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22Apr By Grace NwosuNo Comments

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ASUU Sounds Alarm: Potential Strike Looms Over Welfare Issues in Sokoto Universities

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has cautioned of a potential strike in Sokoto State-owned higher education institutions due to deteriorating welfare conditions, urging immediate governmental action to prevent disruption of educational activities. In a proclamation released on Wednesday, ASUU branches at Sokoto State University and Shehu Shagari University of Education stated that their members have faced long-standing neglect despite numerous appeals to officials. The announcement, co-signed by ASUU-SSU Chairperson, Dr Bello Musa, and his colleague at SSUE, Dr Shamsu Kabiru, highlighted that unresolved welfare matters are already straining industrial peace and may soon interfere with teaching and research if not addressed promptly. “These matters have persisted for an ext...

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21Apr By Grace NwosuNo Comments

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“UTME 2026 Revealed: Unpacking the Mystery Behind Withheld Results – Insights from JAMB”

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has clarified why certain candidates who participated in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, are encountering a “No Result Yet” notification when they check their scores. In a communiqué authorized by JAMB’s representative, Fabian Benjamin, on Tuesday, the board indicated that this issue pertains to underage candidates whose results are yet to be published. “Results for underage candidates remain unpublished,” it stated. “When these candidates try to verify their results, the system will display the message ‘No Result Yet.’” JAMB had affirmed that only candidates who will be at least 16 years old by September 30, 2026, are permitted to take part in the UTME. Nonetheless, exceptions will be granted to exceptionall...

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21Apr By Grace NwosuNo Comments

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OAU Secures Victory Over FUTA in Thrilling National STEM Showdown

The Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, has risen as the ultimate champion of a national Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) competition after triumphing over the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), in the final showdown. The institution, while revealing the news in a statement from its Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, on Tuesday, indicated that the competition included esteemed universities from all over Nigeria. According to the statement, “The contest entailed a demanding selection process that evaluated participants’ understanding, creativity, and problem-solving skills in STEM fields. “OAU progressed to the final round alongside FUTA after excelling over other competing institutions in previous stages of the contest.” The grand finale, charac...

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21Apr By Grace NwosuNo Comments

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“Unlock Your IT Career: Master CompTIA Certifications with Exam-Labs!”

CompTIA certifications are widely acknowledged credentials that confirm fundamental and advanced capabilities in the IT sector. As a globally esteemed organization, CompTIA offers vendor-neutral certifications that furnish professionals with the know-how necessary to navigate diverse systems and environments. These certifications are perfect for individuals aiming to embark on a career in IT or to augment their existing skills. The certifications provided by CompTIA span an extensive array of domains, including networking, security, cloud computing, and technical assistance. They are structured to align with industry benchmarks and tangible job roles, making them exceedingly pertinent for the modern workforce. Resources such as exam-labs are frequently utilized by learners to gain a cleare...

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19Apr By Grace NwosuNo Comments

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Revolutionize Your Study Game: Unleash Success with PrepAway’s Cutting-Edge IT Certification Tools!

In the current competitive workplace landscape, certification assessments significantly contribute to confirming abilities and enhancing career prospects. Numerous learners depend on organized preparation platforms to comprehend exam structures, practice inquiries, and build self-assurance before undertaking actual evaluations. One such widely recognized platform in this arena is exam-labs, frequently mentioned by individuals pursuing CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, and various other certification routes. Alongside organized educational resources, platforms like examcollection are also commonly utilized by candidates to investigate exam-related materials, practice assessments, and simulated question settings. Likewise, PrepAway has surfaced as another notable entity in the certification prepara...

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19Apr By Grace NwosuNo Comments

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Ace the Cisco 350-401 ENCOR Exam with ExamSnap Secrets!

The Cisco 350-401 ENCOR examination is among the most significant qualifications for networking experts seeking to enhance their careers in enterprise networking. To prepare effectively, numerous candidates utilize platforms such as ExamSnap, which offer organized study resources and practice materials to solidify comprehension of fundamental concepts and boost exam preparedness. This certification forms part of the CCNP Enterprise pathway and verifies your expertise in essential networking technologies including dual-stack framework, virtualization, infrastructure, network assurance, security, and automation. As organizations increasingly depend on robust networking infrastructures, the requirement for certified experts is steadily increasing. Preparing for this examination necessitates n...

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18Apr By Grace NwosuNo Comments

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JAMB Sets the Record Straight: Abducted Passengers Not UTME Candidates!

