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…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the commencement of the sale of application documents for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) for the 2026/2027 academic session. This was disclosed in a photostatement signed by the Registrar of the Board, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, and shared on JAMB’s official…
The Kano State Government has announced a comprehensive census of all Tertiary Educational Institutions operating within the State, in a move aimed at strengthening data-driven planning and reform in the education sector, Global Mirror News has gathered. The exercise, which will run from January 14 to January 23, is being coordinated by the Kano State…
Global Mirror News gathered that the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has officially expanded its lexicon to include several Nigerian slangs, cultural expressions, and food-related terms, reinforcing Nigeria’s growing influence on Global language, culture, and popular discourse. The newly recognised words were unveiled as part of the dictionary’s latest quarterly update, which added hundreds of new…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream I Orientation Course will commence Nationwide on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, across all 37 NYSC orientation camps in the Country. Global Mirror News gathered that the announcement was made via a statement posted on the official NYSC X (formerly Twitter) handle…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a stern warning to all candidates intending to register for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) programmes, urging them to ensure that their National Identification Number (NIN) details are accurate before creating registration profiles. In a weekly bulletin released on its…
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has approved enhanced service conditions for teachers in the State, including the extension of the retirement age to 65 years, as part of measures to strengthen the education sector and reward professional dedication. Under the new policy, which takes effect from August 1, 2025, the mandatory retirement age for teachers…
In a landmark move to empower educators and boost the quality of Primary Education, Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has approved the career advancement of Graduate Primary School Teachers (Tutor Cadre) from Grade Level 16 to Grade Level 17. The decision is designed to address career stagnation, enhance motivation, and ensure that Teachers…
