Parents in Lagos State have expressed mixed reactions over the requirements for enrolling children into Junior Secondary School One (JSS1) in government schools for the 2025 academic session. The controversy arose after some parents claimed they were asked to present a tax clearance certificate, reportedly at a fee of ₦10,100, during the admission process. Social
The policy of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), which allows only candidates aged 16 and above to gain admission into universities, has continued to stir reactions across the country. The policy, which has received the backing of the Minister of State for Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, is meant to ensure students are mature
Rivers State University (RSU) has released the cut-off marks for undergraduate programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session. The announcement guides aspiring candidates on the minimum scores required for admission into various faculties and departments. According to the notice from the Registrar, Mrs Ibimonia B.S. Harry, programmes in Medicine and Surgery require the highest cut-off, with
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) has released the first batch of admission offers for the 2025/2026 academic session. The announcement follows the completion of the university’s screening exercise, which included physical verification, biometric enrolment, and ranking based on JAMB UTME scores. Successful candidates are advised to check their names on the merit list published
Hundreds of universities, polytechnics, and colleges across Nigeria have begun releasing their admission lists for the 2025/2026 academic session. The announcements aim to guide candidates on the status of their applications and ensure transparency in the admissions process. According to information from multiple institutions, students are advised to check their admission status through the Joint
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has officially admitted 450 fresh students into its 2024/2025 Sandwich Programme. The matriculation ceremony took place on Friday, September 12, 2025, at the Faculty of Education Auditorium. It was led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics and Research), Prof. Bola Oboh, who represented the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola. Prof. Oboh urged
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
The University of Abuja has cautioned prospective students against falling victim to fraudsters who promise admission for a fee. In a notice posted on its official Facebook page, the institution warned applicants not to pay anyone — whether staff or students — in exchange for admission. It stressed that all admissions are strictly based on
Katsina State has selected 2,166 pupils to enrol in newly established model schools offering free education, as part of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda’s Dan Amana Initiative. The governor announced the programme’s launch at Nagogo Primary School, where orphans and vulnerable children also received school supplies. Six pupils from each of the state’s 361 wards were
