UI students threaten to shut down school over fee hike

Students of the University of Ibadan (UI) have vowed to continue their protest and lock down the school following the management’s decision to approve a fee hike for the 2023/2024…

Anambra shuts school over bullying of seven-year-old pupil

The Anambra State Government said it has ordered the immediate closure of Upcoming Star International School, Awka over the alleged bullying of a seven-year-old pupil. The state Commissioner for Education,…

FULL LIST: FG names recognised Togo, Benin Republic universities

In a bid to tackle degree certificate racketeering, the Federal Government has revealed that only eight universities in Togo and Benin Republic are accredited to award degrees to Nigerians. This…

Underage Candidates Won’t Write NECO, WAEC Exams — Minister

Education Minister Tahir Mamman says underage candidates will no longer be allowed to sit for secondary school leaving examinations. The minister stated this on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme. He…

FG: Over 22,700 Nigerians parading fake degree certificates from Benin Republic, Togo

The federal government says over 22,700 Nigerians obtained fake degree certificates from Benin Republic and Togo. Tahir Mamman, the education minister, spoke in Abuja on Friday during a press conference…

NELFUND: FG Pays 20,000 Tuition Fees, As Over 280,000 Students Register For Loan

The Federal Government has paid the tuition fees of 20,000 students directly to their institutions in the ongoing Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme. The Managing Director and Chief Executive…

FAKE DEGREES: Uganda, Kenya request verification of Nigerian students’ credentials

Examination boards in Kenya and Uganda have formally requested that Nigeria verify the academic records of Nigerian candidates seeking admission into their tertiary institutions. This development was disclosed by the…

ASUU gives FG 21-day strike notice

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has informed the Federal Government of its plans to embark on a nationwide strike by placing the government on a 21-day notice, The PUNCH…

FG orders varsities to submit matriculation lists over fake degree

The Federal Government has mandated all higher institutions in the country to “regularly submit their matriculation lists to the Federal Ministry of Education not later than three months after matriculation…

UNICAL Mobilised Bread Seller Who Didn’t Attend School For Service –NYSC

Director General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has said that one of the “graduates” fraudulently mobilised for the scheme by University of Calabar, Cross Rivers State,…

We reported 178 unqualified graduates to NYSC in 2023 – UNICAL

The University of Calabar has commended the NYSC for releasing the names of 93 unqualified persons who were fraudulently mobilized for the one-year National Youth Service Scheme following a complaint…

No official date for WASSCE results release – WAEC

  The West African Examinations Council says that there is no official date set for the release of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination results. Students and parents…

Ede poly expels 27 students, suspends eight over EFCC raid protest

  The management of the Federal Polytechnic Ede, Osun State, has announced the expulsion of 27 students following their alleged role in a protest that occurred on the campus during…

No Such Thing As Cut-Off Mark — JAMB

  The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has denied setting cut-off marks for admissions into higher institutions across the country. In a statement posted on its official X account…

Minister Bows To Pressure, Accepts 16 Years As Admission Age For 2024

  Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, has waved the 18 years benchmark for admission into tertiary institutions. At an ongoing policy meeting organised by the Joint Admission Matriculations Board…