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27/08/2025

Digital Minimalism for Children: Nurturing Focus in a Hyper-connected World

In today’s world, screens are everywhere. From educational apps to entertainment, children are growing up surrounded by technology. While digital tools offer many benefits, we must also acknowledge the hidden costs of excessive screen time: shortened attention spans, reduced creativity, challenges with emotional regulation, impaired academic performance, and irregular sleep.
This is where digital minimalism comes in. Originally a concept for adults, digital minimalism is about being intentional with technology use – choosing reduced dependence on the internet, your smartphones, computers, and other devices, and regain control over your intentions, focus, and freedom to choose. Applied to children, it means guiding them to use technology in ways that enrich their learning, creativity, and relationships, while protecting them from overexposure and distraction.
Why It Matters
 Attention & Focus – Constant notifications and endless scrolling train the brain for distraction. Children need space to build deep focus for learning and play.
 Emotional Health – Overconsumption of digital media can trigger comparison, anxiety, and mood swings, even in young minds.
 Creativity & Imagination – Children thrive on boredom—it sparks creativity. If every free moment is filled with a screen, imagination struggles to flourish.
Practical Steps for Parents & Educators
• Set Tech Boundaries: Define screen-free zones (like mealtimes or bedrooms) and screen-free hours.
• Model Minimalism: Children learn from what they see. Be intentional about your own digital habits.
• Encourage Active, Not Passive Use: Opt for apps and programs that involve creation (drawing, coding, storytelling…) instead of endless consumption.
• Balance with Offline Activities: Reading, outdoor play, and hands-on hobbies build the skills that screens can’t replace.
• Teach Digital Mindfulness Early: Help children reflect on how they feel after using technology—energized, distracted, or drained. This helps to build self-awareness.
A New Kind of Digital Literacy
Digital minimalism for children is not about rejecting technology—it’s about teaching balance, discernment, and intentional use. As parents, educators, and mentors, we have the responsibility to equip the next generation with not just digital skills, but digital wisdom.
In the end, the goal isn’t to eliminate screens. It’s to ensure that technology serves our children, not the other way around.

08/08/2025

*JAMB ACTIVATES PORTAL FOR CONVERSION OF UTME TO DIRECT ENTRY (DE)*

If you are a JUPEB or IJMB student who initially registered for UTME, but now want to switch to Direct Entry (DE), we have good news for you!

JAMB has officially opened the portal for candidates who want to convert their UTME registration to Direct Entry. This means you can now change your application from UTME to DE without stress.

*In Summary:*

✔️JAMB has opened the portal for UTME to DE conversion
✔️Available for JUPEB, IJMB, and other DE candidates
✔️Visit a CBT centre with your documents
✔️Do your thumbprint
✔️Get a new DE printout
✔️Apply to your university of choice for DE admission

Help Others: If you know any friend, brother, sister, or coursemate who registered UTME but now has a JUPEB/IJMB result, kindly share this information with them.

*𝓣𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓴𝓼.✍️®*

07/08/2025

Jamb Issues Strict Guidelines for Under Age Applicants

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said it has introduced strict new rules for under-16 candidates seeking admission into universities for the 2025/2026 academic session.

JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, announced the measures during a virtual meeting with vice chancellors, stating that the board will no longer allow psychologically and emotionally unprepared children into universities.

This follows a government policy setting the minimum admission age at 16, with rare exceptions for outstanding candidates.

To qualify, Oloyede said qunderage applicants must Score at least 320 in UTME,Score a minimum of 80% in post-UTME and Obtain 80% in a single sitting of WAEC or NECO

He added that Candidates cannot combine WAEC and NECO results noting that Science students must include Mathematics, and arts students must include English.

Thanks guidelines also stipulated that all under-16 applicants must undergo a separate post-UTME, even if their chosen institution has suspended it for others.

Not only that a 23-member committee chaired by Oloyede will conduct the screening in Abuja, Lagos, and Owerri.

A fourth layer of evaluation affective and psychomotor assessments has also been introduced with a subcommittee led by Prof. Taoheed Adedoja, to design the screening framework.

