Education

Jun
25
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
Ondo Withholds WASSCE Results Of Graduating WAEC Students Over Viral Sign-Out Video

Ondo Withholds WASSCE Results Of Graduating WAEC Students Over Viral Sign-Out Video

Education, News Flash
Ondo Withholds WASSCE Results Of Graduating WAEC Students Over Viral Sign-out Video The Ondo State Government has ordered the immediate withholding of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results and testimonials of 17 graduating secondary school students following their involvement disorderly conduct during the completion of their final examinations. The penalty, disclosed by the State Ministry of Education, comes in response to a viral video that surfaced on social media platforms TikTok and Facebook, showing students from three prominent schools in the state capital engaging in what the government described as “indisciplined behaviour.” According to the ministry, the…
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Jun
25
2026
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2027: Ikenna Ukwa’s Educational Support Programmes Raises Performance Benchmark For Opponents Even Without Being In Any Elective Office – Construction Of Modern Hostel Complex At FGC Ohafia, Scholarships/Education Grants, Free External Exams, Distribution of Customised Books And Many More

2027: Ikenna Ukwa’s Educational Support Programmes Raises Performance Benchmark For Opponents Even Without Being In Any Elective Office – Construction Of Modern Hostel Complex At FGC Ohafia, Scholarships/Education Grants, Free External Exams, Distribution of Customised Books And Many More

Arochukwu, Education, Ohafia LGA, Politics
PART 1: EDUCATIONAL IMPACTS OF HON. IKENNA NICOLAS UKWA…without holding any elected political position In Nigeria’s political landscape, campaign promises on education often outpace delivery. Yet some private citizens demonstrate that influence is not tied to an official seat. Hon. Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa, the APC flagbearer for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, presents a case study in grassroots intervention, with a record of educational projects executed before holding elected office. The Ikenna Ukwa Educational Support Programme targets three chronic gaps in the federal constituency: infrastructure deficit, affordability barriers, and inadequate learning materials. Under infrastructure, Chief Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa facilitated the construction…
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Jun
17
2026
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FUOYE Suspends SUG President, Two Senior Staff Over Alleged Extortion Of Students

FUOYE Suspends SUG President, Two Senior Staff Over Alleged Extortion Of Students

Education, News Flash
FUOYE Suspends SUG President, Two Senior Staff Over Alleged Extortion Of Students The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE)’s campaign against corruption and extortion has claimed its first victims with the suspension of two members of staff and the Students’ Union Government President, Mr James Iyanuoluwa Adio, for allegedly engaging in the extortion of students. The two members of staff – Mr Olanrewaju Patrick Ogunjobi, Director of the Directorate of Educational Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Dr Banji Rildwan Olaleye, Deputy Dean of Student Affairs and Support Services – were accused of extorting students through the unauthorised collection of N1,000 from each…
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Jun
15
2026
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Varsity Dismisses Four Lecturers Over Alleged Sexual Abuse, Extortion, Intimidation

Varsity Dismisses Four Lecturers Over Alleged Sexual Abuse, Extortion, Intimidation

Education, News Flash
Varsity Dismisses Four Lecturers Over Alleged Sexual Abuse, Extortion, Intimidation The Governing Council of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam, Anambra State, has dismissed five members of staff over alleged sexual abuse, harassment, intimidation, extortion and other forms of misconduct. The university’s Public Relations Officer, Dr Harrison Madubueze, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Awka. Mr Madubueze said the decision was taken at the 122nd meeting of the Governing Council held on June 12. According to him, those dismissed include Prof. C.C. Nwabachili, the immediate past Dean of the Faculty of Law, and Prof. Chike Osegbue of…
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May
25
2026
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NANS Elects Akinteye Afeez “Babtee’ As New President

