Category: Education
JAMB Releases Additional 531 Results, Dismisses Fake Publication Allegations
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has continued its meticulous screening process of withheld results from the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), releasing an additional 531 results. This latest release brings the total number of results made available to 1,842,897 candidates. During the ongoing screening exercise, the Board uncovered an additional 11 cases…
EFCC Cracks Down on Schools Charging Tuition Fees in Foreign Currency
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has set its sights on schools that charge tuition fees in dollars and other foreign currencies, as part of efforts to uphold the use of the naira as Nigeria’s legal tender. Dele Oyewale, spokesperson for the EFCC, revealed that the commission is closely monitoring international schools and other…
Senate Affirms Minimum Age Requirement for University Admission Amid Controversy
Amidst speculation regarding a potential increase in the minimum age requirement for university admission, the Nigerian Senate has clarified that the current minimum age of 16 years will remain unchanged. The red chamber emphasized that recent statements suggesting a possible adjustment to the age limit were merely individual viewpoints and not reflective of any legislative…
Ogun State Dominates 2024 UTME Results
In a remarkable achievement, Ogun State has emerged as the leading state in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with eight students securing positions among the top 12 candidates nationwide. Umeh Nkechinyere, representing Ogun State, clinched the top spot with an outstanding score of 360, followed closely by Ositade Anthony, also from Ogun State,…
JAMB Orders CBT Centre Owners: Arrest Intrusive Parents During 2024 UTME
In a decisive move to uphold the integrity of the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has instructed all Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre owners to detain any parent found near their premises during the examination period. This directive, disclosed during the conclusive briefing of CBT centre owners convened…
Covenant University Retains Top Spot in Nigeria’s University Rankings
In the latest rankings released by The Times Higher Education for the year 2024, Covenant University has once again clinched the title of the top university in Nigeria, reaffirming its position as a leading institution in the country’s educational landscape. For the second consecutive time, Covenant University emerged as the top-ranked university in Nigeria, showcasing…
Ogun State to Disburse N3.5 Billion to 150,000 Beneficiaries through ‘Educash’ Program
The Ogun State Government has allocated N3.5 billion for its ongoing ‘Educash transfer’ program aimed at supporting indigent students across primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions. Under the leadership of Governor Dapo Abiodun, the initiative seeks to alleviate financial burdens on students and their families while promoting access to education. According to the Ogun State Government…
President Tinubu Announces Management Teams for NELFUND and CREDICORP
President Bola Tinubu has unveiled the management team for the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and the Chief Executive Officer for the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), marking a significant step towards advancing his administration’s policies on education and consumer credit. The management team for NELFUND, tasked with overseeing the disbursement of education loans, comprises…
PRESIDENT TINUBU SIGNS STUDENT LOAN BILL: A PATH TO BRIGHTER FUTURES
President Bola Tinubu has emphasized the transformative power of education in shaping a brighter future for Nigerian children, following the signing into law of the Student Loans Re-enactment Bill. Speaking during an Iftar event at the State House in Abuja, President Tinubu highlighted education as the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and ensuring…