The Federal Government has introduced a new Teacher Ethics and Criminal Record Verification Framework, making it mandatory for all teachers—both in public and private schools—to undergo ethics screening and criminal background checks before being employed. The policy was announced by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, in Abuja on Monday, August 25, during the…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has instructed Nigerian public universities to complete their 2025 admission processes by October 31, 2025. According to the board’s schedule, private universities must finalize admissions by November 30, 2025, while all other tertiary institutions, both public and private, are required to conclude admissions by December 31, 2025. This…
The Imo State government has officially banned schools from organizing graduation parties for Nursery and Junior Secondary School (JSS 3) students. This directive was announced by the State Commissioner for Education, Professor Bernard Ikegwuoha, in a memo addressed to parents, guardians, and education stakeholders over the weekend. Dated August 15, 2025, the memo also instructs…
The Federal Government has announced a seven-year moratorium on establishing new federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across Nigeria. The decision was announced by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, following Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The moratorium aims to address…
The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has confirmed the tragic death of one of its students, Babalola Marvelous Olanrewaju, who was fatally shot during an unofficial sign-out ceremony held at the Ultramodern Wazo Market in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, the University’s Registrar, Olayinka…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has refuted claims that Corps Member Ushie Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as “Raye,” was denied her Certificate of National Service due to her criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement released on Sunday, the NYSC described the allegation as false and baseless, emphasizing that the delay in…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has temporarily suspended access to the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for school candidates following the detection of technical issues during an internal review. In a statement dated Thursday, August 7, and signed by Acting Head of Public Affairs Moyosola Adesina, WAEC explained that the…
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has announced plans to introduce compulsory drug testing for students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. This move, aimed at tackling the rising cases of substance abuse among undergraduates, was disclosed in a communiqué issued by NDLEA’s Director…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has revealed that only 38.32% of candidates who sat for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) obtained credit passes in at least five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. This figure represents a significant drop compared to the 72.12% recorded in 2024, marking a 33.8% decline…
The Senate of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), Katsina, has expelled 57 students for their involvement in various examination malpractice offenses. The decision was announced in a statement released by the university management and signed by Hajiya Fatima Sanda, Head of Information and Protocol, on Saturday, August 2, in Katsina. According to the statement, the…
