Gulu University has released the official cut-off weights for privately sponsored students seeking admission for the 2026/2027 academic year, following the announcement of its Direct Entry Scheme admission list. The medical and pharmacy programmes have the highest cut-off weights, according to the Office of the Academic Registrar.

A boy has been admitted to the University of Ibadan after achieving outstanding results in both his WAEC and JAMB examinations, allowing him to pursue a major course in Medicine at the institution.

Makerere University has announced the release of its admission lists for the 2026/2027 academic year, which includes candidates for both government-sponsored and self-sponsored programs. This announcement marks a significant moment for thousands of applicants awaiting their admission results, as it covers various key categories of admission.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination results for candidates considered underage, according to Ripples Nigeria. The Board stressed in a statement issued in Abuja that access to the results does not automatically qualify the candidates for admission into tertiary institutions, restating its strict admission rules for underage applicants.

A student from the University of Ibadan has disclosed her current course of study, noting that many people express pity upon learning about it. This reaction has prompted her to share her experience publicly.

The Tanzania Commission for Universities has opened a second undergraduate admission window for the 2026/27 academic year after 117,334 applicants secured places in the first phase. According to the Daily News, the admitted students represent 78.4 per cent of the 149,645 applicants who sought entry to 93 approved higher learning institutions across the country.