Category: Education and Institutions

AFCOM-HS: New Military Medical College Listed on JAMB Portal for 2026/2027 Admission

October 24, 2026October 24, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

The Armed Forces College of Medicine and Health Sciences (AFCOM-HS), Yaba, Lagos State, has been reported as listed on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) portal for the 2026/2027 academic session, following claims that the institution has secured approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC). The development is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s efforts to…

Education and Institutions

UNILORIN Graduates 16,152 Students, Says 8,320 Completed Employability Skills Programme

October 19, 2026October 19, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kwara State, says 8,320 students have completed its U-INSPIRE skills development programme as the institution prepares to graduate 16,152 students at its 41st convocation ceremony. The figures highlight the university’s efforts to complement academic qualifications with practical skills aimed at improving graduates’ employability and preparing them for the demands of…

Education and Institutions

Prof. Wale Sulaiman Applauds FUHSI Leadership, Projects University as Emerging Hub in Africa

October 15, 2026October 15, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila-Orangun (FUHSI), Prof. Wale Sulaiman, CON, has commended the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Akeem Olawale Lasisi, principal officers and members of the university’s governing bodies for their contributions to the institution’s growth, development and academic advancement. Speaking at the opening of the…

Education and Institutions

NECO Exam Scandal: Alausa Reveals Questions Were Sold for N3,000 Before Papers

September 4, 2026September 4, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has disclosed that National Examinations Council (NECO) examination questions were allegedly obtained and sold to candidates for as little as N3,000 before the examinations, exposing the depth of malpractice that previously affected the country’s public examination system. Alausa made the disclosure on Thursday, September 3, 2026, during a…

Education and Institutions

UBEC Raises Alarm Over N332bn Basic Education Funds Left Unaccessed, Unutilised

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has raised concern over more than N332 billion in basic education funds that remain either unaccessed or unutilised across Nigerian states, urging governments to urgently convert the resources into tangible improvements in schools. The Executive Secretary of UBEC, Aisha Garba, disclosed this on Tuesday in Asaba, Delta State, while…

Education and Institutions

FG Approves 35% Hazard Allowance Increase for Non-Academic Workers in Federal Universities

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

The Federal Government has approved a 35 per cent increase in hazard allowance for junior and senior members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) working in federal universities. The adjustment, according to the reported agreement between the government and NASU, is expected to take effect from January 1, 2026. Under…

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Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for Bill to Strengthen Senior Secondary Education Governance

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

President Bola Tinubu has formally transmitted the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to the Senate, seeking legislative approval for reforms aimed at strengthening the governance and administration of public senior secondary education across Nigeria. The proposed legislation was conveyed in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during Thursday’s…

Education and Institutions

Ireland Opens Applications for Fully Funded Master’s Scholarships for Nigerians

June 28, 2026June 28, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

The Embassy of Ireland in Nigeria has announced the commencement of applications for the 2026 Ireland Fellows Programme, offering qualified Nigerians the opportunity to pursue fully funded one-year Master’s degree programmes at leading universities in Ireland. According to the embassy, applications open on June 29, 2026, and the programme is designed for early and mid-career…

Scholarships and Grants

FG Moves to Track Pupils with Unique Learner ID from Primary School

March 22, 2026March 22, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to introduce a nationwide Learner Identification Number (LIN) for school children, a reform designed to monitor pupils’ academic progression from primary school through to higher levels of education. The initiative, announced by Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, will assign a unique identification number to every child at the…

Education and Institutions

After 16 Years of Deadlock, FG and ASUU Finally Sign Historic Agreement Ending 2009 Dispute

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 Rextun boss No Comments

After sixteen years of prolonged and often contentious negotiations, the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have formally signed a new agreement, finally bringing closure to talks that originated from the 2009 ASUU–FGN pact and its stalled renegotiation. The agreement was signed on January 14, 2026, in Abuja, marking…

Education and Institutions

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Kikma on Top 10 Hidden Gems in Ibadan You Need to Visit in 2025July 1, 2025
Ibadan is truly a hidden gem with so much to offer. From the serene Agodi Gardens to the breathtaking views…