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Lagos State Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) Timetable

The Lagos State Ministry of Education, through the Lagos State Examinations Board, has published the timetable for the year 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). This crucial exam is a pivotal milestone in the educational journey of every student, marking their transition from Junior Secondary School to Senior Secondary School …


UK Restricts Foreign Students From Bringing Family

In a sweeping new policy measure, the United Kingdom has decided to restrict foreign students from bringing their family members into the country. This surprising development was announced by the Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, as part of a broader initiative to reduce net migration. Effective from January 2024, all foreign …

Cook-a-Thon: Hilda Baci’s 100-Hour Culinary Journey

The culinary world has been abuzz with the recent extraordinary feat accomplished by a Nigerian gourmet chef, Hilda Bassey Effiong, better known as Hilda Baci. She has made history by breaking the world record for the longest hours of cooking, an achievement that has not only landed her a place …

Nigerian Students Trapped in Sudan

The Federal Government of Nigeria has urged Nigerian students currently in Sudan to stay calm and remain indoors as it makes efforts to safely evacuate them from the conflict-ridden country. A recent statement from the Nigerian Embassy in Khartoum has advised students to disregard an earlier notice circulated by the …

Lagos State BECE Registration Deadline

The Lagos State Ministry of Education has announced an extension for the registration deadline of the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Orunsolu Adebayo, Director of Lagos State Examinations Board, issued a statement outlining the new deadline and its impact on Public Junior Secondary Schools, approved Private Junior Secondary Schools, …

Edo State Offers Employment to First Class Graduates

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has made a groundbreaking decision to provide automatic employment for first class graduates of Edo origin from all Nigerian universities into the state's civil and public service. This initiative is aimed at equipping the Edo State Civil and Public Service with top-tier talent in …

Oyo Governor Renames University After Late Ajimobi

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced the renaming of The Technical University, Ibadan, to Sen. Abiola Ajimobi First Technical University, Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the announcement was made during the institution's second convocation ceremony held on Friday. Celebrating Progress and Recognizing Predecessor Governor …

Lagos State Approves Reopening of Chrisland High School

The Lagos State government has decided to allow Chrisland High School, Opebi branch, to reopen for physical learning in response to an appeal from parents. This decision comes ahead of the school's forthcoming examinations. As previously reported by MySchoolGist, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had ordered the closure of the …

Edo Governor Raises Teachers’ Retirement Age

Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has recently announced a significant change in the retirement age for teachers, raising it to 65 years or 40 years of service, whichever comes first. This move comes as part of the governor's ongoing commitment to repositioning the education sector in the state and ensuring …

Old Naira Banknotes Remain Legal Tender

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed Deposit Money Banks to comply with the Supreme Court ruling of March 3, 2023. As a result, the old N200, N500 and N1000 banknotes will remain legal tender alongside the redesigned banknotes until December 31, 2023. This decision was made in compliance …

Universities Resumption Dates After Election

Several universities have pushed back their resumption dates for academic activities due to the postponement of the governorship and state assembly elections to March 18. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had originally scheduled the elections for March 11, but later announced a one-week delay to reconfigure the Bimodal Voter …

INEC Postpones Governorship and State Assembly Elections

The governorship and state house of assembly elections originally scheduled for March 11, 2023, have been postponed by one week to March 18, 2023, as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced. INEC stated that the reason for the postponement was to commence the reconfiguration of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation …

Lagos State Model Schools Admission

The Lagos State Examinations Board has introduced an online payment model for Registration and Screening Test into the State Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools. In a statement signed by the Director of the Board, Mr. Orunsolu Adebayo, the public, especially parents/guardians, headteachers and school owners were informed that …

Presidential Election Results

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has entered the final stage of the collation and announcement of the results of the presidential election in Nigeria. The election was held across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Saturday, with a total of 18 presidential …

Bola Tinubu Wins Nigerian Presidential Election

Bola Tinubu, former Lagos state governor and candidate of Nigeria's ruling party, the APC, has been declared the winner of the presidential election held on February 25th, 2023. The electoral commission, INEC, made the announcement in Abuja at exactly 4.10am on Sunday, February 26th, 2023. Tinubu's victory makes him Nigeria's …

