EDUCATION

WAEC Appoints New Registrar, Names Former Nigeria Office Head 0
- EDUCATION, SLIDE
- October 2, 2026
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appointed Nigerian education administrator Dr Amos Josiah Dangut as its new Registrar and Chief Executive Officer for a five-year term running from October 2026 to September 2031. Dangut, a former Head of WAEC’s Nigeria National Office, assumed office on October 1, 2026, succeeding Alhaji Pateh Bah of The
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29 Nigerian Universities Make THE 2027 World University Rankings 0
- EDUCATION, SLIDE
- October 1, 2026
By Henry Ojo The number of Nigerian universities featured in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings has increased from 24 to 29 in the 2027 edition, strengthening Nigeria’s representation in the global university ranking. The 2027 THE World University Rankings, released on Wednesday, place Covenant University, the University of Ibadan and the University
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Education Ministry Publishes Ranked Textbooks for 2026–2028 Sessions 0
- EDUCATION, SLIDE
- September 29, 2026
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Federal Government has released the final list of ranked and approved textbooks for use in primary and secondary schools across Nigeria for the 2026–2028 academic sessions. The Federal Ministry of Education announced the development in a statement issued on Monday by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations at the
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OpenAI Cancels Release Of New AI Model Over Safety Concerns 1
- EDUCATION, SLIDE
- September 29, 2026
OpenAI has decided not to release its latest artificial intelligence model, Astra 6.1, after internal testing found that the model failed to meet the company’s safety standards. The decision was announced on Monday, shortly before OpenAI’s annual developer conference, DevDay, in San Francisco. OpenAI’s head of safety systems, Saachi Jain, said Astra 6.1 performed
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JAMB Restores CAPS, Sets Admission Deadlines For Universities 0
- EDUCATION, SLIDE
- September 29, 2026
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has restored its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) after a temporary disruption, allowing institutions to continue processing admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session. JAMB, in a statement issued on Monday, said the CAPS platform had been “fully restored and is now operational.” The board urged universities and other
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NECO Announces Date To Release 2026 SSCE Results 0
- EDUCATION, SLIDE
- September 23, 2026
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced plans to release the results of the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) conducted for school candidates. According to information from the council, the results will be officially presented at 11am on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at NECO’s headquarters, located along Kilometer 8, Bida Road, Minna, Niger State.
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