In a decisive move to curb the rising tide of drug abuse among young Nigerians, the Federal Government has unveiled a new policy mandating compulsory drug and substance abuse tests for all students seeking admission into senior secondary schools and tertiary institutions across the country. The directive, which will also apply periodically during the course
Abuja, July 25, 2025 Students of Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC) have brought pride to the nation after securing top honours at a recent continental academic competition, further affirming the school’s reputation for excellence in science and innovation. The students distinguished themselves at the Pan-African Mathematics and Science Olympiad held in Kigali, Rwanda, where they
The Federal Government has officially released the 2025 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) results for prospective students seeking admission into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1) across the nation’s 80 Federal Unity Colleges. The announcement was made by the Federal Ministry of Education through the National Examinations Council (NECO), the body responsible for conducting the annual
In a remarkable academic feat, 22-year-old Hanat Alli, a devout Muslimah, has emerged as the second best graduating student in the Department of Nursing Science at Lead City University, Ibadan, for the 2024/2025 academic session. Her outstanding performance was officially recognised during the department’s induction and oath-taking ceremony, held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at
The National Association of Nigerian Students has demanded total justice for two students of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko Ondo State who were abducted and later murdered by unknown assailants. The association in a statement signed by its National Public Relations Officer Adeyemi Ajasa on Friday described the killing as barbaric and heartbreaking while warning
Abuja, July 17, 2025 The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced plans to launch a dedicated job portal by 2026, aimed at connecting student loan beneficiaries with potential employers across various sectors of the economy. This initiative, according to NELFUND’s Managing Director, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, is part of the Fund’s long-term strategy to improve
The Kano State Police Command has arrested twelve senior students of Government Secondary School, Bichi, following the gruesome death of two junior students who were allegedly tortured by their seniors. The incident, which occurred on Monday, July 14, 2025, has sent shockwaves across the state and sparked fresh calls for stricter anti-bullying measures in Nigerian
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Professor Florence Banku Obi, has pledged to resolve the lingering induction crisis facing the university’s dentistry students within the next few months. This assurance was given during a media briefing held on July 15, 2025, at the Council Chamber of the institution in Calabar, Cross River State.
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Council (JCC), Lagos State Axis, has strongly criticised the University of Ibadan management following the suspension of three students for their involvement in a peaceful protest, describing the institution’s action as a brazen attack on democratic expression and student rights. The affected students, Aduwo Ayodele, Nice
Abuja, July 9, 2025 The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), introduced in 2023 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has become a key pillar in the administration’s push to make higher education more accessible for Nigerian youths. Designed as an interest-free loan initiative, NELFUND aims to eliminate financial barriers that often prevent students from pursuing tertiary
