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The Federal Government has formally set 16 years as the minimum age for admission into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education announced this today during the 2025 Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board held in Abuja. Dr. Alausa, while declaring the meeting open, emphasised that the age benchmark is now official and non-negotiable. He warned that any admission carried out outside the Central Admissions […]

The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education effort to identify and enroll out-of-school children in Bayelsa State are gaining significant momentum, with civil society organizations, CSOs working tirelessly around the clock to ensure no child is left behind. According to Mr. Daniel Karamo, the state coordinator of the Commission, it is committed to restoring the right to education for every Nigerian child, especially in underserved communities. One of […]

Bayelsa State is one of 20 states the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet has placed on flood alert for July 2025, warning of possible flash floods due to ongoing rainfall patterns across the country. NiMet has also listed Rivers, Lagos, Edo, Benue, Sokoto, Delta, and Akwa Ibom among states at high risk of flooding in July. Residents of these states are urged to take safety measures, including clearing drainage systems, turning […]

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died in a car crash in Spain. According to report from local police, the car left the road due to a tyre blowout while overtaking another car. His brother, Andre Silva, also died in the crash. Jota, aged 28, married his partner last month, the couple had three children together. The Portuguese international was a key part of the Liverpool side that won the Premier […]