Education
This category covers developments in teaching, learning, and educational institutions across Benue State and beyond. It reports on schools, universities, policies, examinations, research, and initiatives that shape educational outcomes. It highlights opportunities, challenges, and innovations in education, providing insights into how learning impacts individuals, communities, and societal development.
TARABA VARSITY CRISIS, STUDENTS CLASH WITH SECURITY AS LECTURE HALL SHORTAGE DISRUPTS CLASSES
Academic activities at Taraba State University have been disrupted as students clash with security over limited lecture halls, forcing many to hold classes outdoors.
"STAY DISCIPLINED," VC CHARGES 9,101 FRESH STUDENTS AT MOAUM’S 33RD MATRICULATION
Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, matriculated 9,101 students for the 2025/2026 session, as Vice-Chancellor Prof. Timothy Alabar unveiled plans to strengthen welfare, infrastructure, and academic standards.
"I BATTLED FATIGUE & HEALTH CHALLENGES"—BENUE STAR MAVIS NGUEVESE BAGS FIRST CLASS AT NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL
Mavis Nguevese, a Benue-born law graduate, has earned a First Class from the Nigerian Law School after overcoming health challenges and intense academic pressure.
JoSTUM ACCUSED OF FORCING STUDENTS TO SIGN COMPULSORY UNDERTAKING OVER NELFUND FEE
Students at JoSTUM allege they’re being compelled to sign a NELFUND-linked undertaking to continue studies, raising concerns over coercion, financial hardship, and possible sanctions as management remains silent.
BENUE VARSITY VC, VISITS OCHI IDOMA, SEEKS STRONGER ACADEMIC-'TRADITIONAL PARTNERSHIP
Benue varsity VC, Prof. Alabar, visits the Ochi Idoma to deepen ties between academia and traditional leadership, focusing on education, cultural preservation, and community development, as both leaders stress collaboration for sustainable progress and youth empowerment.
UNIJOS VICE-CHANCELLOR APPROVES EXAM POSTPONEMENT AFTER ANGUWAN RUKUBA KILLINGS
Exams at University of Jos have been postponed after deadly attacks in Anguwan Rukuba, with students and staff advised to stay indoors as security concerns heighten.
RESILIENCE PAYS OFF AS FOUR-TIME WAEC, JAMB CANDIDATE EMERGES UNICAL’S BEST STUDENT, SERVES AS FIRST FEMALE SUG PRESIDENT
A UNICAL graduate, Blessing Alims Ojisor, has emerged best in her department after overcoming four failed WAEC and JAMB attempts. She graduated with a First Class and was earlier named the university’s overall best student, earning a N1 million award.
NO NELFUND, NO EXAMS, JoSTUM STUDENTS PROTEST, SCHOOL DECLARES BREAK
“Academic activities at Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi were suspended after students protested alleged delays in NELFUND payments. The school declared an immediate Easter break, sending students home amid fears of further exam disruption.”
ANGUS FRASER MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL RECORDS NATIONAL MATHS SUCCESS, SECURES GOLD & MULTIPLE RECOGNITIONS
Angus Fraser Memorial High School, Makurdi, has won gold at the National Mathematics Tournament, with Iorun Stephen scoring 80%. Other team members also earned recognition, highlighting the school’s strong academic performance and growing reputation.
GOV. ALIA MOVES TO BOOST SKILLS EDUCATION WITH OJU TECHNICAL COLLEGE PROJECT
Gov. Alia has begun construction of a Science and Technical College in Oju to expand access to vocational education, equip youths with practical skills, and tackle unemployment in underserved areas of Benue State.