Education

Federal University Lokoja Shut Down Indefinitely After Students’ Tragic Deaths

The Federal University, Lokoja (FUL) has been shut down indefinitely following the tragic death of five students in a trailer accident at Felele City Center on Monday, February 17, 2025.…

Kogi Govt to Sanction Head Teachers, Principals Collecting School Fees

The Kogi State Government has issued a stern warning to principals and head teachers of public schools against collecting school fees from students, emphasizing that education at the primary and…

Okehi LG Chairman Donates Office Spaces to Ihima Student Union, Pledges Same for Eika Student Body

The Executive Chairman of Okehi Local Government Area, Hon. Amoka Eneji Monday, has reaffirmed his commitment to education by donating two office spaces to the Ihima Student Union in Oboroke.…

Qatar University Scholarships 2025 – 2026 | Application Process

If you aspire to pursue your studies in Qatar, we have great news for you! The application process for Qatar University Scholarships is now open. In this article, we will…

How Kogi State’s Tax Rule Could Deny Indigent Students Access to Tertiary Education

In a move generating widespread criticism, the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) has introduced a policy requiring students of state-owned tertiary institutions to present tax clearance certificates (TCC) as…

Kogi Polytechnic Matriculates 6,549 Students, Warns Against Social Vices

Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, on Saturday, January 11, 2025, matriculated 6,549 students for the 2024/2025 academic session, urging them to avoid activities that could jeopardize their studies and stay in…

Governor Ododo Makes Unscheduled Visit to GYB Model Science Secondary School, Pledges Continued Focus on Education

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, paid an unscheduled visit to GYB Model Science Secondary School, Adankolo, Lokoja, on Monday to assess the welfare of students and staff. The…

Kogi State Allocates ₦7 Billion to Revamp 88 Primary Healthcare Centres

The Kogi State Government has earmarked over ₦7 billion for the revitalization of 88 additional Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across its 21 local government areas. Governor Ahmed Ododo disclosed this…

2024/2025 WAEC Data Capturing to Begin in Kogi Public Secondary Schools on January 13

The Kogi State Ministry of Education has announced that the data capturing process for the 2024/2025 West African Examination Council (WAEC) registration will commence on Monday, January 13, 2025. This…

Outrage in Kogi Over Mandatory Parental Tax Clearance for Student Registration

The Kogi State government’s decision to require students to present a verifiable tax clearance certificate from their parents before being allowed to register for school has triggered widespread backlash. Parents,…

Public Outcry as Kogi Govt Mandates Parental Tax Clearance for Student Registration

The Kogi State Government’s new policy requiring students in state-owned higher institutions to present a Tax Clearance Certificate for their parents or guardians has sparked widespread public concern. This mandate…

Kogi Poly Names Library Complex in Memory of Late Prof. Matthew Ajibero

Kogi State Polytechnic has officially named its library complex after the late Professor Matthew Idowu Ajibero, a former Rector whose tenure greatly advanced the institution’s development. The dedication ceremony took…

Kogi Gov. Ododo Approves N600 Million for WASSCE Fees for Over 18,000 Public School Students

Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has approved N600 million to cover the 2024/2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) fees for 18,734 students in public secondary schools across the…

KOGI: 41 Students Bagged First Class at Federal University Lokoja

A total of 41 students graduated with first-class honors from the Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Kogi State, during its eighth convocation ceremony. This was disclosed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olayemi…

Computer-Based WASSCE to Begin on Friday – WAEC

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, 2024—Second Series, will commence on Friday, October 25, and…

Senate Progresses Bills to Establish Kogi Medical University and Special Education Institutions

The Nigerian Senate has passed for second reading two important bills aimed at establishing new specialised universities in the country. These include the Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences,…