Education

The Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of the University Senate, has approved a one-week extension of the 2025/2026 Academic Session Second Semester Academic Calendar. This extension is to allow for the completion of outstanding academic activities and proper coordination of academic and administrative processes for the Second Semester. Consequently, the revised Second Semester schedule is as follows:…

The Yaba College of Technology on Thursday matriculated 17,130 students for the 2025/2026 academic session, tasking them to champion technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, and shun cultism. Speaking, the Rector of YABATECH, Dr. Ibraheem Abdul, disclosed that 24,655 candidates applied, while 17,130 secured admission into National Diploma, Higher National Diploma, and B.Sc Education programmes after rigorous screening…

Ignatius Ajuru University of Education hereby invites all UTME and  Direct Entry (DE) candidates for the 2026/2027 admission exercise. Candidates who sat for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and scored 150 and above including those that  did not choose the institution and are willing to seek admission with Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, and…

The Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) has officially released the timetable for the 2026 JUPEB examinations scheduled to hold between August 3 and August 14, 2026. According to the timetable, the examination will be conducted in two phases comprising the Multiple Choice Objective (MCQ)/Computer-Based Test (CBT) and Practical sessions in the first week, followed…

Following the outcome of the 2026 JAMB Policy Meeting, Redeemer’s University is pleased to announce the opening of its admission portal for the 2026/2027 Post-UTME Screening Exercise.To apply, candidates must:Have sat for the 2026 UTMEBe 16 years old (or turn 16 by September 30, 2026)Meet the required UTME subject combination for their chosen courseSelect Redeemer’s…

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced Monday, May 25, 2026, as the deadline for normal registration for the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal. The directive was contained in an internal memo issued by the Council’s Registration Department and addressed to state coordinators nationwide. According to the memo, late registration will commence on…

The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Is-haq Olanrewaju Oloyede, will reportedly step down after overseeing the 2026 Admissions Policy Meeting, bringing an end to a decade-long administration that significantly transformed the examination body. The announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, during…

The Federal Ministry of Education wishes to inform the general public, stakeholders in the education sector, parents, prospective students and Heads of Tertiary Institutions that the Federal Government has abolished polished Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination “UTME” Examination as a requirement for entry into Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes in Colleges of Education as well…

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has directed all universities in Nigeria to discontinue the Top-Up/HND Conversion programme. In its place, institutions are to adopt the following alternatives: Regular Programme (Full-time) Non-Regular Programme (Part-time, Sandwich, and Open Distance Learning) Consequently, the term “Top-Up Conversion” is no longer recognized. The appropriate designation is now “Part-Time Degree.” This…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rewarded outstanding tertiary institutions with multi-million naira grants at the 6th edition of the National Tertiary Admissions Performance-Merit (NATAP-M) Awards held alongside the 2026 Admission Policy Meeting in Abuja. At the event, University of Jos (UNIJOS) emerged the biggest beneficiary, receiving a massive ₦500 million award in…