The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) reports that female students have emerged as the overall best graduating students in three of the last four academic sessions, with the Department of Economics producing two of the awardees. Records show that in the 2019/2020 session, Olajide Omojarabi of Statistics finished top with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
The Kwara State House of Assembly has expressed concern over reports that some students in tertiary institutions are selling their sperm and eggs to cope with economic hardship. The issue was raised by Rukayat Shittu, member representing Owode/Onire Constituency, who cited findings from Kwara State University, Malete, and Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin. She warned that
Ekiti State’s under-15 football team has finished as runners-up in the third season of the NSSF/NFF U-15 School Cup, which ended in Abuja on Thursday. The team, representing the South West zone, lost 1-0 to Enugu in a closely fought final. Guided by Coach Femi Kumuyi, the Ekiti boys had earlier put up strong performances
The University of Lagos has reopened its supplementary application portal for admission into the School of Foundation Studies for the 2025/2026 academic session. The portal will remain open from Thursday, September 25, to Wednesday, October 8, giving qualified candidates who missed the earlier window another opportunity to apply. The School of Foundation Studies offers a
The Nigerian Maritime University (NMU), Okerenkoko, Delta State, has released the admission list for the 2025/2026 academic session. The announcement follows months of anticipation from candidates who took part in the university’s screening exercise earlier this year. The provisional list has been uploaded to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s Central Admission Processing System (JAMB
The proprietor of Authentic Royal Preparatory School in Benin City, Edo State, has criticised the government’s decision to revoke his school’s operating licence, describing it as an act of vendetta. Dr Godsent Erhumwunse, who also serves as the State Controller of the Association of Formidable Education Development (AFED), stated that the school had met all
Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has pledged to safeguard and support members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to the state for their one-year national service. Speaking through his deputy, Aminu Gumel, at the swearing-in ceremony of the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II corps members on Friday in Fanisau, Dutse, the governor stated
A mental health foundation has trained 25 nurses and expectant mothers in Enugu to help them better manage emotional well-being and support their communities. The Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation (CALMHAF) held the one-day session on Friday at Ozalla Health Centre. It focused on recognising signs of poor mental health, building resilience and
The Kaduna State Government plans to produce approximately 32,000 skilled graduates annually through its newly established Institute of Vocational Training and Skills Development. Commissioned by President Bola Tinubu in June, the institute has campuses in Rigachikun, Soba and Samaru Kataf, equipped with modern facilities for practical training across 14 accredited trades. Courses include masonry, plumbing,
Army Day Secondary School in Benin has experienced a surge in enrollment after its rehabilitation by the Edo State government, attracting more than 500 new students from surrounding private schools. The school, which had fallen into disrepair and was abandoned by many parents, was among the first institutions rehabilitated by Governor Monday Okpebholo shortly after
