Beneficiaries of the federal government’s student loan programme from the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) have begun confirming receipt of funds, following fresh disbursements linked to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The latest development comes amid increased attention on the implementation of the student loan scheme, with many beneficiaries anticipating both tuition coverage and upkeep…

The management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has announced a semester break following the conclusion of the first semester examinations for the ongoing academic session. In an official notice issued by the institution’s Registry, all students have been directed to proceed on break effective Thursday, April 2, 2026, with academic activities scheduled to resume on…

A total of 1,540 pioneer students have commenced their academic programmes at the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji (FUADSI) following the institution’s first-ever matriculation ceremony held in Iragbiji, Osun State. The ceremony represents a significant milestone for the newly established federal university, which was created to strengthen agricultural education, innovation, and research…

We are delighted to celebrate Shehu Abdulrahman Magobon, a 600-level Optometry student, who has been awarded a ₦50M grant by the Federal Government through the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG) programme. ​The S-VCG Bootcamp fuels innovation, entrepreneurship, and real-world solutions, driving national development under the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. ​Shehu secured the grant for…

The University of Ilorin has announced the promotion of 43 academic staff members to the rank of Professor, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s commitment to academic excellence and research development. According to the official release, the newly appointed professors cut across a wide range of disciplines, including Agricultural Sciences, Health Sciences, Engineering, Social…

The Governing Council of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has approved the promotion of forty-five (45) academic staff to the professorial cadre. The decision was ratified at the Council’s 78th Regular Meeting held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Of the total number, twenty (20) were promoted to full Professors, while twenty-five (25) attained the rank…

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration. April 3 is Good Friday, while April 6 is Easter Monday. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. He congratulated Christians in Nigeria and the diaspora on…

Kwara State University (KWASU) has officially released its tentative 2025/2026 Rain Semester Lectures Time-Table. The schedule, spanning from Monday, April 6, 2026, to Saturday, June 27, 2026, outlines lecture periods and venues across the campus.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has trained and deployed no fewer than 3,000 Proctors for the upcoming 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The training exercise was part of measures geared towards conducting a seamless 2026 UTME. During the training, participants were briefed on the new and Alternate Test Engine that had been…

The results of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Mock, conducted on Saturday, 28th March 2026, have been released. Candidates can check their results by sending MOCKRESULT via SMS to 55019 or 66019, using the same phone number (SIM) used during registration for the 2026 UTME. A total of 224,597 candidates registered for the…