29 October 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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Niger Governor Declares Free Tuition for New University Students
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Niger Governor Declares Free Tuition for New University Students

The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has declared tuition-free education for all 809 newly admitted students of Abdulkadir Kure University, Minna (AKUM), for the 2024/2025 academic session. Bago announced the university’s matriculation ceremony on Thursday, saying the initiative reflects his administration’s vision to make AKUM a model institution in Nigeria. He also announced that 2%

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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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NUPEMCO Promotes Pension Education in Nigerian Universities
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NUPEMCO Promotes Pension Education in Nigerian Universities

The Nigerian University Pension Management Company (NUPEMCO) has launched a nationwide campaign to promote pension awareness and financial literacy among students and staff in universities. The initiative, held during the 2025 Customer Service Week, featured workshops, stakeholder sessions, and a Huawei-sponsored national essay competition themed “Securing the Future: Why Pensions Matter for Every Nigerian Worker.”

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Dominion University to Celebrate 3rd Convocation
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Dominion University to Celebrate 3rd Convocation

Dominion University, Ibadan, will hold its 3rd convocation ceremony on October 23-26, 2025, during which 130 students from various faculties will be awarded their first degrees. While speaking at a press conference, Bishop Taiwo Victor Adelakun, the chancellor, reaffirmed the university’s commitment to holistic education. He said, “Dominion University is truly the best place for

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NUC Gives Governor Certificate of Recognition
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NUC Gives Governor Certificate of Recognition

The National Universities Commission has given Governor Hope Uzodinma a certificate of recognition for the establishment of the University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Omumma, Imo State. Receiving the certificate, Uzodinma described it as a moment of honour for the institution’s management and staff. He added that the institution will give youth better access to

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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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BUK Student Wins 2025 National PANS Quiz Championship
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BUK Student Wins 2025 National PANS Quiz Championship

A student of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), Yahaya Lawan Muhammad, has emerged the winner of the 2025 Pharmaceutical Association of Nigerian Students (PANS) National Quiz Competition. The keenly contested event, held during the PANS National Convention tagged EPIC’25, drew pharmacy students from universities across Nigeria to compete in the prestigious Paul Bayo National Quiz. The

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TETFund Delegation Inspects Key Projects at IBBU Lapai
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TETFund Delegation Inspects Key Projects at IBBU Lapai

A delegation from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Board of Trustees, North Central Zone, has visited Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, to inspect major completed projects, including the new Senate Building and Faculty of Law complex. Leader of the delegation, Engr. Nuruddeen Adeyemi said the visit was to assess the quality and impact

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NUC Approves Imo’s Fourth State University
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NUC Approves Imo’s Fourth State University

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has formally recognised the University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Imo State, as the state’s fourth university. Governor Hope Uzodinma, while presenting the approval documents at the NUC headquarters, described the development as a significant step toward expanding access to quality education and building a knowledge-driven economy. He said the

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