Education

Nigeria now ranks third globally for the number of students studying abroad. A new report from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation places the country at five percent of total outbound student mobility in 2023. Only China and India rank higher. UNESCO released this finding in its first…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that candidates applying for Education programmes and Agriculture‑related non‑engineering courses no longer need to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).  This marks a major change in Nigeria’s tertiary admissions process, with potentially thousands of students affected. Traditionally, the UTME…

Each year, Nigerian universities and polytechnics produce hundreds of thousands of graduates. Professional bodies also issue various certifications. Nigeria has more credentialed people than ever before. However, getting global jobs or remote contracts remains difficult. Many of the opportunities go to candidates from other markets, despite the immense talent in…

Nigeria’s National Examinations Council (NECO) celebrated its 25th anniversary in Abuja on Thursday with an exciting announcement. The Nigerian government revealed that NECO will introduce Computer-Based Examinations (CBE) by the end of 2026. This move is aimed at reducing exam malpractice, improving monitoring, and expanding the council’s reach internationally. The…

Nigeria’s Federal Government drew a firm line on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. It banned all honorary degree recipients from prefixing “Dr” to their names. The ban covers official, academic, and professional contexts. Anyone who misrepresents an honorary degree as an earned credential now faces legal and reputational consequences. The announcement…