Category: Education

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has fully automated the authentication and evaluation of academic credentials in a sweeping reform aimed at improving transparency, strengthening data integrity, and enhancing public service delivery. In a statement issued on 15 April 2026 and signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Mrs. Folasade Boriowo, the Ministry said the initiative is part of its commitment to the Federal Government’s digital transformation agenda and the deployment of technology-driven solutions to improve efficiency within the education sector. Under the new arrangement,…

As the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) begins from April 16 to April 25, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released a comprehensive list of prohibited items and outlined tough penalties for candidates who violate examination rules. According to the board, the guidelines are aimed at preserving the integrity and credibility of the examination across all accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres nationwide. JAMB warned that candidates found guilty of any form of examination malpractice risk severe consequences, including cancellation of results, bans ranging from two to three…

An Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has called on security agencies across Nigeria to ensure maximum protection for candidates and officials ahead of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board. The appeal was made in a statement issued on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, by MURIC’s Executive Director, Ishaq Akintola, who stressed the need for heightened vigilance during the examination period scheduled from April 16 to April 25. MURIC specifically urged key security agencies—including the Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian…

The Federal Government has opened applications for the second cohort of its flagship Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme, reinforced its commitment to equipping Nigerian youth with practical skills that support job creation, entrepreneurship, and national development. According to Boriowo Folasade, Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, the programme is designed to strengthen technical capacity and address unemployment among Nigerian youth. Applications for the new cohort commenced on Monday, 13 April 2026, inviting interested Nigerians to enrol in the nationwide skills development initiative. Honourable Minister…

The Federal Government has unveiled the country’s first-ever nationwide Learner Identification Number (LIN), a digital initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s education system through improved data management, transparency, and student tracking. The programme, launched by the Federal Ministry of Education, assigns every student a permanent and traceable academic identity to support learning continuity, strengthen education planning, and enable timely interventions. The initiative is also designed to expand access to education and ensure that no child is left behind. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, described the LIN as a…

The Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Professor Uduma Oji Uduma, has called on members of the university community and Nigerians at large to embrace renewal, resilience, and purposeful living as they mark Easter Sunday. In a goodwill message issued on Sunday, the Vice-Chancellor described Easter as a profound moment of reflection, symbolising resurrection, renewal, and the triumph of life over adversity, noting that its message transcends religious boundaries and speak to the universal human experience. Quoting the biblical passage in the Gospel of Luke 24:6, “He…

The Federal Ministry of Education (FME) has debunked viral claims alleging that the Aliko Dangote Ultra-Modern Skills Acquisition Centre in Kano is not in use, affirmed that the facility is fully operational and actively training Nigerian youths. In a statement issued on April 1, 2026, the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, said the Centre is functioning under the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET II – IDEAS) Programme, designed to equip young Nigerians with practical, industry-relevant skills. Boriowo disclosed that about 300 trainees have been…

The Federal Government has launched the National Digital Economy Research Clusters under Project BRIDGE, a strategic initiative aimed at repositioning Nigerian universities as centres of innovation, entrepreneurship, and global competitiveness. Announcing the development on April 1, 2026, the Honourable Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, said the initiative is designed to align education, research, and digital infrastructure in driving Nigeria’s transition to a knowledge-based economy. According to the minister, Project BRIDGE valued at $2 billion will see the deployment of over 90,000 kilometres of fibre optic infrastructure to connect universities…