Chidimma Uchegbu – Abuja The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has felicitated with the Christian faithful in Nigeria and the world for the successful completion of the Lenten season, which culminates in the celebration of Easter following the triumphant resurrection of our Lord…
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Chidimma Uchegbu The 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is now set to commence on Thursday, April 24, 2025, instead of the previously scheduled date of Friday, April 25, 2025. This adjustment has been made to accommodate essential commitments by the Board and its partner agencies. In preparation for the…
Chidimma Uchegbu The Managing Director/CE of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, has issued a stern warning to institutions that fail to inform students of loan disbursements made on their behalf, while still demanding payment of institutional fees from the same students. Recent findings by NELFUND have…
By Karen Ibrahim There has been intense concern and discussion about the Almajiri system, a traditional Islamic educational system common in Northern Nigeria. The system, which had its origins in the quest for Quranic education, was intended to teach young boys religious knowledge and discipline. They are transported far from…
BY USMAN GARBA ABUBAKAR The Almajiri system of religious education started in Northern Nigeria around the 11th century in Kanem-Borno Empire, and was later replicated in the Sokoto Caliphate. Both empires promoted the scheme and supported it with public finances. The scheme also enjoyed the support of other stakeholders such…
Chidimma Uchegbu No fewer than 211,000 candidates on Thursday sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Mock exam conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) across designated Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres in the country. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, who disclosed this while monitoring the exercise…
Chidimma Uchegbu – Abuja The Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, has described Nigerian youths as the nation’s most valuable resource for driving progress in education, healthcare, and economic development. He made this known during a courtesy visit by the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General…
Chidimma Uchegbu – Abuja The Minister of Education Dr Tunji Alausa has directed all Federal Vice- Chancellors, Rectors and Provosts to publish key institutional data on their official websites with immediate effect. In a statement by Director of Press in the Ministry, Mrs Folashade Boriowo on Saturday, the aim is…
Chidimma Uchegbu Chidimma Uchegbu – Abuja The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC Bishop Stephen Adegbite and members of Board of the Commission have condemned in clear terms the recent attacks on innocent communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau state by unidentified gun men. The…
Chidimma Uchegbu The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disbursed a total of N397,030,900 as transport allowances to 1,909 officials participating in the conduct of the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), scheduled for April 10, 2025. This was disclosed by the Board’s Director of Finance, Mr. Mufutau…