Education
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Teenager Takes on Role of Nigeria’s ‘Vice President for a Day’
In a powerful and symbolic gesture, Vice President Kashim Shettima vacated his seat for a day, allowing Nigerian teenager Joy Ogah to step in and speak up for the rights, safety, and education of girls…
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Nigeria Tops Sub-Saharan Africa in 2026 University Rankings
Nigeria tops Sub-Saharan Africa’s higher education rankings, with 24 universities included in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The 2026 Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa report, released on Thursday, shows that 55 universities…
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FG Debunks UTME Cancellation, Confirms JAMB’s Role in Admissions
The Federal Government has denied rumours that it cancelled the UTME, saying JAMB is still in charge of student admissions into universities and other higher institutions in Nigeria. The Ministry of Education’s spokesperson, Boriowo Folasade,…
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ASUU Strike Halts Academic Activities in Nigerian Universities
Academic activities stopped in public universities across Nigeria on Monday as members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) began a two-week warning strike. The action came after the union’s deadline to the Federal…
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UI Tops 2026 Times Higher Education Ranking as Nigeria’s Best University
The University of Ibadan, UI, Oyo State, has regained its status as Nigeria’s best university in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, marking a major comeback after dropping to fourth position in…
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UNILAG to Launch 10 Emergency Hotlines for Students, Staff
The University of Lagos, UNILAG is set to inaugurate 10 emergency hotlines across its campus to enhance safety and prompt response to emergencies involving students and staff. The Director of the Quality Assurance and Servicom…
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Ajayi Crowther University Appoints Its First Female Vice-Chancellor
The Governing Council of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, has announced Professor Ebunoluwa Oduwole as the institution’s next Vice-Chancellor. The announcement was made public through an official statement issued by the university and released online on…
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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Urges Unified Action to Safeguard Education in Nigeria
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has emphasized the need for urgent, united efforts to safeguard education and protect schools nationwide, describing it as vital to the country’s future. Senator Tinubu, a former educator and…
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N’Assembly Flags WAEC’s Planned Computer-Based Test Rollout
Lawmakers in the National Assembly have advised the West African Examinations Council to adopt a careful and gradual approach in introducing Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 WASSCE. At a sensitisation session in Abuja, WAEC’s…
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ASUU Criticizes FG for Denying Existence of Signed Agreements
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has sharply rebuked the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, over his recent assertion that the Federal Government has never entered into any formal agreement with…
