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JAMB 2020: 2 arrested for alleged hike in UTME cost

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC), has arrested Mr Ambrose Okogwa, 55, and Mr Fidelis Imafido, 65, for allegedly selling the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME), registration form above the prescribed fees.

UNIPORT gets 37 new professors

The University of Port Harcourt has promoted 37 senior academics to the rank of professor.

TRCN certifies 60,122 teachers in Kaduna – Official

The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), says it has registered 60,122 teachers in Kaduna State from 2005 to date.

NYSC urges disregard of online registration for 2020 Batch “A” Orientation

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says it has not released any date for the commencement of online registration in respect of 2020 Batch “A” Orientation programme.

Gov. Ortom orders reversal of mock registration fees

Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has directed the State Examination Board to immediately revert to the old registration fee of N4,500 for MOCK Senior School Certificate Examination in the state.

Jubilation in Badagry as JAMB suspends use of NIN for 2020 UTME

Some candidates from Badagry who were preparing for the forthcoming 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) expressed joy on Saturday as JAMB suspended the National Identification Number ( NIN) registration.

2020 UTME: NAPTAN, candidates laud JAMB for suspending use of NIN

The National Parents/Teachers Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) has lauded the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for suspending the use of the National Identification Number(NIN) for the 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

LASU management explains causes of students’ stampede

The management of Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, says desperation of some students to force their ways into a 500-seat Computer Based Test (CBT) Centre led to a stampede, causing injuries of some of them.

2020 UTME: JAMB accredits 650 CBT centres nationwide

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), says over 650 Computer Based Test (CBT), centres have so far been accredited for its upcoming 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

Akeredolu appoints Ige acting VC of Adekunle Ajasin varsity

Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has approved the appointment of Prof. Olugbenga Ige as the acting Vice Chancellor (VC) of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA).

LASU’s management calls for caution on death of final-year student

The Management of the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, has called for caution from its students following the alleged murder of one of the institution’s final-year-female students.

LASG signs 8,272 units hostel deal for LASU students

The Lagos State Government has signed a Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) agreement with a private developer to deliver 8,272 hostel units for Lagos State University (LASU) students.

Presidency tasks families on compulsory girl-child education

The Office of the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has tasked families to ensure female children are given equal and compulsory access to education.

50 UNN lecturers to withdraw their IPPIS enrollment — ASUU Chairman

At least 50 of the 153 members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, University of Nigeria, Nsukka chapter, that enrolled in the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) in the institution were set to withdraw, an official has said.

NECO: EFCC arrests vice-principal, 2 others over exam malpractice in Ilorin

The Ilorin Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested three persons, including a school vice -principal, for allegedly collecting money from students for examination malpractice.

FG assures qualified teachers of good welfare, incentives

The Federal Government has assured qualified teachers of improved working conditions for optimum productivity.

981 Kogi teachers write professional exam

No fewer than 981 teachers in Kogi, on Saturday, sat for professional qualification examination (PQE), conducted by the Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN).

You gain more with social media regulation, Lai Mohammed tells NUJ

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says the National Union of Journalists (NUJ), Guild of Editors and their members have more to gain with the Federal Government’s plan to sanitise the social media space.

Reps. urge JAMB to extend compulsory use of NIN till 2021

The House of Representatives has urged the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to extend the use of compulsory National Identification Number (NIN) in the conduct of examinations till 2021.

JAMB laments court order stopping it from tracking impersonation via screening of results

The attempt by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to commence the screening of results obtained from 2009 to 2019 has suffered a major set back following a court injunction, an official said on Wednesday in Lagos.