UK universities are withdrawing admission offers to Nigerian students amid stricter visa rules, rising refusals and tougher immigration compliance requirements. UK study visa application withdrawals among Nigerians rose to 22.7% in the first half of 2026.
Juanita Tolliver is a 41-year-old political analyst at MS NOW, married to Chris Leist. Her book A More Perfect Party won a 2026 NAACP Image Award.
Peter Akor of Glasgow Caledonian University won both Judges' Choice and People's Choice awards at the 2026 Vitae 3MT national final, beating Oxford and King's College London. His research focuses on predicting epileptic seizures using technology and data.
A Nigerian man who earned a first-class degree in cybersecurity has reacted after seeing his result published. Details soon.
Ozioma Sarah Eze, a UNN chemistry graduate with 3.21/5 CGPA, won a fully funded Erasmus Mundus scholarship, beating nearly 1,000 applicants for one of 15 spots.
Immigration New Zealand's Green List details high-demand occupations for residency. Tier 1 offers direct residence; Tier 2 requires two years of work. Check your role's eligibility now.
Babcock University releases 2026/2027 postgraduate tuition fees for Law, Nursing Sciences, and other schools, ranging from N800,000 to N1,100,000.
Data analyst salaries in Nigeria range from ₦120,000 to over ₦700,000 monthly for local roles, while remote dollar-paid positions can yield a median annual income of $26,609, offering a path to significantly higher earnings.
ANAN unveiled its refreshed strategic identity and launched the new Accounting Technician Certification (AATC) at its 31st Annual National Conference in Abuja, targeting excellence and global relevance.
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.
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.
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.
The Federal Government has approved N10 billion for the 2026 National Research Fund, with applications opening August 31, 2026, for public tertiary institution lecturers.
Cluj-Napoca tops Edumentors' 2026 ranking of 10 European cities where graduates can afford to live and work, with rents below $600 and the lowest living costs.
Austria has published six official visa requirements for foreigners, including valid travel health insurance of at least €30,000 and a passport valid for three months beyond stay.
K.B. Makinde, a LASU law graduate, scored a 4.49 CGPA, earning a Second Class Upper and two major faculty awards, including Best Female Graduating Student.
Ekiti State University (EKSU) will graduate its first cohort of the securities trading diploma programme, marking a milestone in financial literacy and practical investment education in Nigeria.
Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, NECO Registrar, has been elected Vice-President of the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA), with Nigeria winning hosting rights for the 2027 AEAA Conference in Abuja.
Khadijat Sikirulahi, a University of Ibadan Forestry graduate, won a Mastercard Foundation scholarship to the University of British Columbia, beating over 11,000 applicants.
More than 200 lecturers have left Kaduna State University due to poor pay and conditions, ASUU-KASU chairman Abubakar Abdullahi announced, issuing a two-week ultimatum to the university to implement the 2025 FGN-ASUU Agreement or face an indefinite strike
Argentina's government has officially listed two student visa categories for foreigners, based on study duration: over 365 days or under 365 days. Both require application at an Argentine consular office in the applicant's home country.
The Federal Government plans to establish 41 University Innovation Pods (UniPods) across tertiary institutions to transform research into jobs and investments, with 8 already commissioned or ready, as announced by Education Minister Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa
FirstBank's Samuel Asabia Professorial Chair held its inaugural lecture on business ethics, emphasizing integrity for Nigeria's economic future.
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Nestlé Nigeria opens 2026/2027 Community Scholarship for Science and Technology students in Agbara, Sagamu, Abaji. Check eligibility, requirements, and deadline. Apply before August 28.
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Nigerian scholar Prof Chidi Oguamanam has been appointed to UNESCO's COMEST for 2026-2029, shaping global AI and science ethics.
Yushau Shuaib's memoir and AI book reveal how NIPSS withdrawal led to international recognition, including IPRA finalist, proving resilience.
Bunmi Adeleke, daughter of late Osun governor Isiaka Adeleke, earns MBA from FIU; Chioma and family celebrate her achievement.
Denmark's 2026 citizenship rules require foreign workers to hold an unlimited residence permit for at least 2 years, after 8 years on temporary permits, to apply.
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Bayelsa plans to introduce scrabble and chess in secondary schools, following Governor Diri's directive, to boost critical thinking and produce champions.
Rabia Sa'id, BUK professor, clarifies her UN Scientific Panel on Nuclear War appointment (2025-2027) is not new, announced last December.