Education
Bill to establish Federal University, Badagry passes third reading
A bill proposing the establishment of a Federal University of Technology in Badagry has successfully passed its third reading in the House of Representatives, marking a significant step toward expanding access to tertiary education in the region.
The legislation, which now awaits concurrence in the Senate, is intended to reduce the pressure on existing higher institutions and offer more educational opportunities for students in Badagry and its environs.
Spearheaded by Hon. Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan, Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources and representative of Badagry Federal Constituency, the bill reflects strategic efforts to bridge the education gap in the area.
The third reading was formally presented on the House floor by the Majority Leader, Rep. Julius Ihonvbere, during plenary on May 6, 2025.
Lending his voice to the discussion, Hon. James Faleke stressed the critical need for a technical university in Badagry, highlighting that many young Nigerians, particularly from the South-West, are increasingly turning to foreign institutions due to limited local admission spaces.
“This university is a strategic response to the educational gaps that force many of our brightest minds to look beyond our borders. Lagos has long deserved an additional federal institution with a strong focus on science and technology,” he stated.
Hon. Sesi Whingan, whose persistent advocacy was instrumental in advancing the bill, expressed gratitude to his colleagues for their backing, describing the House’s decision as a major breakthrough for the people of Badagry and the broader Lagos region.
“With this development, we are closer than ever to realizing a long-standing aspiration for our people. This is about ensuring that the next generation of Nigerians can study, grow, and contribute meaningfully to society from right here at home” he added.
Education
Student of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Samuel Chinecherem Ezeh Breaks Guinness Records For Creating Longest Sleeves
A fashion designer claimed a world record by creating a show-stopping robe with 50-metre sleeves.
The longest sleeves on a garment is 51.20 metres (167.97 ft) and was achieved by Samuel Chinecherem Ezeh (Nigeria) in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria.
That’s longer than the Statue of Liberty is high and longer than an Olympic-size swimming pool.
Samuel made this attempt to create a landmark piece in the field of fashion.
Samuel, 27, who works as a fashion designer and tailor while studying at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, had to overcome a lot to make the garment.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has inaugurated a 23-member committee to determine the admission eligibility of 599 outstanding underage candidates who scored 320 and above in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), out of over 11,000 candidates in that category.
JAMB Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, emphasizes that scoring 320 is not an automatic ticket to university admission. He notes that each of the affected candidates must also attain at least 80 percent in both their school based assessments and post UTME examinations to be considered.
He further advised parents against cutting corners to secure admission for their underage children, warning that maturity and readiness remain key factors in tertiary education success.
The Registrar also adds that only those who meet all requirements at each stage of the rigorous screening process will be recommended for admission. The final list of successful candidates is expected to be released in September.
Seventeen-year-old Nafisa Abdullah Aminu, a student from Yobe State, Nigeria, has emerged as the world’s best in English language skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London, United Kingdom.
Nafisa, who represented Nigeria through Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC), Yobe, outperformed over 20,000 students from 69 countries, including many from native English-speaking nations.
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