Out of over 38,000 underage applicants, only 599 scored above 320 and are eligible for possible consideration.

JAMB has removed all underage candidates from its admissions platform (CAPS). Institutions must seek approval before admitting them or risk sanctions.

Four universities, AFIT Kaduna, ATBU Bauchi, University of Jos, and Osun State University have declared they will not accept underage students.

04/08/2025

*WASSCE 2025: Only 38.32% pass English, Mathematics with five credits*

The West African Examinations Council revealed a sharp decline in performance compared to the previous year, following the release of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination results for school candidates.

Out of a total of 1,969,313 candidates who sat the examination across 23,554 schools, only 754,545 candidates — representing 38.32 per cent — obtained a minimum of five credits, including English Language and Mathematics. This marks a significant 33.8 per cent drop from the 72.12 per cent recorded in 2024

Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, August 4, 2025, at WAEC’s national headquarters in Yaba, Lagos, the Head of Nigeria National Office, Dr Amos Dangut, attributed the drop in performance to the Council’s new approach of serialising objective test papers in key subjects such as English, Mathematics, Biology, and Economics.

“This approach drastically reduced the incidence of collusion and made examination malpractice more difficult. We observed a dip in the performance of objective papers, but essay papers remained consistent with previous years. It’s a strong signal that candidates must rely on their own preparation,” Dangut said.

The examination was conducted between April 24 and June 20, 2025, while coordination and marking took place from July 3 to 21. WAEC also deployed a real-time digital scoring system to enhance the speed and accuracy of result processing.

Of the total candidates, 1,517,517 (77.06 per cent) had their results fully processed and released, while 451,796 (22.94 per cent) are still being processed due to technical issues, which WAEC assured would be resolved in the coming days.

On examination malpractice, 192,089 results — representing 9.75 per cent — are currently being withheld for offenses including the use of banned mobile phones and collusion. This is a slight improvement from the 11.92 per cent withheld in 2024.

"These unscrupulous elements have become a thorn in the Council’s flesh. Some even use our name to distribute fake messages. We’ve apprehended some of them, and appropriate sanctions will be applied,” Dangut stated.

He also noted that states owing WAEC would not be able to access the results of their sponsored candidates until outstanding debts are cleared.

Meanwhile, 12,178 candidates with special needs registered for the 2025 WASSCE. Of these, 112 were visually impaired, 615 had hearing challenges, 52 were mentally challenged, and 37 had physical disabilities. WAEC confirmed that all were provided with the necessary support.

On gender distribution, 976,787 candidates (49.60%) were male, while 992,526 (50.40%) were female.

Of the 754,545 who passed with five credits including English and Maths, females outperformed males — accounting for 53.99 per cent (407,353) of the successful candidates, while males made up 46.01 per cent (347,192).

This year’s exam also marked a significant milestone as WAEC allowed candidates to choose between the traditional paper-and-pencil format and a computer-based test (CBT) option — part of the Council’s move toward full digitisation by 2026.

“This year’s exam placed us as a foremost examining body to have conducted an achievement test using a computer-based format,” Dangut said.

The results were officially released on Monday via WAEC’s X handle. Candidates have been directed to access their results by visiting

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), wishes to inform candidates, stakeholders and the general public that there is now a time limit for them to challenge the decisions of the Nigeria Examinations Committee (NEC) on examination malpractice cases. This is because NEC, which is the Council's....

09/07/2025

*BREAKING: Changes from the 2025 JAMB Policy Meeting — Everything You Need to Know!*

