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.
BENUE SCHOOL SHINES IN 2026 JAMB AS 14 STUDENTS SCORE 300+
A Makurdi-based secondary school has recorded 14 students scoring above 300 in the 2026 JAMB, standing out in a year widely described as challenging for candidates across Nigeria.
FEDERAL VARSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, OTUKPO INTENSIFIES PROJECT COMPLETION AHEAD OF MDCN ACCREDITATION
FUHSO Vice-Chancellor inspects ongoing projects across campuses, directing contractors to meet tight deadlines ahead of MDCN accreditation and planned relocation to Akwete-Akpa permanent site.
FATE, KINDNESS & A HANDWRITTEN LETTER CHANGED EVERYTHING
A Benue lawmaker and House of Representatives aspirant, Hon. Onah Blessed Emmanuel, has offered a full university scholarship to an orphaned girl after a chance meeting and a heartfelt letter revealed her struggles and academic potential.
ACHADO, AKUME CELEBRATE BENUE FIRST-CLASS LAW GRADUATE IN ABUJA
A first-class Nigerian Law School graduate, Mavis Tyoor, has been honoured in Abuja by Rep. Asema Achado and SGF George Akume, who praised her brilliance and urged youths to pursue excellence.
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.