Ivy-Mary Adanna Eweputanna, a 23-year-old from Imo State, graduated with a 4.62 CGPA from UNN and a first class from Nigerian Law School, detailing her study techniques and career aspirations in an exclusive interview.
Nwokoye Ngozi Blessing, an Arts student, celebrated her 2026 UTME result of 214, scoring 50 in English. Her brother's playful video of the moment went viral, sparking mixed reactions about JAMB scoring standards across different academic disciplines.
An art student's 2026 UTME result has sparked widespread reactions online after he revealed scoring 98 in CRS and Government, showcasing his impressive subject combinations.
President Bola Tinubu has appointed retired professor Modupe Adeola Adelabu as Chairman of the NECO Governing Board, part of broader education sector reforms.
The University of Ibadan has announced its departmental JAMB cut-off marks for the 2025/2026 academic session, with a general threshold of 200. Highly competitive programmes like Medicine and Law require scores up to 290, while admission uses an aggregate
Four science students aiming for medical courses like medicine and nursing have shared their 2026 UTME results on TikTok, revealing their scores in key subjects and their emotional reactions to the outcomes.
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President Bola Tinubu has approved key appointments across Nigeria's education sector, including new leadership for NECO, NBTE, and the National Library of Nigeria, emphasizing continuity and reform.
President Bola Tinubu has approved new appointments for key education bodies, including NECO and NBTE, aiming to enhance governance and reform in Nigeria's educational sector.
A Nigerian mother, Deborah Precious, proudly shared her 16-year-old son's 2026 UTME result of 231, achieved without attending extra lessons while he worked at a market.
A Nigerian student has gone viral online after explaining how he secured university admission without writing the JAMB exam, using the JUPEB programme to enter directly into 200 level.
Saudi Arabia has launched its 2026 scholarship programme, offering fully-funded and partial study opportunities to international students including Nigerians across over 50 globally ranked universities.
A proud father has reacted online after his daughter scored 97 in Chemistry and 98 in Physics in the 2026 UTME, sharing a screenshot of her impressive 364 total score that has gone viral.
The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) witnessed four brilliant students achieving scores above 300, showcasing exceptional academic prowess amid challenging conditions for thousands of candidates.
Approximately 250 UTME 2026 candidates were forced out mid-exam at Olive House Academy College in Ogun state due to a power disruption. JAMB has not commented on possible resit arrangements.
The Governing Council of Tai Solarin Federal University of Education has approved Professor Samuel Ekundayo Oladipo as the new vice-chancellor, effective May 5, 2026, bringing decades of academic and administrative expertise.
The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) in Ondo State has introduced a palliative initiative to support its staff following the recent fuel price increase and nationwide economic strain.
A Nigerian mother, Sandra Ugochi Ubesie Ibeabuchi, expressed overwhelming joy after her son Excel's UTME performance, revealing she fainted and woke up. Social media users flooded her with congratulations.
A 200-level medical student's 2026 UTME result went viral on TikTok after he took the exam 'for fun' without preparation, scoring an impressive aggregate of 262.
Omoh Anthonia Ilamosi, a commercial student, achieved an aggregate score of 235 in the 2026 UTME despite studying for only one month before the exam and not attending lessons.
A Nigerian lady shared her sister's UTME 2026 result, scoring 188 without studying, sparking online reactions and comparisons from other candidates.
A 2026 UTME candidate shared a WhatsApp chat screenshot showing her mother's encouraging response after she scored 144 in JAMB. The viral post sparked reactions from other candidates sharing their own exam result experiences.
Uzodigwe Chidiogo Cynthia scored 351 in the 2026 UTME. She credits repeated study of past questions and hard work for her excellent result.
A 2026 UTME candidate scored 225 in art subjects. His mother, a lecturer, reacted with displeasure. The result and chat sparked online reactions.
A Nigerian mother proudly posted her son's 2026 WAEC and UTME results on X, but his chemistry score—A1 in WAEC vs 49 in UTME—drew mixed reactions online.
A Nigerian lady, Blessing, feared checking her 2026 UTME result. She asked her sister to help, and scored 213, sparking mixed reactions online.
JAMB clarifies that the 'No Result Yet' message affects underage candidates whose results are withheld due to age policy. Only those 16 by Sept 2026 are eligible, with exceptional cases needing 320+ score.
Wisdom Gate International School in Port Harcourt appeals to the Rivers State Government to lift its suspension following the tragic death of a two-year-old pupil, citing economic and emotional strain on staff and parents.
Nigeria's Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has been awarded the Most Innovative Cabinet Minister of the Year 2025 for his leadership in education reforms under the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the third batch of results for the 2026 UTME, with candidates advised to check via SMS. Over 2.2 million candidates registered across 966 centers.
The UK's Coventry University plans to open a campus in Lagos by 2026, offering UK degrees locally at lower cost. While hailed as access to world-class education, critics see it as an indictment of Nigeria's own universities and a colonial regression.