27 July 2026
Features

The Hidden Scourge of Admission Frauds in Nigerian Universities

For many young Nigerians, getting into university is a dream they have nursed from childhood. That dream has been kept alive by many years of study, prayers, and sacrifice. However, that same dream is now under threat, as admission fraudsters have become more audacious and are now taking full advantage of students’ desperation to secure

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Professional Institutes

AFIT Sets Resumption of New Academic Session

The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna, has announced that undergraduate students will resume for registration of the 2025/2026 academic session on Monday, 15 September. According to the academic calendar, lectures for both new and returning students will begin on 29 September. The institute reminded students that the mandatory 75% attendance required to qualify

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Universities

Northwest University Kano Reschedules Exams for Public Holiday

Northwest University Kano has postponed all examinations scheduled for Friday, 12 September 2025, following the public holiday declared by the Kano State Government to mark Eid-ul-Maulud. In a statement signed by Abubakar Ibrahim, Head of the Public Relations Unit, the university said the affected examinations would now hold on Friday, 26 September 2025. Students were

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Universities

Glorious Vision University Opens Postgraduate Admissions

Glorious Vision University, formerly Samuel Adegboyega University, has opened its application portal for the 2025/2026 postgraduate academic session. Prospective students can apply for a range of programmes, including Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master’s degrees (M.Sc., M.A., MBA), M.Phil, and PhD courses across its various colleges. The faith-based institution, affiliated with The Apostolic Church Nigeria, is located

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Universities

FUHSI Releases Cut-Off MarksFUHSI Releases Cut-Off Marks

The Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun (FUHSI), has released its Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) cut-off marks for the 2025/2026 academic session. Candidates are required to score between 180 and 220, depending on the course for which they are applying. Courses with higher cut-offs include Medicine and Surgery at 220, Nursing Science

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Universities

UNIBEN Post-UTME Results Now Available Online

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has announced that results for its recent Post-UTME and Direct Entry screenings are now accessible on candidates’ personal portal accounts. Dr. Benedicta Ehanire, UNIBEN’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed the release, advising candidates to ignore any “NOT ADMITTED” status currently showing on result slips. She explained that the official admission process

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Universities

EBSU Bans Sign-Out Ceremonies, Reckless Driving

Ebonyi State University (EBSU) has reinforced its ban on sign-out ceremonies and reckless driving across its four campuses. The directive was issued to ensure safety and maintain order within the university. In a memo signed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Prof. Ike-Elechi Ogba, Deans of Faculties and Heads of Departments have been instructed to monitor

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Colleges

18 Education Colleges to Now Offer Degrees

Starting from the 2025/2026 academic session, 18 Colleges of Education in Nigeria will begin offering degree programmes alongside the Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE), following a new approval by the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE). Professor Paulinus Chijioke, Executive Secretary of the NCCE, revealed this in a recent interview. He explained that the

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Research

Nigerian Scholar Seeks More Funding for Maths

A Nigerian mathematician, Dr. Sunday Esebre, is calling on governments and institutions to put more money into mathematics research, warning that low funding could slow scientific progress. Esebre, who recently completed his PhD at Texas Tech University in the US, said that mathematics is not just about theory, but forms the basis for breakthroughs in

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Universities

UNILAG Clarifies Post-UTME Malpractice Reports

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has dismissed claims that recent cases of examination malpractice flagged during its 2025/2026 Post-UTME screening exercise were caused by technical glitches. In a statement, the institution explained that the flagged cases were based on “clear violations of established examination guidelines,” detected through multiple monitoring mechanisms, including secure video surveillance. The

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