Investors Urged To Explore Yobe’s Rich Resources

Export-focused non-governmental organisations have hailed an upcoming book highlighting Yobe State’s economic potential, urging investors to tap into the state’s natural and commercial resources. The book, An Insight on Export Potentials and Investment Opportunities in Yobe State Vision 2030: The Indigenous Export Initiative for Economic Advancement, is written by Muhammad Alwali Kazir and is billed…

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Over 68,000 Candidates Pass NECO 2025 SSCE External, Malpractice Cases Rise

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External results, 52 days after the last written paper. Announcing the results in Minna, Niger State, NECO Registrar, Prof. Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi, said candidates were tested in 16 subjects, with 96,979 registering for the examination. Of these, 95,160 candidates actually sat…

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Over 2,000 Abia North Students To Benefit From Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation JAMB Sponsorship

The Orji Uzor Kalu (OUK) Foundation has unveiled a scheme to fully sponsor University Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration for more than 2,000 students in Abia North Senatorial District. Rev. Mike Onyeidu, Coordinator of the initiative, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday that the programme is designed to alleviate the financial challenges…

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JAMB Clarifies Admission Rules Amid Controversy Over 2026 UTME Registration

Nigeria’s admissions authority, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has moved to clear confusion surrounding the registration process for the 2026 UTME and Direct Entry examinations, following widespread claims that already-admitted students were barred from applying. In a statement released in Abuja on Wednesday, JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin, said the allegation was false…

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Nigeria Rewards Excellence In Teaching With Major Cash Prizes And New Reform Programme

Nigeria has taken a significant step towards strengthening its education system with the presentation of a ₦50 million award to Taiwo Solanke, recognised as the nation’s best teacher at the Nigeria Teachers’ Summit 2026 in Abuja. Speaking at the event on Tuesday, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu said the award reflects the government’s determination to elevate…

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AUK Marks 17th Convocation With Graduation Of Over 1,100 Students

Al-Qalam University Katsina is set to graduate 1,109 students at its 17th Convocation Ceremony scheduled for 24 January, the university has announced. Speaking at a press conference in Katsina, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nasiru Musa-Yauri, said the event reflects the institution’s dedication to academic excellence and adherence to international standards. He revealed that 18 students will…

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Federal Government Reaches Landmark Deal With ASUU To Stabilise Universities

The Federal Government has described its newly renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) as a landmark achievement aimed at ending prolonged industrial disputes and improving the quality of higher education in Nigeria. Speaking at the presentation of the agreement in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said…

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