A new report by the UK think tank Policy Exchange suggests that many foreign students are using university education as a means to settle permanently in the UK. The group is calling for the graduate visa, which allows international students to work for two years after school, to be limited only to postgraduate researchers. The
The American University of Nigeria (AUN) has started a new programme called English as a Second Language (ESL). This programme helps students who do not speak English well, especially international students. Nigerian students can also join to improve their English and get a certificate. The ESL programme has two levels: Basic and Advanced. The Basic
The Chief of Staff to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Olufemi Gbajabiamila, has criticised the N3.52 trillion allocated to the education sector in the 2025 national budget, describing it as grossly inadequate and far below expectations. Gbajabiamila made this observation on Tuesday while delivering a lecture as a guest speaker at the
The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has called on Nigerian universities to expand their international appeal by attracting international students as a means to diversify revenue sources and reduce reliance on government funding. Speaking at the inaugural annual lecture of Osun State University in Osogbo, Gbajabiamila spoke on the importance of this
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI), Professor Kayode O. Adebowale, has promised that the university will continue to support and maintain its strong partnership with the Pan African University Life and Earth Sciences Institute (PAULESI), which focuses on health, agriculture, and environmental sciences. He gave this assurance during a courtesy visit from the
The United Kingdom remains one of the most sought-after destinations for international students, and it is easy to see why. Home to some of the world’s leading universities, the UK offers a prestigious and diverse education. Students can choose from a variety of courses across multiple fields, ensuring there is something for everyone, from the
