UI Emerges Nigeria’s Highest-Ranked University in July 2026 Webometrics
The University of Ibadan (UI) has emerged as Nigeria’s highest-ranked university in the July 2026 Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, with the University of Lagos (UNILAG) taking second place nationally. The ranking assessed 32,148 universities and higher-education institutions worldwide, according to the latest report on the ranking. UI placed 1,291st globally, while UNILAG […]
AOSTO Announces Scholarship Bursary for High-Scoring 2026 UTME Candidates in Oyo State
The Association of Oyo State Tutorial Owners (AOSTO) has announced a compensation bursary award for outstanding Oyo State indigenes who excelled in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to a statement issued by the association, the scholarship initiative is aimed at rewarding academic excellence and supporting brilliant students across the state’s 33 local […]
AOSTO Unveils Scholarship Initiative for Outstanding but Vulnerable Students in Oyo State, Seeks State Government Support
The Association of Oyo State Tutorial Owners (AOSTO) has unveiled a scholarship initiative designed to support academically outstanding but financially disadvantaged students across Oyo State, reaffirming its commitment to expanding access to higher education. The announcement was made by the Governor of AOSTO, Mr. Oladipupo Olalekan, during his goodwill address at the celebration of exceptional […]
NUT Suspends Strike, Directs Oyo Teachers to Resume Work Thursday
NUT Suspends Strike, Directs Oyo Teachers to Resume Work Thursday The Nigeria Union of Teachers has suspended its withdrawal of services across Oyo State public schools following renewed engagements with the state government and assurances over measures to improve security after the abduction of teachers and learners in Oriire Local Government Area. In a statement […]
FG Scraps JSS/SSS Structure, Introduces 12-Year Continuous Basic Education
FG Scraps JSS/SSS Structure, Introduces 12-Year Continuous Basic Education The Federal Government has announced a major overhaul of Nigeria’s education system, abolishing the separation between Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) and replacing the 6-3-3-4 structure with a compulsory 12-year uninterrupted basic education model. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the […]
School Abduction: Oyo NUT Backs Monday Protest, Demands Immediate Release of Teachers, Students
School Abduction: Oyo NUT Backs Monday Protest, Demands Immediate Release of Teachers, Students Dear Comrades* *NUT Oyo state’s* position on the planned peaceful slated on Monday 1, June 2026 Solidarity Greetings I, Comrade Hassan Ajibola Fatai the Chairman of Nigeria Union of Teachers Oyo state wing hereby informed you that the state leadership […]
NAPS Calls for Nationwide Adoption of EDON Digital Classroom Initiative in Nigerian Polytechnics
PRESS CONFERENCE BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POLYTECHNIC STUDENTS (NAPS) ON THE URGENT NEED FOR THE INCLUSION OF THE EDON DIGITAL CLASSROOM INITIATIVE IN OUR POLYTECHNICS ACROSS ALL GEO-POLITICAL ZONES. Gentle Men of the Press The leadership of the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) warmly welcomes members of the press, stakeholders in the education […]
JUST IN: Oyo Govt Takes Major Decision Affecting Schools Across the State
JUST IN: Oyo Govt Takes Major Decision Affecting Schools Across the State The Oyo State Government, through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, has directed all public and private schools across the state to suspend excursions, field trips, sports competitions, and every students’ activity outside school premises until further notice. The directive was contained […]
Just In: President Tinubu Appoints New JAMB Registrar
STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS PROFESSOR SEGUN AINA AS NEW JAMB REGISTRAR President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede, whose two-term tenure expires on July 31, 2026. Professor Aina, who will be 40 in July, […]
Oyo Government Urged to Partner with Tutorial Schools for Improved External Examination Performance
Following the release of the 2026 JAMB performance ranking, the Governor of Oyo State Tutorial Schools, Hon. Oladipupo Olalekan, has expressed concern over what he described as the underutilisation of educational resources available to the state government in improving academic outcomes. He made this known during a radio interview that coincided with the announcement of […]