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ShareFederal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State, has officially commenced Bachelor’s Degree programmes following the signing of an affiliation agreement with Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka. The partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at the UNIZIK campus in Awka, authorizes the polytechnic to offer degree programmes under the academicContinue Reading

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ShareThe Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced that candidates scheduled for the 2026 Mop-Up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, can now print their examination notification slips. In a statement signed by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the Board said the Mop-Up UTME is slated for Saturday,Continue Reading

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ShareThe Presidency, on Saturday, commissioned newly completed female students’ hostels at the Gadau Main Campus and Yuli Campus of Bauchi State owned, Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), under the Presidential Commissioning of the 2024 TETFund Annual Intervention Projects. The commissioning ceremony, held at the University’s Gadau Main Campus, formed part ofContinue Reading

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ShareThe Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) wishes to categorically refute and condemn the false and misleading publications currently circulating across social media and online platforms alleging that the Federal Government has suspended students’ upkeep allowance payments under the student loan scheme. These reports, including a fabricated statement falsely attributed toContinue Reading

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ShareThe Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the 12 Chibok girls who graduated from the American University of Nigeria. The government said the graduates would continue receiving support to help them succeed in spite of the traumatic experiences they endured. This assurance came during AUN’s 17th convocation forContinue Reading

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A leading education expert argues that foundational learning must prioritize mother-tongue instruction, as culturally and linguistically aligned resources are critical for unlocking student potential and comprehension. She advocates for a dual focus: leveraging modern technologies like virtual reality for innovative teaching while urgently developing indigenous-language materials to preserve Nigeria’s linguistic heritage. This approach is presented not merely as a pedagogical preference but as a strategic imperative to ensure meaningful educational outcomes and safeguard national culture.Continue Reading

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A pharmacy student’s candid account reveals that the intense pressure in health science programs stems less from academic rigor itself and more from a toxic cycle of unmet personal expectations and the pursuit of external validation. A critical, practical solution identified is structured practical internships, which bridge theory and practice, providing purpose and resilience. The core takeaway is that sustainable success requires institutional support for mental well-being and a student mindset shift: passion must supersede prestige or financial motives. Ultimately, this highlights a systemic issue where supporting studentContinue Reading