· Jun 1

FG Grants Free Tuition, Housing, and Feeding in Technical Colleges

The Nigerian Federal Government has eliminated school fees for public technical college students and will provide free accommodation, food, and a monthly stipend of ₦22,500 as part of a new Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) plan announced by Education Minister Dr. Olatunji Alausa. The initiative aims to equip...
· May 29

FG Moves to End Exam Malpractice, Warns Offenders

The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Education, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda, has declared a zero-tolerance policy against exam malpractice to restore integrity in the education system. They have partnered with the Nigeria Police, DSS, and other agencies, empowered by the Examination Malpractice Act of 1999, to prosecute...
· May 26

JAMB Releases 2025 UTME Resit Results

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the 2025 UTME resit exam results following disruptions and uncovered misconduct involving candidates and CBT centres. Investigations revealed cheating practices, including digital fraud and impersonation, leading to bans and prosecutions of problematic CBT centres and candidates. JAMB emphasized fairness, warning against...
· May 8

WAEC and NECO Exams Will Move to CBT by 2026

The Nigerian Federal Government announced that WAEC and NECO exams will transition to computer-based testing (CBT) starting from November 2025 with objective questions, and fully including essay papers by May–June 2026. This shift aims to curb cheating and exam malpractice, as seen in previous exams like the 2025 UTME, and...
· May 8

LASU Resumption Date for 2nd Semester 2024/2025

Lagos State University (LASU) confirms the start of academic activities for the second semester of the 2024/2025 session on Monday, 12 May 2025. All students are expected to return on time to resume their studies accordingly. Hostel residents can check in starting Sunday, 11 May 2025 from 10:00 AM to...
· May 3

Federal Colleges of Education Can Now Award Bachelor’s Degrees

Nigeria’s government has enacted the Federal Colleges of Education Act, 2023, allowing Federal Colleges of Education to award both the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and Bachelor’s Degrees in Education. This reform aims to enhance teacher training by enabling colleges to offer degree programs independently, provided they meet National Universities...