At a time when Nigeria is battling not just corruption or insecurity but an identity crisis and generational disconnection, renowned coach and Human Capital Engineer Victor Prince Dickson is leading a civic renaissance with a board game. National Cake, the One-oasis board experience is not just a game. It is a movement, a metaphor made […]
Category archives: Education
Group Dismisses Obasa, Says New Lagos Speaker ‘People’s Choice’
Prominent youth group, Youth Bureau has berated Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, over recent comment in which he claimed he is still the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly despite his removal by 32 out of the 39 House members. The group however described Obasa’s replacement, Hon. Mojisola Meranda as “the people’s choice having emerged […]
Many 2024 WAEC, NECO Candidates at Risk of Missing Admission Due to Core Subject Failures
Many candidates who sat for the 2024 National Examination Council (NECO) and West African Examination Council (WAEC) exams may face challenges gaining admission into tertiary institutions due to low pass rates in key subjects. Dr. Iyela Ajayi, the Executive Secretary of the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), announced that a significant number of students […]
FG Releases Funds to Settle NASU Salaries and Retirees’ Benefits Amid University Strike
The Federal Government of Nigeria has released funds to settle outstanding salaries owed to members of the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) of Federal Universities and to cover benefits for retirees under the Nigerian Union of Pensioners’ Contributory Pension Scheme. A statement on Saturday from Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office […]
ASUP Issues 15-Day Strike Ultimatum to Federal Government Over Unmet Agreements
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has threatened to initiate a nationwide strike in response to the federal government’s failure to meet long-standing agreements aimed at improving the working conditions of its members. During a press conference in Kaduna, ASUP set a 15-day ultimatum, beginning on October 7, 2024, for the government to address […]
JAMB Eases Age Restriction for 2024/2025 Admissions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a revision to its age requirement for the 2024/2025 academic session, allowing institutions to admit candidates who will turn 16 by August 31, 2025. JAMB Spokesman Fabian Benjamin clarified in a statement that while the standard minimum admission age remains 16 years, institutions may now admit […]
Nigerian Government Reviews 18-Year Age Limit for University Admissions Amid Calls for Flexibility
The Federal Government of Nigeria is considering adjustments to the 18-year age limit for university admissions, according to Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman. Speaking at the 68th National Council on Education meeting in Abuja, the Minister emphasized the need for more flexible admissions criteria, especially for exceptionally gifted students. Prof. Mamman clarified that the […]
Covenant University Tops THE 2024 Rankings for Nigerian Universities
Covenant University (CU) has emerged as Nigeria’s leading university in the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings. This annual evaluation assesses global institutions across various criteria, with CU claiming the top spot nationally. The ranking includes 1,907 institutions from 108 countries, based on teaching quality, research environment, industry collaboration, and international outlook. In the 2024 […]
NELFund MD Assures Students: “No Harassment Over Loan Repayment”
Dr. Akintunde Sawyyer, Managing Director of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFund), has assured students that they will not face any harassment regarding the repayment of their educational loans after graduation. Speaking during a sensitization event at Ebonyi State University (EBSU) in Abakaliki, Dr. Sawyyer emphasized that the education loan program is designed to provide […]
NABTEB Releases 2024 Examination Results, Shows 65% Success Rate in Core Subjects
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has officially announced the results of the 2024 In-School National Business Certificate (NBC) and National Technical Certificate (NTC) examinations. Speaking in Benin, Edo State, Dr. Nnasia Ndareke Asanga, the acting Registrar of NABTEB, disclosed that 44,000 out of the 67,751 candidates who took the exams achieved five […]