The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned candidates to beware of a fake website demanding payment from those who missed the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), stressing that it has no connection to the official platform. The Board noted that the site, “Copyrightwriter Personal J Rescheduling Flw”, and account number 8520641017
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has officially welcomed Professor Adamu Ahmed as its 13th Vice-Chancellor, following a formal handover ceremony held on April 30, 2025, at the university’s Senate Chambers. His appointment, approved by the university’s Governing Council during its 209th Special Meeting on February 5, 2025, took effect on May 1, 2025, marking the
Governor Alex Otti states that more than 700,000 children across Abia State now benefit from the state’s free and compulsory basic education policy. The Governor disclosed this while addressing the public during his monthly media briefing. According to him, the policy took effect on January 1, 2024. ABN TV reported that the Governor made this
On Workers’ Day, May 1, 2025, Professor A. C. Onyeka, Acting Vice-Chancellor of Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education (AIFUE), congratulated staff across the university for their dedication and contribution to the institution’s progress. In his message, Professor Onyeka expressed pride in the accomplishments made since he took office on February 10, 2025, stating the
Professor Rasheed Adebayo of the University of Abuja has announced plans to sue Sahara Reporters for defamation, following the publication of an article on April 30, 2025. The report alleged that the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, was orchestrating efforts to appoint Prof. Adebayo as Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) in
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has commended Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN), Kano, for its strong commitment to high-quality nursing education. The commendation was made during an official visit by NMCN to the university, which took place this week as part of KHAIRUN’s ongoing efforts to establish a solid foundation for its
The Kwara State Government has transitioned the registration process for the Common Entrance Examination for Primary Six pupils to an online platform, aiming to streamline access and reduce administrative bottlenecks. This development was announced by Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, during the first-quarter Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing held in Ilorin. In
Virginia Tech has earned a spot on the National Academy of Inventors’ 2024 list of top patent-producing universities, ranking No. 73 worldwide and No. 45 among U.S. institutions. The annual ranking highlights universities that were granted the most U.S. utility patents in a calendar year, based on data from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
The Federal Government has officially licensed the Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM), marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s aviation education sector. The National Universities Commission (NUC) presented the operational license to the university on April 30, 2025, in Abuja, following approval by President Bola Tinubu during a Federal Executive Council meeting held
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to educational development by directing the transformation of the former Nok University in Kachia, Kaduna State, into the Federal University of Applied Sciences. This decision follows a Federal High Court ruling that led to the forfeiture of the institution’s assets to the Federal Government. In a strategic move
