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Tinubu Approves Establishment of 7 New Tertiary Institutions

In a recent move that underscores its unwavering commitment to the development of education in Nigeria, the Federal Government has approved the immediate establishment of seven new tertiary institutions. This announcement comes as part of the administration’s broader agenda to foster continuity in governance, uphold policy consistency, and bolster the …


Lagos Schools Resumption Date

The Lagos State Government has recently issued an official directive, mandating all schools below the Tertiary Level to commence their academic activities for the Y2023/2024 academic year on Monday, 4th September 2023. This directive is in adherence to the Y2023/2024 Harmonised Academic School Calendar, a schedule meticulously curated and approved …

Federal Universities in Nigeria Maintain Tuition-free Status

In light of recent events, it’s paramount for students, guardians, and the general public to understand the evolving structure of university fees in Nigeria. There have been murmurs and outright concerns about the rising ancillary fees at several universities nationwide. However, the presidency has come forward with a clarifying statement: …

Nigeria’s New Student Loan Law

President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, signed into law a bill that provides interest-free education loans for Nigerians willing to pursue tertiary education. The Access to Higher Education Act, 2023, otherwise known as the Students Loan Act, is a significant step towards achieving educational equality and enabling more Nigerians to access …

Ogun State Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) Timetable

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Abeokuta, has released the timetable for the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in Ogun State. The BECE is a crucial assessment administered to students in their final year of Junior Secondary School. It signifies the transition from JSS 3 to the senior …

Lagos State Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) Timetable

The Lagos State Ministry of Education, through the Lagos State Examinations Board, has published the timetable for the year 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). This crucial exam is a pivotal milestone in the educational journey of every student, marking their transition from Junior Secondary School to Senior Secondary School …

UK Restricts Foreign Students From Bringing Family

In a sweeping new policy measure, the United Kingdom has decided to restrict foreign students from bringing their family members into the country. This surprising development was announced by the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, as part of a broader initiative to reduce net migration.Effective from January 2024, all foreign students …

Cook-a-Thon: Hilda Baci’s 100-Hour Culinary Journey

The culinary world has been abuzz with the recent extraordinary feat accomplished by a Nigerian gourmet chef, Hilda Bassey Effiong, better known as Hilda Baci. She has made history by breaking the world record for the longest hours of cooking, an achievement that has not only landed her a place …

Nigerian Students Trapped in Sudan

The Federal Government of Nigeria has urged Nigerian students currently in Sudan to stay calm and remain indoors as it makes efforts to safely evacuate them from the conflict-ridden country. A recent statement from the Nigerian Embassy in Khartoum has advised students to disregard an earlier notice circulated by the …

Lagos State BECE Registration Deadline

The Lagos State Ministry of Education has announced an extension for the registration deadline of the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Orunsolu Adebayo, Director of Lagos State Examinations Board, issued a statement outlining the new deadline and its impact on Public Junior Secondary Schools, approved Private Junior Secondary Schools, …