The 2025 JAMB Policy Meeting has delivered some massive updates for students, parents, and education stakeholders in Nigeria. From changes in admission deadlines to a shift in how scores are evaluated — here’s the full breakdown.
If you’re aiming for university admission this year, read this carefully — your chances may depend on it!
*JAMB Is Now All About Ranking — Not Just Score*
Prof. Oloyede, the JAMB Registrar, confirmed:
“JAMB is not an achievement test; it is a ranking exam.”
That means your admission chances don’t just depend on how well you scored — but how your score compares to other candidates.
All JAMB result slips will now include:
Your actual score
Your national rank
Real-Life Examples:
A student with 370 ranked only 16th
A student with 200 ranked 533,005th
A score of 140 may land you a rank of over 1.5 million
*Takeaway:* Focus on your ranking, not just the score.
Top 10 UTME Candidates for 2025 Announced!
The best performers in the 2025 UTME have been unveiled. Check out their amazing scores and their chosen institutions:
Dzekwe Chinedu Chielotan, 379, UNILAG, Mech. Engineering
Ayuba Simon-Peter John, 378, UNILAG, Mech. Engineering
Jimoh Abdulmutalib Olayinka, 374, UNILAG, Mech. Engineering
Roberts Daniels Ayiba, 373, UNILAG, Mech. Engineering
Ononogbu Chigozirim Chibuozor, 373, UNILAG, Elect/Elect Engr
Olawoye Garrudee Tumise, 371, UNILAG, Mech. Engineering
Afiunu Ofeoritse Leslie, 369, COVENANT, Comp. Science
Azayiseme Samuel Chukwumeka, 369, COVENANT, Mech. Engineering
Oyelude Oluwapemisi Emmanuel, 369, OAU, Aerospace Engr
Omigie Osaiogho Cecil, 367, UI, Mech. Engineering
Most top scorers chose Mechanical Engineering at UNILAG — showing its growing popularity and competitiveness.
Top 10 Most Sought-After Universities for 2025
Here are the schools that received the highest number of first-choice applications this year:
Lagos State University (LASU), 79,000
University of Lagos (UNILAG), 58,645
University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), 56,734
Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), 52,103
Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), 51,467
University of Ibadan (UI), 48,291
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), 46,542
University of Benin (UNIBEN), 45,686
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), 43,777
Insight: The more applicants, the tougher the competition — especially in popular courses like Medicine, Law, and Engineering.
Approved 2025 Admission Cut-Off Marks:
Federal/State Universities: 150
Colleges of Nursing: 140
Polytechnics: 100
Colleges of Agric/Education: 100
Admission Deadlines (2025/2026 Session):
Public Universities: Must conclude admission by October 2025
Private Institutions: Deadline is November–December 2025
Admission Offers Have Expiry Dates!
If JAMB recommends you: The school must accept or reject you within 2 weeks
If the school offers you admission: You must accept/reject within 4 weeks
Delays can cost you your admission.
JAMB Tightens Admission Rules Against “Runs”
Universities must admit at least 90% of candidates on merit before using “connections” (exemption mode).
Merit-first is now policy — and it’s enforced.
Minimum Age for Admission Remains 16
Anyone younger than 16 is not eligible for admission — regardless of their JAMB score.
Medical Courses Still Most Competitive
Over 570,000 candidates applied for Medical Sciences.
Only about 115,000 can be admitted.
That’s less than 1 in 5 applicants — make sure your backup plans are solid!
*Final Words for Students and Parents:*
The game has changed.
Your child scoring 300+ is great — but if they rank 200,000th, it might not mean much.
Focus on rank, stay alert, and act fast on every admission offer.

Help Others Get Informed!

Don’t keep this to yourself.
Share this post in your school group chats, Facebook, WhatsApp status, and anywhere students are preparing for admission.

25/06/2025

WAEC ACTIVATES PORTAL FOR 2025 GCE REGISTRATION (SECOND SERIES)

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially commenced the normal registration for the 2025 WASSCE Second Series commonly known as the WAEC GCE for private candidates.

📅 Registration Start Date: Monday, June 9, 2025

📌 Closing Date for PIN Generation: Friday, August 22, 2025

⏳ Deadline for Biometrics & Online Registration: 11:59 PM, Sunday, August 24, 2025

All intending candidates are advised to complete their biometrics capturing and online registration before the final deadline. No extensions will be granted beyond the stated dates.

If you’re planning to sit for the 2025 GCE Second Series, now is the time to act. Ensure you register early to avoid last-minute issues.

24/06/2025

14/06/2025

NOUN ADMISSIONS (2025): SSCE, Direct Entry, MSC, PGD etc Another semester will commence in July 2025

*WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NOUN 👇*

I write this post to answer your questions about the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and more.

