Osun Bans Graduation Ceremonies for Nursery, Kindergarten Pupils

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has banned graduation ceremonies for nursery and kindergarten pupils across all public and private schools in the state. The directive was issued in a circular signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, M.A.K. Jimoh, and addressed to education stakeholders across the state. According to the […]

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We’ll build world standard education system – Aiyedatiwa

says quality education Key to poverty eradication Ondo Speaker empowers constituents Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has promoted to build a world standard education system. He particularly stressed his administration’s commitment co building a globally competitive educational system, as a key ingredient to tackling poverty and sustaining peace in any society. He gave the reassurance […]

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Aiyedatiwa appoints TESCOM board members, SITA chairman

In a move to reposition Ondo State’s education sector for greater efficiency and improved service delivery, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has constituted a new board for the State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM). Also,  the Governor appointed his Senior Special Assistant on Information Technology, Tomide Akinribido, as the Executive Chairman of the State Information Technology Agency (SITA). […]

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Parents, teachers, stakeholders praise Adeleke for transforming Osun’s education sector

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has received widespread applause for his transformative efforts in overhauling Osun State’s education sector. Speaking during a recent community sensitization program, teachers across the state expressed renewed confidence in the direction of Osun’s educational development. They commended the governor’s steadfast commitment to quality education, stating that […]

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UNIBEN releases Post-UTME/DE screening results, begins admission process

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has released the results of its just-concluded Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening test. It stated that the test scores are now accessible on candidates’ university portal pages. The university’s spokesperson, Dr Benedicta Ehanire, announced this via a statement issued on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. She, however, urged candidates to disregard […]

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2025 UTME: JAMB uncovers high-tech malpractice, blames parents, CBT operators for complicity

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board on Monday warned that sophisticated, technology-enabled malpractices are undermining the integrity of Nigeria’s admission process. The board said this after receiving a report from its Special Committee on Examination Infractions. The committee, chaired by Dr. Jake Epelle, presented its findings to JAMB Registrar Prof. Is-haq Oloyede in Abuja on […]

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Aiyedatiwa approves N350m for scholarship, bursary

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved N350 million as payment for the 2025 scholarship and bursary for students of the state’s origin in higher institutions across the country. The payment covers five different categories of scholarship, including medical, and Law students, and those with disabilities. The N350 million approved by the Governor for about […]

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DeI-York Academy to empower 10,000 Yabatech students in digital creativity, animation, post production

Left to right-: The Managing Director, Del-York Creative Academy, Ms Stella Fubara;  Chief Operating Officer, Del-York Creative Academy, Mr. Ikenna Ogweike; Rector, Yaba College of Technology, Dr Engr Ibraheem Abdul; and representative of the Registrar, Yabatech, Barrister S.K.B. Wahab at the signing of Memorandum of Understanding on the empowerment of the college students in Digital […]

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Ondo bans graduation ceremonies for nursery, JSS pupils

Ondo State Government has banned graduation ceremonies for nursery and junior secondary school pupils due to the attendant the financial burden on parents and guardians. This was in a statement on Wednesday by the education ministry’s spokesman, Bisi Lawani. The statement said the commissioner, Prof Igbekele Ajibefun, gave the directive during a stakeholder meeting with […]

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