The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has commended the National Examinations Council (NECO) for its aggressive deployment of technology, particularly its transition to Computer-Based Examinations (CBE), saying the reforms have significantly strengthened the council’s capacity to conduct credible examinations
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JAMB releases underage candidates’ UTME results, admission process ongoing
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of all underage candidates who sat the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), in line with its established policy on the participation of candidates below the prescribed admission age
JAMB, INEC explore biometric collaboration to ease costs for candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has begun discussions with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on possible collaboration in biometric technology, as the board seeks to enhance its operations without raising fees for candidates
Alausa opens second round of N50m student venture funding
The Federal Ministry of Education has opened applications for the second cohort of the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), with 50 student-led ventures set to receive up to N50 million each in equity-free funding
FG pushes to tackle illiteracy, expands adult literacy nationwide
The Federal Government has announced a renewed drive to tackle illiteracy in Nigeria through expanded adult and non-formal education programmes, the activation of community learning centres and increased investment in infrastructure.
First Lady champions tech access for students at UNICROSS
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has commissioned a N1billion Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Digital Experience Centre at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), giving students free access to laptops, desktops and other digital resources
Tinubu’s Reforms: Alausa warns parents, teachers, proprietors, students against exam malpractice
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has warned parents, teachers, school proprietors, principals, invigilators and students against examination malpractice, saying the Federal Government is determined to restore integrity and credibility to Nigeria’s education and public examination system
TRCN warns teachers against fake portals, agents, invalid certificates
The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has warned teachers, school owners and prospective applicants against falling victim to fraudulent individuals and online platforms allegedly using the council’s name, logo and identity to defraud members of the public
JAMB, WAEC announce one-time N4,000 verification for WASSCE results
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) have announced a new arrangement for the verification of West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and other O’Level results for candidates seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions
JAMB extends deadline for acceptance of previous years’ admissions to Sept. 30
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the deadline for candidates offered admission from 2021 to date to either accept or reject such offers to Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
The Board had earlier announced Monday, August 31, 2026, as the deadline for all candidates with admission offers from 2021 to date to indicate whether they accept or reject the offers.