These are questions I usually get about NOUN.

1. What is National Open University?
2. Is NOUN right for me?
3. Do I need JAMB UTME to gain admission to NOUN
4. What are NOUN admission requirements?
5. What are programmes/courses offered by NOUN
6. How is the programme run or conducted?
7. Do NOUN graduates serve in the NYSC?
8. Are NOUN Law graduates allowed to continue to Nigerian Bar? And more

1. What is the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)?
Have you heard about Distance Learning (DL) programmes before now? If not, DL is designed by various universities to bridge the gap to education for people who are working-class or people deprived of admission through JAMB UTME.

Those universities run such programmes on a part-time or sandwich basis. The University of Abuja, University of Benin and Lagos State University etc.

In the same way, the Federal Government of Nigeria's distance learning programme is the National Open University (NOUN). It is aimed at helping you to achieve your degree target without leaving your job. This degree programme gives you a chance to work and study at the same time. And if you've been let down by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), you can consider NOUN as an alternative to UTME-based admissions.

2. Is National Open University Ideal for You?
The next thing you may want to know is if such a degree programme is right for you.

In a country like Nigeria, anything Federal is more recognized – we all know that. Even if people want to see it otherwise, the Federal government knows how to make it a big deal.

Remember when NECO started in the year 2000, most candidates and parents were sceptical - thinking it won’t be recognised for admissions at both local and foreign institutions. Now, the story is huge.

This notion changed when the Federal government announced all institutions must accept NECO for admissions.

I’m sure work is ongoing to ensure foreign institutions accept NECO for admissions. And you should know some universities outside are already accepting it. Particularly that foreign universities such as Brandon University, Canada are already accepting it.

A case like this was when they said “NOUN Bsc. Nursing will not be accepted for working in any hospital”. Just recently, the Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has finally certified NOUN Nursing Programme.

Do you now see the picture?

So, don’t listen to critics saying, it won’t be recognized for jobs and the like.

Hence, if you fall into any of the categories below, consider NOUN.

I. You have been seeking admission to conventional universities but all efforts proved abortive.
II. You have not been favoured by JAMB in UTME scores. Hence, you couldn’t secure admission elsewhere.
III. If you’re done with BSC, HND, NCE, and OND but securing JAMB Direct Entry (DE) admission to universities becomes a tug of war.
IV. If you’re already working (or intend to start working while schooling) and have no such free time for a full-time classroom degree.

3. Do I Need JAMB UTME to Gain Admission to NOUN?
No, you don’t. As earlier said, one of the problems NOUN is established to solve is the problem of not gaining admission through the UTME. The school is aware that the best students are NOT determined by exams. It’s equally not really easy to be working and at the same time prepare adequately for exams like JAMB UTME. Forget UTME, they get you covered.

4. NOUN Admission Requirements
What are the admission requirements? Getting admission to the school requires some perquisites. These requirements depend on your proposed programmes and courses at the school. If you must get this, let’s discuss different courses available and their requirements for admission.

5. NOUN Available Courses/Programmes
You can join National Open University as a 100 level, 200 level (Direct Entry) or Postgraduate applicant.

Let’s go into details.

6. Undergraduate Programmes - 100 Level

Generally, the requirements for getting admission into the National Open University of Nigeria include five (5) credits in the SSCE/GCE O’Level/NECO/NABTEB or equivalents at not more than two (2) sittings obtained in subjects relevant to the proposed field(s) of study. The five (5) credits include Credits in Mathematics, English and 3 other relevant subjects. More details can be found under programmes.

7. Undergraduate Programmes - 200 Level

I. National Diploma with Upper Credit from a recognised institution.
II. National Certificate in Education (NCE) in a subject(s) relevant to the proposed programme of study with a minimum of one merit and two passes.
III. International Baccalaureates, Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) with at least two ‘A’ Level papers in relevant subjects and a pre-requisite number of ‘O’ Level credit passes.

