Education

Thousands of candidates preparing for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) have been locked out of making further corrections to their subject combinations, following the closure of the official modification window by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). This development became evident after candidates attempting to effect changes on the portal were met…

A 43-year-old man, Abbas Olalekan, was on Monday docked in an Abeokuta Chief Magistrates’ Court for alleged conspiracy and attempt to procure abortion. Olalekan, who resides in the Mosafueto area, Oke-Ata, Abeokuta, is charged with conspiracy and unlawful attempt to procure abortion by supplying drugs. The Prosecution Counsel, Insp. Lawrence Olu-Balogun told the court that…

AII candidates who indicated interest in the Mock UTME during the registration are required to participate in the exercise. Although the Mock UTME is designed as an optional preparatory exercise, it is limited to a specific number of candidates. Indicating interest secures a valuable slot that could otherwise have been allocated to another candidate. Consequently,…

Candidates scheduled for the 2026 Mock UTME will spend more time in the examination compared to previous years. Traditionaly conducted for two hours, the Mock UTME has been extended to four hours for the 2026 exercise. This adjustment is designed to give candidates ample opportunity to familiarise themselves with the Computer-Based Test (CBT) environment. Candidates…

The Lagos State University has officially opened its postgraduate application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session, inviting qualified candidates to apply for both full-time and part-time programmes. 🔗 Apply Here 👉 Postgraduate Application Portal 📌 Key Details 📝 How to Apply 📚 General Requirements ⚠️ Important Notes

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially opened its portal for candidates to print their 2026 UTME Mock Exam slips. This is an important step for all candidates as it ensures they are fully prepared and familiar with their examination details before the main UTME. Candidates are advised to visit the official JAMB…

The leadership of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Ogun State has replaced Abass Olalekan with Lawal Aishatu as Local Government Inspector in Abeokuta South Local Government. His replacement followed the death of Victoria Ariyo, a corps member serving in the LGA at the time of her death, and claims that he got her…

Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has approved the expulsion of 171 students over the falsification of entry qualifications, following findings by its Senate Committee on Admission Irregularities. The decision reinforces the institution’s commitment to upholding academic integrity and maintaining strict compliance with its regulations. In a related development, the University also sanctioned a student for misconduct…

Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has announced plans to hold its 7th Oath-Taking and Induction Ceremony for newly qualified Medical Laboratory Scientists, marking a significant milestone in the professional journey of its graduating students. The ceremony, scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2026, will take place at the Mini Convocation Arena of the university, with proceedings…

The Federal Government has revealed plans to discontinue the traditional common entrance examination used for transitioning pupils from primary school to junior secondary school (JSS). This was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, during a media briefing in Lagos. According to the minister, the existing exam system will be replaced with a Continuous…