In a landmark move for inclusive education in Nigeria, 501 blind candidates are set to sit for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) across 11 computer-based test (CBT) centres nationwide. This was revealed by Professor Emeritus Peter Okebukola, Chairman of the JAMB Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG), during a press briefing in Abuja. The special…
As the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) kicks off on April 24, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has taken proactive steps to ensure a safe and orderly examination process across Anambra State. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Head of Media and Tactical Operations, Edwin Okadigbo, revealed that the NSCDC…
In a significant development for Nigeria’s education sector, the Federal Government has released ₦50 billion to settle earned allowances owed to academic and non-academic staff unions of federal universities. This move fulfills a longstanding promise made by President Bola Tinubu. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, through…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced that the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will now commence on Thursday, April 24, instead of the earlier date of Friday. According to a statement released on Saturday by JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the adjustment was made to accommodate key operational needs involving…
A 400-level Mathematics student of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kazeem Sanusi, has made Nigeria proud by setting a new Guinness World Record for the Longest Mathematics Lesson ever recorded. Sanusi delivered a jaw-dropping 31-hour, 42-minute, and 54-second nonstop lecture, surpassing the previous global record of 26 hours. The historic achievement took place on Tuesday,…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has cautioned newly established and upgraded tertiary institutions in Nigeria against engaging in illegal admission practices, warning that such actions will not be regularised under any circumstances. Speaking during an interactive session with key stakeholders in Abuja, JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede stressed that all admissions must be…
Imagine a future where every Nigerian child, regardless of background, receives a world-class education that fosters creativity, innovation, and technical skills. In Enugu State, this is no longer a dream—it is a rapidly unfolding reality, thanks to Governor Peter Mbah’s bold and visionary education reform. Tackling Nigeria’s Educational Crisis Head-On For decades, Nigeria’s education sector…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the results of the 2025 Mock UTME, which was conducted on Thursday, April 10, 2025. In a statement issued on Sunday, JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, announced that candidates can now check their mock exam results by sending “MOCKRESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified that no ransom was paid to secure the release of Retired Brigadier General Mahrazu Tsiga, a former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), who was abducted and held captive for 56 days. In a statement issued by DHQ Spokesman, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the military emphasized that…
The Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, has proposed extending the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme from one year to two years. Alausa made this known on Friday during a courtesy visit by the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Akinyemi Nafiu, at the Ministry of Education headquarters in Abuja. In a statement published on NYSC’s…
