Education

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) witnessed a polarized start to the new academic session on Monday as it was marked by a mix of high student attendance in some wards and forced closures in others. As a recently declared strike by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) threatens to disrupt the upcoming national exams, the Secretary in Charge of the …

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of results for candidates who took the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) 2026 on Friday 17 April and Saturday 18 April. In a statement released on Sunday by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, the council said that 1,264,940 results from the two days are now available to candidates. JAMB further …

Teachers at public primary and secondary schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have declared an indefinite strike starting Monday, escalating a prolonged standoff with the FCT administration over unpaid entitlements, delayed reforms and what the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) describes as official inaction. The directive was issued by the union’s FCT Wing Executive Council (SWEC) after an emergency …

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Commission has rejected refund requests from candidates who incurred charges while trying to verify the results of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, insisting that no official release had been announced at the time. Commission spokesman Fabian Benjamin said on Sunday that candidates who made multiple attempts to access their results did so prematurely, stressing …

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Unizik), Awka, at the weekend approved the appointment of Sun newspaper correspondent in Anambra, Aloysius Emeka Attah, as Director of Information and Public Relations. Others equally appointed were Professor Eze Jacintha Ukamaka – University Librarian, Dr. Jane Ezeonu – Director of Medical Services, Eng. Ibe Obinna – Director of Works Services, Mr. Akuma Paschal. I – Director …

Babcock University has announced plans to host a two-day innovation initiatives summit aimed at galvanizing stakeholders across sectors and unveiling an ambitious blueprint to position Nigeria as a global technology hub. The summit, scheduled for April 21 and 22 on the university campus, is expected to bring together government officials, business leaders, academics, investors and innovators to deliberate on the …

By Salihu Pirkusu, Maiduguri The Gombe and Bauchi state governments have commended the office of the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, through the North East Development Commission (NEDC) for organizing training for Science, Technology, Mathematics and Agriculture (STEMA) teachers in senior secondary schools in the North East sub-region to acquire digital and technical skills in teaching methodology for students. The …

….Lagos records the lowest allocation toAt 5.3% …None of the six states meet the 26% allocation goal. … The growing impact on schools and learning is worrying Daud Olatunji All six Southwestern states failed to meet the recommended benchmark for education funding in their 2026 budgets, raising new concerns about the region’s commitment to the sector. An analysis of the …

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says candidates affected by technical issues will be reassigned to the new Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) dates and centres. JAMB said the move is aimed at ensuring that no registered candidate is denied the opportunity to sit the exam. The council’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, gave the assurance during the …

‎‎‎‎The Edo State Government has approved full education scholarships for the three sons of the late Brigadier General Oseni Omoh Braimah, in honor of his sacrifice in active service in Nigeria.‎Governor Monday Okpebholo, who gave the approval on Thursday, said children’s education would be fully funded from current academic levels up to university.‎‎According to him, the initiative is in line …