The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the Cross River State University of Education and Entrepreneurship, making it the 67th state university in Nigeria. Presenting the recognition letter in Abuja on Tuesday, NUC Executive Secretary Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu described the approval as a “milestone for education and economic growth.” “This university will not only provide…
The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has received N941 million from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), making it the third-highest beneficiary of the federal student loan scheme. Speaking at a stakeholders’ session in Jos on Tuesday, NELFUND Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr confirmed the disbursement to nearly 7,000 students, urging tertiary institutions to update student data…
A diphtheria outbreak at King’s College Lagos (KCL) has claimed the life of a junior secondary school student, while four other students remain under medical observation, sparking fear among parents and calls for urgent intervention. The Chairperson of the Parents-Teachers Association (PTA), Peter Oluwaleye, confirmed the fatality on Monday, revealing that the student died last…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has partnered with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to set up helpdesks nationwide to resolve registration challenges for 2025 UTME candidates. According to JAMB’s weekly bulletin released on Monday, the decision followed a strategic meeting on March 7, 2025, between NIMC Ekiti State Director, Mr. Ogundare, and…
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving access to quality basic education in Nasarawa State through strengthened collaboration with the state government. UBEC Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba stated this during a courtesy visit to Governor Abdullahi Sule in Lafia, according to a press release issued by UBEC’s Head of Public…
Last week, about five state governments including Kano state in the northern part of Nigeria shut down both public and private schools in their states. The governors declared public holidays in their respective states and sent the students and pupils home for the Ramadan period only. Africa Health Report, AHR’s Correspondent in Kano, Hussaini Kafi…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has unveiled a state-of-the-art Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) scanner to improve the speed, accuracy, and security of its examination process. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Minna on Thursday, NECO’s Registrar, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, said the significance of the Scantron Insight 1500c, describing it as a “game-changer in exam…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The Kano State Government has directed all private and voluntary schools in the state to strictly adhere to the 2024/25 school calendar issued by the Ministry of Education. “All primary and post-primary schools in Kano State must close on Friday, February 28, 2025, and reopen on Sunday, April 6, 2025,”…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Katsina State Government has addressed concerns surrounding school operations during the holy month of Ramadan. The decision is borne out of the need to prioritize both religious observance and educational continuity. In a response to the ongoing discussions about school operations, the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has put…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Brigadier General Kunle Nafiu as the new Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), effective immediately. Nafiu replaces Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed. As of press time no reason was given for the replacement of Ahmed. Nafiu, until his appointment, had served as Chief of Staff to the Chief…