NOTE
NOUN does accept IJMB, ND, HND, NCE, and Bsc for her 200 level undergraduates admission. BSc and HND holders may need to visit their intended study centres http://nou.edu.ng/ to ask if they can be considered for the 300 level instead.

You may be lucky if you have a distinction or first-class in your HND or Bsc to be given 300 level admission.
HND applicants with lower credit/pass can also be considered for admission instead of the upper credit stated above. But you will need to speak with them at your proposed study centre first. OND applicants with lower credit/pass can do the same.

Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

I. To qualify for admission into any of the postgraduate programmes of the University, a candidate must meet, among others, all matriculation requirements of at least five (5) credit passes including English Language and Mathematics. Some programmes accept at least a pass in Mathematics.

II. Candidates must possess either a minimum of pass Bachelors Degree in any discipline from a University recognised by the Senate of the NOUN OR a Higher National Diploma with a minimum of Lower Credit.

III. For the Postgraduate Diploma in Legislative Drafting, the candidate must have been called to the Bar.

IV. For admission into the school of Business and Human Resource Management Postgraduate Diploma programmes, candidates with professional qualifications such as ACA, ACIS, ACIB, ACII, ACIA, etc may be considered on individual merit.

1. Master Degree Programmes

I. Candidates must possess either a Bachelors Degree with a minimum of second class lower in the relevant field of study from a University recognised by the Senate of the NOUN.

II. However, holders of lower classification and with a minimum of 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience may be considered on individual merit OR a Postgraduate Diploma in a related field of study from a recognised University OR A Higher National Diploma with a minimum of Upper Credit in the relevant field of study. Candidates with a membership certificate of relevant professional bodies may apply for the Master of Business (MBA) programme

2. Doctor of Philosophy Degree Programmes
Candidates must possess a masters degree in a relevant field of study from a University recognised by the Senate of the NOUN with a minimum score average of not less than 60% or a cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 on a 5-point scale.

NOUN Available Programmes and Courses

I. B. Agric. (Agricultural Extension and Rural Development Option) Agricultural Sciences

II. B. Agric. (Crop Production and Protection Sciences Option) Agricultural Sciences

III. B. Agric. (Soil and Land Resources Management Option) Agricultural Sciences

IV. B. Agric. (Agricultural Economics and Agro Business Option)

V. Agricultural Sciences
PGD Agricultural Extension and Management

VI. Agricultural Sciences
B. Agric. (Aquaculture and Fisheries Management Option) Agricultural Sciences

VII. B. Agric. (Animal Science Option) Agricultural Sciences .

For more courses and the latest updates, kindly visit the NOUN course page. - Nou.edu.ng or chat us up

How NOUN Runs her Academic Programmes

How is the programme run? At a distant learning centre or institute, you are to learn at your own pace – as conveniently as you probably choose. Hence, here is the picture of how you will learn at the National Open University.

I. Please note that the application starts from generating RRR here and making payments online or by the bank. Then, return to the website to fill out your form.

II. After your application, the school will give you admission immediately. How? Their computer system will match your proposed course requirements with all application details you fill in. Based on this matching, it will decide if you meet or beat their requirements. If you meet or beat the requirements, you will be allowed to print your admission letter (directly on the application portal). If however, you’re not qualified, you won’t be able to see such a letter. In this case, you may need to visit your proposed study centre and ask for a way out. They may end up allowing you to study another course you qualify for.

III. After you’ve printed your admission letter, proceed to your proposed study centre. They will conduct a physical checking of your credentials and see if everything is right. After that, you will be given some study materials. These study materials are usually softcopies – books you can download and study on your computer or mobile devices. You can equally be given some printed materials – if you’re lucky.

Participating in NOUN TMA

Just like other conventional universities, after you’ve studied your course materials, the school will conduct one or two tests before exams. These tests, NOUN called it - TMA. You’ll be required to do TMAs – usually two or three. Note that NOUN TMA is online. You will need to visit your candidate TMA page, print out or save your questions, study them, answer them offline, then return online to answer and finally submit them. Your score is immediately displayed. The school shares some tips for learning and preparing for exams here.

