News and updates on education systems, policies, institutions, and learning trends globally.
Nigeria: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a new date for the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), rescheduling it from April 5 to April 10, 2025 This adjustment, as stated in JAMB’s weekly bulletin, aims to ensure that all necessary preparations are completed, incorporating various innovations and enhancements to make…
Ekiti, Nigeria — The Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Prof. Babatola Ayodele, revealed on Monday that only 9,000 out of over 29,000 candidates who selected the institution in the last Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board exercise secured admission. Ayodele attributed the university’s growing appeal to its positive developments, stating, “Our school is…
Nigeria: The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of the 2025 Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for private candidates According to a statement posted on WAEC’s official X handle, the results are now available for candidates to check their performance. This development marks a significant milestone for private…
Nigeria – The Federal Government has officially lifted the suspension preventing Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates from participating in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Blaze Newz recalls that in 2024, HND holders were excluded from mobilization due to issues related to the Industrial Training (IT) letter. In a statement signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director…
Ekiti, Nigeria — In response to the recent increase in telecom charges and tariffs, some students of higher institutions in Ekiti State on Thursday staged a peaceful protest in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. The students under the aegis of the National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) had on Thursday visited the office of one the…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has once again cautioned students and the general public against fraudulent websites falsely claiming to facilitate student loan applications. The agency raised the alarm over a misleading message circulating online, which falsely states that the NELFUND Student Loan registration portal is open and includes an unauthorized…
NIGERIA – The Federal Government has directed the governors of Bauchi, Kano, Katsina, and Kebbi states to reopen schools that were shut for Ramadan, arguing that there is no religious justification for the closures. Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, criticized the decision, warning that prolonged school closures would worsen Nigeria’s education crisis. She…
Lagos – A Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Ushie Uguamaye, has alleged receiving threats after her video criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration went viral. In the video posted on her TikTok account, #talktoraye, Uguamaye expressed frustration over Nigeria’s worsening economic conditions, lamenting that hard work seems futile amid financial struggles. She openly criticized…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Tertiary Education Trust Fund on Thursday announced the disbursement of the 2025 intervention cycle to public tertiary institutions in the country. According to the Executive Secretary of the Fund, Sonny Echono, each university will get the sum of N2.8bn; polytechnics to get N1.9bn and Colleges of Education to get N2.1bn. The Executive…
Kogi, Nigeria — The Students of Federal University Lokoja are expected to return to campus starting Tuesday, March 11, 2025, while lectures will officially commence on Monday, March 17, 2025. The management of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) in Kogi State has announced the immediate reopening of the institution following weeks of closure due to the…
Nigeria – The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), and Data Mining Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce biometric-enabled cards for Nigerian students. The agreement, signed at NELFUND headquarters in Abuja, aims to enhance student access to education loans, digital financial inclusion, and cash transfers. Key…
Rivers, Nigeria — Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved the appointment of Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi, as the new Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt. Fubara disclosed this in a special government announcement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, in Port Harcourt on Thursday. The two-paragraphed…
Nigeria – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has addressed concerns regarding the delayed payment of the newly approved ₦77,000 monthly allowance for corps members, stating that the delay was not intentional. This clarification comes after corps members received only ₦33,000 as their February allowance, contrary to the ₦77,000 promised by the federal government. Speaking…
The Federal Government has appointed Professor Lucian Chukwu as the new Vice Chancellor of Admiralty University, Ibusa, Delta State. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, approved the appointment, which will last for a single five-year term beginning February 28, 2025. Selection Process and Background Before this appointment, Professor Chukwu served as the Deputy…
Bauchi – The Bauchi State Government, through the Ministry of Education, has announced the closure of all schools in the state for five weeks in observance of the 2025 Ramadan fast. According to the approved school calendar for the 2024-2025 academic session, the holiday will run from March 1 to April 5, 2025. Speaking with…
Sokoto, Nigeria — The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Sokoto State University branch, has declared a total, comprehensive, and indefinite strike, beginning from Wednesday. The union said the indefinite strike was as a result of the failure of the university administration, governing council, and the state government to address lingering issues the body raised. It…
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Ogun, Nigeria — The Vice Chancellor of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Prof. Ayodeji Agboola has called on the alumni of the institution to be committed to supporting the initiatives that are tailored towards enhancing academic excellence and the university’s further development. Agboola said that as major stakeholders, the alumni should always endeavour to mark…
GUINEA – The National Examinations Council (NECO) has accredited more schools to write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in Equatorial Guinea. A statement by the director of Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani, said the feat was part of the council’s determination to expand its global presence. He…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Danjuma Adamu Ismaila as the new Rector and Chief Executive of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria. The announcement was made in a statement issued Wednesday by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga. Dr. Ismaila, a seasoned expert in air transportation management, transport economic policy, and…
Malabo, Equatorial Guinea — The National Examinations Council (NECO) has granted accreditation to additional schools in Equatorial Guinea, allowing them to participate in its Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The announcement was made in a statement by Azeez Sani, Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, confirming that a…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has set February 21, 2025, as the closing date for the 2023/2024 student loan application cycle. This announcement was made by Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, Managing Director of NELFUND, during a press conference in Abuja. He emphasized that the transition was essential for maintaining efficiency and aligning…
Kano, Nigeria — The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has issued a strict warning to school teachers in the State, prohibiting them from forcing students in hard labour within or outside school premises. The directive was disclosed in a statement released on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa in which the state…
Ibadan, Nigeria — An armed robbery attack on the female hostel at the University of Ibadan has sparked concern over campus security. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday at Awolowo Hall, where robbers stormed the facility, dispossessing students of mobile phones, jewelry, clothing, and other valuables. In a statement issued by the…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly advocated for student representation in the upcoming Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) Board meeting, warning that failure to grant this request will result in mass action. In a letter addressed to Akintunde Sawyerr, Managing Director of NELFUND, and Jim Ovia, Chairman of the…
Minna, Nigeria — The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External results, with 57,114 candidates securing five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. Announcing the results in Minna on Tuesday, NECO Registrar, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, stated that the overall pass rate stood at 67.35%. The exam,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Independent Convention Planning Committee (ICPC) of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has released its official screening report, confirming 15 candidates for the presidential race ahead of the upcoming national convention. The convention, scheduled to take place from February 23 to 27, 2025, at the Old Parade Ground, Abuja, will…
Minna, Nigeria — The Niger State Government has earmarked ₦1 billion for the establishment of special needs schools across all 25 Local Government Areas, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive education. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago announced the initiative during the launch of the Rise Project in Minna, a program designed to support children with special needs….
Awka, Nigeria — Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) has launched a comprehensive investigation into a reported altercation between a lecturer and a student, following intense public reactions on social media. The university identified the individuals involved as Dr. Chukwudi Okoye of the Department of Theatre Arts and Film Studies and Goddy Mbakwe Precious, a third-year student…
Doma, Nasarawa State — The Nigerian Army has concluded plans to establish a specialized military training school in Nasarawa State to bolster troop capacity and sustain operational efficiency. The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olafemi Oluyede, disclosed this during a visit to the 4 Special Forces Command in Doma, marking his first official engagement…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has unveiled a new policy requiring underage candidates to take four additional exams before securing admission into tertiary institutions. JAMB Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, announced this initiative during an inspection tour of Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. According to him,…
