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alex ekwueme federal university ndufu-alike FUNAI
AE-FUNAI Postpones 14th Matriculation Ceremony Indefinitely

The management of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi State, has announced the indefinite postponement of its 14th Matriculation Ceremony earlier scheduled for newly admitted students.

The decision was communicated through an official circular issued by the Office of the Registrar and applies to all arrangements previously announced for the event.

What The Official Circular Says

According to the circular, the matriculation ceremony earlier fixed for 5 February 2026 will no longer hold as planned. The university management stated that the programme has been put on hold, with a new date to be announced later.

EducationNGR also learnt that the postponement directive was issued on the authority of the Vice-Chancellor.

Earlier Date No Longer Valid

The matriculation ceremony had initially been scheduled to take place on 5 February 2026. However, the university has now confirmed that the event will not take place on that date.

When A New Date Will Be Announced

The management noted that a fresh date for the matriculation ceremony will be communicated to students and the wider university community in due course. Until then, members of the public have been advised to rely only on official communication from the university.

Message To Students And Stakeholders

The circular conveyed the Vice-Chancellor’s directive and expressed regret over any inconvenience the postponement may cause students, parents, guardians, and other stakeholders.

Students and members of the university community have been advised to take note of the development and await further updates from AE-FUNAI management.

Federal Governemnt of Nigeria FG
Delta State Registration For Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship 2026

The Delta State Government has announced the commencement of registration for the Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Programme (TEP), a scheme designed to support students of state-owned universities with viable business ideas.

The programme targets eligible undergraduates and is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and self-reliance among students in Delta State.

Registration Start Date

Registration for the programme officially opens on 2 February 2026. Eligible students are required to complete their applications online and ensure that all information and supporting documents are correctly submitted.

EducationNGR also learnt that only applications with complete and verifiable details will be considered during the screening process.

Where To Apply

Applications are to be submitted through the official TEP application portal. The same platform will be used for document uploads and subsequent updates related to the programme.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Universities

Applicants must be registered students of any of the following Delta State-owned universities:

  • University of Delta (UNIDEL)

  • Delta State University (DELSU)

  • Southern Delta University (SDU)

  • Dennis Osadebay University (DOU)

Other Requirements

To qualify, applicants must:

  • Be of Delta State origin

  • Be between 18 and 35 years of age

  • Be in 200 Level, 300 Level, or penultimate year

  • Have a minimum CGPA of 2.5

  • Present a clear and bankable business idea

Documents Required

Applicants are expected to upload the following documents during the application process:

  • Recent passport photograph

  • Admission letter

  • Birth certificate

  • Local Government of Origin certificate

  • Business plan proposal

The Delta State Government noted that all submissions will be screened, and applicants must ensure that uploaded documents accurately reflect their claims.

Enquiries And Support

For further enquiries or updates, applicants are advised to monitor the application portal or contact the programme support line on 09134120144 (message only).

Yobe state University
YSU Extends 2025/2026 Registration Deadline

The management of Yobe State University (YSU) has approved an extension of the registration exercise for the 2025/2026 academic session, giving students additional time to complete all required processes.

The update was conveyed through a general circular signed by the University Registrar, Isa Audu Dallari, and dated 2 February 2026. EducationNGR also learnt that the extension is aimed at allowing students to resolve outstanding documentation and avoid unnecessary penalties.

Revised Registration Timelines

YSU has structured the registration exercise into two distinct phases: an extended normal registration period and a late registration period.

Normal Registration Extension

The extended normal registration period commenced on 2 February 2026 and will run until 7 February 2026. Students are expected to complete all registration requirements within this window to avoid additional charges.

Late Registration Period

Students who fail to register during the extension period will be allowed to do so during the late registration phase, which is scheduled from 9 February 2026 to 14 February 2026.

Late Registration Penalty

The university has approved a late registration fee of ₦5,000 for students who complete their registration during the late period. This penalty applies strictly to registrations processed between 9 February 2026 and 14 February 2026.

Registration Portal Closure

YSU management confirmed that the registration portal for the 2025/2026 academic session will be permanently closed on 14 February 2026. No registrations or payments will be accepted after this date.

Important Notice To Students

The circular applies to both fresh and returning students. All affected students are advised to complete their registration within the approved timelines to avoid late fees and complications associated with missing the final deadline.

National Examination Council of Nigeria NECO
How to Check NECO 2025 SSCE Results @results.neco.gov.ng

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, recording an overall pass rate of 71.63 per cent.

The announcement was made by NECO’s Registrar and Chief Executive, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim-Wushishi, during a press briefing at the Council’s headquarters in Minna. EducationNGR also learnt that the results were released 52 days after the conclusion of the final written paper.

