“You Don’t Need Mathematics To Study Some Courses Anymore” — JAMB Spokesperson Explains New Admission Policy

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has clarified that Mathematics is no longer compulsory for admission into some university courses across Nigeria. Speaking during an interview with Nigerian Television Authority, JAMB spokesperson... Read more »

‘Fewer Nigerian Students Are Studying Abroad, Our Schools Are Better Now’ — Education Minister Claims

Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has said the number of Nigerian students seeking education abroad is dropping sharply, attributing the trend to improved stability in the country’s academic calendar and increased... Read more »

UNN Slams Critic, Alex Onyia For ’Embarrassing’ School

The University of Nigeria Nsukka, has condemned the recent criticisms made by an education advocate, Alex Onyia, over the state infrastructure at the institution.  A statement by the Public Relations Officer of... Read more »

Nigeria Ranks Third Globally For Students Studying Abroad [See top 10]

Nigeria has ranked as the third-largest country in the world for students pursuing higher education abroad, according to a new report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. In its... Read more »

JAMB Registrar Announces Five Top Candidates In 2026 UTME

Owoeye Daniella Jesudusin, an indigene of Ekiti State has emerged the top scorer in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The candidate who sat for the UTME in Ogun state (state... Read more »

Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate – Black Market (Aboki Forex Rate)

The naira continued to trade against the United States dollar at varying rates across the parallel market on Sunday, May 10, 2026, as demand for foreign exchange remained high in different parts... Read more »

BREAKING: UNIJOS Evacuates Students After Suspicious Entry Into School Hostel

The University of Jos (UNIJOS), Plateau State, is now evacuating its students from hostels, following a suspicious entry into a hostel and the deadly crises that have rocked the state since Sunday... Read more »

Outrage as Video Shows Benue Schoolgirls Assaulting Fellow Student

A disturbing video circulating online has sparked widespread concern after it captured a group of female students from Seat of Wisdom Secondary School in Aliade, Benue State, physically assaulting a fellow student.... Read more »

Teacher Dismissed Over Comments About R@pe, M8rder Of 11-year-old Girl

A teacher in Cameroon, Faustin Abega, who sparked outraged online over comments about the r@pe and m8rder of an 11-year-old girl has been relieved of his duties with immediate effect. LIB reported that the... Read more »

FG To Track Students’ Journey With Identification Number As It Scraps Common Entrance

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to scrap the Junior Secondary School Common Entrance Examination and introduce a nationwide student tracking system through a unique identification number. The Minister of... Read more »

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