A Nigerian student, identified as Onyinye, has spoken of how her studies in the United Kingdom were abruptly cut short after she breached visa conditions. In an emotional video shared online, she said she had exceeded the 20-hour weekly work limit imposed on international students during term time. She explained that she took on extra
The 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholars (KHS) Programme at Stanford University is now open to applications, with interested graduate students across Nigeria encouraged to apply before the October 8, 2025, deadline. The programme offers full funding for graduate studies, leadership development opportunities, and access to a diverse community of global scholars. According to the organisers, the initiative
The United States has renewed efforts to attract Nigerian students to its campuses, with 28 American universities participating in the 24th Annual EducationUSA College Fair in Abuja. The event, organised by the US Embassy and EducationUSA, drew around 4,700 prospective students, parents and educators, making it one of the largest platforms in Nigeria for connecting
The American Embassy in Nigeria has explained why more than 28 colleges in the United States are exporting education to Nigerian students. The Embassy, through its Public Diplomacy Officer, Brian Neubert, disclosed that the move aims to consolidate US-Nigeria relations and boost the economies of both countries. Neubert said this in his remarks at the
The Campaign for Science and Engineering (CASE) has raised concerns that the United Kingdom’s visa policy is deterring international researchers and placing pressure on scientific organisations. In a new report featuring 13 case studies, including examples from the Francis Crick Institute and the James Hutton Institute, Case highlighted high visa costs and a “complex, confusing”
Studying abroad does not always require substantial financial resources, with several universities offering quality education at relatively low or no tuition fees. Among the most affordable is the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, which offers free education to international students and is recognised for its strong programmes in law, philosophy, and medicine. In Europe, the
Agriculture students now have an opportunity to attend the Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference (AWC) East 2025 through a fully sponsored student programme. The event will take place from November 23 to 25, 2025, at the Sheraton Fallsview in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. The sponsorship is intended for students who are passionate about leadership, innovation,
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is now accepting applications from exceptional international students who want to pursue full-time postgraduate studies at the University of Cambridge. The award, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, covers full costs and is open to citizens of all countries outside the UK, including Arab nations. Applicants can apply for
European-American University has disowned reports claiming it awarded honorary doctorate degrees to Hausa musician Dauda Kahutu Rarara and others at a supposed convocation in Abuja. The institution, in a statement on Saturday, described the event held at NICON Luxury Hotel as a fraudulent gathering organised without its approval. The university stressed that it never authorised
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia, has announced the 2025 edition of its Applied Mathematics School (AMS), a one-week visiting program for undergraduate and master’s students. The event will take place from November 30 to December 4 on the KAUST campus. The programme is explicitly designed to expose young scholars to
