FG Introduces Mandatory Drug Testing in Schools
By AL-Kadriyar Abdullahi The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to introduce mandatory drug testing for secondary school students across the country as part of renewed efforts to address the rising incidence of substance abuse among young people. Under the proposed policy, students will undergo drug screening at the point of admission into secondary […]
Tinubu Appoints 39-Year-Old Professor As JAMB Registrar
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Ishaq Oloyede whose tenure ends on July 31, 2026. The appointment was announced on Thursday in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. […]
Stakeholders Seek Equal Attention for Boy Child
By Julian Osamoto Stakeholders have called for balanced policies and stronger support systems for the boy child, as students, educators and advocacy groups marked the 2026 International Day of the Boy Child at Federal Government Boys College (FGBC), Wuye, Abuja. The event, titled PROJECT-18 Initiative, organised by ORAMALI Foundation in partnership with Wiki Club FGBC […]
Stakeholders Push Early Drug Abuse Awareness for Abuja Students
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Stakeholders in the education and counselling sectors have called for sustained sensitisation campaigns against drug abuse among young people, stressing the need to educate students early before they become victims of substance abuse and negative peer influence. The call was made during a drug abuse awareness programme organised for students of Government […]
FG Approves UTME Exemption for NCE Admissions From 2027
By AL-Kadriyar Abdullahi The Federal Government has approved the exemption of candidates seeking admission into Colleges of Education for the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programme from writing the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the policy, stating that candidates with at least four credit passes in relevant O’Level […]
2026 UTME: JAMB Opens Course, Institution Change Portal
By Zainab Bakare The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has activated the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) change of institution and course process for candidates seeking to modify their admission preferences. The announcement was made on Friday in a notice issued by the Board’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, via X. According to the statement, […]
FG Drives Global Certification for Nigerian Skilled Workers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has intensified efforts to position Nigerian artisans and skilled workers for global opportunities with the commencement of international certification examinations for beneficiaries of the Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) programme in the Federal Capital Territory. The certification exercise, organised by the Industrial Training Fund, is part of ongoing efforts to […]
ASUU Raises Fresh Strike Alarm Over 2025 Deal
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Academic Staff Union of Universities has warned that Nigeria’s public universities may be heading toward another industrial crisis if the Federal Government and state governments fail to fully implement the 2025 agreement reached with the union. The warning followed the union’s National Executive Council meeting held at Modibbo Adama University […]
Cultural Education, Teacher Mentorship Drive Discipline
By Julian Osamoto The Igbo Language and Culture Department of Federal Government Boys College (FGBC), Gaki, Abuja, has underscored the growing importance of teacher-led mentorship and cultural education in promoting discipline, academic commitment, and moral values among young learners. The message came during a graduation and send-off ceremony organised for graduating JS3 students by the […]
JAMB Scraps UTME Requirement for Education, Agriculture Courses
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced that candidates seeking admission into Education programmes and agriculture-related non-engineering courses in Colleges of Education and Polytechnics will no longer be required to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The decision was unveiled on Monday during the 2026 Policy Meeting on Admissions […]