The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has unveiled ambitious plans to integrate smart education technology into Nigeria’s basic education system. The announcement was made by UBEC Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, during a press briefing in Abuja ahead of the 2025 International Conference on Smart Education and Digital Literacy (ICSE 202
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NELFUND debunks allegations of misappropriation, labels claims as fake news
NELFUND debunks allegations of misappropriation, labels claims as fake news By Uji A. Iliyasu – Abuja The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has firmly refuted allegations of misappropriation and mismanagement of student loan funds, describing the circulating reports as false, misleading, and dangerously speculative. In a statement issued by the Director of Strategic Communications, Mrs. […]
NUC grants provisional license to Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic, 10 other private varsities
The Federal Government, through the National Universities Commission (NUC), has granted operational licenses to Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic and Management, located in Lagos State, and 10 newly approved private universities across the country, marking a significant expansion in Nigeria’s tertiary education landscape
FG invests N110bn in select varsities, to revive medical, dental, nursing sciences
FG invests N110bn in select varsities, to revive medical, dental, nursing sciences By Uji A Iliyasu Abuja The Federal Government, through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced a N110 billion investment towards enhancing the study of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Nursing in 18 universities across the country. Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji […]
Minister hails JAMB for inclusive exam, 501 physically challenged among candidates
Minister hails JAMB for inclusive exam, 501 physically challenged among candidates By Uji A. Iliyasu The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has been hailed for breaking barriers in Nigeria’s education landscape by providing full support for 501 physically challenged candidates sitting for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) across 11 specialized centres nationwide. Minister […]
WAEC, NECO to commence computer-based exams soon – Minister
WAEC, NECO to commence computer-based exams soon – Minister By Uji A. Iliyasu Abuja The Minister of Education, Dr Tunde Alausa, has announced that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) will soon adopt Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for their examinations. The minister made this announcement during a monitoring visit to the […]
2025 UTME: JAMB arrests 27 exam mercenaries in Abuja, delists four CBT centres
2025 UTME: JAMB arrests 27 exam mercenaries in Abuja, delists four CBT centres By Uji A Iliyasu Abuja The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said it has arrested 27 impersonators who attempted to sit for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on behalf of others. This was contained in a statement issued to […]
2025 UTME: JAMB offers monetary reward for proof of candidate posted outside chosen exam town
JAMB offers monetary reward for proof of candidate posted outside chosen exam town By Uji A. Iliyasu Abuja The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said anyone with proof that any 2025 UTME candidate was assigned exam centre other than their chosen centres should come forward for a handsome reward. This was contained in a […]
In the defence of Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru
Calls for the dismissal of Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar by some backyard online newspapers amid ongoing security challenges in the country, are not only misguided but also overlook the significant strides made under his leadersh
NELFUND hits 500,000 student loan applications in less than one year of operation
NELFUND hits 500,000 student loan applications in less than one year of operation By Uji A. Iliyasu Abuja The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has reached a remarkable milestone in its first year of operation as over 500,000 Nigerian students have now applied for student loans through the NELFUND portal. This milestone was contained in […]