Education

Tinubu appoints Danjuma Ismaila as Nigerian College of Aviation Technology Rector

Tinubu appoints Danjuma Ismaila as Nigerian College of Aviation Technology Rector

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr. Danjuma Adamu Ismaila as the new Rector and Chief Executive of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) in Zaria. The announcement, made on February 19, 2025, marks a significant step toward strengthening leadership at the institution and aligning it with global aviation standards. He takes over from […]

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President Tinubu approves YABATECH conversion to university

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the conversion of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) into a full-fledged university, marking a major milestone for Nigeria’s oldest tertiary institution. During a visit to YABATECH on February 12, 2025, Dr. Tahir Mamman, the Minister of Education, announced the decision. He reassured staff and students that the federal government remains

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Expelled: UNIZIK student Goddy-Mbakwe Precious, face consequences for assaulting lecturer

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Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) in Awka has expelled a 300-level student, Goddy-Mbakwe Chimamaka Precious, following her physical assault on a lecturer, Dr. Chukwudi Michael Okoye, from the department of Theatre and Films Studies. The incident, which occurred on February 4, 2025, gained widespread attention after a video of the altercation surfaced online, sparking public outrage.

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President Tinubu fires UniAbuja, UNN VCs

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President Bola Tinubu reshuffled key university officials, appointing new leaders to restructure Nigeria’s higher education and enforce accountability. This shake-up aims to fix systemic issues and improve governance. Among those affected, Professor Aisha Maikudi, acting Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Abuja (now Yakubu Gowon University), lost her position. Professor Lar Patricia Manko takes over

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2024 SSCE: Forty schools involved in mass cheating – NECO Registrar

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Forty schools engaged in widespread cheating during the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), according to information released by Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, Registrar of the National Examination Council (NECO). There will be disciplinary measures taken against the schools because this happened in seventeen states. At a press conference held at the NECO headquarters in

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We didn’t restrict age for writing WAEC and NECO exams — Nigerian Govt

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The National Examinations Council (NECO) and West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) are still open to pupils under the age of eighteen, according to the Federal Ministry of Education. Dr. Yusuf Sununu, the Minister of State for Education, clarified this on Friday in Abuja while speaking to media during the 2024 International Literacy Day

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Five questions to ask your doctor before getting BBL surgery

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1. “Can I see your qualifications?” Your BBL should not be performed by an untrained surgeon. Verify the surgeon’s board certification. Since your surgeon needs to have the right credentials and abilities to perform this high-risk operation safely, finding out about their training and certifications can help you assess their experience and proficiency in doing

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