The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the list of successful candidates for its Basic Military Training Course (BMTC) 46/2025 recruitment exercise. The Air Force announced the development in a public notice posted on its official Facebook page on Wednesday. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters, signed the…
The Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET), Rivers State, and the Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology (NILEST), Zaria, have confirmed receiving a combined ₦91.97 million from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to cover institutional charges for 536 students. According to the institutions, the disbursement forms part of the Federal Government’s student…
The organisers of the Nigeria Spelling Bee have opened registration for the next edition of the national competition. Parents and schools can now register eligible pupils and students for a chance to compete for scholarships, cash prizes and an opportunity to represent Nigeria at the African Spelling Bee. The organisers announced the development through the…
The Lagos State Government has started recruiting doctors, nurses and other clinical personnel into its 29 secondary healthcare facilities to strengthen healthcare delivery and tackle workforce shortages. The Lagos State Health Service Commission announced the exercise in a statement on Monday. It said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the recruitment to fill vacancies in government general…
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has approved the recruitment of teachers into public primary schools to strengthen basic education and improve learning across the state. The Chairman of the Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Prof. Femi Akinwumi, announced the approval in a statement issued on Tuesday in Ado Ekiti. He said the decision…
The Federal Government has suspended the proposed increase in registration fees for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) examination from 2027. The decision followed public reactions to the proposed fee review. The Federal Ministry of Education said it will consult stakeholders before taking a final decision. Ministry…
Fresh details have emerged on the intelligence operation that led to the rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after 56 days in captivity. Security sources said operatives combined intelligence gathering with sustained military pressure. They said the strategy eventually forced the kidnappers to release the…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Chairman David Mark and Baze University founder, Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, have urged graduating students to reject shortcuts to success. They also advised them to build their future on hard work, integrity and good character. The leaders spoke on Sunday at the 2026 Graduation and Prize-Giving…
The Federal Government has approved a ₦50,000 uniform examination fee for candidates writing the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The new fee will take effect from the 2027 examination cycle. The approval followed WAEC’s request for an upward review of examination charges. Education Ministry announces…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has denied claims that it suspended student upkeep payments under the Federal Government’s Student Loan Scheme for the 2025/2026 academic session. The clarification follows growing concerns among beneficiaries. Many students recently complained about delays in receiving their monthly upkeep allowances. As a result, a viral social media notice claimed…
