Study Now, a leading student recruitment agency in Africa, has introduced the “Study Now Xperience”—a series of educational expos scheduled to take place in Port Harcourt, Abuja, Lagos, Accra, and Nairobi between September and October 2025. The events are designed to link African students with top universities in the UK and other popular study destinations.
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
United Kingdom Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, is facing criticism over claims that she once received an offer to study pre-med at Stanford University. The politician has repeatedly cited the supposed offer in interviews, presenting it as evidence of her parents’ financial sacrifices despite her strong academic performance. In a 2017 interview with The Huffington
Applications are now open for the IWRS Student Research Award, which supports graduate students investigating sentience in insects and other understudied invertebrates. The annual award, worth $2,000, is aimed at encouraging evidence-based and theoretically grounded research into the subjective experiences of these species, including pain. Funds may be used for research expenses or as a
The University of British Columbia (UBC) has reaffirmed its commitment to attracting top research talent with its Four-Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF), one of the institution’s most competitive funding schemes. The fellowship provides a minimum annual stipend of $18,200 alongside full tuition coverage for up to four years of full-time doctoral study. It is open to
Applications have opened for the second session of Türkiye’s 2025 Examination for Foreign Students for Higher Education, known as TR-YÖS/2. The examination, administered by the Student Selection and Placement Centre (ÖSYM), is designed for international applicants seeking admission into Turkish universities. The test evaluates candidates’ academic skills and is recognised by many higher education institutions
Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has appointed Prof. M. I. Umar-Buratai to lead an eight-member committee aimed at strengthening the university’s Directorate of Advancement and International Education (DAIE). The committee was officially inaugurated on Thursday, July 17, 2025, by Professor Adamu Ahmed, the Vice-Chancellor. The primary objective is to reform and reposition the DAIE for
The demand for student visas continues to surge as more international students seek quality education abroad to enhance their academic and professional prospects. Holding a student visa enables individuals to reside and study legally in their chosen destination country. This article outlines six countries with the lowest proof of funds requirements for student visas in
The University of Sunderland in Nigeria, in partnership with the London Academy Business School (LABS), UK, has conferred an Honorary Diploma in Humanities on Alhaji Abdulsalam Abdulkarim Zaura, famously known as AA Zaura. This is in recognition of his enduring commitment to youth empowerment, social transformation, poverty alleviation and educational development. The University of Sunderland
The Russian Federation has proposed an increase in its annual scholarship quota for Nigerian students, currently set at 220. The offer was made during a meeting between officials of the Russian Embassy and Nigeria’s Ministry of Information and Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, held in Abuja. Discussions also covered cultural cooperation, youth development through
