Exam Malpractices: WAEC Revokes Licenses of 574 Schools  

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Nigeria has revoked the licenses of 574 schools that were found guilty of examination malpractices. The Head of WAEC’s National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut made this known during a press briefing at the headquarters of the examination body in Lagos. Dangut said WAEC had forwarded the list of the affected schools to the federal government. According to the examination body, the schools will not be allowed to conduct examinations...

CLE Approves New Law Faculties, Releases Bar Exam Results

The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has approved the commencement of Law programmes in five Nigerian universities, following the successful outcome of verification visits conducted by the Nigerian Law School. This resolution formed part of the key outcomes of the Council’s second quarterly hybrid meeting, held on Thursday, 17 April 2025, at the Council Chambers of the Nigerian Law School Headquarters, Bwari, Abuja. The meeting was presided over by Chief Emeka Ngige, OFR, SAN, Life...

FBN Launches Digital Xperience Centre in University of Nigeria Nsukka

The First Bank of Nigeria PLC has launched a fully automated Digital Xperience Centre, DXC, at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State At the launch on Wednesday, the Managing Director of First Bank, Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu stated that the Digital Experience Centre enables financial inclusion for customers to experience world-class innovative banking services. On its operation, the FBN MD, Mr. Alebiosu explained, “It is very simple. Get your ATM cards and do your transactions...

NELFUND, NOA Moves Against Institutions Abusing Students’ Loan Program

Recent investigations into the disbursement of the Federal Government Student Loan Fund uncovered several unethical practices by some institutions of higher learning. The National Orientation Agency (NOA) report revealed that beneficiary institutions of higher learning and banks are conspiring to short-change the students; Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director General of NOA, announced this finding after meeting with Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, the Managing Director of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund, NELFUND. A publication signed by Paul Odenyi,...

Osun Poly Shutdown For One Week Over Unrest, Cult Activities

Following unrest at the Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, the management  has announced the closure of the institution for one week. The announcement on Wednesday is coming after a violent confrontation involving suspected cultists near the institution’s gate on Tuesday. The incident reportedly led to serious injuries and fears of a fatality during the clash between two rival cult groups. To this end, the Polytechnic’s management ordered all students to proceed on a one-week mid-semester break,...

Minister Proposes 2-Year NYSC, Wants Focus on Job Creation

In a move that could reshape the future of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), the Minister of State for Education, Dr Olatunji Alausa, has suggested that the one-year national service be extended to two years. Dr Alausa proposed on Friday during a visit to the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Yusha’u Dogara Ahmed. According to a post on NYSC’s official Facebook page, the Minister believes the extension would give young graduates more time to gain...

Benue State Universal Basic Education Board Executes 374 projects

In its determination to ensure conducive atmosphere for teaching and learning in public schools, Benue State Government has improved school infrastructure with at least 374 school projects and supply educational materials. The projects and supplies include classroom renovations, construction of hostels, perimeter fencing, borehole installations, and distribution of school furniture. Dr. Grace Adagba, Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) who disclosed this to newsmen said 52 schools are undergoing classroom rehabilitation...

UNICEF, Bauchi Sign 2025 Work Plan

The Ministry of Budget, Economic Planning, and Multilateral Coordination, Bauchi State has signed the 2025 work plan with the United Nations Children’s Fund. The signing of the work plan signifies the formalization and commitment of the two parties to achieving their goals and objectives for a successful and productive year. Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, Chief Field Officer, UNICEF, Bauchi, while speaking during the ceremony, solicited the necessary support and cooperation from all stakeholders for the successful...

60 Graduate Engineers Got Automatic Employment In Adamawa

The Government of Adamawa State has announced automatic employment to 60 graduate engineers trained in India under the sponsorship of the state government. However, their employment would regularize after their one-year mandatory national service under the NYSC scheme. Recalled that the scholarship scheme was introduced in 2020 to support the Adamawa indigenes on the five-year engineering programme in India. The State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Umar Umar Garba Pella, announced the...

Tardy  School Principals Will Be Fire In Adamawa – PPSMB

Following absenteeism by some public school principals in Adamawa State, the Post Primary Schools Management Board Yola, has taken stringent measures to halt the trend by sacking any Principal who abandoned his duty post. Mr.Birsan Penuel, Adamawa State Executive Secretary, Post Primary Schools Management Board (PPSMB) Yola dropped the hint during a visit to Daneyel Secondary School in the Girei local government area. The Executive Secretary frowned at the attitude exhibited by some principals by...

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