On Wednesday, the Senate officially passed the Student Loan Access to Higher Education Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill of 2024, marking a significant legislative milestone. The decision followed the thorough review and acceptance of a report from the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), as presented by Senator Muntari Dandutse, […]
Education
Fed Govt to Establish Student Hostels in 36 Tertiary Institutions
The Federal Government has announced plans to construct student hostels in 36 tertiary institutions nationwide, with a commitment to building more once the initial phase is completed. Sonny Echono, the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), made this announcement during a meeting with the newly elected leadership of the National Association of […]
Fed Govt Investigates 107 universities Over Fake Degrees
The Federal Government has initiated an inquiry into the establishment of private universities over the past 15 years. This move follows a report by Daily Nigerian journalist, Umar Audu, which uncovered certificate fraud in Benin Republic and Togo. A committee has been set up to investigate whether these universities have the necessary facilities, management structures, […]
ZSUBEB Kicks Off Distribution of Educational Materials to Public Schools
In a momentous occasion, the Executive Chairman of Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board (ZSUBEB), Prof. Nasir Garba Anka, warmly welcomed esteemed guests to the flag-off ceremony for the distribution of Teaching and Learning Materials to Public Primary and Junior Secondary Schools. Hosted at the Zamfara SUBEB Teacher Training and Development Centre, the event saw […]
Bauchi 14,000 Students Enjoy Govt External Exams Sponsorship
By Khalid Idris Doya No fewer than 14, 170 SS-3 index students in Bauchi state public schools are to benefit from the sponsorship of external examinations that included NECO, WAEC, and JAMB, among others, by the state government’s good gesture of promoting educational growth and development. The payments for these examinations amounting to a whopping […]
JAMB Commences Sale of Direct Entry Forms Today
Announcement from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) states that the sale and registration for Direct Entry forms commence today across the nation and in select foreign locations. As confirmed by Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s Public Communications Advisor, the registration window will remain open until Thursday, March 28. Foreign candidates aspiring for tertiary education in […]
ZSUBEB to Partner with NGOs to Enhance Basic Education in Zamfara
Professor Nasir Garba Anka, the Executive Chairman of the Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board (ZSUBEB), has announced plans to collaborate with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to advance basic education in the state. The professor made this commitment during a visit by the Civil Society Organizations for Safe School Technical Team to his office in Gusau. […]
180 bag first class as BUK graduates 11,000 students
The Bayero University Kano (BUK) is gearing up to confer degrees upon a staggering 11,000 students during its 38th convocation ceremony, marking a significant milestone in the academic journey of thousands of scholars. The announcement came from the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Sagir Abbas, during a pre-convocation press conference held in Kano on Monday. […]
BREAKING: NABTEB Releases Exam Results With Notable Changes
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has announced the release of results for the Ordinary and Advanced Levels Craft Certificate Examinations conducted for private candidates from November 6 to December 9, 2023. The results encompassed the National Business Certificate (NBC)/National Technical Certificate (NTC) and the Advanced National Business Certificate (ANBC)/Advanced National Technical Certificate […]
BREAKING: NECO Releases 2023 SSCE External Results
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the outcome of the 2023 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) external. During a press briefing held in Minna, Professor Dantani Wushishi, NECO’s Registrar/Chief Executive, shared crucial insights into the examination’s results and measures taken against malpractice. NECO revealed the blacklisting of two supervisors in Oyo and Lagos […]