Education

JAMB opens nationwide walk-in support for candidates Wednesday

JAMB will attend to walk-in candidates at its offices and selected outstations nationwide on Wednesday, October 21, allowing applicants to make enquiries, seek guidance and raise service-related concerns.

Oct 19, 2026 1 min read 5 views

Education

WAEC Registers 56,000 Candidates for Private WASSCE as CBT Targets Exam Malpractice

The West African Examinations Council says about 56,000 candidates have registered for the 2026 Private WASSCE, highlighting computer-based testing as part of efforts to reduce examination malpractice.

Oct 17, 2026 2 min read 2 views

Education

Ekiti First Lady Olayemi Oyebanji promoted to professor at UI

The University of Ibadan has promoted Ekiti State First Lady Dr Olayemi Oyebanji and 22 other academics to the rank of professor following approval by the institution’s academic promotions committee.

Oct 15, 2026 1 min read 1 views

Education

ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike at Taraba State University Over Unpaid Arrears

ASUU’s Taraba State University chapter has embarked on an indefinite strike over the non-implementation of the 2025 remuneration agreement and unpaid salary arrears dating from January 2026, disrupting academic activities.

Oct 13, 2026 2 min read 1 views

Education

JAMB warns candidates against accepting admissions outside CAPS

JAMB has warned prospective students not to accept admission offers outside its Central Admissions Processing System, saying such admissions may not be recognised and could create problems with candidates’ academic records.

Oct 12, 2026 1 min read 1 views

Education

World Teachers’ Day: Nigeria’s teachers at crossroads of AI, welfare, professional dignity

As Nigeria marks World Teachers’ Day, educators face a changing profession shaped by artificial intelligence, persistent welfare challenges and demands for greater professional recognition.

Oct 5, 2026 1 min read 2 views

Education

ADC candidate demands urgent action on Sokoto teachers’ welfare

ADC governorship candidate Manir Dan’iya has urged the Sokoto State Government to address teachers’ salary delays, employment concerns and welfare challenges.

Oct 5, 2026 1 min read 2 views

Education

JAMB extends deadline for 2021–2025 admission acceptance to November 30

JAMB has extended the deadline for candidates with outstanding admission offers from 2021 to 2025 to November 30, 2026, giving them more time to accept or reject the offers on CAPS.

Oct 1, 2026 1 min read 11 views

Education

Onanuga, NANS challenge Dino Melaye over NELFUND claim

Bayo Onanuga and the National Association of Nigerian Students have criticised Dino Melaye over his claim that NELFUND provides students with only N20,000 annually.

Sep 30, 2026 1 min read 6 views