Category: Education

A new educational institution, Laphils International Academy (LIA), is set to open its doors in September, bringing a holistic and future-focused approach to learning aimed at preparing students for success in an increasingly dynamic and technology-driven world. Located in Awka, Anambra State, the academy was established from a vision shaped by over 30 years of experience in education and educational administration. The founders said the school was created in response to observed gaps in traditional learning systems, particularly the need for an educational model that balances academic excellence with practical…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) can now print their original result slips, a key requirement for admission processing into tertiary institutions across the country. JAMB disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by its spokesman, Fabian Benjamin, noting that the original result slips would be available for printing within hours of the announcement. According to the Board, the original result slip contains important information, including the candidate’s photograph, national ranking and other security…

Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Abubakar mni, Director of At-Tarbiyyah STEM School , has highlighted the School’s recent International achievements in STEM and Entrepreneurship Competitions, while urging stronger National Investment in Skills-Based Education to reduce Unemployment and Insecurity among young people. Speaking during a celebratory gathering with parents and students, Hajiya Amina said the School’s Teams had an outstanding year, competing in multiple International platforms, including a competition in Côte d’Ivoire and the SAGE (Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship) Programme. She explained that At-Tarbiyya students emerged top performers at regional…

By Prosper Okoye     A Nigerian literacy advocate has warned that the growing number of children roaming streets across the country is putting Nigeria’s future at risk, calling for urgent action from government, communities and parents. Sandra Onojetah, Director of LaVie Learns and convener of Book Hangout, said many children are being left without guidance, education and the right environment to develop properly. Speaking during the BOOK HANGOUT 2026 event in Abuja, she linked the rising presence of street and out-of-school children to failures in parenting, community responsibility and…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), following the completion of the tenure of outgoing Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose second term ends on July 31, 2026. According to a State House press release issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the appointment is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional efficiency and digital transformation within Nigeria’s education and examination system. Professor Aina, a…

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists FCT Council, Grace Ike, has continued to receive commendation for her commitment to youth development and educational advancement through initiatives targeted at empowering young Nigerians. In a bid to promote academic excellence and intellectual growth among students in the Federal Capital Territory, the NUJ FCT Council organised quiz and academic competitions involving selected secondary schools across the FCT. The initiative, which attracted participation from students, teachers, and education stakeholders, was aimed at encouraging healthy academic engagement, stimulating students’ interest in education, and…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that only graduates who present a compliance certificate from the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) will henceforth be mobilised for national service as part of efforts to curb certificate fraud and strengthen the integrity of the mobilisation process. The Director-General of the NYSC, Olakunle Nafiu, disclosed this during the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Pre-Mobilisation Workshop held in Abuja with the theme: “Strengthening Institutional Accountability and Compliance in the NYSC Mobilization Process for Effective Service Delivery.” Speaking at the workshop, the NYSC boss…