The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has again notified tertiary institutions in the country of the Federal Government’s specific deadlines for admissions into the 2025/2026 academic session. In its Weekly Bulletin on Monday, JAMB stated that according to the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, public universities are expected to complete their admissions by
Pupils at Central Primary School, Kaffin Koro, in Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State, continue to sit on bare floors under broken ceilings despite government claims that education is a top priority. The school, which serves hundreds of children, has deteriorated into unsafe conditions due to the state’s neglect of public education. This comes
Parents in North-West states, comprising Kaduna, Kano, and Katsina, have called for an immediate ban on elaborate graduation ceremonies in primary and secondary schools, arguing that the events have become unnecessary, financially draining, and morally questionable. Some of them who spoke on the matter said that what was once a simple handover of certificates has
Following its commitment to making education more accessible and practical, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a revised cap on subjects for primary and secondary school pupils. This is according to a statement by the Ministry of Education on August 31. The review process was not solely focused on reducing the number of subjects
Nigeria’s Federal Government has announced the launch of a revised national curriculum covering basic, senior secondary and technical education, designed to help solve the problem of content overload and weak skills training. Announced by the Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Said Ahmad, on August 31, on behalf of Education Minister Dr Tunji Alausa,
Thousands of medical students across Nigeria will compete for a grand prize of N1 million in the 2025 Intercollegiate Medical Essay Competition. The contest, themed “The Future of Medical Education in Nigeria in the Light of Evolving Career Dynamics,” aims to spark fresh ideas on how medical training can meet global standards and Nigeria’s growing
The University of Abuja has warned prospective students against falling victim to fraudulent social media posts promising admission through WhatsApp numbers. A Facebook post circulating in August claimed the university’s 2025/2026 Post-UTME screening form was available and urged candidates to contact a number for “smart registration and admission processing”. It also gave false dates for
The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) says artificial intelligence (AI) is helping to improve literacy and numeracy in its schools. SUBEB Chairman, Dr. Nureni Adeniran, revealed that the state partnered with German education firm EIDU to introduce AI-backed teaching methods in four pilot schools. He explained that the project has already boosted digital
Leadway Group has successfully trained and graduated 33 young Nigerians from its 13-month tech programme, which was designed to increase the number of skilled digital talents in the country. The fully sponsored programme focused on Frontend, Backend Programming, and Data Analytics, combining classroom sessions with mentorship and industry experience. The graduation ceremony took place in
The American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, has matriculated 300 students for the 2025 academic session, charging them to become agents of positive change. Speaking at the event, AUN President Dr. DeWayne Frazier stated that the university was Africa’s first development institution, established to train leaders who would address Nigeria’s social and economic challenges. He
