Category: Education

Nigerian govt imposes seven-year ban on tertiary institutions establishment

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Nigerian Government has imposed a seven-year ban on the establishment of new federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, citing the proliferation of under-utilised institutions, overstretched resources, and a drop in academic quality. The decision was approved at Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, followed […]

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International school, Charterhouse Lagos appoints Natalie Parker as head of sixth form

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The most eminent international school in Lagos Nigeria, Charterhouse Lagos, Tuesday, announced the appointment of Natalie Parker as the Head of Sixth Form, effective January I, 2026. The British Independent Schooling takes this strategic hire as a pivotal step in the school’s expansion, as it prepares to launch its purpose-built secondary school and boarding house […]

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19-yr-old JAMB candidate gets admission notice 30 minutes after she committed suicide for ‘low score’

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Opesusi Faith Timilehin, female, 19, has allegedly committed suicide in Lagos State after scoring 190 in the just-released Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) result. Timilehin from Abeokuta, who lived at Odogunyan in Ikorodu area of Lagos state with her elder sibling, took ‘Push Out’ rodent poison on Monday, May 12, 2025, according to the […]

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Man arrested for allegedly issuing fake university certificates in Ekiti

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Ekiti State Police Command has arrested a 65-year-old man identified as Olugbenga Akinola, for allegedly issuing fake university certificates to students in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Joseph Eribo, who disclosed this while addressing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, on Thursday, April 17, 2025, said the suspect and one […]

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Twin brothers bag first class with same CGPA, emerge best in dept, faculty at Nigerian University

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Twin brothers from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (DEEE), Faculty of Technology, University of Ibadan (UI), have made history by graduating with identical first-class degrees, each with a CGPA of 3.94 out of 4.00. Consistent superlative performance earned the brothers, Busoye Opegbemi Matthias and Busoye Tolulope Matthew, the title of Overall Best Graduating […]

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Tinubu approves new Federal Universities for Ekiti, Osun

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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja signed into law two bills establishing the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State, and the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun State, Tinubu stated that these specialised institutions would address the educational needs of the populace while driving research and […]

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94-year-old Nigerian man registers to write UTME

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Adedapo Idowu, a 94-year-old Nigerian man, has registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The nonagenarian, who registered at the JAMB Professional Test Center in Ibadan, Oyo State, said he did sofulfilfill his long-standing aspiration of studying Political Science at the University of Ibadan. The 2025 UTME registration started on January 31. Last […]

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Obafemi Awolowo University students honour lecturer with gifts for dedication (Video)

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A video which goes viral, captured a moment when students of Obafemi Awolowo University showered their lecturer, Dr. Olagunju, with gifts to show appreciation for his dedication and hard work. The heartwarming video, shared on TikTok by user #doxaleey on Tuesday, shows students standing up one by one to present their gifts to Dr. Olagunju, […]

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Nigerian govt approves establishment of Bola Ahmed Tinubu Polytechnic, Abuja

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Nigerian government has given approval to the creation of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic in Gwarinpa, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria, in line with its national policy to promote technological, vocational, and entrepreneurial education. A letter from the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, dated January 9, 2025, and addressed to the Minister of […]

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Faithia Balogun celebrates as her son, Khalid graduates with First Class Hons from UNILAG

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Beautiful Nigerian actress, Faithia Williams Balogun has taken to social media to celebrate her son Khalid, as he graduates from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) with First-class honours. Star actor, Saidi Balogun, who is the father of Khalid was also on hand to share in the joy of the success of their son. In a […]

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Japa, agbero, eba, 17 other Nigerian words added to Oxford Dictionary (Full list)

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In its latest update, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its lexicon with 20 Nigerian words and expressions. The newly added entries include popular terms like “japa,” “agbero,” “eba,” “419,” and “abi,” among others. These words, deeply rooted in the everyday lives of Nigerians, highlight the influence of Pidgin English, street slang, and cultural […]

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Nigerian Government renames University of Abuja

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Nigerian Government has announced the renaming of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) to the name of former Nigerian Head of State, Yakubu Gowon University (YGU). Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, revealed the decision to State House correspondents on Monday, December 15, after the Federal Executive Council’s meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu. The […]

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Star actors Ayo Mogaji and Jibola Dabo celebrate their son on University graduation (Photos)

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Nigerian star actress, Binta Ayo Mogaji has re-united with her ex-husband, star actor Jibola Dabo, to celebrate their son, Fareed Ademide’s University graduation. Taking to her Instagram page, Ayo Mogaji shared photos of herself, Jibola Dabo and other well-wishers at their son’s graduation from Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. See more of the […]

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Bukola Saraki’s daughter qualifies as a medical doctor in UK (Photos)

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Former Kwara State governor and ex- Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki‘s daughter, Teniola, has become a qualified medical professional, graduating at the Imperial College, Faculty of Medicine in United Kingdom (UK). The proud dad announced his daughter’s latest achievement on his social media (Facebook, X, Instagram) pages. He wrote: “Yesterday, my daughter, Dr. Teniola, officially […]

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Covenant University ranked the best in Nigeria in 2025 (Full Nigerian ranking list)

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In the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings of 2025, Covenant University (CU), Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria, has once again, and for the third time, secured the topmost position among all the Universities in Nigeria. THE rankings, which surveyed 1,907 universities across 108 countries across the world, assessed the institutions based on 18 performance […]

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Protests hit Canada as 70,000 international students face deportation

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International students, in their tens of thousands, took to the streets across Canada this week in a wave of protests against new immigration policies introduced by the federal government. According to a report by City News Toronto on Monday, the demonstrations, which drew approximately 70,000 students occurred in major provinces including Prince Edward Island, Ontario, […]

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Nigerian govt regulates minimum age for students to write WASSCE, NECO exams

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The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has condemned the Federal Government’s decision to ban under-18 candidates from sitting for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examination Council (NECO), even as the Academic Staff Union of Universities backed the policy. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, announced on Channels Television’s […]

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Nigerian govt names recognised Universities in Togo, Benin Republic (Full list)

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Nigerian Government has stated that only eight universities have been accredited to award valid degrees to Nigerians in both Togo and Benin Republic. Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, made this known on Sunday night while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme. Mamman said the revelation was part of a report submitted to the […]

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Nigerian family faces deportation from Canada over alleged fake admission letter

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A female Nigerian student, Lola Akinlade, is facing deportation from Canada after it was discovered that she allegedly used a fake acceptance letter to secure a study visa and work permit. Akinlade, who graduated with a diploma in Social Services from Nova Scotia Community College in 2019, told CBC News she was unaware the letter […]

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