House Advances Bill for Nutritionists Registration Council
The House of Representatives has advanced a bill to establish the Nutritionists Registration Council of Nigeria, aiming to regulate the profession and tackle malnutrition.
Category : Education
FG, NIMC to Extend Digital ID to 80 Million Learners
The Federal Government and NIMC partner to provide trusted digital identity to 80 million learners, enhancing education access and security.
Lagos Opens Registration for Cleaner Energy Challenge 2026
Lagos State launches the Lagos Cleaner Energy Schools Innovation Challenge (LCESIC) 2026, inviting SS1 and SS2 students to develop clean energy solutions. Registration is now open.
Canada Extends PR Pathway for Nigerian Students at Two Colleges
Canada extends its Private Career College Graduate Pilot until December 31, 2027, offering Nigerian graduates of Oulton and Eastern Colleges a route to permanent residency through healthcare and early childhood jobs.
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JAMB ban on Mmesoma expires July 2026: Eligible to write UTME again
Ejikeme Mmesoma's three-year JAMB ban for result forgery expires July 2026, allowing her to register for UTME again. The scandal involved manipulating her score from 249 to 362.
Celebration Church Marks Six Months in Permanent HQ, 30,000 Members
Celebration Church International marks six months in its first permanent global headquarters in Lagos, membership surpasses 30,000 across 55 campuses worldwide.
550-Million-Year-Old Fossil Shows First Right-Handed Animal
A 550-million-year-old fossil of Spriggina floundersi shows a right-side bias, making it the earliest known creature with handedness, according to a new study.
Mmesoma Free to Write UTME Again as JAMB Ban Ends
Ejikeme Mmesoma's three-year JAMB ban expires in July 2026, allowing her to register for UTME again after a 2023 result forgery scandal.
Cambridge Top Scorer Gets First-Class Law Degree in UK
Oluwabukolami Adeyemi, the 2022 Cambridge global top scorer, graduated with a First-Class Law degree from Newcastle University, UK, funded by former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello's scholarship.
NOUN VC: African Philosophy Has Always Embraced Relational Thinking
NOUN Vice-Chancellor Prof. Uduma Oji Uduma declared that African philosophy has long placed relational thinking at its core, contrasting it with Western epistemology's isolated individual knower.
Canada Citizenship Processing Now 19 Months
IRCC increases proof of citizenship processing to 19 months amid backlog of nearly 100,000 applications driven by December 2025 citizenship-by-descent policy changes.
22-Year-Old Lady Becomes First Doctor, Graduation Video Goes Viral
A 22-year-old Nigerian lady graduates as a medical doctor, becoming the first doctor in her family. Her emotional graduation video goes viral on social media, inspiring many.
Nigerian Lady Celebrates Becoming Registered Nurse After Nursing School
A young Nigerian woman, Akintunde Oluwaseun Mercy, celebrates becoming a registered nurse after graduating from Osun State College of Nursing Sciences, sharing her journey and research project.
Two Women Joint Best Graduating Students at Nigerian Law School 2026
Loren Gomez and Modestus Happiness Chiamaka jointly won the Female Best Graduating Student award at the Nigerian Law School 2026 Call to Bar, sparking widespread praise.
Dangote Cement Engineering Competition: ₦1.5m for Undergraduates
Dangote Cement Plc launches 2026 Industry-Based Engineering Research Competition for Nigerian undergraduates, offering ₦1.5 million in prizes and mentorship.
NELFUND Disburses N1.5 Billion to Three Institutions
NELFUND has disbursed N1.5 billion to three Nigerian institutions, covering tuition and upkeep for 6,129 students under its student loan scheme.
NANS Lists 41 Institutions with Unrefunded NELFUND Payments
NANS has named 41 tertiary institutions that allegedly collected double tuition fees from NELFUND and students without refunding the excess payments.
UniCal Suspends 19 Students for Exam Misconduct (09.07.2026)
The University of Calabar has suspended 19 students for one academic session over alleged examination misconduct, following a senate-approved disciplinary committee recommendation.
Access Bank Employee Earns First-Class Degree from Ajayi Crowther
Samuel Adebowale, an Access Bank employee, graduated with a first-class degree in Statistics from Ajayi Crowther University, balancing work and studies.
LASU Mum Drops Out Twice, Graduates After Husband's Support
Christiana Nnaji, a Lagos State University student, graduated after dropping out twice over 12 years. Her husband's encouragement and financial backing made it possible. Her viral TikTok video moved many.
Lady Converts HND to BSc After NYSC, Lists Requirements
A Nigerian lady shares how she converted her HND certificate to a BSc after her NYSC, detailing the process and four key requirements for the top-up programme.
Nigerian Lady's Swedish Schengen Visa Refused Over 3 Disputed Reasons
A Nigerian lady's Swedish Schengen visa was rejected with three reasons she says don't match her application, including a picnic she never mentioned.
Abia State University Portal: Apply, Check Admission & Fees
Learn how to apply for admission, check your result, pay fees, and manage hostel allocation via the Abia State University (ABSU) portal for 2026/2027.
OOU Post-UTME 2026: Requirements, Application, and Screening
Olabisi Onabanjo University's 2026 post-UTME requires a minimum JAMB score of 160, a ₦2,000 fee, and computer-based screening from August 3-8.
3 Nigerian Students Win Gold at STEM Olympiad in Rome
Three Nigerian students—Chimdiebube Onwubiko, Onyedikachi Egejurum, and Don Anele Munachimso—won gold at the International STEM Olympiad in Rome, sponsored by Alex Onyia.
Married Woman with Kids Bags PhD in Midwifery from UNIPORT
Dr. Kenechi Aliche, a married mother, earned a PhD in Midwifery from UNIPORT. She is a four-time best graduating student and shares her academic journey.
Lady Celebrates ABU Admission 10 Years After Secondary School
A Nigerian lady gained admission into Ahmadu Bello University 10 years after secondary school. She worked, learned hairdressing, and rewrote WASSCE before her success.
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NIS releases guide for contactless passport renewal
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched a step-by-step digital roadmap for its Contactless Passport Application System, cutting out physical embassy visits for eligible Nigerians abroad.
UNILORIN Law Record Holder Tops Nigerian Law School
Israel Adekunle, who broke the highest CGPA record at UNILORIN's Faculty of Law in 2024, has emerged as the overall best graduating student at the Nigerian Law School, his brother announced.
UI Law Graduate Joins Mavin Records Internship Program
A first-class law graduate from the University of Ibadan has secured an IP and content licensing internship at Mavin Records, founded by Don Jazzy.
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