The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has announced that Nigeria has made significant strides in digital transformation within basic education, with 21 Smart Schools now operational across the country.
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JAMB sets tougher rules for underage admission into Nigerian varsities
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has unveiled strict new guidelines for the screening of underage candidates—those below 16 years old—seeking admission into Nigerian universities for the 2025/2026 academic session.
Gov. Namadi’s people-centred governance shines through in support for transport workers
In a political climate often marred by self-serving interests and short-term optics, the decision of Jigawa State Governor Malam Umar Namadi to donate 36 vehicles to the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) stands out as a shining example of people-centred governance.
FG approves N4.2bn for 158 research projects across Nigerian tertiary institutions
The Federal Government has approved a total grant of ₦4,249,626,817.69 to fund 158 research projects under the 2024 cycle of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)’s National Research Fund (NRF).
Checking 2025 WAEC results
If a candidate has “indebted” written against all his subjects in a WAEC (West African Examinations Council) result, it means:
The candidate owes WAEC money—typically for exam fees—and the result is being withheld until the debt is cleared.
Gov. Namadi’s commitment to good governance misrepresented by his traducers
The recent publication by SaharaReporters titled “Jigawa Governor Splashes N1.8 Billion On Luxury Vehicles Amid Mass Poverty, Awards Contract For 12 More SUVs For Convoy, Wives” is not only misleading but an orchestrated attempt to smear the reputation of Gov. Umar Namadi and divert public attention from the giant strides his administration is making in transforming Jigawa Stat
Gov. Ahmed Aliyu’s mass transit initiative: A bold people-centred governance
At a time when many Nigerian states are grappling with the ripple effects of the fuel subsidy removal and the worsening economic hardship across the country, Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State stands out as a shining example of visionary and people-centred leadership. The recent release of 30 new mas
UniPort honours Masari at 35th convocation ceremony
The University of Port Harcourt has conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree of Science in Public Administration (DSc Honoris Causa) on the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), and former Governor of Katsina State, Rt Hon Aminu Bello Masari.
Al-Makura pledges UBEC’s commitment to revamping basic education
Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, former Governor of Nasarawa State and the newly appointed chairman of the governing board of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has pledged unwavering support for the revitalisation of basic education in Nigeria.
Super Falcons beat Morocco 3:2 to win 10th trophy
Nigeria emerged champions after they defeated Morocco 3-2 in the WAFCON final at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat.