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Aug

2025

JAMB Issues Fresh Directive To Universities Over 2025 Admission Process

JAMB Issues Fresh Directive To Universities Over 2025 Admission Process Universities across Nigeria have been directed to ensure they finalise the admission processes in their institutions by October 31, 2025, for public universities and November 30, 2025, for private ones. The directive was handed to the institutions by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Monday, August 18. In a fresh schedule released in its weekly bulletin, JAMB announced that all other tertiary institutions in Nigeria, private or public, have until year’s end. According to JAMB, the directives are in line with the schedule approved during the 2025 Policy…

Aug

2025

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Governor Otti Ignites Educational Revolution: Banishing Punitive Postings, Championing Teacher Productivity In ABIA – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education

Governor Otti Ignites Educational Revolution: Banishing Punitive Postings, Championing Teacher Productivity in Abia! In a bold stroke of leadership that signals a profound shift towards valuing human capital and educational excellence, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has issued a transformative directive reverberating through the state's education sector. Drawing upon the core principles of efficiency and welfare championed by his administration, as consistently reflected in official communications from the Abia State Government, Governor Otti has mandated that the 5,394 newly employed teachers – a landmark recruitment drive itself a testament to his commitment to revitalizing education – must be strategically…

Aug

2025

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Viral Corper: Why We Withheld Raye’s Discharge Certificate – NYSC

Education, FGN, News Flash

Viral Corper: Why We Withheld Raye’s Discharge Certificate – NYSC The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has refuted claims circulating online that Corps Member Ushie Rita Uguamaye (State Code: LA/24B/8325), popularly known as “Raye”, was denied her Certificate of National Service over criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement issued on Sunday, the NYSC described the allegations as false and without basis. “Contrary to these claims, Raye is one of 131 corps members whose CNS was withheld not as punishment for dissent, but for valid disciplinary reasons. Specifically, her service year was extended by two months because she…

Aug

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Congratulates Deputy Speaker On His Successful Completion Of Doctorate Degree

Education, National Assembly, Personality

IKENNA UKWA CONGRATULATES DEPUTY SPEAKER ON HIS SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF DOCTORATE DEGREE Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the Senior Legislative Aide to the President of the Nigerian Senate has joined well meaning Nigerians and the Academia to congratulate the member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Deputy Speaker, Federal House of Representatives, RT Hon Benjamin Kalu , CFR on his successful completion of Doctorate Degree in Philosophy (Policy & Strategic Studies) at the Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja. Chief (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , who describes the accomplishment as inspiring, said Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has demonstrated vigour and enthusiasm, resilience…

Aug

2025

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Withheld WASSCE Results: Viral List Of 120 Schools Not From Us – WAEC

Education, FGN, News Flash

Withheld WASSCE Results: Viral List Of 120 Schools Not From Us – WAEC The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has debunked a viral list of 120 schools whose results were purportedly withheld in the just released 2025 May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results over alleged involvement in examination malpractice. WAEC in a statement on Monday, confirmed the release of the 2025 WASSCE results, stating that only 38.32% of the candidates secured five credits including English language and Mathematics. However, following the announcement, a fake circular purportedly from WAEC through its Director of Examination Malpractice and Irregularities, Dr.…

Aug

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Attracts The Construction Of Girls Hostel In FGC Ohafia

Abia North, Abia State, Education

IKENNA UKWA ATTRACTS THE CONSTRUCTION OF GIRLS HOSTEL IN FGC OHAFIA The workaholic and development loving Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , has facilitated the construction of a girls' hostel block in Federal Government College, Ohafia. Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa while disclosing the cheering news during an interactive session with newsmen said he was touched by the plights of the students, hence, he decided to facilitate the project to address the challenges posed by the increasing number of students lacking hostel facilities, providing a comfortable, safe, and secure living environment that…

Jul

2025

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Peter Obi Donates Over N530 Million To Schools, Hospitals In 2025

Education, Empowerment, News Flash, Philanthropy

Peter Obi Donates Over N530 Million To Schools, Hospitals In 2025 Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has donated over ₦530 million to schools, hospitals, and community institutions across Nigeria since January 2025. The donations, which span various parts of the country, reflect Obi’s consistent emphasis on improving education and healthcare, two sectors he has repeatedly described as “the foundation of national development.” His interventions include direct support to nursing schools, university faculties, community hospitals and secondary schools, with a focus on underfunded institutions and rural communities. In May, Obi presented ₦10 million each…

Jul

2025

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‘It’s A Lie’ – FGN Denies Rumour Of WAEC, NECO Cancellation

Education, FGN, News Flash

‘It’s A Lie’ – FG Denies Rumour Of WAEC, NECO Cancellation The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education, has denied planning to cancel the 2025 WAEC and NECO examinations. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Press in the Ministry, Mrs. Folasade Boriowo, on Sunday in Abuja. She said it was necessary that the Ministry categorically distance itself from the fake news and clarify to the general public. According to her, the 2025 WAEC Examinations have been successfully concluded, with only a few isolated incidents of malpractice reported, all of which were promptly addressed by the…

Jul

2025

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Education And Healthcare, Major Parts Of Our Agenda – Gov. Otti Thanks America Home Aid Health Training Institute For Partnering With Lux Mundi University In ABIA For Exchange Programmes In The US

Abia State, Education, Good Governance, International

‎EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE, MAJOR PARTS OF OUR AGENDA – GOVERNOR OTTI, THANKS AMERICA HOME AID HEALTH TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR PARTNERING WITH LUX MUNDI UNIVERSITY IN ABIA FOR EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES IN THE US.‎‎The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says that education and health remain major parts of his administration’s agenda. ‎‎Governor Otti disclosed this on Wednesday, July 16th, when he played host to the Board of Trustees of Lux Mundi University, Umuahia, led by the alternate chair of the Board of Trustees, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, who is also the Commandant General of the…

Jul

2025

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President Tinubu Renames Federal University After Buhari

Education, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

Tinubu Renames Federal University After Buhari President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday announced that the University of Maiduguri would be renamed in honour of the late leader, Muhammadu Buhari. The institution will now be known as Muhammadu Buhari University, Maiduguri. Presiding over the session, President Tinubu delivered a stirring tribute, celebrating Buhari’s life as one defined by discipline, moral fortitude, and unwavering patriotism. He described Buhari not as a perfect man—no leader is—but as a good, decent, and honourable man. While acknowledging that Buhari’s record, like all legacies, will be subject to debate, Tinubu insisted that the character he brought…