As the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) approaches, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has issued a stern warning to candidates: cheating will not be tolerated. This message comes after JAMB successfully caught 180 candidates attempting to cheat through a decoy website set up by the board to target such
In a gesture of recognition and appreciation for academic excellence, the Lagos State Government has awarded Nwosu Isioma Sybil, the overall best graduating student of Lagos State University (LASU) for the 2023/2024 academic session, with a sum of N10 million. This generous award is a testament to the state’s commitment to rewarding and encouraging outstanding
In a significant move to bolster the autonomy and efficiency of Nigeria’s federal tertiary institutions, the Federal Government has announced the removal of the requirement for these institutions to obtain waivers from the Office of the Head of Service of the Federation before filling vacant positions. This development aims to streamline recruitment processes in universities,
In a landmark judgment that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s education sector, an Abuja High Court has ordered a prominent private school in the Federal Capital Territory to pay N100 million in damages following the death of a student under their care. The court delivered its judgment yesterday after months of hearings in a case
Workers at the Ondo State Polytechnic have embarked on an indefinite strike action to protest months of unpaid salaries, bringing academic activities at the institution to a complete standstill. The strike, which began yesterday morning, saw academic and non-academic staff deserting their duty posts after union leaders announced the industrial action following failed negotiations with
Four individuals have been arrested as the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) discovered a shocking 585 fraudulent Advanced Level certificates submitted by candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions.The arrests followed an extensive verification exercise conducted by JAMB in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, targeting the authenticity of A-Level qualifications presented by prospective university
Lagos State University (LASU) marked its 28th convocation ceremony on Monday with a traditional coconut-breaking event aimed at fostering peace and progress within the institution. The ceremony, which took place at the university’s main campus in Ojo, Lagos, saw the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, lead prayers for the well-being of students, staff, and all stakeholders.
In a bold and visionary initiative to integrate Islamic values into the global discourse on sustainability, the Consortium of Islamic Faith-Based Universities in Southwest and Kwara State is set to host its Maiden International Conference from July 1st to 3rd, 2025. The event will take place at Fountain University, Osogbo, Nigeria, and is expected to
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has put forward a proposal to extend the duration of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from one year to two years. Dr. Alausa made this suggestion during a visit by the new Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, who called on him at his
In a significant move aimed at bolstering the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program, Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has proposed extending the mandatory service year from one to two years. This initiative, unveiled during a courtesy visit by the new NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, in Abuja, seeks to enhance
