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
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has made a passionate appeal to stakeholders in Nigeria’s Colleges of Education to embrace bold reforms aimed at restoring the prestige and functionality of these institutions. He emphasized the urgent need to change the negative narrative surrounding Colleges of Education and Polytechnics, which are often unfairly perceived as inferior
As the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) gears up for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), candidates are advised to take note of critical information regarding the conduct of the Computer-Based Test (CBT), including session schedules, question breakdown, and essential keyboard navigation commands. According to KIIN360’s investigation into the structure of this year’s
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN), has extended warm felicitations to the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, on his 85th birthday. In a statement signed by the university’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun, Egbewole praised the
In a bold move to strengthen Nigeria’s educational landscape, Deputy Senate President Senator Barau Jibrin has unveiled a comprehensive scholarship program aimed at empowering 300 postgraduate students from Kano State. This initiative, under the auspices of the Barau Jibrin Foundation, targets critical and emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, agriculture, environmental studies, robotics, metallurgy, and
In what was both a symbolic return and a heartfelt message, Malaysian Prime Minister, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, delivered a powerful address to the academic community of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), an institution he helped bring to life. His speech, deeply reflective and visionary, called on the university to stay true to its
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria as a critical force in the moral and intellectual development of the country, reaffirming the role of the Islamic organisation in shaping responsible citizens and promoting national progress. This commendation was delivered during the 11th Triennial Conference of the Society, held on Friday, April
