WAEC Releases 2026 WASSCE Results
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. WAEC announced the release in a post…
UK opens applications for 2026 Chevening Scholarships
The United Kingdom Government has announced that applications for the 2026 Chevening Scholarship will open on August 4, 2026, offering Nigerians and other eligible candidates the opportunity to pursue a…
Many Students Wouldn’t Have Gone To University Without NELFUND — Jim Ovia
Founder of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, has commended President Bola Tinubu for setting up the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), saying that many Nigerian undergraduates would not have had…
NYSC issues guidelines for corps members ahead of orientation camp
The National Youth Service Corps has released fresh guidelines for prospective corps members ahead of the upcoming orientation camp, warning them against night travel and highlighting key requirements for registration.…
Oprah Winfrey to close down her school in South Africa after 20 years
Oprah Winfrey has announced that the leadership academy for girls she founded in South Africa nearly two decades ago will close at the end of the 2027 academic year, bringing…
Gov Oborevwori Rewards World Spelling Bee Champion With ₦20m
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has rewarded Master Great Chinedu Okediashi with ₦20 million for emerging winner of the World Spelling Bee Championship in China, describing the achievement as proof…
Miss World Nigeria Seeks NYSC Partnership For Skill Empowerment
The incumbent Miss World Nigeria, Tamunosoye Karibi-George has appealed for support from the NYSC for her pet project which is targeted towards entrepreneurship for young Nigerians. The 2026 pageant winner…
India’s Education Minister Resigns After Countrywide Protests
India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday after mass youth-led protests demanded his ouster in anger over a string of irregularities in potentially life-changing exams. “I have sent my…
Wigwe varsity, ex-workers clash over arbitrary sacking, abuse claims
After the death of Herbert Wigwe, the citadel of learning he founded, Wigwe University, has been plagued by allegations of mass staff dismissals, intimidation and administrative high-handedness. Daniel Ayantoye writes…
Isreal, TETFund Back Nigerian Innovators With Fresh Investment, Mentorship
Israel and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) have reaffirmed their commitment to nurturing Nigerian innovators through a fresh investment, mentorship and technology transfer, announcing funding for the fifth edition…