6 August 2026
Examination Bodies

Subjects, Cut-Off Mark For Estate Management In Institutions

The cut-off mark for Estate Management varies by institution, but the minimum is 140 for universities and 100 for colleges.  Aspiring students are expected to have credit passes in core subjects such as English, Mathematics, Economics, and one other relevant subject to be eligible. What is the cut-off mark for Estate Management? The minimum JAMB

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Universities

UNIDEL Vice-Chancellor Advocates for University-Industry Ties

Prof. Stella Chiemeke, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Delta, has called for a better relationship between academia, industry, and government. Chiemeke noted that the partnership would help tackle societal and national challenges. In her remarks, she said, “Until we bring together what is often called the triple helix, government, academia, and industry, to

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CSR in Education

Nine-Year-Old Offered Scholarship After Book Launch Performance

A nine-year-old boy, Muhammadu Buhari, has been awarded a full scholarship following his performance at the launch of “According to the President,” a book written by former presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu. The child, who shares the same name as Nigeria’s former president, delivered a poetic recital at the Abuja event, drawing applause from a high-profile

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ASUU

ASUU-UI Awards ₦1.1m Scholarships to 11 Indigent Students

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ibadan chapter, has awarded ₦1.1 million in scholarships to 11 indigent students for the 2024/2025 academic session. The beneficiaries were selected from over 100 applicants through a competitive process that included screening and interviews. Two students received ₦200,000 each from the National ASUU, while five others

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CSR in Education

Nigeria, Sweden Deepen Ties at Abuja Summit

Nigeria and Sweden have committed to deepening bilateral cooperation, focusing on education, youth empowerment, and grassroots development. This resolution was reached during the 2025 Nigeria-Sweden Parliamentary Friendship Group Summit in Abuja, which brought together lawmakers, diplomats, and academics under the theme “Strengthening Bilateral Relationship through Education, Trade, Investment, and Political Diplomacy.” Co-founder of the African

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CSR in Education

UK, UN, UNICEF Back Kaduna’s Education Reform Drive

The United Kingdom, the United Nations, and UNICEF have pledged their support for Kaduna State’s comprehensive education reforms, which aim to enhance access and quality. Speaking at the EduPACT Summit in Kaduna, the British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mrs Gill Lever, described the UK as a “major co-sponsor” of the initiative, citing ongoing collaboration

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States

Abia Deputy Governor Pledges Support for Ohafia Students

Abia State Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu has pledged to provide bursaries and a utility bus for students from Ohafia, following demands presented by the leadership of the National Association of Ohafia Students (NAOS) Worldwide. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the students’ union to the Government House in Umuahia. The Deputy

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Ministries

Minister Raises Concern Over Low Enrolment in Technical Colleges

The Federal Government has expressed concern over persistently low enrolment in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions across the country, attributing the trend to lingering societal and parental indifference. Minister of Education, Dr Morufu Olatunji Alausa, made this known at a three-day working session on the 2025 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) and

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ASUU

ASUU, ASUP Reject JAMB’s 150 Cut-off Mark for Universities

Two major academic unions— the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP)—have rejected the new national admission cut-off marks set by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), describing them as detrimental to academic standards. Following the 2025 JAMB policy meeting held in Abuja, JAMB, in collaboration with

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States

Zamfara Awards ₦5.9bn Contracts for Basic Education Projects

The Zamfara State Government has awarded contracts worth over ₦5.9 billion for the construction and renovation of basic education facilities under the 2024 UBEC/SUBEB Matching Grant Projects. The official contract notification was issued Thursday to local contractors involved in the projects, which aim to expand and rehabilitate public schools across the state. According to a

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