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NECO Unveils Computer-Based Exams to Curb Malpractice Nationwide Nigerian-government-announces-552m-HOPE-EDU-education-funding.jpg

NECO Unveils Computer-Based Exams to Curb Malpractice Nationwide

Oluwafunbi Bello May 7, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government says the National Examinations Council will begin computer-based examinations in 2026,...

Nigeria Education Reform Drive Gains Momentum with New Leadership Appointments Nigeria education minister inaugurating board members in Abuja

Nigeria education minister inaugurating board members in Abuja

Nigeria Education Reform Drive Gains Momentum with New Leadership Appointments

Otamere Gladness May 6, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s education sector receives a major governance boost as new agency leaders are inaugurated...

JAMB Sets Date For 2026 Admissions Policy, Cut-Off Marks Decision JAMB debunks a false online report claiming it’s no longer required for admission, reaffirming its statutory role in Nigeria’s tertiary education system.

JAMB debunks a false online report claiming it’s no longer required for admission, reaffirming its statutory role in Nigeria’s tertiary education system.

JAMB Sets Date For 2026 Admissions Policy, Cut-Off Marks Decision

Mirian Gom May 3, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board schedules its 2026 policy meeting for May 11,...

FG Targets Millions of Out-of-School Children with Data-Driven Education Reform Nigerian government announces $552m HOPE-EDU education funding

Nigerian government announces $552m HOPE-EDU education funding

FG Targets Millions of Out-of-School Children with Data-Driven Education Reform

Otamere Gladness April 29, 2026

JOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has intensified efforts to reintegrate millions of out-of-school children into classrooms,...

JAMB Releases 1.26m UTME Results for Friday, Saturday Students at CBT centre during UTME as JAMB enforces new compliance rules

JAMB Releases 1.26m UTME Results for Friday, Saturday

Oluwafunbi Bello April 20, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) releases 1.26 million additional results from the...

UTME Runs Smoothly Nationwide as JAMB Records Minimal Technical Glitches JAMB Registrar Is-haq Oloyede addressing stakeholders

UTME Runs Smoothly Nationwide as JAMB Records Minimal Technical Glitches

Oluwafunbi Bello April 19, 2026

IBADAN, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination...

JAMB Intervenes in Hijab Row, Reaffirms Candidates’ Rights Students at CBT centre during UTME examination

JAMB Intervenes in Hijab Row, Reaffirms Candidates’ Rights

Otamere Gladness April 16, 2026

IBADAN, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has intervened in an alleged hijab discrimination...

Kano’s Education Power Shake-Up: Reform Revolution or Political Recalibration? Kano State Ministry of Education building exterior in Nigeria

Kano’s Education Power Shake-Up: Reform Revolution or Political Recalibration?

Hussaini Ibrahim April 15, 2026

KANO, Nigeria – Kano State has triggered a fierce national debate after dismantling its long-standing Ministry of...

JAMB Confirms Readiness as 2.2m Candidates Sit 2026 UTME JAMB debunks a false online report claiming it’s no longer required for admission, reaffirming its statutory role in Nigeria’s tertiary education system.