Buhari clarifies move on Almajiri ban
President Muhammadu Buhari has clarified his position on the intended ban of the Almajiri system in Nigeria.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Garba...
WASSCE: Police arrests three teachers, student for alleged exam malpractices
The police, in collaboration with West African Examination Council (WAEC), has arrested three teachers and a student for alleged examination malpractice.
The police said the...
Nigerian govt orders schools to teach history from September
The Federal Government has directed all primary and secondary schools across the country to immediately implement the teaching of history as a standalone subject...
National security: Nigeria to ban Almajiri system
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno has said that the Nigerian government was considering the proscription of the Almajiri system in the country.
He...
UI expels 5 students, rusticates 16 others
The management of the University of Ibadan (UI) has expelled five of its students.
Those who were expelled from...
Elumelu seeks overhaul of accounting, finance curricular in universities
The Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Heirs Holdings, Mr Tony Elumelu, has called for a total overhaul of the academic curriculum of...
UNILAG professor arrested in Ghana for ‘inciting’ Nigerians
A professor of English at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Austin Nwagbara was on Tuesday, 18th June detained briefly at the Ghanaian police headquarters...
Makinde declares free registration for Oyo entrance exams
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has directed that entry forms into the State’s Schools of Science and the Junior Secondary Schools be made...
Buhari signs polytechnic amendment bill into law
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the polytechnic amendment bill into law, a senior government official said.
Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly...
Rufus Giwa poly shut after lecturers’ protest
The management of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State on Tuesday shut down the school after the lecturers in staged a protest over...
MURIC accuses Adeleke University of ‘persecuting’ Muslim students
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has accused Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, of persecuting Muslim students in the institution. According to the Islamic human...
Kebbi govt appeals as federal poly bars students from exams over...
The Kebbi Government has appealed to the management of Umaru Waziri Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi to reconsider the barring of 7,000 Kebbi students from writing...
Kano govt to arrest, prosecute parents of children not in school
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has vowed that his government would arrest and prosecute parents who fail to send their children to school in...
US denies banning student visas for Nigerians
The United States Mission in Nigeria has denied a new media report that it has placed a ban on issuing student visas...
EKSU postpones exams after students’ protest
A protest by students of Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, has forced management to postpone the first semester examinations which were originally scheduled to...
EEI restructures SPELL&THRILL! Competition execution timeline
In a bid to accommodate the teeming demands and as part of its expansion plans, Educand Education Initiative (EEI) has restructured the timeline for...
Pan African University: 2019 Student admissions now open
The Pan African University Institute for Water and Energy Sciences including Climate Change (PAUWES) hosting students from 34 African countries, is offering...
Ogun govt. appoints professor in alleged sex for marks scandal
A professor in an alleged sex for marks scandal at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Segun Awonusi would be heading a committee set up...
British Council, Young Readers Library to launch 30 Books Challenge
The British Council in conjunction with the Young Readers Library are to launch the 2019 edition of the 30 Books Challenge, which will build...
Why you should protect your WAEC certificate – Adenipekun
The West African Examinations Council, (WAEC) on Sunday, advised people in possession of its certificates to guard them well, saying it will not re-issue...
