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JAMB introduces facial scan, to phase out fingerprint for UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is introducing facial biometric verification for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and will gradually phase out fingerprint authentication in the next two to three years as part of measures to curb impersonation, examination malpractice and persistent biometric verification failures among candidates.
LASU Bids Farewell To Olatunji-Bello As Senate Celebrates Five Years Of Transformation
The Lagos State University (LASU) Senate has celebrated the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Distinguished Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, mni, NPOM, for what members described as a transformative five-year tenure.
LASU CONVOCATION: Dangote’s ₦600m Hostel Pledge, Job Offers, Sanwo-olu’s ₦40m Reward Define Grand Ceremony
The combined 29th and 30th Convocation of Lagos State University (LASU) has ended on a remarkable note, with ₦600 million pledged for a female students’ hostel, employment opportunities announced for outstanding graduates and ₦40 million in cash rewards presented to the institution’s two best graduating students.
Meet Lagos Island twins graduate with first class, best student award from LASU
Two twin brothers from Isale Eko, Lagos Island, have distinguished themselves among thousands of graduates of Lagos State University, with one bagging First-Class honours and the other emerging as the Best Graduating Student in his department.
Nigeria’s Youth Unemployment Crisis: Jobs, skills or both?
Nigeria’s youth employment crisis is revealing a troubling paradox: while thousands of young Nigerians continue to search for jobs, businesses across several sectors say they cannot find workers with the practical skills they need.
LJLA Fellows Visit Ojodu LCDA, Explore Grassroots Governance and Development Initiatives
LAGOS — The Executive Chairman of Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Segun Odunmbaku, has received Fellows of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA) led by its Executive Secretary, Ayisat Agbaje-Okunade, and the Head of Programme, Research and Development, Cynthia Akhagbeme-Simeon.
JAMB lists 6 things UTME, DE Candidates must verify before profile creation
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned prospective candidates for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) to verify their personal information on their National Identification Number (NIN) records before beginning registration.
How Ayilara Olawale emerged LASU’s Best graduating student
For Ayilara Olawale, graduating from Lagos State University was the culmination of a journey defined by discipline, endurance and perseverance.
Lagos professors earn less than secondary school principals – ASUU
LAGOS — The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has alleged that senior professors in Lagos State-owned universities now earn less in monthly remuneration than secondary school principals in the state’s public service.
WAEC Releases 2026 WASSCE Results
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates.