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Tinubu Appoints 39-Year-Old Tech Professor As Youngest JAMB Registrar

Segun Aina JAMB registrar appointment has drawn national attention after President Bola Tinubu appointed the 39-year-old Computer Engineering professor as the youngest registrar in the history of JAMB. The move is being viewed as a major youth-technocrat transition inside Nigeria’s examination system, with rising expectations around digital modernization, institutional efficiency and education-sector reform.

NUT Warns Nigerian Schools Are Becoming Targets After Fresh Attacks And Killings

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Attacks on Nigerian schools have triggered renewed national fear after the Nigeria Union of Teachers warned that classrooms, teachers and students are increasingly exposed to killings, abductions and violent attacks. The union says worsening insecurity is turning schools into vulnerable targets, deepening anxiety among parents and educators while raising fresh concerns about the effectiveness of Nigeria’s school protection measures.

FG Pushes Mandatory Drug Tests For Secondary School Students Nationwide

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Fresh debate has erupted over Nigeria’s secondary school drug testing policy after the Federal Government announced plans to introduce mandatory drug integrity tests for students nationwide. Authorities say the initiative is aimed at tackling rising substance abuse among youths, but the proposal has already triggered concerns involving privacy, implementation pressure, parental anxiety, and the risk of student stigmatisation.

NASU, SSANU Strike Shuts Down University Operations Nationwide

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NASU SSANU strike has disrupted universities nationwide, halting administrative services and escalating labour pressure on the federal government. The industrial action by the Non-Academic Staff Union and Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities reflects unresolved disputes over wages, arrears and working conditions, raising concerns about prolonged academic disruption and the broader strain on Nigeria’s education system.

JAMB Fake Result Alert Erupts as Board Disowns Viral ‘396 Score’ Slip Circulating on WhatsApp, X

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JAMB fake result alert has escalated after a viral UTME result slip claiming a candidate scored 396 spread across WhatsApp and X. The examination body has disowned the document, describing it as entirely fake and riddled with inconsistencies. Officials warned candidates to ignore such messages and rely strictly on official result-checking channels.

FCT Teachers Strike Suspension Triggered as ₦5bn Monthly Deal Forces School Reopening

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FCT teachers strike suspension has been triggered after a ₦5 billion monthly funding commitment by authorities, ending weeks of disruption across public primary schools in Abuja. The agreement clears the path for immediate reopening, bringing relief to parents and pupils. However, concerns remain over whether the funding can be sustained to prevent a fresh round of industrial action.

Apply Now: FG Opens TVET Programme with ₦22,500 Monthly Stipend

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FG TVET programme ₦22,500 stipend offer is drawing national attention as the Federal Government opens applications for technical and vocational training across Nigeria. The initiative promises monthly financial support for participants while equipping them with industry-relevant skills, positioning the scheme as both a short-term relief measure and a long-term employment strategy.

Nigeria’s Admission Crisis Requires Urgent Reform, Says Rotary’s Nanneh Kemte-Giadom

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Rotary Apo President Nanneh Kemte-Giadom has called for urgent national collaboration to address Nigeria’s widening university admission gap. Her remarks follow new debate triggered by a moratorium on private universities, as roughly 2.3 million applicants compete annually for about 228,000 university places across the country’s tertiary education system.

Nigeria Private University Moratorium: Government Freezes Approvals Amid Admission Capacity Crisis

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Nigeria has imposed a moratorium on new private university approvals as authorities attempt to address mounting concerns over academic quality and regulatory oversight. The Nigeria private university moratorium comes as demand for higher education continues to surge, with more than 2.3 million applicants competing annually for fewer than 230,000 admission spaces across the country’s universities.

2026 UTME Registration: Fees, Dates, Guidelines

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has opened registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), outlining key dates, approved fees and guidelines for candidates nationwide. The process, which includes biometric capture and profile creation, is expected to attract millions of applicants seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions.