The Directorate of Students’ Services (DSS), Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has officially released the proposed timetable and guidelines for the conduct of the 2026/2027 Student Union Government (SUG), Institute, Departmental and National Association of Kwara State Students (NAKSS) elections. According to the timetable dated 7th July, 2026, the election process will begin with the sale…

The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN, in collaboration with the National Universities Commission, NUC, and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has approved strict admission quotas for engineering and technology programmes in Nigerian universities. In a joint statement issued on Tuesday, the three regulatory bodies said the new policy is…

Adeniyi Israel has emerged as the Best Graduating Student at the Nigerian Law School for the 2026 Call to Bar. This exceptional achievement is the direct result of his unwavering discipline, personal sacrifice, and a commitment to maintaining high standards. Prior to this accomplishment, he graduated as the Best Graduating Student from the Faculty of…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) is planning to launch a token-based tuition payment system that will allow students to pay their fees directly to their institutions through a secure digital process instead of the agency paying schools on their behalf. The new system is designed to stop cases of double payment and improve transparency…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially concluded the 2026 Direct Entry (DE) registration exercise, bringing an end to a registration period that witnessed several deadline extensions to accommodate eligible applicants. The registration exercise, which was initially scheduled to close earlier, was extended on multiple occasions before finally ending, providing additional opportunities for…

The Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) has extended the registration deadline for its 2026/2027 Post-UTME screening exercise. Prospective candidates now have until Wednesday, July 22, 2026, to complete their registration. Candidates who are yet to register are advised to do so before the new deadline to avoid missing the screening exercise.

Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Philip Agbese, has urged President Bola Tinubu to suspend the implementation of the Federal Government’s proposed reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), saying the planned changes require broader consultation. Agbese, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State, said the proposed changes should undergo wider…

The University of Ilorin has recorded another remarkable milestone in global higher education rankings as it emerged as Nigeria’s number one University in Aquatic Science in the 2026 SCImago Institutions Rankings while also securing fifth position among the seven Nigerian universities featured in the 2026–2027 U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings. The impressive performances highlight…

Managing Director, The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr says the agency is investigating about 34 tertiary institutions over allegations that they failed to refund students whose tuition fees were paid twice under the federal government’s student loan scheme, following a surge in complaints and petitions from affected beneficiaries. Sawyerr said the agency had…

The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has officially extended the deadline for its 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry (DE) Screening registration, giving prospective applicants additional time to complete their applications. According to the latest update from the university, the registration portal will now remain open until Sunday, August 2, 2026. The extension provides another opportunity for…