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
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
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
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 […]
Ebonyi University Suspends Governor Nwifuru Ex-Security Adviser for Cultism Days After Matriculation
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 […]
An outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis has resulted in the deaths of six students at Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA). This was stated in a press release issued on Saturday by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Mustapha Ango. Speaking on behalf of the university management, Ango expressed deep condolences to the families […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has provided reasons for temporarily halting its planned nationwide strike, despite months of continuous warnings about taking action over the federal government’s failure to meet its demands. The union’s decision is influenced by new assurances from the government that their concerns will be addressed this time. ASUU
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Applied Sciences in Kachia, Kaduna State. The appointment was announced yesterday in Abuja through a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information & […]
Durham University has introduced the Inspiring Excellence 5K Postgraduate Scholarship for 2025, giving 200 international students the opportunity to receive a £5,000 tuition fee reduction for full-time, one-year taught master’s programs beginning in September 2025. According to the university, this £5,000 scholarship will be applied directly to tuition fees and awarded to
A student from Benue State University (BSU) in Makurdi, Mr. Abel Agaba, who was reported to have drowned in the River Benue, was found on Friday. A source revealed that the deceased, a 200-level student in the university’s Chemistry Department, went missing after he went swimming in River Benue. The source, who preferred to remain […]
Nigeria’s leading financial institution, OPay, has extended its N1.2 billion 10-year scholarship initiative to students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, making it the third university in the country to benefit from the program. According to a statement released by the financial institution, the scholarship aligns with its dedication to education and youth
A yet-to-be-identified illness has allegedly caused the deaths of at least five students at Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA). Several students from the university, who spoke to Channels Television under the condition of anonymity, disclosed that four students passed away under mysterious circumstances last week, while another succumbed on
The Senate of the University of Calabar has given approval for the renaming of its former Registry Building in recognition of the institution’s first Registrar, the late Dr. Onofiok Ufot. According to a statement released on Sunday, this decision serves as a tribute to Ufot’s significant contributions to the university’s development and his outstanding legacy […]
Today, March 13, 2025, at the Odubabakoko Auditorium, a fresh group of scholars are being officially admitted into Hillside University of Science and Technology, Oke-Imesi Ekiti. From all indications, this cohort of students represents a promising future. Approximately one year ago, Hillside University of Science and Technology (HUST) marked a significant milestone by
President Bola Tinubu has changed the name of the Federal University of Education in Kano to Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education. Alhaji Sule, who lived from 1929 to 2017, made significant contributions to Nigeria’s socio-political progress throughout his distinguished career. He held the position of Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations
President Tinubu has given his approval for the conversion of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), located in Ijagun, Ogun State, into a Federal University. TASUED, which was established by the Ogun State Government in 2005, was named after Dr. Tai Solarin, a respected activist and the founder of Mayflower School in Ikenne. It holds […]
President Bola Tinubu has officially commissioned a state-of-the-art cancer centre at the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS) in Uburu, located in the Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. On Saturday, Mr. Tinubu inaugurated the facility within the university premises, describing it as one of the top cancer treatment centres in the […]
On Wednesday, students of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, held a protest to express their opposition to what they called an attempt to destabilise the university through unverified allegations directed at the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina. In the same vein, a rights advocacy group known as Campaign for Justice and Fair Play accused the […]
Throughout history, institutions of higher learning have served as important pillars for advancing human knowledge, preserving culture, and driving innovation. Across the world, some of these ancient universities continue to thrive, adapting to modern education while preserving their rich legacies. Based on data from Guinness World Records and Student.com, here’s a look at
The kidnapped female students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi, JoSTUM, formerly known as the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, FUAM, have been set free by their captors after spending eight days in captivity. It should be recalled that the three students, identified as Susan, Emmanuella, and Fola, were abducted on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, […]