Participate in NOUN Exams

Exams are conducted twice a year – the first and second semesters. You must partake in these exams. It’s important to note that NOUN can conduct the exams online (like TMA) or at study centres across the nation.

This is your routine for the period of your studies.

National Open University (NOUN) FAQs

Do NOUN Graduates serve in the NYSC?

NYSC has declared that they are not accepting NOUN graduates in the meantime, yet they are being issued NYSC letter of exclusion.

You should know that NOUN is continually working on making sure their graduates serve after their programme. The school has recently joined JAMB for this process.

More on this update later.

Are their Law graduates allowed to continue to Nigerian Bar?

Yes

The Law school, starting in 2022, has started accepting the graduates of the National Open University into its programme. This update was officially covered in the dailies including The Tribune,

What you may lack as a NOUN Student

NOUN is for anybody who won’t mind NOT being on campus. If you’re the type who wants to be on campus to take selfies, NOUN may not be the right choice for you as it doesn’t run conventional university settings, but rather study centres for the purpose of exams, counselling and guides.

If however, you still want to enjoy campus life while running National Open University programmes, you can get friends at closer institutions around their study centres. Then, you can have access to your shots on motion ground.

I know NOUN students on the Polytechnic Ibadan campus (since the study centre in Ibadan is so close to the Poly), also students on the LAUTECH campus.

Conclusion

NOUN is here to stay. And just recently, National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval to the National Teachers Institute (NTI) to run its degree programmes in affiliation with the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). You can ask your relatives already running NTI courses.

Another achievement is the United States (US) embassy in Abuja set to establish a partnership with the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) towards enriching the programmes of the university.

Chat me up for further details

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12/06/2025

JAMB Change of Course, Institution & Data Correction 2025 Begins
De-Light Of wisdom Educational consult and online services JAMB
Joint Admission and Matriculation Board Change of course and institution and correction of data portal for 2025 UTME candidates has commenced. Candidates can proceed with their change of course and institution as well as data correction.
All candidates who wish to effect changes on either their course, institution or their bio-data details can proceed to do so at the closest JAMB CBT accredited centre. You can also correct your Bio-data which include your name, date of birth, gender, State and Local Government of origin.

What You Should Know Before You Proceed With JAMB 2025 Change of Course/Institution & Data Correction

You are required to verify the usual cut-off mark for your school of choice to make sure they do not have a very high cut-off mark.
You can change all the courses and institutions at the same time if you want.
Go through your selections and ensure it is what you want before submitting
Ensure that the course you are changing to matches your subject combination. If you select a course that is not in line with your subject combination, you will be disqualified from admission. Please use the JAMB Brochure to verify.
Also, ensure the course you are changing to is available in your institution of choice. You can equally use the JAMB Brochure to verify that.
There may be a limited number of schools or courses you can change to, so be sure to have 3 or 4 options, just in case the one you want to change to is not available.
The change of course and institution will attract a fee of 3,500 or more. (the accredited centre that will help you with the changes will likely charge an extra fee.)
Only Approved JAMB CBT Centres are allowed to make these changes.
Best online courses
Note: You MUST pay with your JAMB account created on JAMB Portal. Paying via another account will render your required service tied to the paying account.
Don’t equally forget to get the Post-UTME Past Questions And Answers of the school you are changing to
Process Flow
Step 1- Log into the JAMB e-facility website
Step 2- Open the menu tab on your jamb profile
Step 3- Click Register, under register a drop box will appear showing UTME correction of data
Step 4- Click it and follow the steps to pay either online or by bank.
Please note that you have to go to a JAMB accredited centre for this process. We understand that the cost is N3,500 or more.
Below Are The Number Of Times Candidates Can Effect Changes On Each Data
You can perform correction for the following data group (Kindly make Payment here and visit the nearest CBT Centre for correction.)
Names Correction (Correction can only be done once)
Passport Photograph Correction (Correction can only be done once)
Gender Correction (Correction can only be done once)
State/LGA Correction (Correction can only be done once)
Profile Correction (Correction can only be done once)
Choice of Institution/Course Correction (Correction can be done more than once but with separate payments)
If you have successfully done yours, use the comment section to let us know how it went.

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