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Babcock University has charged its newly admitted postgraduate students to embrace discipline, integrity, hard work and academic excellence as they begin their programs at the institution. The University mandated during the orientation program organized by the College of Postgraduate Studies to acquaint new students with academic requirements, registration procedures and other guidelines for a successful postgraduate experience. The College Chancellor, …

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has announced that all Higher National Diploma (HND) admissions in polytechnics, allied institutions, schools of nursing and health technology will now be handled by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The decision is contained in a circular dated 9 September 2026, signed by the executive secretary of the NBTE, prof. Idris Bugaje, …

Zainab Abioye Former Chief Press Secretary to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, Sunday Olakunle Somorin, has earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mass Communication from Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State, after five years of intensive research and academic work. Somorin is among the pioneering doctoral students produced by the university’s Department of Mass Communication, marking a significant milestone in …

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Wednesday promised to reform and upgrade the facilities of the Mohammed Goni College of Legal and Islamic Studies and its Higher Islamic College in Maiduguri in order to expand access to education for more residents in the state. Zulum made the pledge while receiving the report of a 10-man visiting committee set …

The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has said that off-grid solar solutions implemented in Nigerian educational institutions are improving the standard of learning. Off-grid solutions are being implemented as part of the Energizing Education Program (EEP), executed by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). Speaking during an interview on the Afropolitan Podcast, Dr Alausa highlighted how unsustainable spending on …

The first center in Canada dedicated to supporting people with dyslexia find a permanent home in Vancouver with a focus on helping families and giving educators tools to support students with learning differences. Neil Johnston, CEO of the Dyslexia Centre, said the organization hopes to address the gaps that can leave children with dyslexia struggling in the classroom without knowing …

The Plateau State Government has ordered the immediate temporary closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state following suspected cases of diphtheria in some parts of the state. The directive, issued by the administration of Governor Caleb Mutfwang, takes effect on Monday, September 7, 2026 and applies to all schools, including those that have already …

In this post, I will show you the Requirements to study Sociology in FUNAI. If you have been asking about the requirements to study Sociology in FUNAI, FUNAI Requirements for Sociology this post is for you. Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike Sociology Requirements, What is the cut-off mark for Sociology in FUNAI? Does FUNAI accept two sittings for Sociology?, What …

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila believes with the take off of the Students’ Loan Scheme initiative in January, 2024, Nigerian students would compete with the best in the world. Gbajabiamila who made the assertion during the Convocation Lecture of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) on Saturday, said the …

Daud Olatunji Regnum Medical University, Anthony, Lagos, has obtained approval from the National University Commission to commence academic activities and admit students for the 2026/2027 academic sessionNo. The approval authorizes the private university to admit students to six health-related professional programs, including Medicine and Surgery, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Physiotherapy and Radiography. The development followed a resource audit exercise …