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13 Countries Providing Affordable or Free PhD Programs for International Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 28, 2025

Undertaking a PhD can be costly, but some nations provide affordable or tuition-free education for students from abroad. These nations offer low tuition rates alongside scholarships to cover living costs and other expenses. Germany, Austria, and Norway provide either tuition-free doctoral

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UNICEF moves to reduce out-of-school children in Kano, Jigawa, Katsina

Angel Ojonugwa January 27, 2025

KANO (Sundiata Scholar) – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has reiterated its commitment to supporting Jigawa, Kano and Katsina States to reduce the high rate of out-of-school children and improve the education sector. The UNICEF Chief of Kano Field Office, Mr Rahama Mohammed-Farah, made the disclosure at a media briefing on the International Day […]

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WARA 2025 West African Scholar Mobility Fellowship Program

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 27, 2025

The West African Research Association (WARA) is delighted to offer research funding and assistance to young scholars in West Africa through its West African Scholar Mobility Fellowship (WASMF) initiative. This initiative demonstrates our dedication to expanding opportunities for emerging scholars in West Africa and promoting collaboration and exchange across the Atlantic.

Scholarships

2025 NITDA Digital Literacy Initiative: Free Courses for All

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 27, 2025

The NITDA Digital Literacy for All Program (DL4All) is a project aimed at equipping every individual with essential digital skills to succeed in the modern, interconnected world. NITDA is collaborating with the Federal Ministry of Education to guarantee that all Nigerian students, from primary to tertiary levels, acquire 21st-century digital competencies before graduating.

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Lawal Offers Employment to 16 Zamfara Nursing Graduates from Sudan

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 26, 2025

The Zamfara State Government has announced that Lawal presented certificates to nursing graduates from Sudan International University on Thursday at the Government House in Gusau. According to the statement, 66 students sponsored by the Zamfara State Government were evacuated from Sudan in 2023 due to the ongoing conflict in the East African nation. The statement […]

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Frozen N2.5bn Account Hampers ABU’s Operations – Vice-Chancellor

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 26, 2025

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has expressed concern over the impact of expensive legal disputes and the garnishment of over N2.5 billion, which have significantly hindered the effective functioning of the institution. The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Kabir Bala, revealed this during the 44th Convocation Ceremony held on Saturday at Mamman Kontagora

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Novena University Confers Honorary Doctorate on Oborevwori

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 26, 2025

The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has received an honorary Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) in Public Policy and Strategy from Novena University, Ogume, in recognition of his impactful contributions to governance and development within the state. The conferment was part of the university’s 5th combined convocation ceremony, which took place on […]

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Gunmen Murder Delta State University Professor in Asaba

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 26, 2025

Emeka Chukwuma, a 56-year-old professor at Delta State University, Abraka, has reportedly been killed by gunmen. According to sources, Chukwuma was attacked at his residence in the St. Bridges area of Umueji, Asaba, the Delta State capital, on Friday night. The professor had returned to Asaba for his routine weekend visit when the unfortunate incident […]

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COMPLETE LIST: Makeup, POP Installation, Plumbing, and 12 Other New Subjects Introduced to Basic Education Curriculum

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 25, 2025

The Federal Government has announced the addition of 15 new subjects to Nigeria’s basic education curriculum. According to a statement released by the National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Friday, January 24, the newly introduced trade subjects aim to enhance students’ practical skills and improve their employability. The revised curriculum is set to be implemented

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Canada Introduces New Limit on International Student Permits for 2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 25, 2025

The Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has officially implemented a cap on the number of study permits available for international students in 2025. This limit has been set at 437,000 permits, representing a 10% reduction from the previous year’s target. The decision comes after a year of policy adjustments aimed at alleviating the strain […]

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UNICEF: Only 9.6% of Primary School Pupils in Kano State Are Proficient in Reading

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 25, 2025

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has drawn attention to a severe education crisis in Kano State, reporting that only 9.6% of primary school pupils in the state demonstrate reading proficiency, while just 11.2% have basic numeracy skills. This information was revealed by UNICEF’s Chief of Kano Field Office, Mr. Rahama Mohammed, during a press […]

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10 Most Difficult U.S. Universities to Gain Admission into in 2025

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 25, 2025

Nigerians aspiring to study in the United States should carefully evaluate the selectivity of the universities they consider, along with the types of applicants these institutions prioritize. Research shows that many prominent U.S. universities, such as Harvard, MIT, and Stanford, are among the most selective, admitting only a small percentage of highly qualified

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NUC Elevates 3 Medical Programmes in Nigerian Universities to Doctorate Level

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 23, 2025

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has revealed the advancement of certain medical-related courses in Nigerian universities, upgrading them from undergraduate degree status to doctorate level. Included in the upgraded programmes are the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D), Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT), and Doctor of Optometry (O.D). These programmes will now require six

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Covenant University Ranked as Nigeria’s Top University (FULL LIST)

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 23, 2025

Covenant University has been recognized as the leading higher education institution in Nigeria, according to the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World Universities Rankings. The university achieved a global rank between 201-1000. Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) secured the second position in Nigeria, placing between 1001-1200 globally. ABU excelled in international

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UBTTP Confers Degrees to 118 Graduates

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 23, 2025

Recently, 118 students from the University of Buckingham’s International Diploma in Education programme in Nigeria graduated during its fourth virtual graduation ceremony. Andreea Dogar, Senior Research Fellow and Programme Director, highlighted that the initiative was designed to empower individuals and change lives. She also encouraged the graduates to motivate their

Tertiary institutions

Joseph Sarwan Tarka University gets NELFUND’s N136.7m students’ fees

Angel Ojonugwa January 23, 2025

ABUJA (Sundiata Scholar) – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), says it has disbursed the sum of ₦136,786,650.00 to the Joseph Sarwan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue, for the 2,222 benefitting students of the institution. Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, Managing Director, NELFUND, disclosed this on Thursday, in Abuja. Sawyerr said that the disbursement of the fund

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Plateau State University Educates Staff on Automated Library System

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 23, 2025

Plateau State University, Bokkos, has organized an internal training session for its library personnel as part of preparations for automating the university’s library, a project supported by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund). The session, the third in a series, aimed to equip the library staff with essential skills for efficiently using the automated

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NBTE Accredits 18 Programs at Kogi Poly, Approves 8 others

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 22, 2025

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has awarded full institutional accreditation to 18 programs at Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja and has also approved eight more programs for the institution. The Rector, Prof. Salisu Usman, revealed this in a statement signed by Uredo Omale, the Director of Public Relations and Protocol at the institution, which […]

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FG Considers Converting Colleges of Education into Universities, Says Minister

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 22, 2025

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has stated that the ministry is evaluating a proposal to transform all federal colleges of education across the nation into universities of education. Alausa shared this information during his ministry’s 2025 budget presentation to the joint House of Representatives Committees on Education at the National Assembly in Abuja. […]

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ITU, Global Partners Work to Close AI Skills, Access Gap

Fadiran Ifeloluwa January 22, 2025

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, the East Africa Community, and Cognizant are among over 25 global organizations that will be key contributors to the AI Skills Coalition, a project launched by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) aimed at closing the global AI skills gap and ensuring equal access to AI education. The AI for Good […]