President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved sweeping changes to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) mobilisation process, making adherence to the National Policy for the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD) a mandatory requirement for all graduates seeking either mobilisation into, or exemption from, the NYSC scheme. This directive is backed by Sections 2(4)(4) and…
Nigerian music star, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has released a new album titled ‘No Sign of Weakness’. Truetells Nigeria reports that this makes it the eighth studio project in his music career. The album became available on Friday, July 11, 2025. The 16-track album explores deep emotions, strong African identity, and a…
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, has raised an alarm over the growing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by fraudsters to perpetrate examination malpractice during the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Speaking in Abuja, Oloyede revealed that some candidates and accomplices have deployed advanced AI technology to blend…
Students of Unity Modern School in Asaba, the Delta State capital, were forced to write one of their 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) papers late into the night using torchlights, after a four-hour delay in the delivery of question papers. A one-minute, 33-second video clip obtained by SaharaReporters shows a chaotic scene,…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Friday announced the release of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed that over 1.9 million candidates sat for the exam nationwide. He revealed that 80 individuals are currently being investigated for…
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has assured corps members that the new monthly allowance of N77,000 will be implemented starting in March 2025. The DG gave the assurance during an interactive session with corps members at the Wuse and Garki NYSC Zonal Offices in Abuja while reaffirming…
Abayomi Whint, a Nigerian woman based in the United States, has been sworn in as a judge for the Kings County New York Civil Court. The announcement was made through a video posted on her Instagram page on January 23, 2025, titled, “Welcome to the bench, Your Honor!” Whint was one of eight candidates elected…
The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro has officially announced the opening of applications for its 2024/2025 academic year for the Weekend Programmes leading to the award of Higher National Diploma (HND) qualifications. This initiative aims to accommodate working professionals and other candidates who require flexible learning schedules. Admission Details 2024/2025 ADMISSION INTO HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) WEEKEND…
The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has introduced a new initiative that allows students to resit their West African Secondary School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, exams as early as January and February 2025. This change is a departure from the previous system, where candidates had to wait for the next private exam session. The Head of…
Thirteen schools, including 14 supervisors, have been blacklisted by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) over alleged examination malpractices in Kogi State. The Commissioner for Education, Hon. Wemi Jones disclosed this in Lokoja in a meeting with some principals and supervisors who were indicted by West African Examination Council (WAEC) for alleged examination malpractices. According…
