Reps Demand Accountability from WAEC over Exam Irregularities

Abuja, Nigeria — The House of Representatives has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) over mounting concerns regarding the conduct of the ongoing Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The directive was made by Hon. Oboku Oforji, Chairman of the House Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies, following WAEC’s failure…

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Reps Demand WAEC Appearance Within 24 Hours Over SSCE issues

Abuja, Nigeria — The House of Representatives has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to appear before it, following growing concerns over alleged irregularities in the ongoing Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The directive came on Thursday from Hon. Oboku Abonsizibe Oforji, Chairman of the House Committee on Basic Education…

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JAMB to Release UTME Re-Sit Results for 379,000 Candidates Wednesday

Abuja, Nigeria — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of results for 379,000 candidates who participated in the rescheduled Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), slated for Wednesday, May 20. This was made known by the Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, following the completion of the makeup exams conducted between…

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41 Physically Challenged Candidates Write UTME in Enugu

Enugu, Nigeria — Not less than 41 physically challenged candidates from the South-East and parts of the South-South have participated in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) under the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG) in Enugu. The special examination centre, situated at the Faculty of Law Building, University of Nigeria,…

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A Simple Guide to Accessing Your 2025 UTME Results

Abuja, Nigeria — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. The examination, which commenced on Thursday, April 24, witnessed participation from over 1.9 million candidates across the country. In data released on Monday, JAMB revealed that out of 1,955,069 candidates, 420,415—approximately…

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Students’ Union Refutes NANS Allegations Against FUOYE VC and Governing Council

Abuja, Nigeria— The Students Union Government (SUG) of Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) has strongly rejected the allegations made by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) President, Olusola Oladoja, against the institution’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, and its Governing Council. The response was made by the FUOYE SUG President, Olorunsola Abiodun, and Secretary…

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Harvard University sues Trump over funding cuts

US – Harvard sued US President Donald Trump’s administration Monday in a sharp escalation of the fight between the prestigious university and the Republican, who has threatened its funding and sought to impose outside political supervision. Trump has sought to bring several prestigious universities to heel over claims they tolerated campus anti-Semitism, threatening their budgets,…

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Sexual Misconduct Row: FUOYE VC Temporarily Exits Office

Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State  —  The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has approved the immediate leave of its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina, following controversy surrounding allegations of sexual harassment leveled against him by a senior female official of the institution. The development comes on the heels of intervention by the Minister of Education, Dr. Yusuf Tunji…

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LASUSTECH Dismisses Three Lecturers on  Sexual Harassment

Ikorodu, Lagos  —  The Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has reiterated its unwavering stance against sexual misconduct, following the dismissal of three academic staff members found culpable of harassment-related offenses. This decisive action was disclosed in an official memo titled “Dismissal of Staff Members Due to Sexual Harassment Allegations,” which detailed the…

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Revisiting The Policy On New Universities

NIGERIA – The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, since inception, has introduced some reforms in the tertiary education sector, especially the university system. The most significant of these reforms is the student loan scheme. In like manner, the administration has embarked on the establishment of more universities across the country. Apart from the ones…

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Outstanding Graduate Honored with N500,000 Prize in Ondo

Okitipupa, Ondo State  —  The best-graduating student of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Stephen Emeomi-Magi, has been awarded N500,000 in recognition of his academic excellence. The prestigious award, known as the “Mrs. Josephine Ajua Ahonaruogho Prize Money for Best Graduating Student,” was sponsored by the Ahonaruogho family of Benin, Edo State, as…

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FG Begins Payment of ₦77,000 Monthly Allowance

Nigeria – The Federal Government has officially commenced the payment of ₦77,000 monthly allowance to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s announcement of the salary increase initially sparked excitement among corps members nationwide. However, the delayed implementation caused frustration, as they continued receiving the previous ₦33,000 allowance for nearly six months…

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NELFUND Issues Fresh Warning Against Fake Loan Portals

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…

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NYSC Clarifies Delay in ₦77,000 Allowance Payment

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…

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Stakeholders Pushes Furniture Manufacturing Degrees to NUC

Here’s a fully paraphrased version of your article while maintaining the original format and style:   — Stakeholders Advocate for Furniture Manufacturing Degrees—Industry Experts   Abuja, Nigeria  —  Industry leaders are calling for the introduction of specialized degree programs in Furniture Manufacturing to strengthen local expertise and drive economic growth. This appeal was made during…

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NECO Expands Global Presence With Centres In Guinea 

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…

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Xcel360 Awards N100,000 and Mentorship to FUOYE’s Best Graduating Engineering Student, Offers Scholarship Guidance to Six Others

FUOYE – In a reassuring expression of commitment toward future generations, Xcel360, a scholarship guidance platform, through the Alumni of the Faculty of Engineering at Federal University Oye-Ekiti rewards excellence in academics. The best-graduating student from the Faculty of Engineering will also receive a cash award of N100,000 sponsored by graduate members of the faculty,…

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NECO Releases 2024 SSCE Results, Blacklists 7 Supervisors 

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,…

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Niger Allocates ₦1bn for Special Needs School Across 25 LGAs 

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….

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JAMB Introduces Additional Exams for Underage applicant

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,…

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