BY AFOLABI OLANREWAJU
UNIHUB CONNECT TV
Here are some of the most talked-about updates in Nigeria’s education space this week—covering admissions, reforms, and tech-driven innovation. 🔥
🔍 1. JAMB Uncovers 9,469 Illegal Admissions Across 20 Institutions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has exposed 9,469 admissions processed outside its CAPS portal. Institutions like FUTA, LAUTECH, UNIBEN, and others are implicated. Students affected may lose their admission, and schools face possible sanctions.
👉 Students are advised to log in to their JAMB CAPS to verify admission status immediately.
🏛️ 2. FUASK Begins Admission for 2025/2026 Academic Session
A new institution joins Nigeria’s education family! The Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia (FUASK) in Kaduna State is now fully licensed and ready to admit students.
With 18 approved programmes in Medicine, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, and Software Engineering, the school is set to offer a hands-on approach to science education.
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📉 3. UTME Cut-Off Scores for 2025 Admissions Confirmed
The official cut-off marks for 2025 university admissions have been announced:
150 for universities
140 for nursing schools
100 for polytechnics and colleges of education
While this gives more access, some critics argue it may weaken the academic standard.
🌐 4. Miva Open University Adds Postgraduate Courses
Miva Open University—the first NUC-licensed fully online university—has expanded its offerings with two new postgraduate programs:
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Master of Information Technology (MIT)
This is a big win for flexible, affordable postgraduate education in Nigeria.
Interested Candidate can register through here
💸 5. Student Loans Now Live Through NELFUND
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) is now live and ready to help students finance their studies.
Whether you’re in a university or a vocational school, NELFUND is designed to support your tuition and skill acquisition needs.
Students are encouraged to prepare required documentation early as the portal opens fully.
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