Examination Timeline

According to the registrar, the 2025 SSCE External examination was conducted between 26 November 2025 and 13 December 2025. Marking of scripts took place from 5 January 2026 to 21 January 2026.

Candidate Registration And Participation

NECO recorded a total of 96,979 registrations for the examination, comprising 51,823 male candidates and 45,156 female candidates.

Out of those who registered, 95,160 candidates eventually sat for the examination, including 50,785 males and 44,375 females.

Performance In English Language And Mathematics

A total of 93,425 candidates sat for the English Language paper, out of which 73,167 obtained credit and above.

For Mathematics, 93,330 candidates took the paper, with 85,256 candidates earning credit and above.

Five-Credit Performance Breakdown

NECO reported two key outcomes from the results:

  • 68,166 candidates obtained five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics

  • 82,082 candidates obtained five credits and above, irrespective of English Language and Mathematics

Purpose Of The SSCE External Examination

Prof. Ibrahim-Wushishi explained that the SSCE External examination provides candidates with an additional opportunity to secure admission into universities and other tertiary institutions within and outside Nigeria. He noted that the examination covered 16 subjects and described the result release as part of NECO’s commitment to credible and reliable assessments.

Malpractice Cases And Sanctions

NECO disclosed that 9,016 candidates were booked for various forms of examination malpractice during the exercise, representing an increase from the 6,160 cases recorded in 2024.

As part of disciplinary measures:

  • Five supervisors were recommended for blacklisting for aiding and abetting malpractice, drawn from the Federal Capital Territory, Kano, Adamawa, and Ondo states

  • Four examination centres were recommended for derecognition due to whole-centre malpractice, located in Niger, Yobe, and Kano states

How To Check The 2025 NECO SSCE External Result

NECO advised candidates to check their results online using their examination registration details. Candidates are required to select the 2025 examination year, choose SSCE External (Nov/Dec), and enter the required details to access their results through the official NECO result-checking platform.  @ https://results.neco.gov.ng/

University of Ibadan, UI
UI 2025/2026 Supplementary Postgraduate Admissions Ongoing

The Postgraduate College of the University of Ibadan (UI) has announced the commencement of applications for the 2025/2026 Supplementary Postgraduate Admissions exercise.

The supplementary window provides another opportunity for suitably qualified candidates who were unable to apply during the earlier phase to seek admission into postgraduate programmes at the University.

Programmes Covered

According to the announcement, applications are open to qualified candidates across various postgraduate programmes offered by the University of Ibadan for the 2025/2026 academic session. Applicants are advised to complete their submissions early to allow adequate time for processing.

How To Apply

All applications are to be completed online through the University’s official postgraduate admissions portal.

EducationNGR also learnt that the supplementary admissions exercise is intended to accommodate eligible candidates who missed the initial application deadline, in line with the University’s postgraduate admission framework.

Prospective applicants are advised to rely only on official University channels for accurate information and further updates on the exercise.

Federal University Lokoja fulokoja
Federal University Lokoja To Host 39th Inaugural Lecture

The Federal University Lokoja has announced its 39th Inaugural Lecture, scheduled to be delivered by Professor Olufeagba, Samuel Olabode.

The lecture is titled Fish Genetics and Sustainable Aquaculture: Pathways to Food Security and Blue Economy and will focus on the role of genetics and aquaculture development in addressing food security and expanding Nigeria’s blue economy.

Lecture Details

The inaugural lecture will hold as follows:

  • Date: 9 February 2026

  • Time: 4:00 pm

  • Venue: College of Health Sciences, Adankolo, Lokoja, Kogi State

Guests are expected to be seated by 3:30 pm to allow for an orderly commencement of the programme.

EducationNGR also learnt that the lecture forms part of the University’s ongoing academic engagement series aimed at promoting research-driven solutions to national and global development challenges.

UAT
NUC Approves New Postgraduate Programmes For University Of Africa, Toru-Orua

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted official approval to the University of Africa, Toru-Orua (UAT), Bayelsa State, to commence several new postgraduate programmes.

The approval followed a successful resource verification exercise conducted by a panel of experts from the Commission, who assessed the University’s human and material resources. In a letter dated 30 January 2026, and signed by Abubakar M. Girei, Director of Academic Planning, on behalf of the Executive Secretary, the NUC authorised the programmes to take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session.

