ABU approves revised working hours for Ramadan Fast

The Management of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has approved a revised schedule of official working hours for the Ramadan fasting period. According to a special bulletin released by the University Management, the adjustment is aimed at easing the conditions for staff observing the holy month of Ramadan. Revised Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. – …

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Lack of access is denying 20m children secondary school education – FG

•Dr Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education …Explains how gap is being bridged By Adesina Wahab The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has said out of about 23 million children enrolled in public primary schools nationwide, only about 3.75 million are able to secure admission to Junior Secondary Schools. This is just as he has enumerated steps being taken by …

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Education key to Nigeria’s survival, global competitiveness – Gbajabiamila

Gbajabiamila By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The Chief of Staff to the President and former Speaker of the 9th House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said education remains the strongest tool for national development as Nigeria seeks to reposition its schools for the future. Gbajabiamila spoke on Monday at the 2026 International Day for Education Conference themed, “Re-imagining the Future of …

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Anambra State Schools to observe mid-term break from February 16 to 20, 2026

The Anambra State Government has announced a mid-term break for all public and private schools across the state as part of the approved 2025/2026 academic calendar. In a press release issued by the Office of the Honourable Commissioner for Education and dated February 14, 2026, the Ministry of Education stated that schools will proceed on mid-term break from Monday, February …

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AKSU secures NUC approval for 16 new undergraduate programmes

Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to introduce 16 new undergraduate programmes, effective from the 2025/2026 academic session. The approval was announced in a press release issued by the university, informing prospective candidates and the general public of the newly accredited disciplines now available for admission. The approved programmes are: 1. Doctor …

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BUK dress code committee issues important notice to students

The Dress Code Committee of Bayero University, Kano has released an important notice reminding students to strictly comply with the University’s Dress Code Policy across all campuses. According to the committee, recent observations show that some students have not been adhering to the approved dress guidelines within university premises, including lecture rooms, laboratories, theatres, and examination halls. The committee emphasized …

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OAUSTECH update on commencement of First Semester Examinations, 2025/2026

The management of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, has announced that the First Semester examinations for the 2025/2026 academic session will begin on Monday, February 16, 2026. This was disclosed in an internal memo issued by the Office of the Registrar and dated February 13, 2026. According to the memo, the examinations will commence as scheduled, …

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UniAbuja Governing Council denies students’ loan diversion allegation

Abuja: The Governing Council of the University of Abuja has denied the allegation that the University diverted the money provided by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, for students of the institution. The governing council, which is led by Senator Olanrewaju Tejuoso, said in a statement made available to Vanguard on Saturday that no such fund had been diverted by the …

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Ignatius Ajuru University announces 74th Inaugural Lecture

Professor Stanley Nnadzie N. Mandah, Professor of Educational Technology at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, will on Thursday, 26th February 2026, deliver the institution’s 74th Inaugural Lecture. The lecture, titled “Teachers’ Cyclical Challenges and Needs Analysis: Reflections on Beneficence in Education,” is scheduled for 2pm at the University Auditorium, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt. Professor Mandah, whose academic journey includes B.Ed. from …

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UNIUYO mandates clearance for student Health Programs

The Student Union Government at the University of Uyo has issued a directive requiring all students and associations to officially notify the Directorate of Health, Environment & Welfare before organizing any health-related activities. In a statement signed by Comr. Eme Bassey, Director of Health, Environment & Welfare, the directive covers events such as health outreaches, medical screenings, awareness campaigns, and …

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Federal Government announces 2026 COMSATS University Islamabad Scholarship for Nigerians

The Federal Ministry of Education, through the Federal Scholarship Board, has announced the commencement of applications for the 2026 COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) Scholarship. In a public notice issued by the Board, qualified and interested Nigerians are invited to apply for the scholarship programme for the 2026 academic session. The announcement stated that full details on the admission procedure, eligibility …

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NECO fixes May 23 for 2026 National Gifted Examination

DISAPPROVED: This is coming late NECO Announces 2026 National Gifted Examination for Admission into Federal Government Academy, Suleja The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced that the 2026 National Gifted Examination for admission into JSS 1 of the Federal Government Academy, Suleja, Niger State, will hold nationwide on Saturday, 23rd May, 2026. According to NECO, the examination is for gifted …

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