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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…

Africa generated roughly 931 TWh of electricity in 2024. Yet 565 million people – 85% of the world’s unelectrified population – still live on this continent. That gap tells you everything about why power leadership matters here. Five countries dominate the continent’s electricity output. Their choices today will shape whether…

Electricity remains one of the strongest drivers of economic growth, industrial expansion and improved living standards.  Across Africa, power generation still varies widely, with a few countries producing a large share of the continent’s electricity. According to figures referenced from the International Energy Agency, South Africa, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco and…

The Federal Government has introduced compulsory drug tests for newly admitted and returning secondary school students across Nigeria. The measure is part of the National Implementation Guidelines Against Drug and Substance Use in Schools in Nigeria, which is designed to tackle rising concerns over drug and substance abuse among young…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has once again extended the registration deadline for the 2026 Direct Entry (DE) application process. The new deadline is set for May 22, 2026, providing prospective candidates with extra time to complete their applications. This extension aims to support applicants who have faced…