal University Dutse, Jigawa….
FG releases final approved textbooks for 2026–2028
The Federal Ministry of Education has released the final list of approved textbooks with QR tracking codes for Nigerian schools for the 2026–2028 period….
Ogun federal varsity targets 2027/28 take-off
The Federal University of Technology, Ilaro, Ogun State, has said its transition from a polytechnic is progressing, targeting the 2027/28 session for take-…
New LASU VC unveils eight-point agenda
The newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, Prof Ayodeji Badejo, has unveiled an eight-point strategic agenda for her five-year tenure….
Staff unions end month-long strike in Ondo varsities
Workers in Ondo State-owned tertiary institutions have suspended their one-month strike following an intervention by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa….
Miva Open University inaugurates Kaduna study centre
Miva Open University has opened a new study centre in Kaduna State to expand access to higher education and provide academic support for its students….
The Lagos State Government has promised to resolve the two-week strike by ASUU in its universities this week, awaiting the governor’s approval for funds….
LASU denies excluding 2025 graduates from law school list
Lagos State University has denied allegations of excluding some 2025 Law graduates from its mobilisation list for the Nigerian Law School….
LASU announces opening of 2026/2027 NELFUND loan application
Lagos State University has announced the opening of the NELFUND loan application for the 2026/2027 session, urging eligible students to apply before Dec 31…
Kano tops states with five-credit passes in 2026 NECO
Kano State has emerged as the leading state in the 2026 NECO SSCE, with 74,413 candidates obtaining at least five credits, including English and Maths….
Jigawa varsity expels 12 students over cultism, armed robbery
The Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, has expelled 12 students for cultism, armed robbery and drug abuse, while five others were rusticated….
How to check your JAMB support ticket
JAMB has provided a five-step guide for candidates to check the status of existing complaints on its online support platform using their email and a ticket…
Alausa urges diaspora Nigerians to support education reforms
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has called on Nigerians in the diaspora to support the country’s education reforms through research and techno…
UNIUYO to monetise sports with new policy — VC
The University of Uyo is set to unveil a new sports policy to make sports sustainable, profitable, and balanced with academics, its Vice Chancellor has sai…
Kogi disburses N646.8m student bursary, raises allowance by 150%
Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo has flagged off the disbursement of N646.8m as bursary allowance to 20,347 verified students in tertiary institutions….
NECO records 58.67% pass rate in English, Maths
The National Examinations Council has released the 2026 SSCE results, with 58.67% of candidates getting five credits and above, including English and Maths…
High operating costs fuel tuition hikes, says school founder
A school founder, Dr Ibrahim Bello, has attributed the recent rise in private school tuition fees to increasing operational costs in Nigeria….
Ex-principals reject King’s College handover to old boys
Former principals of King’s College, Lagos, have rejected the Federal Government’s plan to hand over the institution to its old boys’ association….
11-year-old wins Lagos bible quiz, gets laptop
An 11-year-old, Rehoboth Olakunle, has won the 2026 Bible Recitation Challenge organised by The Gospel Faith Mission International in Ogba, Lagos….
JAMB confirms CAPS outage, cites hosting technical glitches
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has confirmed its CAPS platform is down due to hosting issues, disrupting the ongoing admission exercise….
How to check 2026 NECO SSCE result online
A step-by-step guide for candidates on how to check their 2026 NECO SSCE results online using the official portal, results.neco.gov.ng….
NECO releases 2026 SSCE examination results
The National Examination Council has released the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination results, with 58.67% of candidates getting five credits….
Unity colleges staff suspend strike
The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria has suspended its strike over the concession of King’s College, paving the way for 115 unity schools to…