Education

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…

The attention of the Management of the University of Ilorin has been drawn to a trending story on social media, suggesting that the University will not admit new students into the MB;BS programme for the 2026/2027 academic session. The University wishes to state categorically that the information being bandied on social media did not originate…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that the coordination and marking of scripts for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) will commence on Thursday, 8th July, 2026. All appointed Team Leaders are expected to report on the stated date, while Assistant Examiners and newly recruited Examiners should report according to…

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has officially extended the registration deadline for its 2026/2027 Post-UTME/Pre-Admission Screening Exercise, giving prospective applicants additional time to complete their registration. Following the extension, the registration portal will now remain open until Sunday, July 12, 2026, replacing the earlier deadline. The extension provides another opportunity for candidates who are yet…

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval to UNIOFFA to commence the following programmes: Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Doctor of Physiotherapy and Community Health starting from the 2026/2027 session. This followed the successful hosting of a delegation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) for a comprehensive resource verification exercise on Monday, April 13,…

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has officially dismissed reports claiming that it will not admit candidates into its Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) programme for the 2026/2027 academic session. In a statement issued on behalf of the University’s Management, the Director of Corporate Affairs, Kunle Akogun, described the report as false, affirming that the University is…

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to train 5,000 young Nigerians, including members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), as electricity meter installers and technicians as part of efforts to bridge the country’s metering gap and create jobs in the power sector. President Bola Tinubu disclosed the initiative on Thursday, July 2, in a…