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has elucidated that the seven individuals kidnapped while traveling from Makurdi to Otukpo were not aspirants for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a declaration made by its Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, the Board confirmed that all seven individuals have been liberated by security forces. This clarification follows previous reports that misidentified them as students on their way to take the UTME. JAMB clarified that the individuals were, in fact, participants in an ongoing police recruitment process in Makurdi and were en route back to Otukpo during the event. “This situation provides significant relief, as the notion of these individuals remaining in the hands of their captors was profou...

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18Apr By Grace NwosuNo Comments

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Unlocking Your Success: A Step-by-Step Guide to Accessing Your 2026 UTME Results

Individuals participating in the current 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, have been counseled on how to successfully verify their scores. NAIJATAB reported on Friday that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced the results of those who took part in the assessment on Thursday. JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, disclosed the update via his official X account, indicating that the results would become available on Friday night. At least 2.2 million prospective students are anticipated to take the examination from Day 1 until its conclusion. Below are the instructions for verifying scores. Dispatch “UTME RESULT” or “UTMERESULT” in uppercase to 55019 or 66019. The message must be sent from the precise phone number utilized during registration....

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18Apr By Grace NwosuNo Comments

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Unlocking Your Future: A Step-by-Step Guide to Accessing Your 2026 UTME Results!

Aspirants participating in the current 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME have been guided on how to efficiently verify their results. NAIJATAB reported on Friday that the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced results for those who engaged in the process on Thursday. JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, who shared the update through his official X account, mentioned that the results would be released on Friday night. No fewer than 2.2 million candidates are anticipated to partake in the examination from the first day until the conclusion. Below are the instructions for checking results. Send “UTME RESULT” or “UTMERESULT” in uppercase letters to 55019 or 66019. The message must originate from the precise phone number used during registration. Not...

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16Apr By Grace NwosuNo Comments

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“Inside the UTME: A Closer Look at Ibadan’s JAMB Exam Experience”

The current Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, organized by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), proceeded largely without issues at monitored locations in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday. A NAN correspondent who visited several Computer-Based Test, CBT centers reports that candidates began their assessments as planned, with few technical grievances. At the Arc Bamidele Samson CBT Centre, a candidate, Miss Adebanke Oyedele, who arrived around 9.00 a.m., characterized her experience as seamless and engaging. “I started on schedule, and the examination was quite intriguing. For me, there were no issues, although I noticed some others voicing concerns,” she stated. Oyedele, who aims to pursue Mass Communication at the University of Ibadan, anticipates a score of...

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15Apr By Grace NwosuNo Comments

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Kebbi University Educators Rally for Justice Amid Unpaid Benefits Crisis

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Kebbi State chapter, has threatened to initiate an industrial strike concerning unresolved welfare matters. This was revealed in a statement released on Wednesday by the union’s president, Dr Musa Isah Fakai. The union indicated that the mutually agreed compensation packages between the Federal Government and ASUU have yet to be enacted, despite multiple communications with the university administration and the Kebbi State Ministry of Higher Education. It also detailed non-receipt of academic earned allowances, wage awards, and delays in promotions and the disbursement of promotion arrears as part of its complaints. According to the union, annual salary increments have not been applied f...

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9Apr By Grace NwosuNo Comments

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“Unlock Your Future: 2026 UTME Examination Slips Now Available from JAMB!”

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB has declared that individuals who registered for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME can now print their notification slips for the examination. The board revealed this in a statement authored by its Public Communication Adviser, Fabian Benjamin, on Thursday in Abuja. Benjamin indicated that the examination will commence on April 16, encouraging individuals to print their slips to verify their examination date, location, and time. He recommended that candidates visit the board’s website and click on “2026 UTME Slip Printing” to retrieve and print their notification slip. According to him, candidates are urged to print the slips promptly and become familiar with their examination centers prior to the examination date...

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31Mar By Grace NwosuNo Comments

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“Unveiling the Future: JAMB Announces 2026 Mock UTME Results!”

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the outcomes of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mock assessment conducted on March 28, 2026. In a statement released by the board’s Public Communications Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, candidates were instructed to verify their results by sending “MOCKRESULT” via SMS to 55019 or 66019 using the phone number they registered with for the 2026 UTME. Benjamin revealed that 224,597 candidates enrolled for the mock exam, out of which 152,586 successfully participated in the test. The procedure was carried out in 989 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers nationwide. He noted that over 20 centers encountered technical difficulties during the procedure and have since been removed from the board’s list. The JAMB r...

