The Federal Government has started the full implementation of the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD), a digital platform tailored to standardise, verify, and preserve academic records across tertiary institutions, in a move aimed at curbing certificate fraud and enhancing the credibility of Nigerian qualifications. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Thursday during the 2026 National Capacity …

The NELFUND Committee of the Students’ Union Government at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, has issued an official notice directing certain beneficiaries to refund an overpayment made in their disbursements. According to a statement signed by the committee, a review of payment records revealed discrepancies in the amounts refunded to some students for the 2022/2023 Academic Session. The breakdown …

Students of the Federal University of Technology, Babura (FUTB) are reminded that the deadline to complete the signing of their examination cards is fast approaching. According to an internal memo released by the Academic Affairs Division, all students must ensure their cards are duly verified and signed by Friday, 20th March 2026. The process involves a three-step verification procedure. First, …

This is to Inform all ND II and HND II Students that registration for Entrepreneurship Studies in preparation for the 2025/2026 first semester Computer based Test (CBT) examinations has started. All affected students must follow the procedure below for their registration: 1. Visit the Entrepreneurship Centre for manual registration and collection of Trade Clearance. 2. Visit the ICT Centre for …

The Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji (FUADSI) has announced the commencement of applications for its 2025/2026 Pre-Degree Admission Programme. According to the Directorate of Affiliate and Sub-Degrees, the application portal officially opened on March 3, 2026. The pre-degree programme is designed to prepare prospective candidates for admission into various undergraduate degree programmes offered by the university. Available …

The Vice-Chancellor has directed that certain minor language errors detected in the University Anthem be corrected. Following the necessary corrections. I write on the Vice-Chancellor’s directive to present the updated version of the anthem as attached. This final correct anthem shall be used for various University events. Please, note that the tune, lyrics and import of the anthem remain unchanged. …

The Vice Chancellor, Professor (Mrs.) Eunice Eboserehimen Omonzejie, on behalf of the Senate, Staff, and Students, cordially invites the University Community and the general public, to the 142nd Inaugural Lecture, in the Inaugural Lecture Series of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma to be delivered by Professor Akpe Azuka Romanus, a Professor of Microbiology The title of the Lecture is: MICROBIAL OXYMORON: …

The MEDILAG Consult Limited, the consultancy arm of the College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL), has announced internal and external vacancies for qualified, proactive, and result-oriented professionals to fill key positions within the organization. The available positions include Accounts Officer I and Personal Assistant/Secretary to the Director. Interested candidates are encouraged to carefully review the requirements and apply before the stated deadline. 1. Accounts …

The Students’ Representative Council of Ahmadu Bello University Students’ Representative Council (ABUSRC) has announced that the management of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has commenced the refund of institutional fees to students who benefited from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) student loan scheme for the 2025/2026 academic session. According to the council, the refund is meant for students who had …

Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa By Joseph Erunke The Federal Government has moved to dispel widespread confusion surrounding the Federal Executive Council’s approval to amend the Act governing the Nigerian Postgraduate Medical College, insisting that a Doctor of Philosophy, PhD, degree will not replace or be considered equivalent to medical fellowship in Nigeria. In a statement issued Thursday night, …

YabaTech Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of one of its students who was shot outside the institution’s premises on Tuesday. The Rector of YABATECH, Dr Ibraheem Abdul, in a statement on Thursday, described the incident as tragic and extended heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased student. Abdul said the unfortunate development …

The Middle East’s largest oil refineries are facing unprecedented risks as escalating attacks in the region threaten production at some of the world’s most important energy hubs. From Saudi Arabia to the UAE and Iran, these facilities collectively process millions of barrels of crude daily, making them critical to global oil and gas supply. According to the ICIS Supply and …

While the world often focuses on “mega-refineries” like India’s Jamnagar or Nigeria’s Dangote, a significant portion of the global energy landscape is sustained by “micro” or “modular” refineries. In 2026, these small-scale facilities are more critical than ever, providing energy sovereignty to landlocked nations and remote regions. Here are the countries and specific facilities that house the smallest operational oil …

The management of University of Abuja (UNIABUJA) has released the list of candidates admitted into its postgraduate programmes for the 2025/2026 Academic Session. The Admission list can be accessed online via the Postgraduate Admission Portal. Visit the official portal: https://portal.uniabuja.edu.ng Enter your application number and password Click on ‘Login to Dashboard” and proceed to view your admission status Admitted students are …

This is to Inform all newly admitted students that the 2025/2026 Matriculation Ceremony has been scheduled to take place as follows: Date: Friday, 13rd March 2026. Venue: 1000 Capacity Lecture Hall. Time: 10:00am. In view of the above, all new students are expected to note the following: i. Pay the sum of One thousand Naira for renting of academic gown …