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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Omotayo Happiness, a University of Ibadan freshwoman, shared her story of restarting her academic journey after leaving another institution, expressing gratitude rather than embarrassment.
Blessing Iviero, a University of Ibadan graduate denied admission to study Law, earned a First Class in Anthropology, a course she initially never wanted.
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.
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.
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.
Sanni AbdulHameed Bolaji scored F9 in 2019 WAEC Economics, failed JAMB twice, then bagged a First Class in Economics at LASU after teaching peers.
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.
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.
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.
Lawal Oluwatobi, a LASU graduate, overcame poverty and financial struggles to earn a First Class in Economics, sharing his inspiring journey on LinkedIn.
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.
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.
Adebanjo Samuel Oluolamide, LASU's 2025/2026 best graduating student with a 4.97 CGPA, received a N10 million cash prize from SEPP at the convocation.
Germany requires foreign students to show €1,091 (N1,713,742) monthly in a blocked bank account or via a declaration of commitment to qualify for a higher education visa.
Documentary evidence from 2021-2022 shows Chief Damian Dodo, SAN, was formally recognized for securing Federal University Wukari, contradicting former Senator Bwacha's account.
Ayilara Lawal, a first-class project management graduate, emerges as LASU's Best Graduating Student for 2024/2025 with a 4.96 CGPA, sharing his heartfelt journey on LinkedIn.
Discover the cut-off marks for medicine and surgery in Nigerian universities for 2026, ranging from 150 to 320, plus admission requirements and fees.
For 2026/2027, JAMB's minimum cut-off for Mass Communication is 150, but top universities require 180-265. Explore career paths and specific school requirements.
Abia State University suspends Professor Nnamdi Nwaeze after he claimed some Keke riders earn more than professors, prompting an investigative panel.
The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) has postponed the release of shortlisted candidates for its recruitment, originally scheduled for August 13, 2026. The service, in a notice signed by ACG Issaka Ahmed, said the delay ensures a thorough, t
Abia State University suspends Prof Nnamdi Nwaeze over Facebook post claiming professors earn less than N400,000 monthly, pending investigation.
Professor Nnamdi Nwaeze, suspended by ABSU over a Facebook post about lecturers' poor pay, has broken his silence. He says someone must pay the price for liberation and urges sympathy for the paymasters.
A UNILORIN Physics graduate skipped bathing for five days during 300-level exams due to water outage, earning a 4.61 GPA. He shared his result on Facebook, sparking reactions.