The National Examination Council (NECO) has announced that it will be inviting the management of 40 secondary schools across 17 states for discussions regarding their involvement in mass cheating during the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). This revelation was made by NECO Registrar Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi during a press briefing held at the…
In a concerning trend, students at the University of Ibadan are increasingly resorting to social media platforms to solicit financial assistance due to escalating tuition fees and economic hardship. This phenomenon, often referred to as “online begging,” highlights the financial struggles faced by many young Nigerians as they navigate the challenges of higher education in…
In a recent address, Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of Covenant University and the Living Faith Church Worldwide, defended the decision to increase tuition fees at the institution, asserting that the move was divinely inspired. During a telecast to a gathering in Jos, Oyedepo emphasised that the increase was not merely a financial decision but…
In a thrilling finale to the Zain Africa Challenge 2009, the University of Ibadan (UI) emerged victorious over Kenyatta University of Kenya, capturing the prestigious title on August 31, 2009, in Kampala, Uganda. This inter-university quiz competition showcased the intellectual prowess of students from across Africa and highlighted the competitive spirit of the participating universities….
School Certificate Examination (SSCE), to enforce the 18-year age requirement for all exam candidates. He emphasized that this is not a new policy but a reaffirmation of existing regulations that have been in place. The Minister explained that the decision aligns with the typical educational trajectory in Nigeria. He noted that, based on the standard…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 21-day warning strike notice to the Federal Government, signaling a potential nationwide strike if their demands are not met. This decision was made during the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at the University of Ibadan from August 17-18, 2024. Background and Key Demands…
The nationwide protests against hunger which began on August 1 was missing one thing—-students. This time, many higher institutions sent everyone home a day before the protests began or set exams to begin or began graduation ceremonies. Something else happened. The Federal Government had begun to disburse education loans to students. The reasoning was clear-headed…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board, JAMB on Thursday revealed candidates with the highest marks in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. The Registrar of JAMB Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede disclosed this during the 2024 Policy Meeting on Admissions into Tertiary Institutions held in Abuja. He said 13 students scored above 300 in the…
