Gombe State has assured 1,502 newly deployed NYSC corps members of safety, welfare and government support as they begin their 2026 Batch C Stream I service year.
Category: Education and Skills
University of Ibadan Retains Nigeria’s Top Spot in Latest AD Scientific Index Research Ranking!
University of Ibadan retains Nigeria’s leading position in the latest AD Scientific Index as Nigeria ranks 48th globally and third in Africa for research.
Jigawa NYSC Coordinator Warns Corps Members Against Cultism, Drug Abuse!
Jigawa NYSC Coordinator Muhammad Baba has warned corps members against cultism, drug abuse, partisan politics and other social vices during national service.
Niger Mining Crisis: How Child Labour Is Pulling Boys Out of School!
Niger State faces growing concerns over children leaving school for artisanal mining, highlighting the need for stronger child labour enforcement, education support and alternative livelihoods.
NANS Backs Nigeria’s Insurance Reforms, Says Students Won’t Be Used to Undermine Recapitalisation!
NANS has backed Nigeria’s insurance sector reforms and recapitalisation programme, saying students should not be used to undermine efforts to strengthen the industry.
From Awoniyi to Azpilicueta: Awoniyi, Azpilicueta and Football Stars Prepare for Careers Beyond the Pitch!
Taiwo Awoniyi and César Azpilicueta have completed postgraduate studies in Global Football Sport Directorship, highlighting how professional footballers are preparing for careers beyond the pitch.
FUTI Targets 2027/28 University Take-Off as Academic Programmes Exceed 100!
Federal University of Technology, Ilaro targets the 2027/2028 academic session for university education as it advances its transition from a polytechnic.
UBEC Unveils Digital Platform to Track School Projects and Education Funds Nationwide!
UBEC has unveiled a digital platform to help track basic education projects and funds, as Nigeria prepares to implement a new 2026–2035 education roadmap.
LASU Opens 2026/2027 NELFUND Student Loan Application, Sets December 31 Deadline!
LASU has opened the 2026/2027 NELFUND student loan application, with eligible students advised to apply and complete verification before the December 31, 2026 deadline.
Rivers Assembly Orders Arrest of PAMO University VC Over ₦29bn Scholarship Funds!
Rivers State Assembly orders a warrant of arrest for PAMO University VC over an investigation into more than ₦29bn in scholarship funds.
UNIUYO Plans New Sports Policy to Make University Sports Sustainable and Profitable!
University of Uyo plans a new sports policy aimed at making sports more sustainable and profitable while balancing student athletics with academic responsibilities.
JAMB Confirms CAPS Outage as Hosting Glitches Disrupt 2026 Admission Process!
JAMB has confirmed a CAPS outage linked to hosting problems as Nigeria’s 2026 admission exercise continues, affecting candidates trying to access their admission status.
NECO Releases 2026 SSCE Results as 58.67% Secure Five Credits Including English, Mathematics!
NECO has released the 2026 SSCE results, with 58.67% of candidates securing five credits including English Language and Mathematics, while reported examination malpractice declined.
ASCSN Suspends Unity Colleges Strike Over King’s College Concession, But Resumption Dispute Persists!
ASCSN suspended its strike over the proposed King’s College Lagos concession after the Federal Government agreed to review the arrangement, but a subsequent labour dispute has kept the status of Unity Colleges uncertain.
Ondo Ministry Denies Approving ₦8,000 Blood Test in Secondary School!
Ondo State Ministry of Education denies approving an alleged ₦8,000 blood-testing exercise at a secondary school in Akure and calls attention to questions surrounding the reported payment.