Underage Candidates: JAMB Sets New Rules for University Admission

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board Logo The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Wednesday announced new guidelines for the admission of candidates under the age of 16 into Nigerian universities. In addition, the board inaugurated a special committee to oversee the admission process for underage candidates. This development follows the Nigerian government’s policy establishing…

Education Ministry Slams Smear Campaign Against UBEC Executive Secretary

Aisha Garba, Executive Secretary, UBEC The Federal Ministry of Education has strongly condemned what it described as a ‘sponsored smear campaign’ targeting the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba.In an official statement, the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Alausa, said the Ministry’s attention had been drawn to ‘libellous’ media reports.Alausa…

Nzuko Ndi Igbo Radio Programme CEO Urges Govt, NGOs to save Igbo Language and Culture from extinction

The winners of Nzuko Ndi Igbo Language Academy competition Mazi Chukwudi Ejimofor, Chief Executive Officer of the Nzuko Ndi Igbo radio programme limited, has issued a passionate appeal to governments, non-governmental organizations, and individuals to actively support efforts to preserve Igbo language, culture, and traditions. Speaking on Tuesday during the final session of the Nzuko…

BREAKING: WASSCE 2025: Only 38.32% Passed, WAEC Records Worst Performance in Years

Students sitting exams Out of the 1,969,313 candidates who sat for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), only 754,545 representing 38.32%, secured credits and above in a minimum of five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. This was disclosed on Monday by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) during the official release…

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