Category: Education

JAMB announces registration Dates, Fees, Exam Schedule for 2026 UTME, Direct Entry

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the commencement of the sale of application documents for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session. The announcement was contained in a photostatement signed by JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, and shared on the Board’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday night. According to JAMB, applications are now open to suitably qualified candidates seeking admission into tertiary institutions across Nigeria for the 2026/27 academic year. Age Requirement, Underage Candidates The…

FG introduces reusable textbook policy to cut education costs, promote sustainability

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Government has unveiled a new policy framework aimed at reducing the cost of education for parents, improving learning outcomes, and promoting environmental sustainability through the use of reusable, high-quality textbooks in schools across the country. The policy, jointly issued by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id, formed part of ongoing reforms to reposition Nigeria’s education sector and ease the financial burden on families. Under the new framework, priority is placed on standardised and durable…

Humanitarian Ministry restates commitment to social work education as Federal School of Social Work, Emene holds 5th matriculation

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction (FMHAPR) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening social work education in Nigeria as the Federal School of Social Work, Emene, Enugu State, conducted its 5th Matriculation Ceremony for the 2024/2025 academic session. The ceremony, held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, marked the formal admission of new students into the institution and attracted government officials, traditional leaders, academics and other stakeholders. Speaking on behalf of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Olubunmi Olusanya, the Director of Social Development, Mr. Valentine Ezulu,…

Degrees Without Borders: A Vision of Educational Global Integration by Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo

Emporium Reporters

Championing Global Education Through Strategic Institutional Linkages Written: Dr. Adamu Muhammad Wakili Registrar, IHERIS University, Togo In an increasingly interconnected world, the barriers that once confined education within geographic and cultural borders are rapidly dissolving. The global landscape of learning is transforming, and at the heart of this evolution stands a visionary leader whose commitment to educational integration transcends national boundaries: Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, founder of the MAAUN Group of Universities. With a mission rooted in excellence, relevance, and international collaboration, Prof. Gwarzo has pioneered a model of higher…

Al-Ansar Children’s Home celebrates Qur’an Graduates in Abuja Walimah

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Al-Ansar Children’s Home in Kuje, Abuja, recently held a graduation walimah to honor the academic and spiritual achievements of its Qur’an students. The event brought together philanthropists, government officials, and members of the community to celebrate the milestones of the home’s children. In her welcome address, Hajiya Amina Abubakar Abdullahi, Amira of Al-Ansar, reflected on the home’s humble beginnings, noted that the first four children were initially placed at Karu Children’s Home before joining Al-Ansar once its facilities were ready. “All of them are now with us,” she said,…

Tonlagha donates N100m to Federal University Otuoke, bags Honorary Doctorate, dedicates award to family

Emporium Reporters

By Our Reporter     The Federal University, Otuoke (FUO), Bayelsa State, has conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Science (D.Sc) degree in Community Development and Empowerment on Mrs. Esther Matthew Tonlagha, in recognition of her outstanding humanitarian service and commitment to grassroots empowerment.   Mrs. Tonlagha, Founder of the Esther Matthew Tonlagha Foundation, was honoured during the university’s maiden combined convocation ceremony held on December 8, 2025, at Otuoke.   The award, according to the university, acknowledges her consistent contributions to community development, poverty alleviation and empowerment initiatives across Bayelsa…

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…