A final-year veterinary medicine student at the University of Ibadan, Saheed Ahmed, has earned global recognition after being named the World’s Best Veterinary Student by the World Veterinary Association (WVA). Ahmed’s remarkable achievement places Nigeria on the global map once again, as he emerges as a beacon of academic excellence, leadership, and community impact in
The Oyo State Government has issued a stern warning to students, school administrators, and invigilators against engaging in examination malpractice as the 2025 National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) gets underway across the state. The Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Professor Salihu Adelabu, made this known during an unscheduled inspection of
Harvarde College of Science, Business and Management Studies has announced its intention to commence a Higher National Diploma (HND) programme in Law, marking a pioneering step within the Nigerian legal education space. This was disclosed during a recent facility showcase event held at the institution’s campus in Abeokuta, Ogun State, as part of preparations ahead
In a development hot off the press, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed that it will unveil the 2025 admission cut-off marks for universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and monotechnics on Tuesday, July 8. As anticipation mounts among thousands of UTME candidates nationwide, the board’s announcement will determine which institutions have met the
Abuja, July 3, 2025 — The Federal Government has inaugurated a new committee tasked with setting strategic direction and ensuring that the governance of Nigeria’s federal tertiary institutions aligns with national laws and international standards. The formal inauguration took place on July 1, 2025, in Abuja, and was presided over by the Minister of Education,
Abuja, July 2, 2025 — The Federal Government has launched a $40 million ICT development project aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of Nigerian universities. The project, tagged Blueprint-ICT-Dev, is funded through a concessional loan from the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and implemented by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in partnership with the French
Abuja, July 2, 2025 — The Federal Government has launched a $40 million ICT development project aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of Nigerian universities. The project, tagged Blueprint-ICT-Dev, is funded through a concessional loan from the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and implemented by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in partnership with the French
Gros Islet, Saint Lucia — June 30, 2025 — President Bola Tinubu has revealed that Nigeria will introduce a scholarship programme for students from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to study at Nigerian universities, starting in the next academic year. Announcing the initiative during a joint press conference with Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister
Ilorin, Nigeria – June 2025 The Kwara State Polytechnic has received the official nod from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to commence new National Diploma (ND) programmes in key academic fields, including Law and Medical Imaging. The development marks a significant milestone in the institution’s continuous expansion of its academic offerings, aimed at
Abuja – June 30, 2025 The Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, has appealed to stakeholders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) education sector to embrace constructive dialogue and a shared sense of responsibility in resolving the ongoing strike by primary school teachers. Speaking during a strategic engagement with education officials and relevant stakeholders in
