ABUJA — The Federal Ministry of Education has reiterated its firm stance against examination malpractice, declaring zero tolerance for any form of cheating or unethical conduct in national examinations. In a recent statement, the ministry emphasized that safeguarding the integrity of Nigeria’s educational system is paramount to ensuring fair assessment and maintaining public confidence in
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2025 UTME resit examinations while exposing an alarming network of high-tech cheating syndicates involving school owners, tutorial centres, and university undergraduates. The Board’s latest findings shed light on the rising sophistication of examination malpractice and underscore the need for nationwide reform. The
In a significant stride toward fostering economic empowerment and youth development, the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) has officially launched Activate Cohort 2.0, the second phase of its flagship youth empowerment program designed to equip young Nigerians with cutting-edge tech and soft skills. The initiative is a strategic response to the challenges of youth unemployment, digital exclusion,
As the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results spark widespread concern, mental health experts have called on parents and guardians to offer counselling and emotional support to affected students instead of casting blame. The recent glitches and mass failures in the UTME, which recorded a notably low pass rate, have left many candidates emotionally
A fresh and exciting chapter is unfolding at Kiin Media, the production arm of Lasilkiin Communications, as work officially begins on Little Minarets, a new Islamic series created especially for children. Set to launch this August on YouTube, the show is designed to teach young kids about Islam in a fun, engaging, and relatable way.
The Federal Government has expressed deep concern over the increasing number of Nigerian students who, after receiving government-funded foreign scholarships, choose to remain abroad and fail to contribute to national development. According to the Minister of Education, Mr. Yusuf Tunji Alausa, an alarming 85 percent of scholarship recipients sponsored to study overseas do not return
Osogbo, Nigeria – Fountain University, Osogbo, will on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, hold the latest edition of its annual Siyan Oyeweso Cultural Day, an event that has become a fixture on the university’s academic calendar. Organised by the College of Arts and Education, the event will take place at the Eti-Osa Lecture Theatre on campus,
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, has revealed that he initially considered resigning following a major technical glitch that marred the conduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Speaking at a media interaction in Abuja on Wednesday, Oloyede said the failure of one of the Board’s
In a remarkable opportunity for Nigerian students with a flair for Chemistry, Imperial College London (ICL), one of the United Kingdom’s most prestigious academic institutions, has officially announced the commencement of applications for the 2025 Jack Hirst Scholarship. This highly coveted scholarship, designed to support outstanding overseas candidates, is open exclusively to Nigerian nationals who
The Edo State government has uncovered a brothel operating within the premises of Ujuele Primary School located in Esan West Local Government Area. The illicit establishment was reportedly set up by individuals who illegally took over the government-owned property. The State Coordinator for the Protection of Government Property, Eugene Okolosie, disclosed that the government acted
