Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has said education, research and technology are critical to building a modern, professional and intelligence-driven police force capable of tackling emerging security challenges in Nigeria.
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FG unveils data-driven reforms to improve learning outcome
The Government President has unveiled a new strategy aimed at improving learning outcomes through a unified national education data system designed to strengthen planning, transparency and accountability in the sector.
SPESSE expansion signals bigger role for Nigeria’s universities
Barely two weeks after the additional financing phase of the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) project became effective, Vice Chancellors of the six participating universities gathered to sign new performance contracts, marking the beginning of a more ambitious stage for one of Nigeria’s most strategic higher education and public sector reform initiatives.
2026 UTME: JAMB pegs varsity, nursing admission cut-off at 150
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for admission into universities and colleges of nursing for the 2026 academic session.
FG scraps UTME requirement for NCE candidates
The Federal Government has exempted candidates seeking admission into Colleges of Education from writing the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), as part of efforts to expand access to teacher education and address declining enrolment in the sector.
TETFund to operationalise 4 zonal labs before 2027 — Echono
The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has disclosed that four out of the six proposed multi-purpose zonal laboratories across Nigeria would be fully equipped and operational before 2027 as part of efforts to strengthen research and industrial development in the country
FG launches Mine-Tech UniPod to drive mining industrialisation at NSUK
Nigeria’s drive to reposition universities as engines of industrial growth gained momentum on Friday with the launch of the Mine-Tech University Innovation Pod (Mine-Tech UniPod) at Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK).
NECO tests over 35 million candidates in 25 years as Ojerinde bags Lifetime Achievement Award
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has disclosed that more than 35 million candidates have participated in its various examinations over the last 25 years, highlighting the Council’s growing role in educational assessment and national development.
Alausa celebrates NECO’s legacy @ 25, pushes digital exam reforms
The Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, has hailed the 25-year journey of the National Examinations Council (NECO) as a remarkable story of credibility, innovation, fairness, and national service.
NECO @ 25: From national mandate to global recognition
The Registrar and Chief Executive of the National Examinations Council, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, has described the Council’s 25-year journey as a story of resilience, credibility, innovation, and national service, as NECO marked its Silver Jubilee in Abuja on Thursday.