By David Nkolo, JKNewsMedia Contributor RISING UNIVERSITY tuition fees are pushing some Nigerian students to defer admission or abandon their studies, while public universities with relatively low charges are attracting greater attention ahead of the 2026/2027 admission exercise. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the renewed focus follows the Nige...
By Yomi Ayoade, JKNewsMedia Intern NIGERIANS PLANNING to relocate abroad for education, employment or professional development now have fresh opportunities as Ireland expands access to university admissions, skilled employment and government-funded fellowships ahead of the 2026 academic and recruitment cycle. JKNewsMedia.com reports that with...
By JKNewsMedia RECOGNITION FOR contributions to youth empowerment, leadership and national development earned Comrade Babatunde Abidemin Ademola, Chief Executive Officer of Ephraim International Investment Limited (EIIL), an award from the Arewa Female Students Association (AFSA). JKNewsMedia.com reports that the presentation took place at th...
By JKNewsMedia INTENSIFIED EFFORTS to tackle period poverty remained the focus as the Pad Me A Girl Empowerment Foundation (PMAGEF) called for collective action to ensure that no girl is denied education, dignity or opportunity because of menstruation. The call was made during the commemoration of World Menstrual Hygiene Day held at Isolog Co...
By Kofoworola Fakeye, JKNewsMedia Reporter URGENT CALLS for government action to secure the safe return of abducted pupils and teachers intensified in Ibadan as Civil Society (CSOs) groups staged a protest over the incident in Oyo State. JKNewsMedia.com reports that eighteen days after, protesters demanded urgent action as they marched throug...
By JKNewsMedia OUTDOOR EXCURSION activities such as school excursions, field trips have been suspended across Oyo State following security concerns. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the directive was contained in a circular issued on Friday 22 May 2026 by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia THE APPOINTMENT of Professor Segun Aina as Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has been announced by President Bola Tinubu. He will succeed Professor Ishaq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure is expected to end on 31 July 2026. JKNewsMedia.com reports that Professor Aina, who turns 40 ...
By Jemima Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent COMPULSORY DRUG testing for secondary school students has been introduced by the Federal Government as part of efforts to curb rising cases of drug and substance abuse among adolescents across Nigeria. JKNewsMedia.com reports that under the new National Implementation Guidelines Against Drug and...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES across Nigeria must complete admissions for the 2025/2026 academic session before October 31, 2026, following a directive issued by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) during its 2026 Annual Policy Meeting on Admissions into Tertiary Institutions held in Abuj...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent MINIMMUM ADMISSION cut-off marks for universities and colleges of nursing in Nigeria have been fixed at 150 for the 2026 academic session following approval by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). JKNewsMedia.com reports that the decision was reached on Monday during the board’s...
