2023 UTME: JAMB Fixes Jan. 24 As Date for Commencement of Registration

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will commence from 29 April to 12 May 2023. In a statement by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, in Abuja on Tuesday, the board said the registration for the examination will start on 24 January and end on 14 February 2023. Benjamin said Direct Entry (DE) registration would be between 20 February and 20 April 2023. Noting that the...

TETfund boss says neglect of research hindering Nigeria’s development

The neglect of research in Nigeria is affecting the nation’s development goals, according to Sonny Echono, the executive secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund. He said this on Saturday while delivering a keynote address at the 18th convocation ceremony of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT). According to him, the major role of tertiary institutions is to instill skills, aptitude, attitude, knowledge, morals, values, and creative ability, promotion of research, and also...

Nnamdi Azikiwe University Set to Host Onu, Others, During Alex Ekwueme Lecture Series

The Ekwueme Centre for Multidisciplinary Research in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, is set to host Ogbonnaya Onu as the lead speaker for this year’s Ekwueme lecture series. The Centre set up a few years ago to keep the memory of the late statesman evergreen, is chaired by Professor Makodi Biereenu-Nnabugwu, Professor of Political Theory in Political Science Department of the Institution. Top on agenda of the Centre, is to promote multidisciplinary research within the university...

Gbajabiamila Sponsors Student Loan Bill for Nigerian Students to Access Interest-free Loans

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has sponsored a student loan bill in the National Assembly which aims to enable Nigerian students in tertiary institutions to have access to financial assistance. The proposed legislation is titled, ‘Bill for an Act to provide for easy access to higher education for Nigerians through interest-free loans from the Nigerian Education Bank.’ The bill seeks the establishment of the Nigerian Education Bank which shall have...

Spotlight Initiative Enrolls 41 Drop Out Girls Back To School In Adamawa

The Spotlight Initiative with support from European Union and United Nations has enrolled 41 dropout girls back to school in Adamawa state to enable them to continue with their studies. The beneficiaries are 13 from the senior section and 28 from the junior section who were provided with uniforms, shoes, socks, and writing materials and would continue with their studies for three years in Aliyu Mustapha College Yola. The Enrollment program took place in Aliyu...

In partnership with AMEC, P+ Measurement Services organizes annual Measurement Month in Nigeria

In collaboration with the International Association for the Measurement and Evaluation of Communication, AMEC, the leading intelligence agency in Nigeria, P+ Measurement Services, declared its interest to host the annual AMEC Measurement Month (#AMECMM) to enlighten PR and communications experts and professionals in Nigeria. The event is slated to take place on November 25th, 2022 from 12 pm to 1:30 pm (WAT). The purpose of this event, which will be held virtually on the Google...

Over 11,000 Teachers Sat For Professional Qualifying Examination In Nigeria

No fewer than 11,629 candidates have sat for the second batch of the 2022 Teachers Professional Qualifying Examination, PQE, nationwide conducted by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, (TRCN). Dr Jacinta Ogboso, TRCN’s Director of Examination and Licencing, disclosed this after monitoring the exercise in Abuja, explained that the Federal Capital Terrotory had the highest number of candidates with 982 teachers, while Lagos, Anambra, Ondo and Kaduna had equal number of registered candidates. Ogboso, said...

University Of Abuja Spends Over N10m On Economic Development Research

The Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies University of Abuja, Professor Ukertor Gabriel Moti has urged students to be creative and innovative in their researches to enhance Nigeria’s economic development. He gave the advice at the university’s third undergraduate research day on Wednesday, called on students to find viable solutions to the nation’s predicament. Prof Moti who delivered a paper on a themed, “Research and mentorship a pathway to economic growth,” as a guest speaker, noted...

15-year-old Akwa Ibom Student Wins UBA’s National Essay Competition, Clinches N5m Scholarship Grant

Otong Usonubong Paul, a student of Federal Government Girls College, Ikot Obio Itong, Akwa-Ibom State, has emerged as the winner of the 12th edition of the national essay competition organised by the United Bank for Africa (UBA). Paul, aged 15 and an SS2 student was announced the winner at the grand finale of the competition and award ceremony held at the Tony Elumelu amphitheatre in UBA House, Marina, Lagos State, on Monday. Beating eleven other...

JAMB Introduces Interactive e-Brochure, e-Syllabus System

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the automation of curriculum, accreditation, admissions, and general administration matters between the board, tertiary institutions, and their regulatory agencies. With this development, from January 1, 2023, the board will not receive any letter from any institution or agency except through the JAMB Interactive e-Brochure and e-Syllabus System (IBASS). JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede announced the new process at a meeting with regulatory agencies and tertiary institutions...

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