The federal government has officially pegged entry admission year into the nation’s tertiary institutions at age 16. This came as the government warned that any admission conducted outside of the Central Admission Processing System, CAPS, would be illegal and perpetrators would be prosecuted. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, said …
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US Suspends Student Visa Processing
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on Tuesday, May 27, ordered a suspension of student visa processing as President Donald Trump’s administration ramps up vetting of their social media, according to an internal cable. It is the latest move that takes aim at international students, a major source of revenue …
Read More »25 U.S. Varsities That Accept HND For Master’s or PHD
HIGHER National Diploma (HND) holders often face challenges when attempting to pursue postgraduate studies abroad, especially in countries like the United States. However, in recent years, several American universities have become more open to recognizing the value of international qualifications, including HNDs. If you’re an HND holder planning to further …
Read More »2025 UTME: Ondo School Records Dominant Performance, As Top Student Scores 362, Others get 300/400 marks
Dominion Science Academy, Owo, Ondo State is in a celebratory mood as eleven students scored over 300 marks in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The results of the duo of Arokoyo Oluwafemi Daniel and Odewale Phillip Ebunoluwa were quite impressive. While Daniel scored 77 in English Language, 96 …
Read More »UBEC unveils 3-year Roadmap to Reposition Basic Education
THE Universal Basic Education Commission has unveiled a three-year strategic development plan aimed at repositioning basic education sub-sector. The roadmap, tagged “UBEC 2025–2027 Strategic Blueprint” was officially launched at a two-day Management Retreat held by the Commission in Uyo, Akwa Ibom by the Executive Secretary of UBEC, Hajiya Aisha Garba. …
Read More »Step-by-step Guide on How to Check 2025 UTME Results
THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has released the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results. In this year’s UTME, over 1.5 million out of the 1,955,069 candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination scored below 200 in the just-concluded exam. This was revealed in the statistical analysis …
Read More »FG Inaugurates dual Mandate in Colleges of Education
THE Federal Government has officially commenced the implementation of the Dual Mandate Policy across all Federal Colleges of Education (FCOEs), following the enactment of the Federal Colleges of Education Act, 2023. Signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, the legislation empowers FCOEs to concurrently award the Nigeria Certificate in Education …
Read More »The Nigeria Prize for Literature – Year 2025 set to be fiercest– Advisory Board
The stakes have never been higher and the literary stage is set ablaze, as the Advisory Board of The Nigeria Prize for Literature, sponsored by NLNG, announced on Tuesday that a record 252 entries have been received for the 2025 edition, setting a new level for the quality of entries …
Read More »JAMB Releases Results Of 2025 Mock UTME
THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the results for the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which was conducted on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Newsextra24 reports that the board has announced that candidates can check their results by sending the keyword “MOCKRESULT” to either 55019 or 66019 …
Read More »Theatre Remains Vital for African Renaissance, Culture – Professor
UNIVERSITY don, Prof. Segun Oyewo, says theatre remains the ultimate tool for Africa’s renaissance and the preservation of its rich cultural heritage. He therefore called for the establishment of a theatre performing company to support teaching, research, and community services. Oyewo made the call during the university’s 276th Inaugural Lecture, titled …
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