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Jul

08

2025

Breaking News: JAMB Sets Minimum Cut-Off Marks for 2025/2026 Academic Session

Education, NewsEducation, JAMB

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the minimum admissible scores for admissions into Nigerian tertiary institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session. According to the board, the minimum cut-off marks are: – Universities: 150 – Polytechnics: 100 – Colleges of Education: 100 – Colleges of Nursing Sciences: 140 These cut-off marks were agreed upon by stakeholders, including heads of tertiary institutions, during the 2025 JAMB Policy Meeting held in Abuja. While institutions can set their own cut-off marks above the national minimum, they cannot admit candidates with scores below these thresholds. The establishment of minimum cut-off marks aims to strike a balance between maintaining academic…

Jul

02

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria’s Cannes Breakthrough and CNN Spotlight Signal Bold New Era for Film and Creative Economy

Cultural Heritage, Education, Metro, News, Politicsculture, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics, Tourism

PRESS RELEASE The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy is proud to celebrate a defining moment in Nigeria’s creative journey. Our country’s vibrant film industry recently took centre stage with its historic debut at the Cannes Film Festival, featured prominently in a special five-minute report on CNN’s Marketplace Africa. This milestone marks the first time a Nigerian production, My Father’s Shadow, was officially selected at Cannes. More than a cinematic triumph, it represents a major leap forward for Nigeria’s creative ecosystem and our shared mission to showcase authentic African narratives on the world stage. In her…

Jun

18

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic Cracks Down on Textbook Extortion, Vows Zero Tolerance for Academic Misconduct

Abia State, Education, NewsAbia State, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Education

Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic's Rector, Dr. Okoro, has announced a strict ban on lecturers forcing students to buy specific textbooks, deeming the practice extortionate and unacceptable. This move aims to alleviate the financial burden on students and their families, particularly when the textbooks are pricey, unnecessary, or unrelated to the curriculum. Dr. Okoro condemned the act, describing it as inappropriate and unacceptable, and revealed that some lecturers have exploited the practice to engage in unethical behaviors, including extortion and "sex for grades," which he declared will no longer be tolerated. "It is no longer business as usual," Dr. Okoro stated, emphasizing…

May

27

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa Celebrates Children On Their 2025 Day

Abia State, Education, News, Ohafia, PoliticsAbia State, Ibe Okwara Osonwa

As children across the nation mark this year’s Children’s Day, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa joins in celebrating our young ones, recognizing them as the beacon of hope and the true leaders of tomorrow. He extols their innocence, resilience, and boundless potential, reaffirming his unwavering commitment to creating a society where every child can dream freely, grow safely, and thrive with dignity. "Our children represent the future we all aspire to build—a future filled with possibilities, peace, and prosperity. Let us nurture, protect, and guide them, for in their hands lie the destiny of our great nation," he stated. Happy Children’s…

May

21

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Federal Ministry Of Arts, Culture and Tourism Celebrates 2025 World Day For Cultural Diversity, Dialogue & Development

Education, Metro, NewsEducation, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Metro, Opinion

Press Release Abuja, Nigeria, May 21, 2025 — The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy joins the global community in commemorating the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, a day set aside every year by UNESCO to honour the power of culture in fostering peace, inclusion and sustainable development across nations. This annual observance, held on May 21, reminds us all of the richness in our differences and the importance of intercultural dialogue in promoting understanding, mutual respect and peaceful coexistence. It is a moment to reflect on how cultural diversity strengthens the…