Abuja, July 8, 2025 — The Federal Government has officially set 16 years as the minimum age for admission into all Nigerian tertiary institutions, a directive announced today by Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa during the opening of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) 2025 policy meeting in Abuja . Dr. Alausa emphasized that
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has officially declared a nationwide strike, citing the Federal Government’s continued failure to address lingering issues affecting the nation’s public universities. The union announced the decision after an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at its national secretariat, where members unanimously resolved to down tools. According to
Abuja | July 7, 2025 — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially corrected the admission status of a graduate from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), following widespread concerns and accusations that the individual’s admission was fake. The issue came to light after the affected graduate, whose identity has been withheld,
July 7, 2025 Educators seeking to enhance their skills in technical and vocational instruction can now register for the upcoming Technical Teachers’ Training Programme, aimed at equipping teachers with modern tools, techniques, and industry-relevant knowledge. The initiative targets instructors across various technical disciplines, including engineering, ICT, applied sciences, and vocational education. The training is designed
July, 2025 | Abuja, Nigeria In a renewed effort to curb the growing out-of-school children crisis in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Education has announced a strategic partnership with the NEEM Foundation, a leading non-governmental organisation focused on education and psychosocial support. The collaboration is aimed at providing inclusive and accessible learning opportunities for millions
July 6, 2025 | Abuja, Nigeria In a renewed effort to curb the growing out-of-school children crisis in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Education has announced a strategic partnership with the NEEM Foundation, a leading non-governmental organisation focused on education and psychosocial support. The collaboration is aimed at providing inclusive and accessible learning opportunities for
July 5, 2025 — The management of the Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC) has expressed immense joy following the outstanding performance of its student, Esemitodje, who clinched a silver medal at the prestigious Pan African Mathematics Olympiad (PAMO). The competition, which brought together the brightest young mathematical minds from across Africa, saw Esemitodje emerge as
The Lagos State Government has sealed Global International College, located in the Ikate-Elegushi area of Lekki, for allegedly discharging untreated faecal sludge and wastewater into public drainage systems. The state authorities, through the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), carried out the enforcement following an investigation that revealed the school was releasing effluents directly into
The Nigerian Army College of Nursing, Yaba, Lagos, has officially opened its admission process for the 2025/2026 academic session, inviting qualified candidates to apply for its National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes in Nursing. In a statement released by the institution, prospective applicants are expected to meet specific entry requirements, including a
The Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), Lagos State, has intensified its monitoring of the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) to ensure compliance with approved examination standards across public and private junior secondary schools. Speaking during an inspection exercise in various schools, the Director-General of OEQA, Mrs. Abiola Seriki-Ayeni, emphasized that the monitoring is
