NELFUND Pilots Tokenised System to Prevent Duplicate School Fee Payments
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has begun piloting a tokenised payment system designed to prevent students from paying their school fees twice and reduce complications associated with refunds. NELFUND Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this on Wednesday during a press briefing, saying the fund had received nearly 400,000 applications under its ongoing process. Under […]
FCT Teachers Suspend Strike, Resume Work Wednesday
By Shakirat Lawal. Teachers in primary and secondary schools across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have suspended their indefinite strike following resolutions reached between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the FCT Administration. The suspension was contained in a communique issued at the end of an emergency State Executive Council (SEC) meeting of […]
ASUU Strike Disrupts Exams at Taraba State University
The ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has disrupted examinations and other academic activities at Taraba State University, Jalingo, leaving students and parents uncertain about the academic calendar. The university’s Registrar, Dr Joseph Umar Bibinu, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the industrial action began on Monday, October 12, 2026, […]
EKSUTH to Induct 109 Nursing Graduates in Ekiti
The College of Nursing Services at Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti, is set to induct its first 109 graduates as part of efforts to address shortages of healthcare professionals in Nigeria. The Chief Medical Director of EKSUTH, Prof. Kayode Olabanji, disclosed this on Monday in Ado-Ekiti, saying the Nursing and Midwifery Council of […]
Benue Diocese Shuts Four Institutions in Ihugh Over Repeated Attacks
The Catholic Diocese of Gboko has ordered the indefinite closure of four Church-owned institutions in Ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State, following repeated attacks, arson and alleged acts of hostility against its facilities. The directive, which took effect on October 12, 2026, was issued by the Bishop of the Diocese, Most Rev. William […]
AI Enters Nigerian Classrooms as Teachers Demand Better Support
Artificial intelligence is increasingly finding its way into Nigerian classrooms, but teachers and education stakeholders say the technology must be matched with better training, welfare, facilities and professional recognition. The issue takes on added significance as Nigeria marks the 2026 World Teachers’ Day on October 5. The annual observance highlights the role of teachers in […]
Kwara State Polytechnic Expels 42 Students Over Exam Malpractice
The management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has expelled 42 students following comprehensive investigations into examination malpractice by the institution’s Examination Malpractice Committee. According to a statement issued on Monday by Ibrahim Esin, Principal Assistant Registrar of the Academic Board Matters Division, the affected cohort comprises 31 Higher National Diploma (HND) and 11 National Diploma […]
JAMB Lifts Ban on SIM Swapping and Email Changes
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has lifted its restriction on SIM swapping and email changes, providing a secure pathway for candidates who have lost access to their registered contact details. The new policy took effect on Monday, September 21, 2026. It applies strictly to candidates who can no longer access their registered phone […]
JAMB Fires Staff Member Over Extortion of Candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has terminated the appointment of a staff member caught extorting candidates, signaling a strict zero-tolerance approach to internal misconduct. According to the Board’s weekly bulletin released on Monday, the decisive action underscores that efforts to rid the examination process of fraud extend inward. “The Board once again warned […]
Child Prodigy Laurent Simons Defends First PhD at 15
Prodigy researcher Laurent Simons has earned international attention after defending his doctoral thesis in theoretical quantum physics at the University of Antwerp in November 2025 at the age of 15. Born in Belgium, Simons displayed an exceptional aptitude for learning from a young age, starting primary school at just two years old. By age nine, […]
