Lady Matriculates at UI After Restarting Academic Journey
Omotayo Happiness, a University of Ibadan freshwoman, shared her story of restarting her academic journey after leaving another institution, expressing gratitude rather than embarrassment.
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UI Graduate Denied Law Bags First Class in Anthropology
Blessing Iviero, a University of Ibadan graduate denied admission to study Law, earned a First Class in Anthropology, a course she initially never wanted.
UI Civil Engineering Student Reveals Why He Chose the Course
Mustapha Abidemi Hassan, a civil engineering student at the University of Ibadan, explained his lifelong fascination with infrastructure and the responsibility behind structural design.
Woman Gains UI Admission 15 Years After Secondary School
A Nigerian woman, @mitemmybeautycollection, gained admission to study Sociology at the University of Ibadan 15 years after finishing secondary school, sharing her story on TikTok in August 2026.
UniAbuja Opens Post-UTME Portal, Sets 180 JAMB Cut-Off
University of Abuja (Yakubu Gowon University) opens 2026/2027 Post-UTME portal with 180 JAMB cut-off. Applicants report glitches blocking submissions before August 26 deadline.
Ghanaian Student Denied US Visa Wins Mastercard Scholarship, Moves to Canada
Millicent Adjubi, denied a US student visa in August 2025, secured a fully funded Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at the University of British Columbia in Canada exactly one year later, sharing her journey on LinkedIn.
LASU Student Bags First-Class in Chemical Engineering
Chizobam Favour Okafor-Chibuike graduated from Lagos State University with a First Class in Chemical Engineering in August 2026, sharing her journey on LinkedIn and earning praise from professionals.
Top 5 School Management Systems in Nigeria: What Schools Get
Nairametrics reviews the top 5 school management systems in Nigeria, detailing key features, pricing, and benefits for schools seeking digital administration solutions.
LASU Student With F9 in WAEC Economics Bags First Class
Sanni AbdulHameed Bolaji scored F9 in 2019 WAEC Economics, failed JAMB twice, then bagged a First Class in Economics at LASU after teaching peers.
Kano Awards N27.8bn ICT, CBT Centres Contracts
Kano State government awarded N27.8 billion contracts for ICT and CBT centres across 44 LGAs. The project aims to boost digital literacy and facilitate computer-based tests.
UAE Automatically Recognizes Qualifications from 41 Universities
The UAE Ministry of Higher Education has given automatic recognition to 41 universities, with 20,536 certificates processed and over 9,837 nationals linked to jobs via Nafis.
UAE Updates Scholarship Rules, Adds 8 New Priority Countries
UAE's new Ministerial Resolution No. (179) of 2026 overhauls national scholarships, designating 8 priority countries and fields, with preferences for specific student groups.
UK Lists 5 Ways Foreign Students Can Prove Funds for Visa
The UK government has outlined five financial options for foreign nationals applying for a student visa, including loans, sponsorship, personal savings, parents' money, and partner's funds.
UI, UNILAG Top Nigerian Universities in 2026 Global Ranking
University of Ibadan ranks 1st in Nigeria, 1,291st globally in July 2026 Webometrics; UNILAG 2nd, UNN 3rd, Covenant 4th. Harvard leads world.
UK Student Visa: 6 Financial Assets Foreigners Cannot Use as Proof of Funds
The UK government has listed six financial assets and account types that student visa applicants cannot use as proof of funds, including cryptocurrency, stocks, and unregulated bank accounts.
UI beats UNILAG as Nigeria's top university in latest global ranking
University of Ibadan ranked as Nigeria's best university in July 2026 Webometrics rankings, ahead of UNILAG. See full list of Nigeria's top 50 universities and world's top 10.
Africa Webometrics Top 10: Nigerian Varsities Absent
No Nigerian university made the top 10 in the latest Webometrics ranking of African universities, as South Africa claimed six spots. The list covers 2,014 institutions across 59 African countries.
New Zealand Sets NZD 20,000 Proof of Funds for Student Visa
New Zealand requires foreign students to show NZD 20,000 (about N15.9 million) per year as proof of funds for a student visa, as per official government website.
Belgium Requires €12,744 Proof of Funds for Student Visa
Belgium requires foreign students to deposit €12,744 (about N19.9 million) into a blocked account to qualify for a study visa, as per official government figures.
Jigawa Approves N3.4bn for Education Infrastructure
Jigawa State Government approves N3.4 billion for education infrastructure development, targeting schools across the state to improve learning conditions and outcomes.
LASU Accounting First Class Graduate Cleared 14 Carryovers
Abdulqudus Sodiq, a Lagos State University graduate, overcame 14 carryovers and a late transfer to bag a first class in Accounting at the 2026 convocation.
LASU Student Who Couldn't Afford WAEC Fees Bags First Class
Lawal Oluwatobi, a LASU graduate, overcame poverty and financial struggles to earn a First Class in Economics, sharing his inspiring journey on LinkedIn.
Babcock Student, 19, Graduates First Class, CGPA 4.61
Chidera Mesigo, 19, graduated from Babcock University with a First Class degree in Software Engineering, achieving a CGPA of 4.61 after a challenging journey that saw her grades improve from 300 level.
CLE approves 122 universities for Law in Nigeria, adds AKSU, flags 3
The Council of Legal Education has approved 122 universities to offer Law in Nigeria, including AKSU, with moratoriums on Baze, Lead City, and Nigeria Police Academy.
UK Revokes Bloomsbury Institute's Student Sponsor Licence
The UK Home Office revoked Bloomsbury Institute's licence to sponsor international students on August 5, 2026, after it failed the Basic Compliance Assessment, affecting current students.
Verydarkman Gives N67m Scholarship to 18-year-old Boy for China Studies
Social media critic Verydarkman awards an 18-year-old Nigerian boy a N67m scholarship to study in China, narrating how they met. Reactions follow.
WAEC 2026 Results: Directors Allege Grading Errors, Call for Review
School directors allege grading errors in 2026 WASSCE results, citing a drop in A1 grades despite strong JAMB scores, and call for an independent review.
Schools question WAEC 2026 results as brilliant students get low grades
Schools and stakeholders question the credibility of 2026 WAEC results, citing grading errors, CBT glitches, and unexplained low scores despite strong JAMB performance. WAEC defends integrity.
NUC Licences City University Abuja, Begins Postgraduate Admissions
City University Abuja receives NUC operational licence, starts pioneer postgraduate admissions for 2026/2027 session. Verify programmes and fees before applying.
2026/2027 Admissions: 11 Nigerian Universities Release Lists
11 Nigerian universities, including UNIBEN, UNIZIK, LASU, and KWASU, have released 2026/2027 admission lists. Check JAMB CAPS and school portals for offers.
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