The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, has dismissed claims of a conspiracy against a section of the country following the technical glitch recorded during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The glitch, which disrupted the examination process in Lagos and the five Southeastern states, led to allegations
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has completed the distribution of laptops to final-year beneficiaries of its scholarship scheme, which aims to enhance academic research and learning in universities across Nigeria. A total of 663 laptops were distributed to beneficiaries in 26 partnering and 72 non-partnering universities during the exercise, which took place between April and
The Federal Government has expressed its commitment to partner with Engausa Global Tech Hub to expand digital inclusion, particularly in underserved communities across Nigeria. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, made this known on Tuesday during a visit to the Hub in Kano. He was represented by Mr Babajide Ajayi. The
The Sokoto State Government has inaugurated a digital skills training centre aimed at empowering Almajiri children and out-of-school adolescent girls across the state. The initiative, implemented in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and supported by the ELEVA Foundation, was officially launched on Tuesday. Speaking at the inauguration, Governor Ahmad Aliyu described the
The Chief of Staff to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Olufemi Gbajabiamila, has criticised the N3.52 trillion allocated to the education sector in the 2025 national budget, describing it as grossly inadequate and far below expectations. Gbajabiamila made this observation on Tuesday while delivering a lecture as a guest speaker at the
Despite a clear warning from the Cross River State government, lecturers at the College of Health Technology, Calabar, have allegedly continued to impose unapproved levies on students. Just two weeks ago, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk, strongly condemned the illegal collection of fees at the Ogoja College of Nursing Sciences, calling it
The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has called on Nigerian universities to expand their international appeal by attracting international students as a means to diversify revenue sources and reduce reliance on government funding. Speaking at the inaugural annual lecture of Osun State University in Osogbo, Gbajabiamila spoke on the importance of this
Black international students in UK universities continue to face discrimination due to their accents, affecting their confidence and sense of belonging on campus. Many Nigerian and other African students report being laughed at, misunderstood, or ignored during lectures and discussions, making it harder for them to participate fully in academic life. This issue has become
Prof. Mbang Femi-Oyewo, a former Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Olabisi Onabanjo University, has urged Nigerian tertiary institutions to adopt digital technologies by investing in smart classrooms, e-learning platforms, and digital libraries to enhance teaching and learning. He made this appeal during the 6th Founders’ Day celebration of Trinity University, Lagos, themed “Celebrating Legacy, Inspiring the Future.”
On May 20, 2025, representatives from 124 countries at the World Health Assembly in Geneva reached a vital agreement aimed at preventing future pandemics. The new treaty focuses on a “One Health” approach, recognising that many diseases start from close contact between humans and animals. This approach requires enhanced collaboration among experts in human health,
