In a major stride towards addressing the country’s persistent healthcare personnel shortage, the Federal Government has approved a significant increase in the annual enrollment quota for nursing students in Nigeria. The intake figure has jumped from 28,000 to a record-breaking 115,000, marking a monumental policy shift aimed at mitigating the effects of brain drain and
In a strategic move to enhance educational access and redefine the learning experience for students across Nigeria, Miva Open University has officially unveiled its Lagos Study Centre. The inauguration ceremony, which took place today in the Yaba area of Lagos, marks a significant milestone in the institution’s growing footprint and commitment to delivering flexible, student-centric
Education remains the bedrock of national development, and for Nigeria, achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) — ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all — is both an urgent necessity and a formidable challenge. However, experts argue that with the right transformative policies, Nigeria can dramatically accelerate its
In a bold move reflecting Nigeria’s renewed commitment to strengthening its healthcare and education sectors, the federal government has recorded a historic surge in the annual enrollment of nursing students. Official figures reveal that nursing enrollment numbers have jumped from 28,000 to an unprecedented 115,000 within a year, marking a transformative milestone under President Bola
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed the arrest and ongoing prosecution of no fewer than 40 individuals for impersonation during the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), even as public outrage continues to grow over the early resumption time and the far-flung locations assigned to many candidates. According to the examination
The Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the continued support of Nigerian students studying abroad under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme. This programme, which is a product of Nigeria’s strong diplomatic ties with several countries, enables students to pursue higher education in partner nations including China,
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has apologized to Muslim female candidates who were reportedly asked to remove their hijabs at the Caleb University CBT Centre in Imota, Lagos, during the ongoing 2025 UTME. The incident, which occurred on April 24, involved security personnel allegedly compelling candidates to take off their hijabs before being
The Lagos State chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has formally petitioned the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the management of Caleb University, Imota, Ikorodu, over what it described as the discriminatory treatment of Muslim female candidates wearing the hijab during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). MURIC raised alarm over
The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has reiterated its pivotal role in steering the development of Lagos State’s education sector. As the driving force behind foundational and secondary-level education in the state, the Ministry is tasked with formulating and evaluating key policies that impact schools from the pre-primary stage through to secondary education. According
In a major policy move to strengthen Nigeria’s tertiary education system, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the release of N50 billion to address the long-standing issue of earned allowances for academic and non-academic staff of federal universities across the country. This was confirmed by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, during a
