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The National President of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Alumni Association (MAPALUM), Alhaji Ayinde Soaga, has urged newly admitted students of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, to prioritize practical skills alongside academic qualifications to enhance self-reliance. Soaga made the charge on Tuesday during a press conference held on the institute’s campus ahead of the 2025/2026 matriculation ceremony and inaugural lecture themed “Building …

Babcock University has announced a ₦10 million hackathon as the highlight of its second Babcock Tech Week (BTW), scheduled for March 22-28, 2026. The week-long event, themed “Tethered — Connected Across Disciplines,” is organized by the Babcock University Computer Club in collaboration with the Finance Students Association, the Google Developer Groups on Campus, Babcock, and the Institute of Electrical and …

The Head of Theater Arts Department, Federal College of Education Abeokuta, Dr Adeniyi Adekunle Oluwadamilare, together with some non-governmental organisations, has called on students to break the culture of silence and speak openly about the challenges threatening their future. The appeal was made during an awareness program called Ajose Campus Acoustic Session, organized by the Gender Development Initiative in collaboration …

By Joseph Amedu, Lokoja The Kogi State Government has expressed satisfaction over the successful renovation of the LGEA Demonstration Nursery/Primary School, Onyunkoko in Okene Local Government Area, describing the project as another clear demonstration of the Ododo administration’s commitment to providing a modern and stimulating learning environment for pupils across the state. The state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley …

By Ayo Kehinde The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has remitted a total of ₦1,570,671,200 to computer-based testing (CBT) centers that participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration exercise. In the latest edition of the Council’s weekly publication, JAMBulletin, published on Monday, the Council explained that the payment followed its earlier decision to collect the ₦700 …

Prof. Ibrahim Gambari Ibrahim Gambari, former minister of foreign affairs and diplomat, has been appointed as a visiting scholar at the Center for Africana Studies, University of Pennsylvania, United States. The appointment was announced by the Savannah Center for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development (SCDDD), an Abuja-based non-governmental organization founded by Gambari. According to the center, the appointment came into effect …

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has successfully completed the automation of the test item development process for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and other board exams. The innovation, known as the Remote Authoring and Moderation System (RAMS), marks the end of the manual method previously used in developing exam items. According to the council’s weekly bulletin …

The Civil Defense, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has released a new update regarding the ongoing recruitment exercise. All shortlisted candidates are informed that the recruitment portal will officially close on Friday November 7, 2025. Applicants must visit the CDCFIB recruitment portal to confirm the status of their application and complete all required steps before the deadline. Related

NSCDC Recruitment 2025/2026 Application Form Portal | www.nscdc.gov.ng This is to inform the general public that the 2025 Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps recruitment is underway. Interested and qualified candidates are therefore advised to follow the guides and apply for the available positions below. NSCDC Recruitment Portal 2025 The Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps is a paramilitary agency …

The Kazakhstan online visa has now been available since January. Eligible citizens of 117 countries can now apply for an eVisa online after receiving an invitation from Kazakhstan. With the help of Kazakhstan e-visa online, visitors can enter the country without first obtaining a traditional visa from an embassy or consulate. The entire application procedure will take place online and …