Approved Postgraduate Programmes

The approval covers full-time Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master’s, and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes in the following disciplines:

  • Accounting (PGD, M.Sc., PhD)

  • Biology (PGD, M.Sc., PhD)

  • Business Administration (PGD, M.Sc., MBA, PhD)

  • Biochemistry (PGD, M.Sc., PhD)

  • Educational Management (PGD, M.Ed., PhD)

  • Mass Communication (PGD, M.Sc., PhD)

  • Computer Science (PGD, M.Sc., PhD)

  • Political Science (PGD, M.Sc., PhD)

  • Theatre and Film Studies (PGD, M.A., PhD)

EducationNGR also learnt that the programmes are approved strictly under the full-time study mode.

NUC Guidelines For Implementation

The Commission stated clearly that the approval applies only to full-time programmes. The University is required to formally notify the NUC and obtain separate approval before introducing any part-time versions of the programmes.

In addition, the University of Africa, Toru-Orua, is expected to:

  • Maintain the approved programme titles and nomenclature

  • Provide and sustain adequate human and material resources

  • Seek further approval before making any changes to programme titles or curricula

What This Means For The University

This approval represents a major academic expansion for the University of Africa, Toru-Orua, strengthening its capacity for postgraduate training, advanced research, and manpower development within Bayelsa State and the wider region.

Prospective postgraduate applicants are advised to monitor official University channels for admission announcements and application guidelines.

University of Medical Sciences UNIMED
UNIMED 7th Convocation Ceremony Date 2026 Announced

The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo City, has announced plans for its 7th Convocation Ceremony.

The invitation was issued by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ebunoluwa Aderonke Adejuyigbe, on behalf of the Governing Council, Management, and Senate of the University, inviting the general public to witness the ceremony.

Purpose Of The Convocation

The convocation ceremony is organised to celebrate the conferment of Bachelor’s, Master’s, Master of Philosophy, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees on deserving graduands of the University.

Convocation Date, Time And Venue

The University confirmed that the 7th Convocation Ceremony will hold as follows:

Date: Thursday, 26 February 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. prompt
Venue: UNIMED Main Auditorium, Odosida Campus, Ondo City

EducationNGR also learnt that the ceremony will formally mark the academic progression of graduating students and provide an opportunity for parents, guardians, and well-wishers to celebrate with the University community.

The management advised invited guests and graduands to arrive early and comply with all arrangements put in place for a smooth and orderly ceremony.

KDU
KolaDaisi University Fixes 9th Matriculation Ceremony For 5 February 2026

KolaDaisi University, Ibadan, has announced the date for its 9th Matriculation Ceremony for newly admitted students of the 2025/2026 academic session.

The University stated that the ceremony will hold on Thursday, 5 February 2026, by 11:00 a.m., within the University campus.

Matriculation Venue And Purpose

According to the announcement, the matriculation ceremony will take place at Agbeke Hall. The event marks the formal admission of fresh students into the University community, during which they will take the matriculation oath and officially begin their academic journey at KolaDaisi University.

Vice-Chancellor To Preside Over Ceremony

The matriculation ceremony will be presided over by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adeniyi Olatumbosun, SAN, who will formally welcome the new students and administer the matriculation rites on behalf of the University Senate.

EducationNGR also learnt that the University expects newly admitted students to take note of the date, time, and venue, as participation in the matriculation ceremony is a key academic requirement.

JAMB CBT Centre
See JAMB List Of Approved CBT Centres For 2026 UTME Registration

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially released the list of approved and accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE).

JAMB stated clearly that UTME and DE registration for 2026 can only be carried out at accredited CBT centres nationwide. Candidates are advised not to register at unapproved cybercafés or business centres, as such registrations may be invalid.

EducationNGR also learnt that the accreditation applies strictly to centres that met JAMB’s technical and operational standards for the 2026 exercise.

What Candidates Should Know

JAMB emphasised that:

  • Registration is restricted to officially approved CBT centres

  • Candidates must confirm a centre’s accreditation status before registration

  • Any registration done outside the approved centres is at the candidate’s risk

This directive applies to both UTME and Direct Entry applicants.

How To Check Approved JAMB CBT Centres

Candidates are advised to:

  • Check the officially released PDF containing the list of approved CBT centres

  • Identify the closest accredited centre in their state or locality

  • Use the selected centre for registration and other JAMB-related services

The list covers CBT centres across all states in Nigeria.

Important Notice To Candidates

JAMB warned candidates against patronising unaccredited centres, regardless of convenience or cost. Only centres recognised by the Board are authorised to handle biometric capture, registration, and examination-related processes for the 2026 UTME and DE.

Candidates are encouraged to verify information through official JAMB communication channels and trusted education news platforms.

Further updates concerning the 2026 UTME and Direct Entry registration process will be communicated as released by JAMB.