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The Federal Government has released the final list of ranked and approved textbooks for use in Nigerian schools for the 2026–2028 period, introducing a new tracking system designed to strengthen transparency in the selection and use of instructional materials. The Federal Ministry of Education announced the release after completing the first phase of the national…
Fresh students of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi State, have raised concerns over alleged scams involving house agents while searching for accommodation around the university community. Some of the affected students reportedly paid money to individuals presenting themselves as house agents or accommodation intermediaries, only to encounter problems after making payments. According to…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has disbursed more than ₦8.2 billion to students in tertiary institutions across Kogi State. The development is expected to provide financial assistance to thousands of students facing difficulties meeting the cost of their education. According to a report by The Guardian, NELFUND disbursed ₦8.205 billion to students across eight tertiary…
The Universal Basic Education Commission has unveiled a digital system designed to improve the monitoring of basic education projects and intervention funds across Nigeria. The development forms part of UBEC’s preparations for the implementation of its 10-year Universal Basic Education Roadmap covering 2026 to 2035. The commission says the new approach will move away from…
International students considering Australia are entering a more closely scrutinised visa environment as the country continues to manage student migration and visa applications. Recent Australian reporting has highlighted a sharp increase in student visa refusals, with the refusal rate reaching its highest level in a decade according to data reported by ABC News. The development…
The number of applications for sponsored study visas in the United Kingdom has fallen significantly over the past year, according to the latest figures released by the UK government. Official statistics show that there were 360,700 sponsored study visa applications from main applicants in the year ending August 2026. That represents a 16 percent decline…
A US federal judge has blocked a Trump administration rule that would have changed how long many foreign students could remain in the United States under their student visas. The ruling, issued on September 14, 2026, temporarily prevents the administration from implementing the proposed change while the legal challenge continues. The rule would have replaced…
International students graduating from eligible programmes in New Zealand will soon have access to a new immigration pathway designed to give them time to find employment after completing their studies. Immigration New Zealand has announced that the new Short-Term Graduate Work Visa will open for applications on November 16, 2026. The new visa will provide…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal, giving thousands of Nigerian students access to their examination outcomes. NECO Registrar and Chief Executive, Professor Dantani Wushishi, announced the release on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the council’s headquarters in Minna, Niger State. According to the…
A fresh debate over the cost and funding of public university education in Nigeria has emerged following comments by Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, the immediate past Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU).Olatunji-Bello, who completed her five-year tenure as LASU Vice-Chancellor on September 19, 2026, said public universities seeking financial independence would need to substantially increase their…