Tens of thousands of international students are being told by the UK government that they could be removed from the country if they overstay their visas. The Home Office has launched a direct messaging campaign, sending texts and emails to students whose visas are close to expiring. For the first time, students are being contacted
Nigerian universities rank among the least transparent higher education institutions in the world, according to a new report that highlights entrenched financial secrecy and chronic underfunding across the sector. The report found that none of Nigeria’s universities discloses even partial financial data, unlike peer institutions in South Africa, Kenya, and Ghana. This opacity, it noted,
Nigerian ICT solutions firm Zinox Technologies, in collaboration with corporate social responsibility platform KongaCares, is set to launch a programme aimed at equipping one million Nigerian students with computers. The initiative, titled ‘Computerise Nigeria’, was officially unveiled on Thursday, September 4 September 4, at the prestigious GITEX Nigeria event. The programme seeks to strengthen Nigeria’s
The Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has announced recipients of its Airtel Africa Fellowship – two Nigerian students, Terence Ifeanyichukwu and Ali Usman Mohammed. These scholars will pursue undergraduate studies in technology, including Artificial Intelligence, at Plaksha University in Mohali, India, an institution known for reimagining engineering education for the 21st century. The Airtel
The Vice-Chancellor of Backcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Prof Ademola Tayo, has ranked Prof Ishaq Oloyede’s administration in JAMB highly on account of his adherence to policies capable of positively impacting the nation’s education. Tayo disclosed this during the second edition of the combined Ogun and Oyo State Coordinators’ Meeting with Admission Officers of institutions in both
The University of Lagos (UNILAG), in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), have launched Nigeria’s first Behavioural Insights Research and Design Laboratory (BIRDLab). Unveiled at the College of Medicine, Idi-Araba, the laboratory is the second behavioural insights laboratory in Africa, following Ethiopia’s establishment of a similar centre in 2022. The launch event attracted
Afe Babalola University Multi-System Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, has helped deliver a baby to a 60-year-old woman, after her many years of waiting. A statement in Ado-Ekiti by the Director of Corporate Affairs, Tunde Olofintila, said the feat was achieved at the hospital’s Fertility Centre through advanced reproductive technology and comprehensive antenatal care. Meanwhile, Dr Akinola Akinmade,
Senator Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, the Olubadan of Ibadanland-designate and former Governor of Oyo State, has noted that the University of Ibadan can maintain its premier status. This, he said, is due to its extensive reach, personified by its numerous alumni who have had a positive impact on society. Oba Ladoja made this statement while receiving
A United Kingdom-based Nigerian, Soetan Tutu, has launched Daebridge, a mentor-matching mobile application designed to connect Nigerian youths, students, and school leavers with professionals across various fields. Speaking during the launch, Tutu said the platform seeks to tackle Nigeria’s high unemployment rate and persistent skills gaps. She noted that most secondary school students lack access
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has pledged that his administration is committed to the successful take-off of the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale. The governor stated this at the Government House, Asaba, when he received members of the Governing Council and Management of the institution, led by its chairman and pro-chancellor, Salisu
