FG Suspends 2027 WASSCE, NECO Fee Hike After Backlash
The Federal Ministry of Education has suspended a planned fee increase for 2027 WASSCE and NECO exams after public outcry, withdrawing a June 18 letter and promising broader consultations.
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Tinubu Upgrades Federal Poly Nasarawa to Mining University
President Tinubu approves upgrade of Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa to Federal University of Mining, Engineering and Technology, Nasarawa, to boost technical education and solid minerals sector.
Sundiata Post Model: Newsroom as Knowledge Institution
The Sundiata Post Model transforms journalism into systematic knowledge production, integrating reporting, research, and conceptual innovation within an independent newsroom in Abuja.
Parents to pay ₦50,000 per child for WAEC/NECO from 2027
The Federal Government approved an 82% increase in WAEC and NECO registration fees to ₦50,000 per child, effective from 2027, sparking criticism.
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FG approves ₦50,000 WAEC, NECO fee from 2027
The Federal Government has approved a uniform ₦50,000 examination fee for WAEC and NECO from 2027, nearly doubling current costs. NANS and Atiku criticise the hike as insensitive amid economic hardship.
UNICAL School Fees 2026: Full Breakdown and Payment Guide
Discover the latest UNICAL school fees for all courses in 2026, including fresh, returning, and final-year students, plus a step-by-step payment guide.
FG Approves N50,000 WAEC, NECO Exam Fee Effective 2027
Nigeria's federal government has approved N50,000 as the new uniform examination fee for WAEC and NECO, an 82% increase from N27,500, effective from 2027 SSCE.
NELFUND Denies Suspending Upkeep Allowance Amid Complaints
NELFUND refutes claims of suspending student upkeep allowances, stating payments are ongoing despite delays due to verification issues.
Nigerian Law School 2026: Full List of Outstanding Graduating Students
Israel Adekunle Adeniyi is the Overall Best Graduating Student at the 2026 Nigerian Law School Call to Bar, with a ₦2 million award and a full list of prize winners released.
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Nigerian children in crisis invisible in budgets: report
A new report reveals that Nigerian children affected by conflict and displacement lack dedicated budget lines, with less than 5% of education and 1.5% of health budgets reaching early childhood services.
Tinubu Transmits Secondary Education Reform Bill to NASS
President Tinubu sends a bill to reform Nigeria's secondary education system, aiming to improve governance and reduce dropout rates amid debate over the 6-3-3-4 structure.
House Advances Bill for Nutritionists Registration Council
The House of Representatives has advanced a bill to establish the Nutritionists Registration Council of Nigeria, aiming to regulate the profession and tackle malnutrition.
FG, NIMC to Extend Digital ID to 80 Million Learners
The Federal Government and NIMC partner to provide trusted digital identity to 80 million learners, enhancing education access and security.
Lagos Opens Registration for Cleaner Energy Challenge 2026
Lagos State launches the Lagos Cleaner Energy Schools Innovation Challenge (LCESIC) 2026, inviting SS1 and SS2 students to develop clean energy solutions. Registration is now open.
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Canada Extends PR Pathway for Nigerian Students at Two Colleges
Canada extends its Private Career College Graduate Pilot until December 31, 2027, offering Nigerian graduates of Oulton and Eastern Colleges a route to permanent residency through healthcare and early childhood jobs.
JAMB ban on Mmesoma expires July 2026: Eligible to write UTME again
Ejikeme Mmesoma's three-year JAMB ban for result forgery expires July 2026, allowing her to register for UTME again. The scandal involved manipulating her score from 249 to 362.
Celebration Church Marks Six Months in Permanent HQ, 30,000 Members
Celebration Church International marks six months in its first permanent global headquarters in Lagos, membership surpasses 30,000 across 55 campuses worldwide.
550-Million-Year-Old Fossil Shows First Right-Handed Animal
A 550-million-year-old fossil of Spriggina floundersi shows a right-side bias, making it the earliest known creature with handedness, according to a new study.
Mmesoma Free to Write UTME Again as JAMB Ban Ends
Ejikeme Mmesoma's three-year JAMB ban expires in July 2026, allowing her to register for UTME again after a 2023 result forgery scandal.
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Cambridge Top Scorer Gets First-Class Law Degree in UK
Oluwabukolami Adeyemi, the 2022 Cambridge global top scorer, graduated with a First-Class Law degree from Newcastle University, UK, funded by former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello's scholarship.
NOUN VC: African Philosophy Has Always Embraced Relational Thinking
NOUN Vice-Chancellor Prof. Uduma Oji Uduma declared that African philosophy has long placed relational thinking at its core, contrasting it with Western epistemology's isolated individual knower.
Canada Citizenship Processing Now 19 Months
IRCC increases proof of citizenship processing to 19 months amid backlog of nearly 100,000 applications driven by December 2025 citizenship-by-descent policy changes.
22-Year-Old Lady Becomes First Doctor, Graduation Video Goes Viral
A 22-year-old Nigerian lady graduates as a medical doctor, becoming the first doctor in her family. Her emotional graduation video goes viral on social media, inspiring many.
Nigerian Lady Celebrates Becoming Registered Nurse After Nursing School
A young Nigerian woman, Akintunde Oluwaseun Mercy, celebrates becoming a registered nurse after graduating from Osun State College of Nursing Sciences, sharing her journey and research project.
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Two Women Joint Best Graduating Students at Nigerian Law School 2026
Loren Gomez and Modestus Happiness Chiamaka jointly won the Female Best Graduating Student award at the Nigerian Law School 2026 Call to Bar, sparking widespread praise.
Dangote Cement Engineering Competition: ₦1.5m for Undergraduates
Dangote Cement Plc launches 2026 Industry-Based Engineering Research Competition for Nigerian undergraduates, offering ₦1.5 million in prizes and mentorship.
NELFUND Disburses N1.5 Billion to Three Institutions
NELFUND has disbursed N1.5 billion to three Nigerian institutions, covering tuition and upkeep for 6,129 students under its student loan scheme.
NANS Lists 41 Institutions with Unrefunded NELFUND Payments
NANS has named 41 tertiary institutions that allegedly collected double tuition fees from NELFUND and students without refunding the excess payments.
UniCal Suspends 19 Students for Exam Misconduct (09.07.2026)
The University of Calabar has suspended 19 students for one academic session over alleged examination misconduct, following a senate-approved disciplinary committee recommendation.
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Access Bank Employee Earns First-Class Degree from Ajayi Crowther
Samuel Adebowale, an Access Bank employee, graduated with a first-class degree in Statistics from Ajayi Crowther University, balancing work and studies.
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