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August 22, 2026 4:47 am

I refused to be ordinary — UNIBEN first-class Law graduate

August 21, 2026 1:20 pm

Dangote offers jobs to LASU first-class graduates, pledges ₦600m girls’ hostel

August 21, 2026 11:36 am

How to get 2026 WAEC certificate, others online

August 21, 2026 2:34 am

Catholic priest urges youths to shun peer pressure

August 21, 2026 1:43 am

Lagos school alumni mark 30th anniversary with solar project

August 21, 2026 1:41 am

Ogun warns 120 new headteachers against shunning rural schools

LASU probes lecturers over missing results, delayed graduation claims

August 22, 2026 9:07 pm

UBEC gives states Nov. 15 deadline for HOPE-EDU readiness

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Gombe approves N183.6m for BECE, entrance exams

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800 Kogi students benefit from bursaries in two years – Senator

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Kaduna varsity lecturers ready for talks with govt to avert strike

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EXPLAINER: Why under-16 candidates may sit for UTME but not gain admission

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I refused to be ordinary — UNIBEN first-class Law graduate
Hannah Kintum, a UNIBEN first-class Law graduate, shares her journey to academic excellence, discipline, and sacrifices made to achieve a 4.69 CGPA….

Dangote offers jobs to LASU first-class graduates, pledges ₦600m girls’ hostel
Aliko Dangote, through his foundation, offers jobs to LASU first-class graduates in Engineering and Sciences and pledges ₦600m for a girls’ hostel….

How to get 2026 WAEC certificate, others online
Learn how to access, download, and share your 2026 WAEC certificate online through the official WAEC Digital Certificate Platform. Get yours today!…

Catholic priest urges youths to shun peer pressure
A Catholic priest advises Nigerian youths to shun peer pressure and make responsible decisions for their future after secondary school. Learn more….

Lagos school alumni mark 30th anniversary with solar project
St. Gregory’s College Lagos alumni (1996 set) celebrate their 30th anniversary with a solar power project donation to improve the learning environment….

Ogun warns 120 new headteachers against shunning rural schools
Ogun State inducts 120 new headteachers, warning them against rejecting rural school postings and urging integrity and accountability in their new roles….

UBEC gives states Nov. 15 deadline for HOPE-EDU readiness
UBEC sets November 15 deadline for states to demonstrate readiness for the World Bank-supported HOPE-EDU programme, crucial for accessing disbursements….

Gombe State Governor approves N183.6m for BECE and entrance examinations, ensuring effective administration and support for students across the state….

800 Kogi students benefit from bursaries in two years – Senator
Senator Sunday Karimi’s education foundation has provided bursaries to 800 Kogi students in two years, with plans for more beneficiaries in 2026….

Kaduna varsity lecturers ready for talks with govt to avert strike
Kaduna State University lecturers are ready for immediate talks with the state government to resolve lingering issues and avert an impending ASUU strike. F…

EXPLAINER: Why under-16 candidates may sit for UTME but not gain admission
JAMB clarifies why underage candidates (under 16) can sit UTME but may not gain admission. Learn about age requirements, exceptional conditions, and the 80…

Lagos exams board schedules common entrance screening test for August 21
The Lagos State Examinations Board announces the Common Entrance Screening Test from August 21-24. Candidates can now print their exam slips for the Lagos…

Sanwo-Olu gifts LASU’s best graduating students N20m each
Governor Sanwo-Olu announces a personal N20m cash gift for each of LASU’s best graduating students, Ayilara Olawale and Adebanjo Oluolamide….

200 lecturers didn’t quit over poor conditions — Kaduna varsity
Kaduna State University dismisses ASUU’s claims that over 200 lecturers quit due to poor conditions, citing global staff movement and strong academic envir…

Jigawa varsity secures ₦53m TETFund grants for banditry, mosquito research
Federal University Dutse secures N53m TETFund grants for critical research into banditry in Northern Nigeria and mosquito control nationwide….

FULL LIST: UI, UNILAG lead Nigerian institutions in global ranking
See the full list of Nigerian universities in the July 2026 Webometrics global ranking. UI and UNILAG lead, with details on top institutions….

ASUP threatens protest over Bayelsa poly rector’s reappointment
ASUP threatens protest in Yenagoa if Bayelsa Poly Rector, Dr. Wisdom Sori’s reappointment is not reversed, citing legal violations and alleged backdating….

Ondo fixes cut-off marks for public secondary school admission
Ondo State Ministry of Education announces cut-off marks for public secondary school admission for the 2026/2027 academic session….

Gombe tertiary institutions’ unions issue 14-day strike ultimatum
Gombe State tertiary institutions’ unions issue a 14-day strike ultimatum over unpaid salaries, promotions, and welfare entitlements. Learn more about the…

BetterME Tournament: 120 youths compete in personal development challenges
Over 120 youths competed in the BetterME Tournament in Ibadan, focusing on youth personal development, peacebuilding, and positive habits. Discover the win…

Ekiti group awards scholarship to 10 outstanding students
An Ekiti group, the August 10 Club, has awarded scholarships to 10 outstanding Oye Ekiti students in various universities, promoting academic excellence….

Igbinedion varsity partners EduTech to expand digital learning
Igbinedion University partners with EduTech Global to expand digital learning, making academic programmes accessible to more students and professionals….

KolaDaisi University restates commitments to affordable education
KolaDaisi University, Ibadan, reaffirms its commitment to affordable education by maintaining current tuition fees for the 2026/2027 academic session….

Academy inducts 46, demands mother tongue education
The Nigerian Academy of Letters advocates for mother tongue education to preserve national identity and decolonize classrooms. Learn why indigenous languag…

VC seeks govt support for private universities
Baze University VC calls for government support for private universities in Nigeria, highlighting their role in human capital development and financial cha…

Aiyedatiwa approves 60% subvention increase for Ondo varsities
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved a 60% increase in monthly subvention for state-owned tertiary institutions, boosting staff welfare and…

Over 200 professors, lecturers quit KASU over poor welfare – ASUU
More than 200 professors and lecturers have quit Kaduna State University (KASU) over poor welfare and non-implementation of the 2025 FGN-ASUU agreement….

LASU 2026 best graduating student gets N10m cash prize
LASU’s best graduating student, Adebanjo Samuel Oluolamide, receives a N10m cash prize for his outstanding academic performance. Learn more about this achi…

Support private universities, Baze varsity VC urges govt
Baze University VC calls for government support for private universities in Nigeria, highlighting their role in national human-capital development and fina…

WAEC extends 2026 GCE registration deadline to August 28
WAEC extends 2026 GCE registration deadline to August 28. Prospective candidates can now complete their WAEC GCE registration for the computer-based exam….

How I turned UTME disappointment into first-class success — Babcock varsity graduate
Discover how a Babcock University first-class graduate turned UTME disappointment into academic excellence, achieving a 4.52 CGPA in Public Administration….

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