Over 41,000 candidates below the age of 16 have registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), according to data from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). This figure is part of the record-breaking 2.03 million total registrations for this year’s examination. Despite the reinstated policy setting 16 as the minimum age for
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate and ex-governor of Anambra State, has expressed grave concerns over the early start times for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Obi criticised the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for scheduling the examination so early in the day, arguing that it puts young students at risk. In a
As a new academic term begins, students have a fresh opportunity to improve their performance and habits. This is a time to reflect on the past, set clear goals, and work towards academic success. Without specific goals, even the most dedicated students can feel lost, overwhelmed, or frustrated by the lack of direction. However, goals
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Legal Education Committee has called for increased funding to enhance legal education in Nigeria, ensuring that the country produces highly skilled lawyers who are ready to contribute to national development. This appeal was made during the inaugural Regional Townhall Workshop on Legal Education, held at Imo State University (IMSU) in
Prof. Sadiq Isah Radda, a prominent contender for the Vice Chancellor position at Federal University, Dustin Ma (FUDMA), has raised concerns over an allegedly biased selection process. In a petition submitted to the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on April 25, 2025, Radda accused the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Prof. Armayau Bichi, of trying to
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and its partners have opened the 2025 Call for Proposals under the Skills, Training, and Education Programme (STEP), aimed at supporting refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and vulnerable host communities with education, skills, and green job opportunities. STEP is a multi-partner initiative derived from the IsDB’s Fragility and Resilience Strategy.
The Senate has pledged to allocate sufficient funds in the 2026 budget to support the nationwide conduct of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This was revealed by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, which stated that the examination, administered by JAMB as a computer-based test (CBT), must meet global standards. Speaking during
When Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, took the stage at the second edition of the Lagos Leadership Summit, his words struck a chord with many in the room: “We must invest in quality education if we want to create legacies and systems that will last beyond our time.” These weren’t just words aimed at leaders
Nigeria’s Federal Unity Colleges—once the pride of the nation—are increasingly straying from their roots. These institutions, established after the civil war to foster unity and provide affordable education, now seem to be leaning more toward semi-privatization, burdening parents and straying from their original mission.At the heart of this controversy is Queen’s College, Yaba, where parents
In a bold move to tackle the persistent shortage of teachers, particularly in rural communities, the Kogi State Government is partnering with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to deploy Corps members with educational qualifications across public schools.The Commissioner for Education, Hon. Wemi Jones, disclosed during an oversight visit by the House of Assembly’s Education
