NZ Lists 45 Countries for Working Holiday Visas 2026
New Zealand Immigration has released the full list of 45 countries whose citizens can apply for Working Holiday visas in 2026, covering nations across multiple continents.
Category : Education
Nigerian Man Skips BSc, Earns US Master's Degree
Olajide Bashorun reveals on X how he went from an HND in Computer Science in Nigeria to a Master's in Software Engineering in the US, skipping the BSc. His post challenges assumptions about HND qualifications and sparks widespread conversation.
UNILORIN Grad Writes JAMB 5 Times, Earns First Class, Shares Lesson
Zainab Olatunmbi, a University of Ilorin graduate, wrote JAMB five times, never got Pharmacy, but earned a first class in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, sharing a viral lesson on LinkedIn.
UKVI Lists 3 Steps for Student Visa Holders Before Travelling to UK
UKVI reminds student visa holders to create a UKVI account, access their eVisa, and verify personal details before travelling to Britain, warning against travel without a visa decision.
Nigerian Man Lists Four Degrees Earned Across Three Countries
Mumin Opeyemi, a Nigerian in the US, shared on X his four degrees from Nigeria, UK, and US, plus a PhD in progress, sparking attention.
How to Verify Academic Certificates Online via FG's Portal
The Federal Ministry of Education's ESSVerify portal now handles full online authentication of Nigerian qualifications and evaluation of foreign certificates, ending physical verification since April 2026.
FG Opens Free Solar Installation Training Applications for Nigerians
The Federal Government, via FGN Power Company, Siemens Energy and GIZ, opens free solar installation training for Nigerians in Lagos and Abeokuta. Applications close September 18, 2026.
UI Releases 2026/2027 Cut-off Marks for 7 Science Courses
University of Ibadan publishes 2026/2027 cut-off marks for seven science courses. Geology tops at 52.375; all categories share identical scores.
UI 2026/2027 Cut-off Marks for 27 Education Courses
University of Ibadan releases 2026/2027 cut-off marks for 27 Faculty of Education programmes across Merit, Catch-Up, and ELDS categories. Most courses set at 50.00, with Education and English at 52.00 and Marketing and Consumer Studies at 53.625.
Kenyan Law Graduate Chelangat Faith Begins PhD in Canada
Kenyan law graduate Chelangat Faith announced she began PhD studies abroad, focusing on International Trade Law, sharing inspiring campus photos.
UI releases 2026/2027 cut-off marks for three science courses
University of Ibadan publishes 2026/2027 cut-off marks for Microbiology, Physiology, and Human Nutrition and Dietetics, with varying thresholds across Merit, Catchment, and ELDS categories.
Canada: 7 Conditions for Foreign Students to Work Without Permit
Canada has released seven conditions international students must meet to work off campus without a separate work permit in 2026, including full-time enrolment and a valid SIN.
UK Updates English Language Rules for Skilled Worker Visas
UK Home Office sets B2 English for most Skilled Worker visa applicants, but keeps B1 for those with prior Skilled Worker grants. New policy details proficiency thresholds.
UK Lists 4 Jobs Student Visa Holders Cannot Do
The UK bans student visa holders from self-employment, professional sports, entertainment, and permanent full-time roles. Learn the full list and exceptions.
UI Releases 2026/2027 Engineering Cut-Off Marks
University of Ibadan releases 2026/2027 admission cut-off marks for 10 engineering programmes; Electrical and Electronics Engineering tops at 71.25 merit, Wood Products Engineering lowest at 50.00.
UI Releases 2026/2027 Cut-Off Marks for Three Courses
University of Ibadan sets 2026/2027 cut-off marks for History, Linguistics, and Cybersecurity. Cybersecurity tops at 55.75 for Merit and Catchment applicants.
UI 2026/2027 Cut-Off Marks for Accounting, Economics, Finance
University of Ibadan publishes 2026/2027 cut-off marks for Accounting, Economics, and Banking and Finance. Accounting tops with 69.5 Merit score, while ELDS candidates get lower thresholds.
UI Releases 2026/2027 Cut-Off Marks for Law, Pharmacy, Medicine
University of Ibadan sets 2026/2027 cut-off marks: Medicine 80.00 (Merit), Law 71.00, Pharmacy 70.375. ELDS requirements lower.
UK Work Hour Limits for International Students on Student Visas 2026
The UK government has published official 2026 rules on weekly work hours for international students on student visas, with degree-level students allowed up to 20 hours per week during term-time, below-degree students capped at 10 hours, and part-time stud
UNICAL Graduate Overcomes Depression, Finally Receives Certificate
A UNICAL graduate who battled depression and nearly gave up has finally received her certificate, sharing her emotional reaction and inspiring others.
US Sets 20-Hour Work Limit for F-1 Student Visa Holders
The US government has capped F-1 student visa holders at 20 hours of on-campus work per week during school sessions, with full-time work allowed during breaks. Non-compliance risks deportation.
UK 2026 Visa Changes: eVisas, Graduate Route Cut, Funds Rise
UK 2026 visa changes: eVisas replace stickers from Feb 25, Graduate Route cut to 18 months from Jan 2027, and London maintenance funds rise to £1,483 monthly.
UNILORIN Grad Bags Pharmacy Distinction After Benin Republic Detour
Dr Badmus Kaosara, a UNILORIN graduate, earned a Distinction in Pharmacy after spending five semesters in an unaccredited nursing programme in Benin Republic, sparking online reactions.
UK Raises Student Visa Funding Requirements for Nigeria, 12 Others
From November 30, 2026, UK student visa maintenance funds rise to £1,570/month in London and £1,203 elsewhere, affecting Nigerian and 12 other African countries.
NELFUND: Oil Wealth, Poor Students, and Human Capital Crisis
Nigeria's NELFUND has disbursed ₦303 billion to 850,000 students, but oil wealth hasn't transformed into human capital. The World Bank scores Nigeria's education at 64, below the 88 median for lower-middle-income countries.
UNILAG Graduate Earns Fully Funded Harvard PhD
Dr Ifeosa Anwulika, a UNILAG first-class graduate, completed a fully funded PhD at Harvard University, fulfilling a teenage dream. She shares her journey and advice.
NZ Pathway Student Visa: 5-Year Stay, 25-Hour Work
New Zealand's Pathway Student Visa allows international students to study up to five years across three courses, work 25 hours weekly, and costs NZD 750.
UK Clarifies Time Limit for Citizenship Test Bookings
The UK government has clarified the time limit for booking the Life in the UK test, a key requirement for British citizenship applicants. Learn the new rules.
UNILORIN Law Graduate Habeebat Salaudeen Bags First Class
Habeebat Omotayo Salaudeen, a University of Ilorin law graduate, celebrated her LL.B. first-class result on X on September 6, 2026, sharing a photo of her academic dashboard as proof of the achievement, which she described as one step closer to her dream.
LASU first-class graduate reveals pressure made her dangerously thin
Vanessa Obiadika, 21, graduated with First Class in Mass Communication from LASU with 4.52 CGPA. She reveals how self-imposed pressure in 100 level left her stressed and visibly thin.
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