Category: Education

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has criticized the scheduling of a Lassa fever lecture by the Department of Pharmacy at Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), describing the timing as provocative and a violation of the religious rights of Muslim staff and students. According to the group, an internal memo allegedly issued by the Department of Pharmacy slated the lecture for Friday, June 26, 2026, from 12 noon to 2 p.m., a period that coincides with the weekly Jumu’ah congregational prayer observed by Muslims. In a statement issued on Monday, MURIC’s…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the end of admissions into affiliated degree programmes run by colleges of education across Nigeria, beginning from the 2026/2027 academic session. The decision, contained in JAMB’s newly released NCE/ND Agric Registration Guidelines issued by the Office of the Registrar in June 2026, marks a significant shift in the country’s teacher education system. Under the new policy, all admissions into colleges of education will now be through the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programme, effectively making it the sole entry route into…

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…