Safety Tips for Nigerian Voters During Election

As the much-anticipated 2023 general election draws near in Nigeria, security agencies have assured voters of adequate protection during the voting exercise. However, individuals should take personal measures to safeguard themselves during this critical period. Here are some safety tips for voters heading to polling units on Saturday: Confirm your …

Items to Bring with you to your Polling Unit

In Nigeria, elections are critical to ensuring democracy as they allow citizens to exercise their right to vote and select their preferred leaders. If you plan to participate in the upcoming election scheduled for Saturday, February 25th, it is vital to know the necessary items to bring to your designated …

Locate and Confirm Your Polling Unit

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged Nigerians to verify their designated polling units in preparation for the upcoming general election. The Presidential and National Assembly elections are scheduled for Saturday, 25th February 2023, while the Governorship and State Assembly elections will take place two weeks later on Saturday, …

Bauchi State BECE Results

This is to inform all junior secondary school principals and the general public in Bauchi State that the results of the 2022 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) have been released. The BECE results for 2022 are now accessible on the Ministry of Education's BECE results checker. They are available online …

NASU Urges FG to pay Four-Month salary arrears

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) stated that it expects the Federal Government to pay salary arrears for the four months of their strike. Mr Peters Adeyemi, General Secretary of NASU, stated this during a news conference on Wednesday at the union's National Executive Council (NEC) …

ICPC Shuts Illegal Institutions and Fake NYSC Camp

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in Nigeria has shut down 62 illicit degree-awarding institutions. A fake National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp was also shut down. Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, the Chairman, made the disclosure on Tuesday at a Youth Dialogue on Corruption in Tertiary …

FG Approves Funds for Upward Review Of Lecturers’ Salaries

The Federal Government has allocated N470 billion in the 2023 budget for university revitalization and salary increases for lecturers. The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, stated at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday that the sum was specifically allocated to education for upward adjustment of salaries for university lecturers and …

Lagos State Government Increases Students’ Bursary

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has approved a 100% increase in bursaries for students of Lagos State origin enrolled in tertiary institutions across the country. Mr Abdur Rahaman Lekki, Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Scholarship Board, said in a statement on Sunday that the increase will take effect …

Lagos Teacher Emerges Best Teacher in Nigeria

Miss Adeola Adefemi, an English Teacher at Oke-Odo Senior High School, Alimosho in Lagos State, was named the Best Teacher in Nigeria by the Federal Ministry of Education during a recent national event held in Abuja to celebrate World Teachers' Day. Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President of Nigeria, presented the …

Delta State Technical Colleges Admission List

Delta State Technical Colleges/Schools' placement/admission list for the 2022/2023 academic session is now available online. This is to inform all the candidates that applied for admission into the Delta State Technical Colleges and also participated in the entrance examination during the 2022/2023 academic session that they can now check their …

Yobe State Schools Resumption Date

Yobe State Schools Resumption Date for the commencement of academic activities for the first term, 2022/2023 academic session. In accordance with the academic calendar for 2022/2023 schools, this is to inform all stakeholders in education, Parents and Guardians, that schools will resume for the First Term, 2022/2023 Academic Session for …

Winners of 2022 NLNG’s $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Science

The Nigeria Prize for Science judging panel announced that two exceptional scientific publications have earned the $100,000 prize from Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd. (NLNG). Sesan Peter Ayodeji, a professor of Machine and Process Design and Applied Ergonomics at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA and his Research Associate, …

Ogun State Schools Resumption Date

Ogun State Government has announced the date for the reopening of schools for the first term, 2022/2023 academic session across the state. The Ogun State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has announced that all public and private primary and secondary schools, government science and technical colleges (GSTCs) and government …

Nasarawa State Schools Resumption Date

Nasarawa State Schools Resumption Date — The resumption date for the commencement of academic activities for the first term, 2020/2023 academic session for schools in Nasarawa State has been announced. In accordance with the 2022/2023 school academic calendar, the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Education, wishes to announce the following school …

Lagos State Model Colleges & Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools Admission List 2022

The admission list into the Lagos State Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools has been released. The Lagos State Examinations Board has released the admission list, which contains the names of candidates offered provisional admission into the various Model Colleges and upgraded Junior Secondary Schools in Lagos state. How …