Category: Educational
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ZAMFARA MOVES TO FIX EDUCATION CRISIS WITH SWEEPING REFORMS
Over half a million learners are in focus as Zamfara turns its “education emergency” declaration into real action on the ground. The Zamfara State Government says it has rolled out major education reforms aimed at fast-tracking the implementation of its state of emergency in the education sector. The Acting Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology,…
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KEBBI VARSITY HITS GOLD: 11 COURSES BAG FULL NUC ACCREDITATION
From struggling labs to full accreditation—this is one academic glow-up worth noting. Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology has scored a major win, securing full accreditation for all 11 of its programmes from the National Universities Commission. The milestone, confirmed after the 2025 accreditation exercise, means the courses are cleared for five years—placing the…
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KASU FACELIFT SIGNALS BIGGER EDUCATION PLAY IN KADUNA
It’s more than fresh paint—Kaduna’s campus upgrade could be the start of a wider education reset. The Chairman of Jema’a LGA, Peter Tanko, has again spotlighted Governor Uba Sani’s push on education after inspecting major upgrades at Kaduna State University, Kafanchan campus. Yes, there are new hostels, a revamped library and improved learning spaces but…
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NIGHT TRIP TURNS NIGHTMARE: 14 PASSENGERS ABDUCTED IN BENUE
What should have been a routine journey ended in terror — police say 14 passengers, mostly JAMB candidates, were kidnapped en route to Otukpo. Makurdi, April 16, 2026 — The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of 14 passengers travelling on a Benue Links bus, mostly candidates heading for their JAMB examinations. Commissioner…
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ADAMAWA UNIVERSITY WELCOMES 8,591 STUDENTS INTO NEW ACADEMIC YEAR
Big crowd, bigger expectations — over 8,500 fresh students have officially joined Modibbo Adama University, Yola, with a strict warning: play by the rules or face the consequences. Yola, April 16, 2026 — Modibbo Adama University, Yola, has matriculated 8,591 undergraduate and postgraduate students for the 2025/2026 academic session, officially opening a new academic journey…
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AIYEDATIWA: UNIVERSITIES HOLD KEY TO NIGERIA’S FUTURE
No nation outruns its universities — Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa says Nigeria’s leap into the future depends on stronger leadership and stronger classrooms. Akure, April 16, 2026 — Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, says Nigeria’s economic and technological future will be shaped by the strength of its universities and the quality of leadership they produce.…
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JAMB CLEARS AIR ON HIJAB ROW, BLAMES “OVERZEALOUS” STAFF
JAMB says no candidate should be asked to remove a hijab — and insists a reported Ibadan incident was never part of its exam rules. Abuja, April 16, 2026 — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed claims of hijab discrimination at the Esther Oshikoya CBT Centre in Ibadan, saying the incident did…
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NATIONWIDE EXAM LOCKDOWN: POLICE DEPLOY ACROSS NIGERIA FOR JAMB
From Abuja to Calabar, it’s the same message — write your exams, not your own drama. The Nigeria Police Force has rolled out a nationwide security operation, deploying personnel and assets to JAMB centres across the country to ensure a smooth exam season. The move, directed by the Inspector-General of Police, aims to guarantee the…
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TRAIN HARD OR LOSE: ARMY SAYS PREPARATION IS THE REAL WEAPON
In modern warfare, it’s not just firepower — it’s fitness, skill, and readiness that decide who wins. The Nigerian Army has sent a clear message to its troops: the battlefield rewards only the prepared. Speaking at the Guards Brigade competition in Abuja, Adewale Adekeye stressed that continuous, realistic training is the backbone of military success…
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EXAM LOCKDOWN: FCT POLICE BOSS CHECKS SECURITY AT JAMB CENTRES
No room for chaos as exams kick off in Abuja, police are already on the ground, watching every move. The Nigeria Police Force in the FCT has stepped up security at JAMB exam centres, with Commissioner Ahmed Sanusi personally inspecting deployments across Abuja. According to police spokesperson Josephine Adeh, the move is part of proactive…
