Abuja, Nigeria — August 12, 2025:The serene atmosphere at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) headquarters in Abuja was shattered today as dozens of protesters, led by prominent human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, staged a dramatic demonstration.Their demand was clear: Release the withheld discharge certificate of corps member Ushie Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as “Raye.” […]
Published by SaharaNews247.com | Last Updated: August 4, 2025 Are you among the thousands of students across Nigeria eagerly waiting to check your 2025 WAEC result? Good news—the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the 2025 WASSCE results. This comprehensive guide explains how to check your WAEC result online or via SMS, plus
Published by SaharaNews247 | August 4, 2025 | Category: Education, Exams, Nigeria News WAEC Confirms Release of 2025 WASSCE Results The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for school candidates in Nigeria and other member nations. The results, made public on Monday, August
Former Anambra Governor Sets Example for Alumni Giving Back to Schools In a country grappling with underfunded schools and decaying infrastructure, hope shone brightly on July 24, 2025, when former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, donated ₦50 million to Christ the King College (CKC), Onitsha, his alma mater, to support
The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo State, has been thrown into deep mourning following the assassination of its Registrar, Mr. Ezekiel Imole Adeniran, who was killed just six months after assuming office. His tragic death has sent shockwaves across the academic community and has raised fresh concerns about the safety of professionals in Nigeria.
Abuja, Nigeria – In a landmark decision, President Bola Tinubu has approved the renaming of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) to Muhammadu Buhari University, Maiduguri, in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The announcement was made on Thursday, July 17, 2025, during a special Federal Executive Council (FEC) session in Abuja. President Tinubu
By SaharaNews247 | Education Desk In a major move that will reshape the 2025/2026 admission landscape, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially set 150 as the national minimum cut-off mark for admissions into Nigerian universities, while polytechnics and colleges of education will admit candidates with a minimum of 100, and colleges of
Relief as Teachers Return to Class After Months of Uncertainty Teachers under the FCT chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) have suspended their three-month-long strike following the intervention of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. This decision has brought relief to thousands of parents and students who have endured prolonged academic disruptions in the
By SaharaNews247 In a disturbing revelation that has sent shockwaves across Nigeria’s education sector, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has confirmed the arrest of 20 individuals involved in a major hacking operation targeting the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results database. This scandal marks one of the biggest cybersecurity breaches in Nigeria’s
Over 1,800 UNILAG lecturers relocated in 5 yrs Nigeria’s tertiary institutions are facing a crisis due to the mass exodus of lecturers seeking better opportunities abroad. The trend, which is often referred to as japa, is impacting the quality of learning and research in universities as it takes experienced lecturers off the campuses. Folasade Ogunsola,
