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18

Feb

Government to Introduce National Standardized Test to Prepare Pupils for BECE

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced plans to introduce a national standardized test for basic school pupils in Ghana. The initiative aims to psychologically prepare students for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and other national assessments.
Target Classes for the National Standardised Test
The test will be conducted for pupils in the following classes:
Class 2 (P2)
Class 4 (P4)
Class 6 (P6)
Junior Secondary School 2 (JSS2)

Purpose of the National St...
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18

Feb

Six Things Underage Students Can Do While Waiting for University Admission

The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, recently reinforced the minimum age requirement of 16 years for university admission, stating that underage candidates will face strict penalties. 
If you're below 16 and unable to gain admission, here are six productive activities to engage in: 
Enroll in A-Levels Programs: Take a two-year A-level course in a subject related to your desired university course. Institutions like JUPEB, IJMB, and Cambridge A-Levels can give you an edge when you finally...
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07

Feb

Nigerian Government Proposes 12-Year Basic Education Model

The Nigerian government is considering an education reform that will integrate secondary school into basic education, creating a 12-year uninterrupted learning model.
New Education Structure
Speaking at the 2025 Extraordinary National Council on Education Meeting in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, stated that the new plan would allow students to have continuous learning up to age 16 without disruption.
Current vs. Proposed Model
Current System (9-3-4):
9 years of basi...
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06

Feb

Lagos State Mandates Tax Clearance Certificate for Free WAEC Registration

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has reaffirmed that parents or guardians of SS3 students in state-funded secondary schools must provide a Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) to access the free West African Examinations Council (WAEC) registration offered by the state government. 
 TCC Requirement for Government Services  In a statement issued on Monday, LIRS emphasized that presenting a TCC is a standard procedure for accessing government services. 
The Executive Chairman of LIRS...
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31

Jan

JAMB Suspends Law Admissions in Eight Universities for 2025/2026 Session

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the suspension of Law programme admissions in eight universities for the 2025/2026 academic session due to non-compliance with Council of Legal Education (CLE) regulations.  
In a statement released on Wednesday, JAMB’s adviser, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, confirmed that the affected institutions would not be permitted to admit students into their Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programmes.  
Affected Universities
The universities impacted...
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28

Jan

UNICEF Strengthens Support to Reduce Out-of-School Children in Kano, Jigawa, and Katsina

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the many out-of-school children in Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina. Mr. Rahama Mohammed-Farah, Chief of UNICEF’s Kano Field Office, made this pledge during a media briefing on the International Day of Education (IDE) 2025 in Kano.
 
A Worrying Trend in the Northwest
Nigeria’s northwest region has the second-highest number of out-of-school children, with Kano, Jigawa, and Katsina contributing significantly t...
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28

Jan

FG Tackles Electricity Crisis in Tertiary Institutions, Begins with MAU Yola

In a significant move to address the electricity crisis in Nigerian tertiary institutions, the Federal Government (FG) has commenced the construction of a 5KV solar power system at Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola. This initiative aims to provide a reliable power supply to the university while also benefiting its host communities.
Project Timeline and Expected Benefits
According to Professor Ibrahim Umar, Vice Chancellor of MAU, the solar project is expected to be completed and commissioned...
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