In a bold move, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has vehemently opposed a proposed bill by the National Assembly that seeks to make voting compulsory for all eligible Nigerians. The bill, which aims to address voter apathy by imposing penalties on non-voters, has been met with widespread criticism. NANS views the legislation as
In a significant move to uphold its zero-tolerance policy on sexual misconduct, the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has dismissed three lecturers following confirmed cases of sexual harassment. The affected lecturers are Mr. Nurudeen Hassan from the Mass Communication department, and Mr. Kareem Arigbabu and Mr. Olayinka Uthman, both from the Department
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reiterated its commitment to excellence and professionalism, urging newly admitted nursing students at the Nigerian Air Force College of Nursing Sciences (NAFCONS) to embrace hard work and discipline as they embark on their training journey. This call was made during the induction ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic session held
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), providing candidates with an opportunity to assess their performance. The mock examination, conducted nationwide, served as a trial run for the main UTME, allowing JAMB to test new innovations and giving candidates a chance to
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has urged Nigerian university graduates to reconsider the rising trend of abandoning their qualifications in pursuit of low-paying jobs overseas, warning that such decisions could render their years of academic investment futile. Addressing concerns over the increasing number of young Nigerians seeking greener pastures abroad, Dr. Alausa described
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has recorded a significant turnout for the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with 211,000 candidates participating in the exercise. The mock examination, which serves as a preparatory test for the main UTME scheduled for April 25, 2025, reflects JAMB’s commitment to ensuring candidates are well-prepared for
Parents of students in Federal Unity Colleges across Nigeria are seeking intervention from the Federal Government over a significant increase in the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) levy. The levy has been raised by 140%, from N5,700 to N12,000 per term, effective from the third term of the 2024/2025 academic session. This decision, announced by the
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,
