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UK Removes Nigeria, Ghana From Qualified Teacher Status Eligibility List 0
- EDUCATION, SLIDE
- September 22, 2026
The United Kingdom’s Department for Education (DfE) has removed Nigeria and Ghana from the list of countries whose teachers can apply for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in England through its overseas-trained teacher application route. The change took effect on September 9, 2026, following concerns over the verification of teachers’ professional credentials and work experience. According
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JAMB Relaxes SIM Swap, Email Change Rules For Candidates 0
- EDUCATION, SLIDE
- September 21, 2026
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has relaxed its restrictions on SIM swapping and email changes for candidates, allowing those who have lost access to their registered phone numbers or email accounts to update their details through a controlled process. The new policy takes effect on Monday, September 21, 2026, according to the board.
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How To Apply For FG-Backed 2027 Commonwealth Master’s, PhD Scholarships 0
- EDUCATION
- September 14, 2026
The Federal Government has opened applications for the 2027 Commonwealth Master’s and PhD Scholarships, giving eligible Nigerian students an opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom. The scholarship programme is being administered by the Federal Scholarship Board under the Federal Ministry of Education. The ministry said prospective applicants must satisfy the academic, admission
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Police Arrests Suspect Impersonating JAMB Registrar 0

September 11, 2026

ABUJA — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, has arrested a suspect accused of impersonating the Board’s Registrar, Prof. Segun Aina, to allegedly defraud unsuspecting members of the public. JAMB disclosed the development in a statement shared on its official X account, saying the suspect was apprehended

ASUU Threatens Fresh Strike Over Unpaid Salaries 1

By Henryrich Ojo | Newsworld The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to resume its suspended nationwide strike without further notice if the Federal Government and state governments fail to resolve outstanding issues affecting university lecturers. Algeria Breaks Ties With UAE, Bans Emirati Aircraft The union said it could reactivate its industrial action

FG Offers Free 100MB Daily Data For Students 0

By Henryrich Ojo | Newsworld The Federal Government has announced plans to provide Nigerian students with 100MB of free internet data every day to access approved educational websites and digital learning platforms. The programme is expected to commence on October 1, 2026, with students in public senior secondary schools and tertiary institutions expected to be