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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

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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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FG is committed to improving the education sector – SGF

Angel Ojonugwa March 27, 2025

MAKURDI (Sundiata Post) – The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has said that the Federal Government is committed to improving the education sector. Akume stated this on Thursday, in Makurdi, when he inaugurated a 500-seater lecture theatre at Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi (JOSTUM). Represented by the Minister of […]

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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 […]

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JAMB Postpones 2025 Mock UTME to April 10

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 25, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has changed the date for the 2025 Mock Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), moving it from April 5 to April 10. This information was included in the board’s weekly bulletin, which was shared with journalists in Abuja on Monday. According to the bulletin, the adjustment was made to […]

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Ajayi Crowther Alumni Launches New Branches In UK, US, Canada

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 25, 2025

…Opens New website for Loan Disbursement to Alumni Members The Ajayi Crowther University Alumni Association has expanded its global network with the launch of new branches in three countries, including the United States of America, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The association has also launched new branches in Abuja, Lagos, and Ibadan. This is contained […]

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2025 UNESCO-NESTLÉ Youth Impact Program

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 23, 2025

Applications are currently open for the 2025 UNESCO-NESTLÉ Youth Impact – Because You Matter Programme. This initiative, known as YOUTH IMPACT – BECAUSE YOU MATTER – For Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action, is a joint effort between UNESCO and Nestlé, supported by the Nestlé Youth Entrepreneurship Platform. It aims to empower young people to make […]

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Kano Governor Offers Automatic Employment to 54 Postgraduate Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 23, 2025

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has approved automatic employment for 54 postgraduate students who were beneficiaries of a foreign scholarship program to study health-related courses in India. This was revealed in a statement issued on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa, in Kano. According to the statement, Mr. Yusuf made the announcement during a […]

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Ebonyi University Suspends Governor Nwifuru Ex-Security Adviser for Cultism Days After Matriculation

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 23, 2025

The management of Alex Ekwueme University in Ebonyi State has suspended Felix Okemini, a former special assistant on security to Governor Francis Nwifuru, over allegations of “cult-related behaviour” during his matriculation ceremony. Mr. Okemini, who had been dismissed earlier in the week by the governor due to gross misconduct, was placed on indefinite suspension by […]

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Police Arrest 8 Secondary School Students for Alleged Cultism in Ogun

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 23, 2025

The Ogun State Police Command has announced the arrest of eight suspected cult members from Ifo High School in the state. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued to journalists in Ota yesterday. Odutola explained that on March 21, 2025, at approximately 12:05 p.m., the Vice Principal of Ifo […]