FG raises WAEC, NECO fees to N50,000 per candidate
"I am directed to convey the Minister of Education’s approval of N50,000 as the new examination fee for candidates with effect from SSCE internal 2027"
Gains of doing International Foundation Year programme in Nigeria — Jaiyeola
In this interview, the Director/ Founder, Tolani Jaiyeola, speaks on the advantages of doing the programme locally among others
NDDC@25: Making a difference through foreign scholarship scheme
By Ifeatu Agbu Cynthia Ebi Farka cherishes her days as the face of Coventry. She attended Coventry University in the United Kingdom as one of the beneficiaries of the post-graduate scholarship scheme of the Niger-Delta Development Commission, NDDC. For many months, Cynthia’s face welcomed prospective students at the Coventry train station as part of a Guide […]
HUAWEI Nigeria donates ICT laboratory to LASUSTECH
By Elizabeth Osayande IKORODU: In a landmark step toward boosting digital innovation and learning in tertiary institutions, HUAWEI Nigeria has officially donated a state-of-the-art Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Laboratory to the Lagos State University of Science and Technology, LASUSTECH, Ikorodu. The commissioning, which took place at the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Building on the […]
Step-by-Step: How to check 2025 JAMB resit results
As the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) releases the results of its rescheduled 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), it is essential for candidates to know the correct steps to check their results and avoid errors.
JAMB FULL STATEMENT: Comparison of UTME results since inception of CBT in 2013
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the recently conducted 2025 UTME resit examination for candidates at centres impacted by the unfortunate incident.
Poor countries have annual $97bn financing gap for education — World Bank
Poor countries have about $97 billion annual financing gap for education, a report by the World bank has revealed.
Reps Committee on TETFund visits LASUSTECH
By Efe Onodjae The House of Representatives Committee on Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has paid an oversight visit to Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu, commending the institution for its prudent utilisation of public funds. The delegation, comprising Mr. Uduma Nnaechi, Engr. Aliyu Muhammed, and Arc. Ugochukwu Ndukawuba, remarked that the purpose […]
TETFund rates YABATECH high on project execution
By Elizabeth Osayande The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has scored Yaba College of Technology high in quality project execution, transparency and value-driven use of funds allocated to it and also commissioned a Workplace Learning Hub of the institution at Ikeja Computer Village. A member of the TETFund Board of Trustees, South-West geopolitical zone, Hon. Sunday […]
Sanwo-Olu lauds Charterhouse Lagos on outstanding educational vision
By Elizabeth Osayande Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended Charterhouse Lagos for the superb facilities on the campus and its student-centred policy that delivers world-class education to learners. The governor gave the kudos during a tour of the school. He was accompanied by a distinguished delegation including Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. […]
UTME 2025: Hope not lost, says Elenwoke, celebrates student who scored 339
By Adesina WahabThe poor performance of many candidates in this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, does not mean all hope is lost regarding the education sector in the country.The proprietress of Highbrow International School, Rumuagholu Obioakpo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Mrs Elenwoke Chinenye, stated this in a chat with Vanguard while commenting on the […]
Poor UTME Results: Law firm demands cancellation, threatens suit
A public interest law firm, the Chambers of Evans Ufeli, has threatened legal action against the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, following what it described as widespread failure and systemic breakdown during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME.
Poor UTME Results: We are all responsible – NAPTAN
Reactions have continued to trail the poor performance of candidates in this year’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), where about 75% of the candidates scored less than 200 out of a possible 400 marks.
Examination malpractice: Ban smartphones in schools — Don tells FG
By Shina Abubakar OSOGBO: In a bid to curtail the increasing rate of examination malpractice and impact of social media on academic performance, government at various levels have been charged to ban the use of smartphones in schools in Nigeria. This was stated by the Acting Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Hikmah University, Dr. Olorunnisola Saeed, while […]
How to achieve national devt — Aladegbola, Crawford varsity don
By Elizabeth Osayande In a compelling address at Crawford University, Prof. Isaac Adegbenga Aladegbola illuminated the pressing issues surrounding poverty and development in Nigeria during the institution’s 9th inaugural lecture. Addressing an audience that included family, friends, and colleagues, the professor emphasised the urgent need for a multifaceted approach to national development to combat the persistent […]
Eight applicants for Kwara TESCOM job fail drug test, lose slots
By Demola Akinyemi, ILORIN Eight of the 1,800 shortlisted for Kwara Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) jobs have tested positive to outlawed drugs, automatically losing their slots to the next best candidates in the highly competitive exercise. This was contained in a press statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary,Rafiu Ajakaiye, to journalists in Ilorin. According […]
