Concerns are mounting over the position of Nigerian students seeking admission to universities in the United Kingdom following reports that some international applicants have experienced difficulties linked to visa refusals and changes in immigration requirements. The reports have raised questions about the risks facing students who have already invested time and money in applications, tuition…
Five Nigerian students to receive education grantsThe UBA Foundation has opened applications for its 2026 National Essay Competition, giving Nigerian senior secondary school students an opportunity to win educational grants worth a total of ₦41.5 million. The competition, which is now in its 16th year, is aimed at encouraging young Nigerians to develop their writing…
LASU, LASUED and LASUSTECH affected The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared an indefinite strike in three Lagos State owned universities.The affected institutions are Lagos State University (LASU), Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), and Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH).The decision came after a 14 day deadline given to the…
Nigerian students in public institutions may soon have some relief from the cost of internet data, as the Federal Government plans to provide 100MB of free data daily from 1 October 2026.The initiative is aimed at helping students access learning materials and other educational resources online without having to spend as much on data.The first…