NANS Elects Akinteye Afeez “Babtee’ As New President

Education, News Flash
NANS Elects Akinteye Afeez ‘Babtee’ As New President The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has elected Comrade Akinteye Babatunde Afeez (BABTEE) from Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology as its new national president, following the successful conclusion of the association’s 2026 national convention held at the Old Parade Ground, Abuja. Akinteye, a former NANS Senate president, emerged victorious after a keenly contested election involving five presidential candidates. He officially succeeds outgoing NANS President Comrade Olushola Oladoja, who completed his tenure leading the association. The convention, conducted under tight security with the presence of police officers and operatives of…
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May
22
2026
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Don’t Rely On Certificates; Acquire Digital Skills To Excel, Otti Tasks Youths

Don’t Rely On Certificates; Acquire Digital Skills To Excel, Otti Tasks Youths

Abia State, Education
Don’t Rely On Certificates; Acquire Digital Skills To Excel, Otti Tasks Youths Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti has charged youths participating in the advanced digital skills programme of the state government not to only rely on their certificates but also strive to acquire digital skills to enable them to excel in the 21st-century economy. The Governor gave the charge while flagging off the Techrise Cohort 3, a 3-month programme dedicated to empowering 850 youths of the state with advanced digital skills. Otti, who was represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Uzo Nwachukwu, tasked them…
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May
19
2026
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We’re Yet To Activate 2026 UTME Results Slip Printing Portal – JAMB

We’re Yet To Activate 2026 UTME Results Slip Printing Portal – JAMB

News Flash, Education
We’re Yet To Activate 2026 UTME Result Slip Printing Portal – JAMB The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has not yet activated the portal for printing the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Original Result Slip. JAMB’s Public Communication Adviser, Fabian Benjamin, made this known in a statement shared on his official X handle, where he appealed to candidates to remain patient while the board concludes ongoing examinations. According to him, the board recently completed the foreign UTME examinations and is also preparing for the mop-up examination for candidates who missed the main exercise through no fault…
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May
18
2026
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NYSC Begins Enforcement Of NERD Certificate Verification For Mobilisation

NYSC Begins Enforcement Of NERD Certificate Verification For Mobilisation

Education, FGN, News Flash
NYSC Begins Enforcement Of NERD Certificate Verification For Mobilisation The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says prospective corps members will now present compliance certificates from the Nigeria Educational Repository and Databank (NERD) before mobilisation. The Director-General of NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu stated this on Monday in Abuja during the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Pre-Mobilisation Workshop focused on strengthening accountability and compliance within the mobilisation process nationwide. The NERD is a federal government initiative aimed at improving verification and documentation of academic records while curbing certificate fraud across educational institutions nationwide. Mr Nafiu said implementation of the compliance requirement would commence from…
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May
16
2026
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155 Days Of Motion: How Professor Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi Is Rebranding The University Of Abuja – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

155 Days Of Motion: How Professor Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi Is Rebranding The University Of Abuja – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education
155 Days of Motion: How Professor Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi Is Rebranding the University of Abuja There are leaders who enter office with noise. There are leaders who enter with ceremony. And there are leaders who enter with work.Professor Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja, now Yakubu Gowon University, belongs to the third class. In only 155 completed days in office, counting from 11 December 2025 to 15 May 2026, he has begun to write a fresh administrative signature across the institution: a signature of stability, infrastructure, partnership, research, welfare, security, and institutional dignity. For a university that…
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May
10
2026
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FGN Approves 5-Year Degree Programme For Colleges Of Education

FGN Approves 5-Year Degree Programme For Colleges Of Education

Education, FGN, News Flash
FG Approves 5-Year Degree Programme For Colleges Of Education The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has confirmed receipt of ‘Ministarial Directives’ on the Dual Mandate and the Continuous Five (5)-Year NCE Degree Programme Colleges of Education. This will provide for transition from the existing 3-year NCE and 4-year degree structure to a 3-year NCE plus 2-year degree pathway. According to the directives issued on 5 May 2026, all Colleges of Education operating the Dual Mandate 4-year degree programme are to discontinue admissions into the programme. The colleges are to commence full implementation of the new structure from the…
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