Education

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of candidates who participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with a total of 632,788 results now available for viewing. In a statement issued on Friday by the Board’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, candidates were advised to check…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has dismissed a circulating press release claiming that the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination has been postponed, describing it as false and malicious. In a statement issued on Saturday, the examination body urged candidates and the general public to disregard the misleading notice, stressing…

Photo: Gov Monday Okpebholo The Edo State Government’s directive for the arrest and prosecution of students involved in a violent bullying incident at Igbinedion Education Centre has intensified national concern over child rights, school safety and institutional responsibility in Nigeria’s education system. The disturbing footage, widely circulated on social media,…

The Federal Government has announced plans to connect schools across Nigeria to reliable internet services as part of a major initiative aimed at strengthening digital learning, expanding access to modern educational tools, and harnessing technology, including Artificial Intelligence, to improve the nation’s education system. The government said expanding connectivity across…

The National Examinations Council has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination for external candidates, with 71.63 per cent of candidates obtaining five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. Announcing the results on Tuesday, the Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, Prof. Danlami Wushishi, said…

The Anambra State Government has introduced 15 entrepreneurial subjects into the Junior Secondary School curriculum as part of efforts to equip students with practical skills and nurture an entrepreneurial mindset from an early age. The newly introduced subjects include solar installation, garment making, GSM repairs, agriculture, plumbing, digital literacy and…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has scheduled the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to hold nationwide from April 16 to 25. The board announced an official release detailing registration processes, eligibility requirements, and fees for both UTME and Direct Entry candidates. According to JAMB,…

The Federal Government has announced a new policy framework aimed at easing the financial burden on parents, improving learning outcomes, and promoting sustainability in schools through the use of reusable, high-quality textbooks. The policy was unveiled on Friday by the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of…

The Federal Government has moved to address public concerns over subject selection in the newly revised Senior Secondary School Curriculum as students across the country continue their registration for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). In a statement issued on Saturday, the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has withdrawn a corps member, Oyaje Daniel, from his Place of Primary Assignment (PPA) at Judeen International School, Annex Section, Mando, Kaduna State, after a controversial comment he made about teenage female students went viral online. Daniel, serving in Igabi Local Government Area, was…