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In a vibrant ceremony marked by celebration and recognition, Dame Patience Jonathan, the esteemed wife of former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, was recently conferred an honorary doctorate degree by the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. This prestigious accolade adds another feather to the cap of a woman who has long…
the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies took a firm stand against the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), rejecting a delegation led by Senior Assistant Registrar Ambrose Okelezo and issuing a stern ultimatum for the Head of WAEC’s National Office to appear in person. The committee’s resolute action stems from mounting…
former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the conditions under which some students sat for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) as a “national disgrace.” Reports indicate that candidates in several examination centers across Nigeria were compelled to write their English Language paper under the dim glow of torchlights due to…
The Federal Government of Nigeria officially launched Project SPROUT (Special Palliative Relief of University Transportation) on May 29, 2025, at a vibrant ceremony in Abuja. This innovative initiative, spearheaded by the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI), is set to transform transportation within Nigeria’s tertiary institutions by introducing cleaner, more affordable, and eco-friendly mobility solutions….
Nigeria’s higher education sector is a vibrant and evolving landscape, producing graduates who are shaping the nation’s future and making significant contributions on the global stage. The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025 has released its latest evaluation of over 2,000 institutions worldwide, with 21 Nigerian universities featured for their excellence in teaching,…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Nigeria has once again raised the specter of a nationwide strike, signaling deepening frustration with the federal government led by President Bola Tinubu. A recent article published on May 23, 2025, titled “ASUU Hints at Strike After Exhausting Patience with Corrupt Tinubu Govt,” outlines the grievances fueling this…
The Nigerian education sector has long been a cornerstone of the nation’s aspirations for growth and development. However, a recent statement by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has brought a pressing issue into sharp focus: 85% of Nigerian students sent abroad on government scholarships do not return to contribute to the nation’s progress….
The 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has taken a troubling turn, with Anambra and Lagos emerging as hotspots for exam malpractices. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) reports that 80 suspects are currently under police investigation across Nigeria for their roles in various fraudulent acts during the exam. Anambra leads with 14 suspects,…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially confirmed that the results for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will be released on Friday, May 9, 2025. This announcement brings excitement and anticipation for millions of candidates who sat for the examination, eager to know their performance and take the next steps toward…
The 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results have sparked widespread discussion, with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) revealing a staggering 76% failure rate among candidates. Out of the 1,955,069 students who sat for the exam, over 1.5 million scored below 200 out of a possible 400 marks, raising concerns about the state…
