Education
Dangote, Okorocha, Danjuma, Otedola, others for Oyo ETF launch Tomorrow

THE Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, the Chairman TY Foundation Nigeria, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), the Chairman, Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Founder, First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Otunba Subomi Balogun, an Ibadan based industrialist, Chief Kola Daisi and Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Diaspora Affairs, Hon. Abike Dabiri Erewa are among scores of personalities expected at the launch of Oyo State Education Trust Fund (ETF) to be hosted by Governor Abiola Ajimobi on Tuesday.
The Chairman of Oyo State ETF, Chief Nike Akande disclosed this on Sunday in Ibadan, adding that the Founder and Chairman, Honeywell Group, Oba Otudeko, Chairman, Forte Oil, Mr. Femi Otedola, Publisher Guardian Newspaper, Lady Maiden Alex-Ibru and Chairman, HEIR Holdings, Mr. Tony Elumelu are among the guests to be joined by traditional rulers, educationists, philanthropists, Captains of industries as well as corporate organisations to lend their support to improve the standard of education at all levels in the state.
Chief Akande, a two time Minister, noted that the success being recorded by the School Governing Boards (SGB) and Oyo State Model Education System Interventions (OYOMESI) will be complemented by the EFT through collective financing of educational activities in the state, stressing, “funds raised by ETF will be rolled back to different areas of educational needs and activities in schools across all levels in the state. Some of these include construction and renovation of physical facilities.
“The funds will also be used to provide Information and Communication Technology, Standard Science Equipment, Teaching and Learning Materials, Students and Teachers’ set of furniture, sporting equipment, capacity building for teachers and students among others,” said Akande
She further stated that the event, which will hold at International Conference Centre (ICC) University of Ibadan by 10am, will also have members of Ibadan Elders Forum in attendance, promising that the funds realized will be judiciously and prudently managed by ETF board.
Chief Akande added, “we are hopeful and we believe that we will receive necessary support that will encourage our drive to improve the standard of education in the state. We thank our various SGBs, Old students Associations and Philanthropists for their support towards reviving the standard of education in the state. Their efforts are already yielding results but we need extra hands to get to the level we are targeting.
“Oyo State is seen as the cradle of education in Nigeria and we want to justify that accolade with improved results, basic infrastructure and manpower development among others. We are being motivated by the interest shown by our guests for the ETF. Some individuals are already contributing their quota and we call on all other well-meaning Nigerians to support the Oyo State ETF”.
Education
Emmanuel Alayande University Holds 2024/2025 Matriculation March 27

The management of Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, has scheduled the 2024/2025 matriculation ceremony for Thursday, March 27, 2025.
According to a statement by the University Registrar, Mrs. Olubunmi Siju’ Asunmo, the event will commence at 10:00 a.m. at the University Board of Trustees (BOT) Large Lecture Theatre and will be presided over by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olanrewaju Olaniyan.
The matriculation lecture will be delivered by Prof. Olatunde O. Fawole, a former Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, and former Chairman of the Committee of Provosts and Deans at LAUTECH, Ogbomoso.
The university has urged all stakeholders, including Senate members, management staff, deans, directors, heads of departments, service divisions, faculty officers, and students’ representatives, to be seated by 9:30 a.m. prompt for a smooth event.
Education
JAMB Begins 2025 Direct Entry Registration March 12

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the sale of the 2025 Direct Entry (DE) forms will commence on Wednesday, March 12.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, on Monday. He emphasized that the registration process is essential for individuals with degrees, diplomas, or A-level certificates seeking admission into their preferred universities.
“The initiation of the DE sales follows the successful conclusion of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) application sales, which ended on Saturday, March 8, 2025,” the statement read.
According to JAMB, a total of 2,030,627 candidates registered for the 2025 UTME, with 200,115 participating in the Mock-UTME and 630 in the trial mock examination.
The board warned prospective Direct Entry applicants to ensure they meet all entry requirements, as any false declaration of qualifications would attract serious penalties.
“A special committee will verify all submitted advanced-level qualifications, and any fraudulent results will lead to prosecution. Additionally, institutions are encouraged to directly verify certificates before considering admissions,” the board stated.
JAMB also clarified that registration for the Direct Entry process can only be done at designated JAMB Professional Registration Centres (PRCs).
As the registration date approaches, candidates are advised to adhere to all guidelines and ensure that their credentials are properly verified to avoid disqualification.
Education
FG Takes Over TASUED as Federal University of Education

The Federal Government has officially adopted the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ogun State, as a Federal University of Education. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the transition on Friday, expressing gratitude to the Ogun State Government for inviting the Federal Government to take over one of the state’s most valued educational institutions.
The announcement was contained in a statement released by the Presidency on Sunday, highlighting the significance of TASUED’s transition and its alignment with national educational priorities.
“It is an opportunity for the Federal Government to honour Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who pioneered the revolutionary free education programme in Western Nigeria, and Dr Tai Solarin, who dedicated his life to educating our children and instilling patriotic and leadership values at Mayflower School in Ikenne,” President Tinubu was quoted as saying.
The President further acknowledged the Awujale of Ijebuland’s instrumental role in preventing TASUED’s closure in 2012, just seven years after its establishment. He described the transition as a strategic move aimed at strengthening teacher education and improving instructional quality nationwide.
“With a well-developed infrastructure and academic programme, the transition requires minimal federal investment,” the statement noted.
TASUED, established in 2005 by the Ogun State Government, holds the distinction of being Nigeria’s first specialised university of education. It was named in honour of Dr Tai Solarin, a renowned educationist and social reformer. The institution’s conversion into a federal university marks a historic milestone as the first federal tertiary institution in Ogun East Senatorial District, which includes Ijebu and Remo areas.
With this development, TASUED joins Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, and Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, as Nigeria’s three federally owned universities dedicated to teacher education. The takeover underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to expanding access to quality education and strengthening the foundation of Nigeria’s teaching workforce.
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