The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has added three new programmes under the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies for the 2026/2027 academic session. The newly introduced programmes are: Advertising,Development Communication, Information and Media Studies The addition of the programmes expands the range of academic options available to prospective students interested in communication, media, advertising and…

-Prospective corps members to register from home The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is considering completely decentralising the registration of prospective corps members (PCMs) from 2027, allowing eligible graduates to undertake the process from the comfort of their homes. Director-General of the NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, disclosed this in Abuja, yesterday, at the opening…

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) is set to announce the commencement date and other key dates for the 2026/2027 academic session ahead of the release of the university’s official academic calendar. The official date for the university’s 41st Convocation Ceremony, scheduled to hold in October 2026, is also expected to be announced soon. Meanwhile, internal…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the introduction of a National Digital Pre-Registration App (NDPA) ahead of the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), in a move aimed at making registration faster, easier and less prone to errors. The Board disclosed this in its weekly bulletin released on Monday, September 14, 2026,…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has adjusted the arrival and examination times for candidates participating in the first session of the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Under the revised schedule, candidates are now expected to arrive at their designated Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres by 7:30 a.m., instead of the previously scheduled 6:30…

The Federal Government has approved the takeover of Higher National Diploma (HND) admissions by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), beginning from the 2026/2027 admission session. The development was disclosed by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) in a circular dated 9 September 2026, following a meeting involving the Federal Ministry of Education,…

The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has approved Monday, September 21, 2026, as the resumption date for newly admitted 100-level students for the 2026/2027 academic session. The announcement was contained in an internal memorandum issued by the Office of the Registrar and dated September 10, 2026. According to the memorandum, the approval covers fresh students admitted…

The Federal Government says it will introduce regulated internet access for children below 16 as part of measures to protect Nigerian children from online threats. Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Thursday at the launch of the Initiative for Zero-Rated Access to Educational Platforms and Content in Nigeria. Alausa said the government…

The Federal Government has announced that Nigerian students will begin receiving 100 megabytes of free daily data from October 1, 2026, to access approved educational websites and digital learning platforms. The initiative, being implemented by the Nigerian Communications Commission in partnership with telecommunications operators and the Federal Ministry of Education, will initially cover learners in…

This is to inform all final year students that the clearance process has been automated and can now be accessed via the University website. This initiative is aimed at easing the clearance process and making the clearance and it seamless. All affected students are enjoined to complete the clearance form following the stipulated quidelines. Similarly,…