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JAMB Releases 2026 Cut-Off Marks with Nursing at 150 and Polytechnics at 100

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the cut-off marks for the 2026/2027 academic session admissions into Nigerian tertiary institutions. The announcement was made following the 2026 Admissions Policy Meeting held in Abuja, which was presided over by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa. According to the new guidelines, the minimum JAMB cut-off mark for Colleges of Nursing across the country has been raised to 150. This represents an increase from the 140 mark used in the 2025 admission cycle, as part of efforts to strengthen standards in healthcare education. For Polytechnics , the minimum cut-off mark has been set at 100. JAMB warned that any institution found admitting students below this approved benchmark will face sanctions. The policy is designed to prevent lowering of standards for financial or other reasons. Colleges of Education will continue to operate within the existing policy framework, maintaining alignment with the general ad...
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Historic: President Tinubu Appoints Dr. Olugbemisola Odusote as First Female DG of Nigerian Law School

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  Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School .  In a landmark move for the Nigerian legal community, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School. This historic announcement marks a significant milestone as Dr Odusote becomes the first woman to lead the 63-year-old institution. Appointment Details and Tenure According to the official Statehouse release, the appointment is scheduled to take effect on January 10, 2026, for an initial four-year term. Dr Odusote, currently the Deputy Director-General and Head of the Lagos Campus, will succeed Professor Isa Hayatu Chiroma, whose successful eight-year tenure concludes on January 9, 2026. A Distinguished Academic and Professional Profile Dr Olugbemisola Odusote , 54, is a seasoned legal scholar with a career spanning over two decades within the Nigerian Law School system. Her background reflect...
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Salary Raise, Key Reforms for Nigerian Universities as FG and ASUU Reach Historic Agreement

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  In a groundbreaking development for Nigeria’s higher education sector, the Federal Government (FG) has officially sealed a historic deal with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). ​This agreement, which concludes the long-overdue renegotiation of the 2009 FGN–ASUU pact after a 16-year impasse, promises a 40% salary increase for university lecturers nationwide. The move is set to usher in a new era of stability, innovation, and autonomy in tertiary institutions. ​The pact addresses longstanding grievances from ASUU, which has frequently embarked on strikes over issues such as poor funding, inadequate salaries, and a lack of university independence. With this resolution, both parties aim to prevent future disruptions and foster a more robust academic environment. ​Key Highlights of the Agreement ​ Significant Salary Boost: All academic staff will benefit from a 40% increase in salaries. Furthermore, the agreement ensures that lecturers' pay will automatically increase ...
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NYSC Now Mobilizes Graduates from 419 Institutions Nationwide, Says DG

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Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has highlighted the massive expansion of the scheme’s reach by revealing that it now mobilises graduates from 419 tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Speaking during a media interaction in Abuja, General Nafiu noted that the scheme has evolved significantly from its 1973 beginnings, where it started with just 2,364 corps members, to its current scale of mobilising approximately 400,000 graduates annually. Expansion of Institutional Reach The Director-General emphasised that the number of participating institutions reflects the rapid growth of Nigeria’s tertiary education sector. This expansive list of 419 institutions encompasses universities, polytechnics, monotechnics, and specialised colleges. In addition to these domestic institutions, the scheme continues to process and mobilise Nigerians ...
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UNIUYO: Prof. Gbadebo Odewunmi of LASU Steps in as Acting Vice Chancellor

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  Professor Samuel Gbadebo Odewunmi The University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State, has officially announced the appointment of Professor Samuel Gbadebo Odewunmi as its Acting Vice Chancellor. Professor Odewunmi, a distinguished academic from Lagos State University (LASU), steps into the role following the expiration of the tenure of the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nyaudoh Ndaeyo. The Appointment Details The appointment was confirmed via an official letter dated 15th December, 2025, issued by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the University Governing Council, Dr. Muiz Banire, SAN. The letter, signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mrs Blossom E. Okorie, noted that the decision follows the approval of the University Visitor. The letter reads in part: “Further to the approval of the Visitor to the University of Uyo, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, as communicated by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, CON, I write on behalf ...
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Major Victory: NUC Approves Faculty of Law for Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU)

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  Faculty of Law, Akwa Ibom State University   The National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially granted approval for the immediate commencement of the Faculty of Law program at Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU). This significant development, effective from the 2025/2026 academic session, follows a successful resource verification visit conducted by a panel of NUC experts. The visit confirmed AKSU's readiness in terms of human and material resources required to run a globally competitive Law program. A letter dated November 10, 2025, confirmed the establishment of the full-time mode of the LL.B Law Programme to be run at the University's Main Campus. The NUC explicitly directed the University to ensure the program adheres strictly to the provisions of the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) for the Nigerian University System, guaranteeing the quality and growth of the approved course. The establishment of the Faculty of Law is a crowning achievement ...
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NYSC Releases Call-Up Numbers for 2025 Batch C Amid Camp Capacity Constraints

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  Abuja, Nigeria – November 11, 2025 – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced the release of call-up numbers for the 2025 Batch C Prospective Corps Members (PCMs), prioritizing those who registered earliest. The move comes as the organization grapples with limited camp spaces across the country. In an official statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) by the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters, management explained that due to capacity issues in orientation camps in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), only about 40% of registered PCMs will be accommodated in the upcoming Batch C program. "The NYSC Management is pleased to announce that, call-up numbers for 2025 Batch C Prospective Corps Members has been released, based on registration order," the statement read. It further noted, "Please note that due to camp capacity across the 36 states of the federation and the FCT, only about 40 percent of registered Prospective Corps Members (PC...
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