Akanbi promises to make KWASU ‘world-class’

The new Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Professor Mohammed Akanbi has expressed his commitment to making the institution a world class university for learning, teaching and research.

NECO: No plans to postpone SSCE, BECE

The National Examination Council (NECO) has said that it does not have plans to postpone the conduct of the Senior Secondary School Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Common Entrance Examination (BECE).

2020 UTME candidates statistics

1.9 million candidates wrote the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) held in March. UTME is a computer-based standardised examination for prospective undergraduates and sub-degree students into tertiary institutions...

Lagos denies pegging age for secondary school admissions

The Lagos State government has denied multiple media reports attributed to it about determining an age of entry into secondary schools in the state. Commissioner for Education, Folasade Adefisayo,...

Governor sacks Kogi Varsity VC, Poly Rector

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has relieved the Vice Chancellor of the Kogi State University, Ayangba, Professor Mohammed Abdulkadir, of his appointment. A statement by the Secretary to...

COVID-19: ATBU invents ventilator

In a bid to curtail any further spread of COVID-19 infection in the state, the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi, have developed a prototype of ventilator which is cost-effective and efficient.

2020 UTME: JAMB speaks on ‘cut-off marks

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said it has not published the national and general minimum "cut-off" marks for placement of candidates into the nation’s tertiary institutions. JAMB,...

Ortom appoints Ikyugun as Benue teaching board secretary

Governor Samuel Ortom has approved the appointment of Dr Frank Ikyugun as the new Executive Secretary for the Benue state Teaching Service Board (TSB). A statement signed by the...

Bill to establish 36 medical universities passes second reading

As Nigerian authorities battle the Coronavirus pandemic in the country, the House of Representatives is considering a Bill aimed at ensuring the establishment of Specialised University of Medicine and Health Sciences in...

Offa professors reject govt’s choice for KWASU VC

The Offa Professors Forum has described the process that led to the appointment of Professor Mohammed Akanbi as the Vice Chancellor, Kwara State University, Malete as unfair. In a...