Education

Unity Schools Alumna Appointed as Permanent Secretary in Federal Ministry of Education

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2 years ago

January 15, 2024

A distinguished alumna of the Federal Government Girls’ College in Benin City and the Federal Government College in Ilorin has secured a high-ranking position within the Ministry of Education, marking a watershed moment for Nigeria’s Unity Schools.

Mrs. Walson-Jack, the accomplished appointee, holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Lagos and was admitted to the Nigerian Bar in 1987. Notably, she becomes one of the first individuals educated at Unity Schools to attain such a prominent role within the Ministry of Education.

Her professional journey includes a notable tenure as Permanent Secretary since her initial appointment in 2017 by then-President Buhari. Throughout her distinguished career, Mrs. Walson-Jack has demonstrated exceptional leadership in various capacities, including roles in the Service Welfare Office of the Office of the Head Of Service of the Civil Service of the Federation, Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, and the Federal Ministries of Power, Water Resources, and Sanitation.

Married to Hon. Nimi Walson-Jack, a former General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association and renowned Civic Educator, Mrs. Walson-Jack is a mother of two children, both of whom are accomplished lawyers.

In her new role as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Mrs. Walson-Jack is poised to utilize her extensive experience to collaborate with the country’s education ministers. Her mission includes elevating standards and policies within Nigeria’s education system, aligning with President Tinubu’s comprehensive education agenda.

This appointment is heralded as a significant step towards achieving gender balance in Nigerian politics, exemplifying President Tinubu’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and competent governance structure. Oraye St. Franklyn, a Canada-based leadership communications specialist, commended the Tinubu administration for its dedication to excellence and competence in governance, noting that this historic appointment signifies a transformative shift towards diversity and inclusion in the nation’s education sector.

Education

Oyelami Named Acting CEO of National Mathematical Centre

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2 months ago

February 25, 2026

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By Omoniyi David

The Federal Government has appointed Professor Oyelami as Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Mathematical Centre with immediate effect.

The appointment was announced in a statement by the centre’s Controller of Information and Public Relations, Onyekachi Njoku. He said the decision followed the elevation of the former CEO, Promise Mebine, as Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Otuoke.

Njoku disclosed that the approval was conveyed in a letter signed by Rakiya Ilyasu, Director of University Education at the Federal Ministry of Education.

Professor Oyelami, a mathematician who joined the centre over two decades ago from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, previously served as Coordinator of the Mathematics and Theoretical Physics programmes and as Deputy Director/Academic Planning Coordinator.

An alumnus of the University of Jos and Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, he holds a Second-Class Upper degree, MSc and PhD in Mathematics and has published widely in local and international journals.

The centre said his appointment would strengthen its mandate to promote research, innovation and capacity building in mathematical sciences.

Abuja Reports

UniAbuja Council Denies NELFUND Loan Diversion Claim

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2 months ago

February 15, 2026

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By Patrick Idowu

The Governing Council of the University of Abuja has refuted allegations that the institution diverted funds provided by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), for its students.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the council, chaired by Senator Olanrewaju Tejuoso, said no NELFUND money was diverted, misappropriated or unlawfully withheld by the university or any of its officials.

The denial comes a day after NELFUND also dismissed the allegation and cleared the university of wrongdoing.

The statement, signed by the Acting Registrar and Secretary to the Governing Council, Malam Sambo Mohammed, said the university operates within established financial regulations and maintains strict accountability in managing intervention funds.

The council urged the public to disregard what it described as a misleading media report, while reaffirming confidence in the university’s management led by Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi.

Education

JAMB Warns Candidates Against Infractions in 2026 UTME Registration

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2 months ago

February 9, 2026

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By Onyeanya Ebere Immaculata

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned that candidates who violate registration rules or breach the attestation signed during the ongoing 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), registration will face severe sanctions.

JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, issued the warning on Monday as the registration entered its third week.

He said offenders could be barred from sitting for the UTME for up to three years, adding that the names of defaulters may be published in national newspapers and forwarded to other public examination bodies.

Oloyede also disclosed that candidates involved in serious offences could be handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), or the Police for prosecution.

JAMB said the measures are aimed at protecting the integrity of the examination process and ensuring fairness for all candidates.