OAU students declare 72-hour lecture boycott over transport crisis
Academic activities at Obafemi Awolowo University are set to be disrupted following a planned lecture boycott by students protesting changes to the institution’s transport system. The action, scheduled to last for 72 hours from Tuesday, April 14 to Thursday, April 16, 2026, emerged after a series of meetings between student leaders and stakeholders over mobility […]
JAMB adjusts arrival time for 2026 UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced a slight adjustment to the arrival time for candidates sitting the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, particularly those scheduled for the first session. In a notice issued via its official X handle on Monday, the board stated that candidates for the first session are now expected to […]
FG unveils initiative to recognise, reward exceptional academic research in tertiary institutions, offers up to N20m for researchers
The Federal Government has unveiled a new initiative aimed at recognising and financially rewarding exceptional academic research in tertiary institutions. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, the government announced the launch of the Nigeria National Laureate Annual Prize Programme, which […]
CANDIDATES can now print 2026 mock UTME slips – JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced that candidates who registered for the 2026 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination can now print their examination slips. The announcement was made on Monday via the board’s official X handle. According to JAMB, candidates are required to visit its website to access and print their slips. “This […]
HOUSE OF REPS move to lift ban on Benin, Togo educational certificates
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to lift the blanket ban on degree certificates obtained from the Republic of Benin and Togo. The call came after the House Committee on Public Petitions presented and secured adoption of its report during Wednesday’s plenary session. Chairman of the committee, Laori Kwamoti, explained that […]
300 LEVEL UI medical student dies after ingesting insecticide
A 300-level medical student of the University of Ibadan (name withheld) has died after consuming an insecticide on Sunday night, according to authorities at the University College Hospital, Ibadan. A fellow student reportedly found him on the ground floor of Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall, foaming at the mouth and disoriented. The victim reportedly admitted to ingesting […]
JAMB begins 2026 Direct Entry registration
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced the commencement of the 2026 Direct Entry (DE) registration. In a statement posted on its official X account on Monday, the board said the sale of application documents began on Monday, March 2, 2026, and will end on Saturday, April 25, 2026. JAMB advised prospective Direct […]
NELFUND extends student loan portal deadline as demands soar
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has extended its Student Loan Application Portal following a surge in nationwide interest generated by its ongoing awareness campaign. The extension comes after a reminder last week that the portal was set to close on February 27, 2026. In response to strong feedback from students and stakeholders, NELFUND announced additional […]
PRIVATE school teachers open up on daily struggles amid N10,000 monthly salary
In the past, the teaching profession was seen as one of the most noble professions anyone could find themselves in. Teachers were seen as the moulders of society because every professional went through the tutelage of a teacher. However, teachers have become the dregs of society, especially those in private schools. Private school teachers, especially […]