Education

FG Intensifies Efforts to End Certificate Fraud, Strengthen Nigeria’s Education System The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to tackle certificate fraud and safeguard the credibility of Nigeria’s education system through the deployment of a new digital verification platform. The initiative, known as the Nigeria Education Repository and Data Bank (NERD), is designed to strengthen the integrity of academic records across tertiary institutions in the country. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education. According to the statement, the platform serves as a national…

Stakeholders raise concern as Nigerien university seeks accreditation in Nigeria The Union of Concerned Academias, UCA, has called for a thorough investigation into the operations and credibility of Université Internationale Annahada, a Niger Republic–based institution allegedly seeking accreditation and recognition from Nigerian authorities. Addressing journalists in Abuja, the UCA Secretary-General, Ayanlola Ayanyimika, said the union was alarmed by “disturbing photographic evidence and field intelligence” suggesting that the university’s facilities fall far below acceptable standards for a tertiary institution. “These images, which are available for verification, depict a setting unfit for academic learning, raising serious questions about the institution’s legitimacy, governance,…

Arochukwu/Ohafia: Over 235 Shortlisted for Ibe Okwara Osonwa’s Foreign Scholarship Initiative A total of 239 candidates have been shortlisted for the next phase of the prestigious foreign scholarship programme spearheaded by the Ibe Okwara Osonwa Foundation (IOOF), a philanthropic initiative focused on advancing educational opportunities for young Nigerians. In a statement released by the office of Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, the Foundation confirmed the conclusion of its rigorous application review for the IOOF Tertiary Education Scholarship Programme. The programme is exclusively available to constituents from the lawmaker’s district and offers a fully funded one-year postgraduate…

The highly anticipated commissioning of the Ofali Agwu Smart School in Amaekpu Ohafia, Ohafia Local Government Area, the first fully digitalised smart school in Abia State, is scheduled for Wednesday, 27th November, 2024. This groundbreaking project, facilitated by Hon. Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, Member of the House of Representatives for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, marks a major milestone in the state’s drive towards technology-driven education. The event, open to the public, will be held at Ofali Agwu Secondary School, Amaekpu Ohafia, starting at 1:00 PM. The Special Guest of Honour for the occasion is His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, Governor…

Only 44 out of the 264 Nigerian universities were featured in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. The rankings evaluate universities using a variety of indicators, including academic staff, student-to-staff ratio, international students, and gender ratio. These metrics help determine the quality of teaching and the broader impact of these institutions. Among Nigerian universities, Covenant University (CU) secured the top position nationally for the second consecutive year. However, its global standing fell from the 601–800 range in 2023 to the 801–1000 range in 2025. Similarly, the University of Ibadan (UI) dropped from second in Nigeria in 2024…

Times Higher Education, the topmost global university ranking body, assesses institutions by identifying and celebrating universities that excel across multiple United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. UNIVERSITY of Cross River State (UNICROSS), has emerged first in universities with the best teaching quality in Africa, based on the teaching quality index from Times Higher Education. Times Higher Education, the topmost global university ranking body, assesses institutions by identifying and celebrating universities that excel across multiple United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The ranking reflects the universities' ability to provide a high-quality educational experience that equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to…