27 July 2026

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Federal Government Backs Down on Plan to Drop Mathematics from Admission Requirements
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Federal Government Backs Down on Plan to Drop Mathematics from Admission Requirements

The Federal Government has clarified that Mathematics remains compulsory for admission into tertiary institutions, reversing earlier reports suggesting otherwise. A statement issued on Sunday by the Ministry of Education’s spokesperson, Boriowo Folashade, said both English Language and Mathematics remain mandatory for all students at the O-Level stage. This follows last week’s announcement that Mathematics would

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UNIBEN Sets Deadline to Accept Admission Offer
Universities

UNIBEN Sets Deadline to Accept Admission Offer

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has set October 31 as the deadline for candidates offered provisional admission to accept their offers for the 2025/2026 academic session. The announcement was made in a statement by the university’s management and released by its public relations officer, Benedicta Ehanire. The decision, the statement said, followed the Joint Admissions

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BUK Issues Guidelines for Inter-University Transfer Applications
Universities

BUK Issues Guidelines for Inter-University Transfer Applications

Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has announced that, under exceptional circumstances, students from other universities may apply for inter-university transfer to continue their degree programmes at the institution. According to Section 2.6 of the General Examinations and Academic Regulations (GEAR), application forms can be obtained from the Registry upon payment of a prescribed fee. Applicants must

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Universities

LASU Opens Admission Into Portuguese Programmes

The Lagos State University (LASU) has announced the opening of applications for its Portuguese programmes under the Centre for Afro-Brazilian Studies (LASUCAS). According to the university, the programme is designed to prepare candidates for the CELPE-Bras examination, which qualifies students for scholarships offered by the Government of Brazil. The scholarship programmes cover various undergraduate and

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Universities

UI Opens Distance Learning Admission Window

The University of Ibadan (UI) has announced a special admission window for candidates who switched their mode of study to its Open Distance eLearning Centre (UIDLC). In a statement, Professor Babatunde Omobowale, Director of UIDLC, described the move as an opportunity for qualified students across Nigeria who could not gain admission through JAMB or regular

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Examination Bodies

Chaos at Osogbo JAMB Office

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) office in Osogbo, Osun State, was thrown into confusion on Tuesday as hundreds of candidates seeking services were left stranded. Many had travelled from towns such as Ife, Ede, Ikire, Ikirun, and even Oko in Oyo State to resolve issues like changing institutions, changing courses, and admission regularisation.

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Universities

SLU Extends Post-UTME Application Deadline

Sule Lamido University (SLU), Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State, has extended the application deadline for its 2025/2026 Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening to candidates. The school management has announced that the online application portal, which was earlier scheduled to close, will now remain open for an additional week. According to the university, the new closing date

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Examination Bodies

JAMB 2025 Result Release: What Candidates Need to Know

The much-anticipated 2025 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) results are set to be released soon, with candidates eagerly awaiting the outcome of their examinations. The examination body oversees university admissions in Nigeria and is expected to announce the release date in the coming days. JAMB conducts the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) annually, and

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