2,851 schools lack fences, other basic security measures – NSCDC
In the last 11 months, 5,474 primary and secondary schools in Nigeria have joined the Safe School Project, marking a huge step towards improving student […]
Education
Wigwe University set to commence lectures September
All arrangements have been finalised for the commencement of lectures at Wigwe University from September 21, 2024/2025. This comes following the passing of Access Bank’s founder […]
JAMB gives tertiary institutions a 30-day ultimatum to reveal admissions outside CAPS
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has demanded that universities and other tertiary institutions disclose all admissions conducted outside of its Central Admissions Processing System […]
HND graduates to provide IT evidence before NYSC mobilisation
The National Youth Service Corps has warned that polytechnic and monotechnic graduates who have not completed the obligatory one-year industrial training will be barred from […]
Why we are not enthusiastic about students’ loan scheme — Undergraduates
The air around the Student Loan Act, signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, remains unclear with many Nigerian students and parents perplexed as to what […]
De Imperial Philanthropic Family announces the second edition of scholarship program
The De Imperial Philanthropic Family (DIPF), a non-governmental organisation made up of prominent Igbo sons from Nigeria’s five Eastern states, has announced the 2024 DIPF Scholarships […]
ABSU suspends lecturer over alleged sexual harassment
The governing authorities of Abia State University (ABSU) in Uturu have suspended Dr. Udochukwu Ndukwe, a lecturer in the Mass Communication department for sexually harassing […]
UNILAG announces post-UTME screening, eligibility criteria
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) Akoka management has announced the start of online registration for this year’s post-UTME screening for prospective students seeking admission to […]
JUPEB postpones 2024 examinations over nationwide protests
The Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) has announced a postponement of its 2024 examination. Prof. Ademola Adeleke, the board’s registrar, announced this in a statement sent […]
NANS vows to oppose universities over proposed N80,000 electricity bill
The National Association of Nigerian Students has expressed its opposition to the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities’ proposed electricity tariff of N80,000 per student. The […]
FG disburses N2.5 billion tuition fees for 22,120 students in 12 institutions
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund announced it has disbursed more than N2.5 billion in tuition fees to 12 institutions throughout the country. Nasir Ayitogo, the Fund’s […]
FG applauded for giving approval to colleges to run degrees, NCE
Okey Reuben Okechukwu, Provost of Federal College of Education Technical, Isu in Ebonyi State, has praised the Federal Government for implementing the Dual Mode Act, […]
First Lady awards scholarships to 200 university students
The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), founded by the President’s wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, announced 200 recipients of the AUDA-NEPAD/African School of Economics/RHI Scholarships. The scholarship […]
Court remands 2 alleged hackers for defrauding MTN of N1.9 billion
Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Lagos has remanded two alleged hackers who defrauded MTN Nigeria Communication of N1.9 billion. The suspected […]
NCDMB, UBEC to collaborate on basic education development
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board intends to collaborate with the Universal Basic Education Commission on the advancement of basic education in Nigeria. Felix […]
Germany announces a 6% increase in proof-of-funds requirement for international students
The German government has increased the proof-of-funds requirement by 6% for prospective international students in the 2024/25 academic year. International students seeking a study permit […]
2024 Bridge Scholarship Award for Undergraduates Nigerian Students
The Bridge Scholarship is glad to announce to the public the start of application for the 2024/2025 academic year. Are you a bright and highly […]
United Arab Emirates University 2024 Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students
Outstanding international students enrolled at the United Arab Emirates University to pursue their university studies may be granted one of the three scholarships mentioned below. […]
150 university students to benefit from 2024 Grooming Centre research awards
Grooming Centre Nigeria, a microfinance organisation, has opened its application portal for this year’s university research grant initiative, which is open to students from both public and […]
COREN requests continued funding from FG
In an effort to improve the effectiveness of regulating engineering education, training, and practice, the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has […]