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Oghenetega Ighedo achieves historic milestone as first Black woman to earn UNISA Pure Mathematics PhD
Professor Oghenetega Ighedo has become the first Black woman to receive a PhD in Pure Mathematics from the University of South Africa, accomplishing this feat in three years while balancing a family.
Ebonyi State University retirees urge Governor Nwifuru to settle unpaid benefits
Over 400 former Ebonyi State University employees have requested Governor Francis Nwifuru's assistance in securing their long-overdue pension and gratuity payments.
Imo Activists Seek Nullification of Recent Primary School Examinations Over Gross Irregularities
SAVE IMO has formally requested that the Imo State Commissioner for Education cancel the 2026 Common Entrance and First School Leaving Certificate examinations due to severe logistical failures and unprofessional conduct during the testing period.
Nathan Thomas Becomes the Youngest Professor Ever at 18
At 18, Nathan Thomas became the world's youngest professor, breaking a centuries-old record while balancing a career in education with his own ongoing law studies.
34 Incarcerated Individuals Take Primary Education Exam in Abia State
Thirty-four inmates at correctional facilities in Umuahia and Aba participated in the 2026 First School Leaving Certificate exams as part of an Abia State initiative to promote educational access.
Thirty-Four Inmates in Abia State Sit for Primary School Completion Exam
Thirty-four inmates from Umuahia and Aba correctional facilities in Abia State participated in the 2026 First School Leaving Certificate examination as part of a government initiative to promote accessible education.
NANS Announces State of Emergency Following Fatal Attack on Ogun Student
NANS has declared a state of emergency in Eruku, Ogun State, following the murder of a final-year polytechnic student during an armed robbery.
Education Secretary Prioritizes Student Loan Reform
Education Secretary Lucy Powell has identified the student loan system as a top priority, pledging to review interest rates and fairness for graduates despite making no firm promises for change.
Students Criticize Landlords Over Safety Concerns Following Hostel Collapse
Students at Federal Polytechnic, Oko claim private hostel owners ignored structural safety warnings before a building collapsed in Amaokpala.
Oko Polytechnic Denies Student Fatalities Following Building Collapse
Oko Polytechnic leadership states that no students died during the recent collapse of a private lodge in Amaokpala, noting that most pupils had left campus for the break.