More than 100 students at L.G.E.A. Primary School Maje in Danmahawayi Ward, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, are forced to learn while sitting on bare floors, as the classrooms are not furnished with any chairs. The challenging learning conditions faced by these pupils were brought
Michael Magaji, who serves as the president-general of the Unity Schools Old Students Association (USOSA), has expressed concern about the deteriorating state of public education in Nigeria and emphasised the urgent need for reforms, particularly through the implementation of the Smart School model. Speaking at the 44th USOSA Plenary Session hosted in Enugu, Magaji pointed
A 43-year-old makeup artist named Adekoya Mary, who claimed she was travelling to India for fibroid surgery, has been taken into custody by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos, for allegedly attempting to traffic 2.20 kilograms of cocaine hidden in her luggage. The operation, which […]
The House of Representatives, acting on intelligence received through diplomatic sources in conjunction with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has cleared the Republic of Togo of accusations that its universities issue fake academic certificates. However, the House has fixed July 10, 2025, to investigate universities in the Benin Republic. The Federal Ministry of Education
Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola, has officially enrolled more than 5,000 students for the 2024/2025 academic year. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ibrahim Umar, welcomed the newly admitted students on behalf of the university’s Governing Council, Senate, and staff, encouraging them to take their academics seriously. He stated, “Today marks a significant
A total of eight individuals have been reported dead, and 19 more sustained injuries after an attack was carried out on a bus from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, which was transporting 31 passengers through the Manjul community in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack occurred on Friday evening when the group, […]
Flight Lieutenant Kafayat Sanni, the first female combat pilot from Nigeria, has achieved a notable milestone at the esteemed Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) located in Accra. At GAFCSC, Sanni was honored as the Best Allied Student and also earned the Best Assistant Commandant Paper award. This information was revealed in a […]
The Kaduna State Data Science Fellowship is a unique chance for emerging data scientists to enhance their expertise, gain hands-on experience, and contribute meaningfully to real-life initiatives. This program is a component of the Kaduna State Data Lab Project, jointly executed by the Kaduna State Government, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the Natview […]
The National Institute of Professional Engineers and Scientists (NIPES), in collaboration with the Dr. Daniel Ejike Ewim Foundation, has officially launched its ₦2,000,000 scholarship initiative. This program targets future professionals in fields such as engineering, science, medicine, pharmacy, and other related disciplines. It reflects a shared commitment to supporting
The KPMG University Scholarship Programme (KUSP) for 2025 aims to uplift outstanding students enrolled in Nigeria’s federal universities. This program is part of KPMG Nigeria’s broader mission to build stronger communities by widening access to education and promoting life-long learning. It highlights KPMG Nigeria’s dedication to social development by encouraging academic
The Governing Council of Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa, has announced intentions to convert the college from a monotechnic to a fully established polytechnic, calling on staff, students, and other stakeholders for their support. This announcement was made by the newly appointed Chairman of the Governing Council, Abayomi Adegoke, during his official
The United States government has announced the resumption of student and exchange visitor visa processing, but with a new condition: all applicants must set their social media accounts to public for inspection. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the US Department of State, it was revealed that individuals applying for F (academic), M (vocational), […]
A court located in Awka, Anambra State, handed a 12-year jail term on Wednesday to a 34-year-old teacher, Pascal Ofomata, for raping an 11-year-old JSS 1 pupil. The teacher, Ofomata, who was employed at St Christopher’s Junior Seminary 3-3 Onitsha, was tried on three counts: rape, inflicting physical injury, and sexual abuse, as stipulated under […]
The University of Port Harcourt, located in Rivers State, has awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree (DSc Honoris Causa) to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The vice-chancellor of the institution, Owunari Georgewill, announced this while delivering the conferment letter to Mr Wike at his home in Abuja on Wednesday. […]
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has ordered all approved tertiary institutions to confirm and submit student information on the Student Loan Application System (SLAS). It stated that student loans which have been approved will not be disbursed unless this important step is completed. This announcement was made in a post shared on Tuesday, June […]
The Joint Campus Council of the National Association of Nigerian Students in Lagos State has strongly denounced the killing of more than 150 Nigerians in Benue State, calling it a national disgrace and evidence of the government’s ongoing failure to safeguard its people. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by Chairman Abdul-Raheem Abdul-Quadri, […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has imposed strict sanctions on 11 Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres and candidates involved in fingerprint irregularities during registration for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Registrar and Chief Executive of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, made this announcement after holding a strategy
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), in partnership with its Joint Venture (JV) partner, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), is providing a selection of University Scholarship Awards to eligible Nigerian students from across all states of the country. This scholarship initiative forms an important part of the company’s long-term commitment to supporting
This scholarship is designed for gifted international students from Nigeria who plan to enrol in a coursework program at Macquarie University. Recognised as one of the most substantial scholarships available in Australia, it offers recipients AUD 5,000 annually throughout their bachelor’s or master’s degree coursework. Benefits of Macquarie University
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo has approved the release of N6.154 billion as counterpart funding for the state’s Universal Basic Education (UBE) grants covering the years 2022 to 2024. This information was made known in a statement on Friday by Dr. Vera Nwadinobi, who serves as the Chairperson of the Anambra State Universal Basic Education […]