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30Mar By Grace NwosuNo Comments

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Exciting News: 2026 WASSCE Timetable Unveiled by WAEC [Complete Details Inside]

The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has unveiled the schedule for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, targeted at school candidates. The schedule was made public on WAEC’s X page on Monday. As per the schedule, the examination will initiate on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and conclude on Friday, June 19, 2026. The examination will kick off with Foods and Nutrition 3 (Practical) Planning Session and Home Management 3 (Practical) Planning Session. Refer to the schedule below:

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27Mar By Grace NwosuNo Comments

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“ASUU Sets Countdown: Four Days for FG to Resolve Lecturer Salary Disputes!”

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has cautioned the Federal Government to commence compensating lecturers under the recently sanctioned remuneration framework without hesitation or face a nationwide strike. The union announced a four-day ultimatum on Thursday. ASUU President Christopher Piwuna mentioned that if no measures are taken within that timeframe, the union will enact significant actions that could immobilize public universities throughout the nation. Addressing an assembly at Sa’adu Zungur University in Bauchi State, Piwuna asserted that the government must initiate the disbursement of the new wages forthwith. “We have set a four-day deadline effective today for the federal government to commence the payment of the newly sanctioned salary structure. Non-compliance ...

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23Mar By Grace NwosuNo Comments

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“BUK Senate Takes Bold Stand: 171 Students Dismissed for Fraudulent Admissions”

The Senate of Bayero University Kano (BUK) has sanctioned the dismissal of 171 students for submitting counterfeit admission credentials. This resolution was made during the university’s 433rd Senate assembly held on March 4, 2026, as per a statement released by the institution’s Public Affairs Directorate on behalf of the Registrar. The university indicated that this action was a result of an evaluation of a report by the Senate Committee on Admission Qualification Anomalies, which examined inconsistencies in students’ enrollment records. The statement noted that the students in question were discovered to have doctored the documents utilized for their admission into the university. “The resolution was made after considering and endorsing the report presented by the Senate Committee on ...

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22Mar By Grace NwosuNo Comments

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“Revolutionizing Education: Nigeria’s Bold Move to Abolish Common Entrance Exams”

The Nigerian authorities are intending to abolish the Common Entrance Examination for junior secondary school pupils. Instead, they will implement a Learner Identification Number. This number will assist in monitoring students throughout their academic journey, beginning from primary school to secondary school. This was revealed by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, while addressing reporters in Lagos. Alausa clarified that the Common Entrance Exam will be phased out and substituted with a more effective system known as Continuous Assessment, or CA. He stated, “The CA will reflect how well a student has performed from primary one. “Even if a student changes schools, they can carry their CA with them to the new institution.” Alausa also mentioned that this novel system will assist ...

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21Mar By Grace NwosuNo Comments

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NELFUND Allocates N69.2 Million to Support 936 Students at FCE Yola

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has allocated a total of N69,210,600 to the Federal College of Education Yola to address institutional charges for 936 students. The fund revealed this in a report disseminated via its official platform, indicating that the disbursement occurred in segments to guarantee prompt assistance for recipients. As per the information provided, the allocation was executed in October 2025 in three installments, culminating in a final sum of N69,210,600. The college administration confirmed the arrival of the funds in a correspondence directed to NELFUND. “I am writing to confirm the receipt of the total amount of N69,210,600 (Sixty-Nine Million, Two Hundred and Ten Thousand, Six Hundred Naira, solely), disbursed by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund NELFUND as insti...

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18Mar By Grace NwosuNo Comments

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Taraba State University Strike Concludes: A Game-Changing N500m Agreement!

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University branch, has ultimately halted its indefinite strike action, providing relief to both students and personnel of the institution. The strike, which commenced on February 18, 2026, was terminated after a fruitful agreement between the union, its non-academic counterparts, and the Taraba State Government. Chairperson of ASUU at the university, Dr. Joshua Garba Mbave, verified the news on Wednesday, indicating that the resolution was achieved following effective negotiations. He mentioned that both academic and non-academic employees had previously accepted a N500 million proposal from Governor Agbu Kefas to settle the industrial conflict. “Indeed, the strike is officially suspended. We have successfully finalized a favo...

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17Mar By Grace NwosuNo Comments

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Benue mandates mock exams for SSS 3 advancement.

The Benue State Quality Assurance and Examinations Board (BEQAEB) has declared that enrollment for the 2026 Mock Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) is currently in progress, with a definite deadline of March 31, 2026. In a public announcement released by the board, stakeholders—including school heads, parents, guardians, and learners—were encouraged to take the enrollment process seriously, stressing that the mock examination is an essential component of the academic timeline. As per the board, registration is exclusively online and must be finalised through its official website. The Mock SSCE has been classified as a compulsory qualifying examination for all aspiring SS3 students. BEQAEB additionally mentioned that only candidates who successfully enroll and engage in the m...

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