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UTS 2025 Vice-Chancellor’s Postgraduate Scholarship for International Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 1, 2025

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in Australia has opened applications for the 2025 Vice-Chancellor’s International Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship for international students. This scholarship aims to support individuals pursuing a postgraduate coursework degree at UTS by offering

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Tinubu Urges Universities to Develop Technology-Based Solutions for Security Challenges

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 31, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian universities to create technological tools that will improve the detection and monitoring of security threats across the country. Speaking on Saturday at the combined 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, and 31st convocation ceremony of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), Tinubu emphasized the need for technology-driven

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Fasoranti Urges Speedy Establishment of FUTA Teaching Hospital

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 31, 2025

The leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has called for the prompt establishment of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) Teaching Hospital. Fasoranti urged Akure indigenes to play an active role in ensuring the swift commencement and efficient functioning of the teaching hospital, which has long been an aspiration for

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Ebonyi University Hospital Doctors Threaten Strike Over Unrest

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 31, 2025

The Association of Resident Doctors at the David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital (DUFUTH) in Uburu, Ebonyi State, has issued a warning that they may halt services at the institution if the ongoing unrest is not addressed. Tensions at the hospital have been escalating since last week following a protest by the host community against […]

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American Polytechnic of Nigeria Launches N1bn Scholarship Fund for Nigerian Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 30, 2025

Dr. Oludare Akande, the President of the American Polytechnic of Nigeria (APN), has announced the introduction of a N1 billion scholarship fund aimed at supporting students for the 2024/2025 academic session. Speaking to journalists on Saturday, he revealed that the funds would be distributed through the Dr. Oludare Akande Foundation’s Scholarship Program, with the

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Singer Kelly Anthony to Sponsor First-Year Education for 5 UNIBEN Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 30, 2025

Kelly Anthony, a Nigerian singer based in Canada, has revealed his plans to support five students by covering their first-year tuition at the University of Benin (UNIBEN). In a recent statement, the rising music star explained that he specifically chose to assist students at UNIBEN because Benin City is both his birthplace and hometown. “I […]

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JAMB to Direct Entry Candidates: Upload Your Results or Lose Admission

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 30, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has advised all applicants who applied for the 2024 admission cycle using the Interim Joint Matriculation Board Examination (IJMB) and the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) to visit an accredited computer-based test centre (CBT) to upload their results immediately after they are released. The board

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8 Countries Offering Scholarships, Free Education for International Students in Fall 2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 29, 2025

Higher education is becoming increasingly accessible to international students as several countries introduce tuition-free policies and scholarship programs. Many governments and institutions recognize the importance of attracting global talent and are offering financial support to reduce the burden of tuition fees. For students seeking quality education without excessive

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5 Most Affordable Universities in Canada for International Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 29, 2025

For international students looking for a quality education in Canada at a lower cost, there are several universities that offer affordable tuition fees. While prestigious institutions like McGill University and the University of Toronto have expensive tuition rates, other universities provide cost-effective alternatives without compromising academic quality. At McGill

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Canada Unveils 40,000 Additional Work Opportunities for Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 29, 2025

Canada has broadened its initiative to link students with employment opportunities by introducing 40,000 more placements through the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP). This effort, supported by a $207.6 million allocation in Budget 2024, seeks to assist post-secondary students in transitioning into the workforce by offering work-integrated learning experiences across

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TETFund to Set Up 18 Innovation Hubs in Tertiary Institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 29, 2025

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) has revealed plans to create 18 innovation hubs in tertiary institutions by 2025 to enhance Nigeria’s research and innovation landscape. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, made this known during the closing ceremony of the 30th Cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative at Innov8 Technology Hub […]

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‘Na your mama’: Delta Government Steps In, Orders Query Withdrawal Over Viral Video

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 28, 2025

The Delta State government has intervened after the state College of Nursing Sciences, Agbor, issued a query to student nurse Osato Edobor regarding her alleged involvement in a viral video recorded at an event attended by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The government has now instructed the school to withdraw the query. A letter […]

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Petroleum Training Institute Matriculates 1,625 New Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 28, 2025

The Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, has officially admitted 1,625 students into its 2024/2025 academic session, urging them to uphold good conduct. The matriculation ceremony took place on Friday in Effurun, Delta, and included students from both the full-time program and the School of Industrial Continuing Education Programme. During his speech to the newly

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We’re not giving more importance to physical infrastructure than research—TETFund

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 28, 2025

The head of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has stated that the organization is not placing a higher priority on physical infrastructure in higher institutions over research. Echono provided this clarification during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja. “The truth is that we are doing […]

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‘Na your mama’ – Delta Nursing Student Faces Disciplinary Action Over Viral Video

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 28, 2025

The Delta State College of Nursing Sciences has issued a disciplinary query to a student nurse, Osato Edobor, for allegedly recording and sharing an “unauthorised” video on social media during Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s visit to Delta State. A picture of the letter addressed to Edobor was shared on Friday via X. The […]

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Tinubu Administration to Train Over One Million Enugu Residents in Digital Skills

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 28, 2025

Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is dedicated to training more than 1.1 million residents of Enugu in digital skills before 2027. Mr. Tijani made this statement during a courtesy visit to Governor Peter Mbah in Enugu on Thursday, accompanied by officials from the […]

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Lawmakers Oppose Withholding of 6,000 Bar Exam Results

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 27, 2025

The House of Representatives on Thursday voiced strong concerns over the extended delay in releasing Bar exam results for over 6,000 students by the Council of Legal Education. During discussions on a motion titled “Urgent Need to Address the Withholding of Bar Results and Backlog of Students Awaiting Call to Bar,” Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin […]

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UDUS to hold matriculation ceremony, April 9

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 27, 2025

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) has revealed that its 2024/2025 Matriculation Ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, 9 April 2025, at the institution’s Convocation Square located on the Main Campus. A statement issued by the university’s Directorate of Information and Public Relations highlighted that the Ceremonies Committee is actively working to ensure the

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FCT Primary School Teachers Resume Strike Over Unpaid Minimum Wage

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 25, 2025

Primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), represented by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), have declared the continuation of their indefinite strike starting Monday, March 24, 2025. This action follows the teachers receiving their February 2025 salaries without the inclusion of the promised N70,000 minimum wage. The strike decision was deliberated

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5 UNIOSUN Students, Others Die in Road Accident

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 25, 2025

Nine people, including five students from Osun State University (UNIOSUN), lost their lives in a road accident on the Ikire/Ibadan Expressway. An 18-seater bus carrying the victims was involved in a collision with a luxury bus that was driving against traffic. The university’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, confirmed that the crash took place near […]