Education

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced an extension of the registration deadline for the 2026 Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for school candidates. WAEC made the announcement on Friday in a short post it shared on its official X account, saying the extension is by only one day. “Here is…

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, says President Bola Tinubu has approved an additional 50,000 eligible graduates for mobilisation in 2026. Nafiu disclosed this on Friday in Abuja during the commissioning of a remodelled clinic at the NYSC headquarters to mark his one year in office. He said the…

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…