WiM-Africa: Minerals Revolution Must Start with Children
Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa) has advanced its NextGen programmes to prepare African children for the minerals sector, following an engagement with Liberia's Ministry of Education.
Category : Education
KAUST Applied Maths School 2026 Opens Fully Funded Applications
KAUST opens applications for its fully sponsored one-week Applied Mathematics School in Saudi Arabia, offering stipends, accommodation, visa support, and research access to eligible students and graduates.
UI Law Graduate Deborah Oyedijo on Mavin Records Internship
Deborah Oyedijo, a first-class Law graduate of the University of Ibadan, reveals her journey to an IP and Content Licensing internship at Mavin Records, working with signees and her advice to law students.
LASU Sisters Both Earn First-Class Honours in Different Courses
Ibukunoluwa and her sister both earned First Class Honours at Lagos State University, graduating in Business Education and English Education respectively, a feat she described as more than she could have prayed for.
BRINT Online School Launches All-in-One Learning App for Parents
BRINT Online School launches a new app consolidating live classes, assignments, AI grading, and progress tracking from September 1, 2026, serving over 1,000 learners across eight countries.
Lagos Fixes August 21 for 2026 Common Entrance Screening Test
The Lagos State Examinations Board has announced August 21, 2026, as the start date for the Common Entrance Screening Test, running through August 24 at the Public Service Staff Development Centre in Magodo, Lagos.
Lagos Common Entrance Exam 2026: Date, Venue, and Key Details
The Lagos State Common Entrance Screening Test 2026 begins Friday, August 21, at PSSDC, Magodo. Candidates must print slips and arrive by 8 a.m. daily until August 24.
WAEC Extends Nov/Dec 2026 WASSCE Registration Deadline
WAEC Nigeria has extended the November/December 2026 WASSCE registration deadline to August 28, 2026. Candidates can now register on waeconline.org.ng. The announcement drew reactions from candidates asking about withheld results and the 2027 syllabus.
Edo Deputy Governor Rewards Student with ₦1 Million for WAEC As
Edo State Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa awarded student Delight Amayaenvbo ₦1 million for scoring straight As in the 2025 WAEC examination, celebrating academic excellence and inspiring other youths.
JAMB: Under-16 Candidates Can Write UTME but Face Strict Admission Rules
JAMB clarifies that under-16 candidates can sit the UTME but must score 80% across UTME, post-UTME, and O-level screening for possible admission, with final decision resting on institutions.
BRINT Online School launches all-in-one app for parents and learners
BRINT Online School consolidates classes, assignments, and progress into a single app from September 1, 2026, serving over 1,000 learners across eight countries with a 97% parent satisfaction rating.
UI Graduate Wins Mastercard Scholarship to UBC Canada After Rejection
Kehinde Yusuf, a University of Ibadan engineering graduate, won a full Mastercard Foundation scholarship to UBC Vancouver after being rejected the year before, beating over 11,000 applicants.
FUNAAB Graduate Breaks Record with 4.99 CGPA
Amusan Tosin Chukwunonso graduated from FUNAAB with a 4.99 CGPA, setting a new record as the first student in her department, college, and the entire university to achieve such a score.
LASU Math Graduate Bags First Class After Academic Struggles
Adeleke Emmanuel Oluwatobiloba, a Mathematics graduate of Lagos State University, earned a First Class degree after overcoming a sharp CGPA drop and public mockery that nicknamed him '100 Level Champion'.
Edo Deputy Governor Rewards Student N1m for Straight As in WAEC
Edo State Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa has presented a N1m cash gift to Delight Amayaenvbo for scoring straight As in the WASSCE, aiming to inspire other youths to pursue academic excellence.
EKSU to Graduate Pioneer Securities Trading Students in 2026
Ekiti State University will graduate its first cohort of the Professional Diploma in Securities Trading and Financial Markets before end of 2026, anchored by Sub-Saharan Africa's first university trading room.
UI Graduate Shares How Dream About Her Result Helped Her Overcome Fear
A University of Ibadan graduate who spent an extra year after failing a course in her final year at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, recounts how a dream about passing her exams gave her strength to keep pushing forward.
ASU Launches Content Creation Degree, Sparks Debate
Arizona State University has launched a bachelor's degree in content creation, training students in video, podcasts, and social media, sparking debate over whether such a programme is necessary.
UNIBEN Offers Admission to Lady With 204 JAMB Score
University of Benin offered admission to a lady who scored 204 in JAMB and 49/100 in post-UTME. She was admitted to study Science Laboratory Technology.
Benue Govt Opens Free iDICE Skills-to-Jobs Programme for Youths
The Benue State Government has announced that the iDICE Skills-to-Jobs Programme is now open for free applications, targeting youths in seven states and the FCT for digital skills training and employment linkage.
Disabled Woman Earns BSc, MSc, and PhD by Age 27
Shamsiyyah Umar, 28, from Nasarawa State, completed a BSc, MSc, and PhD by age 27 despite a physical disability from a road accident and the loss of her mother.
Dangote Launches Fleet Management Graduate Programme for Nigerians
Dangote Group has launched a Fleet Management Graduate Programme for young Nigerian graduates, offering training in logistics, fleet operations, and vehicle maintenance.
Woman Who Abandoned HND for UI Degree Celebrates Milestones
Oyindamola Adegoke, a biomedical laboratory scientist, chose to abandon her HND for a University of Ibadan degree. In 2026, she celebrated her birthday as a licensed Medical Laboratory Scientist and a UI graduate.
Three Oyo teens win scholarships, WAEC sponsorship at conference
Three Oyo teenagers received educational scholarships worth up to ₦120,000 and WAEC sponsorship at the Summer SpeakFest youth conference in Ibadan, organised by Talk Up Tribe.
LASU Student With 6 Scholarships Graduates First Class, 4.77 CGPA
Osunba Silas Tolani, a LASU engineering graduate, earned a first-class degree with a 4.77 CGPA, six undergraduate scholarships, three published papers, five leadership roles, and two best graduating student awards.
LASU Graduate Breaks 40-Year Record With First Class in English
Saheed Sunday graduated as Best Graduating Student from LASU's English department, which had produced only 3 first-class graduates in 40 years. He shares how a shift in mindset transformed his academic journey.
LASU Graduate Denied UNILAG Admission 3 Times Bags First Class
Oyewole Samod Atanda, denied UNILAG admission three times, graduated as LASU's best Chemical Engineering student with a 4.84 CGPA after transferring from Physics Education.
LASU Student Bags First Class in Computer Science, Founded Startup
Malik Olabiyi graduated from Lagos State University with a first-class degree in Computer Science, scoring 4.58/5.0, while founding Locator.ng and earning recognition from the Nigeria Computer Society.
LASU Graduate Benedicta Otoibhi Achieves 5.0 GPA Six Times
Benedicta Otoibhi, a fresh Lagos State University graduate, emerged as the only First Class Honours student in her department after achieving a 5.0 GPA six consecutive times, starting from a 3.17 GPA.
UI Graduate Breaks Family Record, Shares Milestone
Fawaz Onakoya became the first in his family to attend university, graduating with a Second Class Upper in Philosophy from the University of Ibadan in 2025 after navigating the admissions process alone.
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