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
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has called on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to immediately commission an independent audit of its Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) infrastructure following widespread technical disruptions during the 2025 exercise. Hon. Kalu made the call in Abuja on Sunday, stressing the need for
Yola, Adamawa State — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, founder of the American University of Nigeria (AUN), has emphasized the transformative power of education as he addressed the university’s graduating Class of 2025. In his speech, Atiku described education as the ultimate game changer, urging graduates to cultivate patience and courage as essential virtues for
In a firm rebuttal to circulating misinformation, the Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed as entirely false a report claiming the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, inaugurated a committee to facilitate the reintegration of Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholars into Nigerian tertiary institutions. The statement making rounds, titled “BEA: Education Minister Receives
