Global Mirror News reports that public and private primary and Secondary Schools in Ogun State are scheduled to observe a mid-term holiday later this month, according to an official statement from the Ogun State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. The break covers all schools running the Second Term of the 2025/2026 academic session. The…
Global Mirror News has gathered that Okafor Chinedu, an Engineering Student and Class Rep (Representative) at Delta State Polytechnic, Oghara, was arrested following allegations of exploiting fellow students through the sale of a compulsory textbook at inflated prices. The incident has triggered widespread debate over ethics and accountability in student leadership. According to sources at…
By Oluwarotimi Fagbire In a bid to improve the education sector in Abeokuta North Local Government, the Chairman, Dr. ’Lanre Oyegbola-Sodipo, in conjunction with After God’s Heart Incorporated and the AMACOS 94/99 Set, has commissioned a community e-library aimed at nurturing and harnessing the potential of pupils and students within and outside the council’s jurisdiction….
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, with performance data showing that more than 80 per cent of candidates obtained at least five credit passes. The announcement was made on Tuesday February 3 by NECO’s Registrar and Chief Executive, Professor Dantani Wushishi, during…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed education as a central pillar of his administration’s development agenda, pledging sustained investment in the sector as a pathway to long-term growth and social advancement. The Governor stated this at the 35th Convocation Ceremony of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), held at the institution’s permanent campus in Ago-Iwoye….
Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, has expelled no fewer than 15 students for offences ranging from the production and circulation of explicit sex videos to drug-related activities and cyber misconduct, reinforcing the institution’s zero-tolerance stance on indiscipline. The decision was disclosed by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Dr. Bode Ayorinde, during the…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will officially commence on January 26, 2026, across accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres Nationwide. According to Global Mirror News gathered, the JAMB Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this while briefing stakeholders in the education sector. He…
Nigeria has emerged as the most represented Country in Sub-Saharan Africa in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject, with 24 Universities making the Global list for the first time. Global Mirror News gathered that the rankings, released on January 21, mark a historic milestone for Nigeria’s Higher Education Sector, reflecting…
The Federal Government has moved to abolish the long-standing dichotomy between Higher National Diploma (HND) and University Degrees (B.Sc), a policy shift aimed at repositioning Polytechnics as Degree-awarding Institutions within Nigeria’s Tertiary Education System. Global Mirror News gathered that the announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, at a strategic retreat…
The Anambra State Government has launched a major initiative to equip Junior Secondary School (JSS) Students with practical and entrepreneurial skills, including Robotics, Digital Literacy, and Trade-based Courses. The Programme, unveiled at Igwebuike Grammar School in Awka, introduces 15 new subjects aimed at preparing students to be job creators in a rapidly evolving economy. The…
