Education

The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has approved Tuesday, 31st March, 2026 as the passing-out date for the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream One Corps Members. The low-key event will feature the distribution of Certificates of National Service to deserving Corps Members in all the Local Government Areas of the country. The activities…

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening the integrity of academic records and improving institutional compliance across the education sector, as part of broader reforms aimed at safeguarding the credibility of the country’s educational system. The government also stated that it had taken decisive steps to curb certificate fraud, following reports that Nigerians…

A Federal High Court in Calabar has ordered the University of Calabar (UNICAL) to pay ₦55 million to eight engineering students, popularly known as the “UNICAL 8.” The court ruled that the university acted illegally and recklessly by admitting students into an engineering programme without proper accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC). Justice R….

The federal government has imposed a six-year ban on the establishment of new universities, polytechnics and colleges of education as part of efforts to strengthen quality and ensure sustainability across existing tertiary institutions. The decision was reached at Wednesday’s meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Bola Tinubu. Today, access is…

This is to inform all students that their official Student Identity Cards are now ready for collection. Students are advised to proceed to the Faculty officer office, All students are expected to collect their ID cards promptly. Thank you.

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has officially initiated the refund process for students who are eligible for reimbursements following the recent disbursement of funds from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). This significant development covers both returning students, commonly referred to as Staylites, and recent graduates who had previously made personal payments for school charges…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has once again proven that there is no hiding place for examination racketeers. A video currently circulating shows the moment a suspect, identified as Emmanuel Ojobo Frederick, confessed to defrauding candidates under the guise of providing “JAMB Expo.” Frederick, who operated under the brand Exam Pro Master, admitted…

The University of Calabar has suspended nine students over alleged examination malpractice and forgery of results. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the suspension is contained in a statement issued by the institution’s Registrar, Dr Chukwuka Icha. Icha said the decision was taken at the 252nd Senate meeting following reports presented by the Ad-Hoc…

The Federal Government has begun the implementation of key welfare components of the 2025 renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Education Minister Tunji Alausa confirmed this in a statement yesterday in Abuja by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the ministry, Boriowo Folasade. The minister reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed…

The Management of the Polytechnic, after due consideration and in recognition of the ongoing religious observances, has approved a four (4) week mid-semester break for all students of the institution. The break shall commence on Monday, 2nd March 2026. This decision is intended to enable students to fully observe the Ramadan and Lenten fasting periods,…