The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said that parents are responsible for more than 80% of examination malpractice cases in Nigeria. Jake Epelle, chairman of JAMB’s Special Committee on Examination Infractions, told Arise Television’s The Morning programme that parents play a significant role in fueling malpractice, which he said is damaging the country’s
Modibbo Adama University, Yola, has announced a ban on “Sign-Out” celebrations, a carnival-like event organised by students to mark graduation or the end of their studies. The university described the activities as “uncultured” and said they violate institutional rules and regulations. In a statement, university management emphasised that all students, regardless of their level, are
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has encouraged beneficiaries of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) National Scholarship Programme to combine their studies with productive side hustles to prepare for life after graduation. The mid-term assessment and interactive session for the 47 scholars—one from each state and the FCT, now in 300 level—was held in Abuja.
As Nigeria marked World Literacy Day 2025, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) urged Nigerians to see reading and writing as key tools for building a stronger, more united country. Speaking at the event, NOA’s Director General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, said literacy is not just about going to school. It is instrumental to fighting poverty, encourages
The Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA) and the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, have partnered to introduce a National Diploma (ND) programme in Environmental Health. The initiative, described as a landmark step in environmental education, is aimed at equipping young Nigerians with the technical expertise to address waste management, pollution control, and broader sustainability challenges.
The Osun State Government has announced a call for entries into its Independence Day 2025 Essay Competition for students in secondary schools and tertiary institutions. The initiative, organised by the Ministry of Integration and Special Duties, is part of events marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary and aims to encourage intellectual engagement among young people. Two
The Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies (CAILS) in Ilorin has partnered with the Bazarab Educational Foundation to host a programme aimed at protecting children from social vices and promoting girl-child education. The event, titled “Safeguarding the Child Against Social Vices,” was organised through the college’s Directorate of Centre for Degree and
The Delta State Government has closed six private primary schools in Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area, for operating without government approval. The affected schools included Splendour Care, Immortal Dominion Academy, Glorious Height, Magnified Mercy, CossyJully Academy and Ducams Schools. These schools were sealed on Monday during a monitoring exercise by the Ministry of Primary
The Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni Association of Nigeria (COSFAN) has expressed concern over the declining state of Nigeria’s education system, warning that poor funding, brain drain, and weak governance are undermining national development. COSFAN, made up of Nigerians who have benefited from Commonwealth scholarships, fellowships, and training programmes abroad, draws members from academia, public
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has disbursed N47 million and laptops to 47 students under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) scholarship scheme. At a ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday, each beneficiary, selected from tertiary institutions across the country, received N1 million and a brand-new laptop. The recipients span disciplines including medicine, law, engineering, education, and the
