The Federal Government has dismissed civil servants who obtained degrees from private universities in Benin Republic and Togo between 2017 and 2023, following concerns over fraudulent academic practices. The directive was confirmed on Wednesday by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation … Read more
The Federal Government has officially scrapped the contentious 18-year age requirement for admission into tertiary institutions nationwide. Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa made the announcement, signaling a potential shift in Nigeria’s education policy under his leadership. This change, aimed at making the education system more inclusive and flexible, is expected to impact thousands of prospective … Read more
The Federal Government has announced that only eight universities are officially accredited to award degrees to Nigerians in Togo and Benin Republic. This information was revealed by Minister of Education Tahir Mamman during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics program. In a press conference marking his one-year anniversary in office last Friday, Mamman disclosed … Read more
Examination boards in Kenya and Uganda are now seeking verification from Nigeria for records presented by Nigerian candidates applying for admission into their tertiary institutions. This was disclosed by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in a document prepared for the 2024 policy meeting. JAMB emphasized that it would not falsify any student records, … Read more
The Federal Government has mandated all higher education institutions in Nigeria to submit their matriculation lists to the Federal Ministry of Education within three months of their matriculation ceremonies. These lists must be sent through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) via a designated channel. This directive is part of a broader initiative to … Read more
EKEDC Fires Chief for Faking Credentials Corruption Allegations Plague Ousted Leader NERC Forces Leadership Shakeup at Utility Eko Hot Blog reports that Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) sacked Tinuade Sanda as managing director. The parent firm, WPG, terminated her services on April 17, 2024. Chairman Charles Momoh declared, “We no longer require your services.” WPG … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has invited memoranda from the public as it begins the probe of private universities established in the last 15 years. The Federal Government initiated the probe following an investigative report by Daily Nigerian journalist, Umar Audu, uncovering certificate racketeering in neighbouring Benin Republic and Togo. Editor’s Picks … Read more