June 14, 2025 Over 64,000 candidates from Nigeria, Benin Republic, and Togo on Saturday participated in the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) for admission into Federal Government Colleges, also known as Unity Schools. The annual examination, which was conducted by the National Examinations Council (NECO), marks a significant regional exercise aimed at fostering educational integration
Abuja, Nigeria – The National Universities Commission (NUC) has confirmed that Nigeria’s tertiary education landscape now comprises 298 universities, marking a significant expansion in the country’s academic capacity. A detailed breakdown of the figures shows: 72 Federal Universities 66 State Universities 160 Private Universities This development reflects a steady increase in private sector participation in
The President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Olushola Oladoja, has expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as a “remarkable achievement”, the sustenance of two consecutive academic years without disruption in the nation’s tertiary education system. Speaking in Abuja, Oladoja lauded the Federal Government’s efforts in fostering
Lagos, Nigeria – June 2025The Lagos State Government has announced that the harmonised academic calendar for the 2025/2026 school year will be finalised and made public within the next two weeks. The Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, made this known while addressing journalists in Alausa, Ikeja, on the State’s preparations for the upcoming academic
Accra, Ghana – June 12, 2025 The Government of Ghana has officially banned the public use of honorary doctorate and professorship titles, citing widespread abuse and the need to uphold academic integrity in the country. The directive, issued by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), follows growing concerns that individuals, including public figures, were parading
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has recently made headlines following his donation to the Government Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State. This school gained international attention in 2014 when Boko Haram abducted over 200 female students, with more than 90 still unaccounted for as of mid-2023 . Obi’s
Abuja, Nigeria – June 11, 2025The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has welcomed 400-level students from Newgate University, Minna, Niger State, on an educational excursion to its Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. The visit, held as part of the students’ academic exposure and industry experience, was aimed at deepening their understanding of digital policy, innovation,
Gregory University, Uturu, a leading privately owned institution in Abia State, has administered the Physician’s Oath to 83 newly qualified medical doctors in a colourful induction ceremony held over the weekend. The event marked a significant milestone as the third batch of medical graduates from the university’s College of Medical Sciences, and the largest cohort
The Federal Ministry of Education has disassociated itself from a controversial history textbook that allegedly contains misleading claims about the founding of Ile-Ife, a city central to Yoruba heritage. The disclaimer comes in response to a petition by the Concerned Citizens of Yoruba Origin and Supporters of Truth, led by Otunba Abayomi Odunowo. The textbook,
Lafia, Nigeria – June 11, 2025 – In a decisive move aimed at revitalising the state’s basic education system, the Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB), Muhammad Dan’azumi, has ordered the immediate redeployment of teachers across public schools in the state and announced the recovery of stolen school furniture from
