The 2025 Murtala Muhammed Foundation Scholarship seeks to provide financial assistance to qualified individuals who exhibit a strong passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. This initiative offers a comprehensive scholarship programme designed to empower
The Muslim Scholarship Fund in Nigeria (MSFN), originally established in 1999 as the Muslim Education Trust Fund, was created to address the severe economic challenges in Nigeria, which negatively impacted the educational and moral standards of Nigerian Muslim youth. This scholarship is specifically targeted at students hailing from the following Nigerian states: KWARA,
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 DK Olumofin Foundation Scholarship, open to all undergraduate students in Nigeria. As part of its efforts to conclude the year 2024, the Daniel Kubuwaje Olumofin Foundation aims to support Nigerian undergraduates by providing a financial grant of $500 to assist with their studies in 2025. Benefits of […]
The University of Abuja Alumni Association and former student leaders have opposed the Federal Government’s proposal to rename the university after former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon. This stance was outlined in a statement titled “Proposed Renaming of University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University – A Right Step in the Wrong Direction”, signed by […]
The Australian Government has introduced a new framework to prioritise offshore student visa applications, aiming to create equitable access for international students across educational institutions. This initiative follows the decision to withdraw a proposed law that would have restricted the number of international students allowed in the country. Instead of enforcing
The Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese and Chairman of the Niger State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, has urged the state government to reintroduce Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK) into the curriculum of public schools. Rev. Yohanna made this appeal during his Christmas message at the Carol of Nine […]
In a commendable effort to promote education within its community, the Oluyole Club, a prestigious socio-cultural organisation composed of distinguished Ibadan indigenes, is offering its Annual Bursary Award. This initiative is specifically designed for academically capable yet financially disadvantaged students of Ibadan origin enrolled in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
The Kano State Government is inviting applications from eligible graduates for the 2025 postgraduate scholarships. Are you an exceptional graduate from Kano State aspiring to further your education? The Kano State Government encourages you to apply for the second phase of the 1,001 Postgraduate Scholarship Programme for the 2024/2025 academic session. This initiative,
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has appealed to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to reconsider its ruling that invalidated the admissions of more than 7,000 graduates from several institutions, including Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma. In a statement, the Senate President of NANS, Akinteye Afeez, called on the board, led by
A tragic auto accident along the Ago-Iwoye–Ilisan road has claimed the lives of three students from Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State. The incident occurred on Friday at approximately 3:30 pm and was attributed to “overspeeding.” Two additional students from the institution sustained injuries in the crash. Superintendent of Police (SP) Omolola
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has announced a final deadline for graduates to retrieve their unclaimed certificates. In a statement signed by M.A. Alfanla on Sunday, the university declared that Friday, 17th January 2025, would be the last date for graduates to collect their certificates without incurring a penalty. Graduates who fail to meet this […]
Prof. Idowu Olayinka, a former vice chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI), has been appointed as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council at West Midlands Open University, Ibadan. During the inauguration, Prof. Olayinka was joined by other council members, including Vice Chancellor Prof. Olumide Babatope Longe, Senate Representative Air Commodore
The Abia State Government has announced plans to introduce compulsory free education for primary schools and Junior Secondary Schools 1–3 starting in 2025, following approval by Governor Alex Otti. This development was revealed by the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi, in Umuahia on Friday during a reception for Abia State students who […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) criticised the Federal and state governments on Friday for their 2025 education budgets, describing the allocations as a demonstration of disregard and underestimation of the education sector’s significance. During his address to the National Assembly on Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu unveiled the 2025 budget proposal, a
The Academic Staff Union of Universities in Nigeria is offering scholarship awards to all eligible and interested students enrolled in any accredited tertiary institution across the country. This scholarship is specifically aimed at supporting indigent Nigerian students. ASUU encourages qualified applicants to submit their applications for the 2025 ASUU Scholarship
NOVA Bank strives to become “Africa’s most preferred financial solutions provider” by delivering exceptional value in its markets, guided by the philosophy of New Thinking. New Opportunities. The bank is committed to nurturing the next generation of innovators to drive the future of banking and spearhead the next banking revolution. The NOVA Graduate Trainee Programme […]
The House of Representatives has proposed excluding the National Examinations Council (NECO), the University of Ibadan, the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, and 21 other ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) from the 2025 budget. This recommendation stems from the repeated failure of these organisations to account for prior budgetary allocations and
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has commissioned three projects valued at ₦866,788,453.84 at the College of Education, Akamkpa, Cross River State. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arc. Sonny Echono, presided over the inauguration of the projects as part of the 2024 TETFund Management Retreat activities held in Cross River State. During the commissioning,
Scholars advocating for the implementation of the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) initiative in Nigeria have called for its integration into pre-primary, primary, and secondary school curricula to foster growth in technological innovation. The initiative, currently piloted in six states—Adamawa, Ebonyi, Nasarawa, Ondo, Rivers, and
A total of 54 pioneer nursing graduates from Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, have been officially inducted into the nursing profession in Nigeria. At the maiden induction and oath-taking ceremony held at the university, EKSU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Babatola Ayodele, encouraged the inductees—comprising 7 males and 47 females—to be exemplary ambassadors of the