Okpanachi David Adaole, a business administration student at Caleb University, graduates with honours after serving as head boy in primary and secondary school and as a university student leader.
Carl Grillmair, a 67-year-old astrophysicist who helped discover water on a distant planet, was fatally shot on his porch in Llano, California. A suspect, Freddy Snyder, has been arrested for murder and carjacking.
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has presented a brand-new car to Mr. Solanke Francis Taiwo, the Overall Best Primary School Teacher in Nigeria for 2025, as part of a national award that also includes N50 million and a house.
A University of Lagos graduate, Tunde Mustapha, has gone viral after sharing his academic journey, including a 319 JAMB score, 5 As in WAEC, and a 4.77 CGPA, along with multiple scholarships and internships.
A man known as Big Prax on TikTok has shared his journey from dropping out of Delta State University and Ambrose Alli University to acquiring two cars, inspiring many online.
Fathia Raji, a University of Ibadan student, graduated with first-class honors in mathematics after securing five prestigious scholarships and overcoming admission challenges.
Victory Ogenekparobor, a University of Calabar law graduate, celebrates receiving her first-class certificate after breaking a decade-long record in the faculty.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has advised prospective 2026 UTME and Direct Entry candidates to purchase their ePIN exclusively through Interswitch-supported payment platforms including Quickteller and the Interswitch Payment Gateway.
Ogunyinka Ibrahim graduates with first-class honours in Economics from University of Ibadan seven years after being denied admission due to not meeting cut-off marks, inspiring social media reactions.
Asiwaju Adebare Adeoti, a University of Ibadan political science graduate, achieved a first-class honours degree after writing UTME five times and waiting six years for admission, inspiring netizens with his resilience.
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has unveiled 54 scholarship beneficiaries and presented a N2.5 billion cheque to Isaac Balami University for their annual fees, with additional N500,000 resumption support per student.
A Nigerian mother's simple homework instruction for her son to 'match' the letter A with an apple in his assignment book led to a funny and unexpected response, highlighting the humorous side of parenting and education.
Nigerians seeking opportunities in Europe can explore accessible visa processes in 10 Schengen countries, including Germany, France, and Sweden, for education, work, and migration.
A University of Ibadan law graduate, Victor Ayoola, shares his inspiring journey from aiming for a 2:1 to achieving a first-class honours degree, motivating others on social media.
Ayo Oyedijo, a law student at the University of Ibadan, graduated with first-class honors despite battling severe anxiety, moving from a 3.43 to a 3.57 CGPA in her final year.
A Nigerian lady graduates with first-class honors in Cybersecurity from Caleb University, achieving a 4.79 CGPA and best student award, while humorously sharing her friend's suggestion to celebrate with a bold banner.
A University of Ibadan graduate, Bolaji Olatinwo, has sparked widespread online discussion after revealing he scored only 36 out of 100 in his Post-UTME exam but graduated with First Class Honours in Animal Science.
Canada has announced new Express Entry priorities for 2026, focusing on researchers, transport workers, and skilled military personnel with increased work experience requirements.
A Nigerian gender advocate living in the United States for five years openly shares why she cannot afford a car, doesn't understand the US credit system, and drinks unfiltered tap water without shame.
Deborah Oludimu, a University of Ibadan graduate, trends online for graduating with first-class honors in law, breaking a family record after scoring 290 in UTME and being homeschooled.
A Nigerian man shares his journey of applying for a Canadian visa independently after an agent charged his father N2.5 million. He details the process, costs under N200k, and timeline, sparking online discussions about self-application strategies.
As of February 2026, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Nigeria has 19 universities, comprising 4 federal and 15 private institutions. This includes the renamed Yakubu Gowon University, part of Nigeria's total of 309 universities across 36 states and
Dauda Ideraoluwa, a University of Ibadan law graduate, shares her inspiring story of waiting five years for admission, earning a first-class in history, and overcoming hardships to bag a second-class honours degree in law.
Maryam Adeniyi, the best graduating student at Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, with a 4.89 CGPA, discusses her missed chance to study medicine, her academic strategies, and future medical aspirations.
A 400-level medical student at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, made a bold decision to abandon her course and start engineering from 200 level, choosing purpose over pride despite criticism.
A Nigerian woman in Canada details the expenses for relocating her family of three, including IELTS exams and proof of funds, sparking online discussions and inquiries.
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has released data showing the top 10 states with highest student loan applications. Kano leads with 100,886 applications, while no states from the Southeast or South-South regions made the list, raising concerns
Canada has released new Express Entry categories for 2026, prioritizing skilled workers with Canadian experience, French proficiency, and expertise in critical sectors like healthcare and technology.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially opened a window for 2026 UTME candidates to correct their subject combinations at accredited facilities.
Ogun State has the highest number of universities in Nigeria as of 2026, with 24 institutions. Nigeria's total of 309 universities across 36 states and the FCT sparks public debate on admissions and graduate prospects.