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ESUT slaps N500,000 fine on post-exam reckless driving
ESUT has introduced a N500,000 penalty for students who engage in dangerous driving on campus after completing their final exams, aiming to curb accidents and ensure safety.
Oyo High Court Rules Against Forced Hijab Removal by JAMB
An Oyo State High Court has ruled that JAMB cannot force female students to remove their hijabs for exams, declaring the practice an unconstitutional violation of religious rights.
Oprah Winfrey to shutter South African girls’ school after two decades
Oprah Winfrey's leadership academy for girls in South Africa will close in 2027, with the foundation shifting focus toward a broader national scholarship program.
Governor Aiyedatiwa authorizes N1.1bn for Adekunle Ajasin University to resolve strike
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved N1.1 billion to pay outstanding staff salaries at Adekunle Ajasin University following a 72-hour ultimatum from the student union.
First Lady Advocates for Formal Education Integration for Almajiri Children
Nigeria's First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, is seeking a partnership with Saudi Arabia to integrate formal Western education into the schooling of Almajiri children to improve their welfare and national security.
TETFund Imposes Strict Penalties on Incomplete Institutional Projects
TETFund will deny 2027 funding to universities and colleges that fail to complete existing construction projects, citing administrative neglect and mismanagement.
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.
NGE President Calls for Ethical Standards and Fact-Checking in Campus Journalism
The President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, Eze Anaba, urged student journalists to uphold ethics and rigorous verification to help address national insecurity.
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.