IBADAN — Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its unwavering commitment to excellence, discipline, and professionalism, as the newly constructed NAF School of Finance and Accounts was formally inaugurated in Ibadan on Tuesday. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Governor Makinde described the establishment of the finance training institution
OSOGBO — Fountain University, Osogbo, is celebrating a remarkable academic milestone as one of its distinguished alumni, Dr. Habeeb Olufowobi, has been awarded a prestigious $250,000 research grant by the University of Texas, Arlington, to spearhead the development of innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions aimed at early detection of heart-related complications. Dr. Olufowobi, who graduated
ABEOKUTA — The Rector of D.S. Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic, Itori, Ogun State, Dr. Kehinde Job-Olatunji, has issued a strong warning to newly admitted students against engaging in cultism, bullying, and other anti-social behaviours that could jeopardize their future. Dr. Job-Olatunji gave the advice during the institution’s matriculation ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic session, where hundreds
KANO — In a move to bolster Nigeria’s cybersecurity capacity and foster innovation in digital security, the Federal Government has commissioned a state-of-the-art Cybersecurity Centre at Bayero University, Kano (BUK). The facility, which was officially handed over on Monday, represents a strategic investment in research, training, and national cyber defense capabilities. The centre is designed
The House of Representatives has tendered an official apology to candidates affected by technical hitches during the recently concluded Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Chairman of the House Committee on Basic Education, Hon. Oboku Oforji, conveyed the apology during a public hearing held at the National
Sulaimon Olanrewaju The Nigeria education loan fund ‘NELFUND’ an initiative of the federal government of Nigeria under president Bola Ahmed Tinubu is aimed at providing soft loan which is zero interest for students of higher institutions of learning to make their educational carriers more easier so that Nigeria students can be more focused on their
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has awarded full accreditation status to 18 postgraduate programmes offered at Ekiti State University (EKSU), following the recent accreditation exercise conducted in October and November 2023. The accredited programmes span diverse fields including Business Administration, Science, and Education. Specifically, the programmes granted full accreditation include M.Sc. Business Administration, Master of
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has officially announced its adjusted schedule of obligatory fees for the 2025/2026 academic session, covering both fresh and returning undergraduate students. The revised fee structure reflects slight adjustments based on the academic demands of different programmes, particularly those with laboratory or studio requirements. For newly admitted students, the fees range
In a significant shift for the 2025 admission cycle, several Nigerian universities have begun adjusting their minimum JAMB cut-off marks downward, with many institutions now accepting candidates with scores as low as 140. This move comes in response to the high number of low performances recorded in this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector have moved to allay growing concerns among students over the recognition and credibility of degrees obtained through affiliate college programmes operating under the Federal Government’s Dual Mandate policy. The assurance came during a forum recently convened by the Association of Colleges of Education in Nigeria (ACEN), which brought together representatives
