JAMB: UTME Is Only a Ranking Tool, Not a Pass-or-Fail Exam
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is not a pass-or-fail test but a ranking mechanism used to allocate limited admission…
NECO Releases 2026 BECE Results, Fixes July 22–23 for Mathematics and English Re-sit
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), with a total of 186,291 candidates from across Nigeria and five foreign countries…
Coal City University Denies Salary Arrears, Six-Month Strike Claims, Defends Handling of Student Incident
Coal City University, Enugu, has dismissed allegations that it owes staff salary arrears or experienced a six-month staff strike, describing the claims as false, misleading, and without any factual basis.…
Kwara Poly Suspends Lecturer Over Flogging of Latecoming IJMB Candidates
Management of Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin on Monday suspended a lecturer who flogged Interim Joint Matriculation Board, IJMB, candidates who reported late for their ongoing examinations…
JAMB Ends Direct Entry Into 100 and 200 Levels in Colleges of Education
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced new admission guidelines for candidates seeking admission into Colleges of Education and agric-related National Diploma programmes, introducing major changes that will…
Nigerian Children Deserve Results, Not Assurances – WELA Tells Government
Women Empowerment and Legal Aid (WELA) has expressed deep concern over the continued attacks on schools and the recurring abduction of students across Nigeria, despite the establishment of the Safe…
UNN Teachers Allegedly Arrested Over PDP Meeting Ahead of Enugu North By-Election
Three teachers of the University of Nigeria Secondary School, Nsukka, including Mr. Lawrence Oko, popularly known as “Uncle Law,” and Hon. Chinedu Ezenwa, were reportedly detained and questioned by security…
Kebbi Police Deny School Closure Rumors, State Security is Stable
The Kebbi State Police Command has dismissed rumours claiming that schools in the state have been closed due to insecurity, describing the reports as false. …
Premiere Academy Wins 2026 Energy Titans Contest, Bags N500,000 Prize
Premiere Academy, Abuja, has emerged as the overall winner of the 2026 Battle of the Energy Titans competition, defeating 11 other finalists in a contest focused on tackling Nigeria’s energy…
NECO Warns Against Fake Supervisor Recruitment Portals, Says Applications Are Free
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has cautioned teachers and members of the public against fraudulent websites demanding payment from applicants seeking appointment as examination supervisors. In a statement issued on…















