Category: Education

FG bans admission, transfer into SS3 to tackle examination malpractice

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has announced a nationwide ban on the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) in both public and private secondary schools, as part of efforts to curb examination malpractice.   The directive was issued by the Federal Ministry of Education in a press release signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Mrs. Boriowo Folasade. According to the Ministry, the policy is aimed at addressing the rising cases of examination fraud, including the use of so-called “special centres” during external examinations, which…

NOUN hosts WIDEN Workshop, Stakeholders renew commitment to closing Nigeria’s digital gender gap

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) on Thursday, 12 December 2025, hosted the second edition of the Women in Digital Empowerment Network (WIDEN) workshop at its new conference hall in Abuja. The event brought together government representatives, university administrators, development partners, researchers and female tech trainees to advance the national conversation on closing the digital gender divide. Declaring open the event,Vice-Chancellor of NOUN, Prof Olufemi A. Peters, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Technology, Innovation and Research, Prof Christine I. Ofulue, described the WIDEN project as a transformative initiative…

Great Ife Alumni mourns Pro-Chancellor Oyeweso, describes his death as ‘A Loss to Humanity’

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Global Great Ife Alumni Association has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Professor AbdulGaffar Siyan Oyeweso, Chairman of the Governing Council and Pro-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, described his death as a monumental loss to academia and humanity.   In a condolence statement jointly signed by the Global President, Barr. Leye Bunmi Falode, and the Publicity Secretary, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the association said the sudden demise of the renowned historian was “sad, painful, and shocking,” especially coming at a time the institution is preparing for its convocation…

Smart Schools choose MENXTT Tech NG for CBT Compliance

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As Nigeria accelerates toward the nationwide adoption of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations by 2026, schools across the country are under growing pressure to overhaul outdated infrastructure and invest in reliable digital solutions that meet regulatory standards. The Federal Government’s directive compelling both examination bodies to digitise their assessment systems is widely viewed as a milestone in modernising the education sector. However, it has also exposed a major concern: Nigeria’s schools are not uniformly equipped with the technology required…

FG appoints Athena Centre to NgREN Board, strengthens Data-Driven Education reforms

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has appointed the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership to the Governing Board of the Nigerian Research and Education Network (NgREN) and its digital services arm, the Tertiary Education Research Applications and Services (TERAS), as part of renewed efforts to modernise Nigeria’s research ecosystem and deepen data-driven governance.   NgREN serve as Nigeria’s national research and education backbone, providing high-speed connectivity, shared digital resources, and collaboration infrastructure for universities and research institutions, while TERAS powers the digital applications that support research, data exchange, and virtual learning across…

Eemaan Foundation College Student, Qareebullah Olamilekan, emerges Nigeria’s 2024 WASSCE Overall Best

Lukman Laleye Babalola

An eighteen-year-old student of Eemaan Foundation College, Osogbo, Osun State, Qareebullah Olamilekan Ajisafe, has emerged as the overall best candidate in the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), surpassing more than 1.8 million candidates who sat for the examination across Nigeria.   The remarkable achievement has brought immense pride to Eemaan Foundation College, the state, and the wider Muslim community nationwide. Organizations such as Little Drop Education, an educational initiative of the OAU Muslim Brothers Forum, and the Small Kindnesses Foundation (SKF) have joined in celebrating Qareebullah’s success.…

FG debunks viral social media claim on nationwide school closure

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed a widely circulated social media message alleging that schools across the country have been directed to close from November 24, 2025, describing it as false and misleading.   In a statement issued on Saturday by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, the ministry clarified that no such directive was issued by the Federal Government, the Federal Ministry of Education, any State Ministry of Education, or recognised security agency.   The ministry urged Nigerians to disregard the message, warned against the…

ILLEC celebrates nine years of reviving ,expanding Nupe language literacy

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Initial Language Legacy and Culture (ILLEC) Centre, Minna, on Wednesday marked its ninth anniversary, celebrating a remarkable transformation from a modest classroom initiative in 2016 into one of KinNupe’s most influential indigenous language institutions. Founded on November 19, 2016, by Manarakis, ILLEC began with a simple mission to teach Nupe Language to his four younger sisters. Unexpectedly, the initiative attracted learners from surrounding communities eager to reconnect with their linguistic heritage. One of the earliest champions of the project was the late Prof. Samuel Tswanya, former Vice Chancellor of…

NYSC DG advocates Ethical Data Culture, says credibility of mobilisation depends on human integrity …As Stakeholders, JAMB, NUC, NBTE, NERD chart roadmap for credible education data system

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General OO Nafiu, has called for stronger ethical discipline and digital integrity among institutions and officials handling the mobilisation of graduates for national service, stressed that the credibility of Nigeria’s mobilisation process depend not only on technology but also on human character. He made the call on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Pre-Mobilisation Workshop held at the National Judicial Institute, Abuja, with the theme: “Enhancing Data Integrity for Credible Mobilisation for National Service in Contemporary Times.”…

JAMB approves admission for 85 exceptional underage Candidates after rigorous screening

Emporium Reporters

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved the admission of 85 underage candidates who demonstrated exceptional academic performance and maturity during the 2025 admission process.   According to a statement released on Monday by the Board’s Public Communication Adviser, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the decision followed a “meticulous evaluation” process aligned with global best practices, where underage admissions are considered rare exceptions rather than the norm.   “After thorough verification and interviews, 85 candidates who met the established criteria have been duly cleared to proceed to their respective institutions…