France Welcomes Nigerian Students to Apply for Scholarships and Travel Without Visas | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Nyesom Wike faces possible job elimination as protesters demand resignation of NWC Supporters of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have stormed the national secretariat in Abuja, clamouring to remove the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, from... Read More

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May 2, 2023

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Saying I committed treason is height of rascality – Peter Obi; Tinubu promises Nigerian workers a living wage instead of a minimum wage | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss Saying I committed treason is height of rascality – Peter Obi Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has condemned the accusation of treason levelled against him by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed. In... Read More

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April 25, 2023

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‘Disregard rumors, I am very strong’ – Tinubu; Nigeria to evacuate students from Sudan amid crisis starting Tuesday | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss ‘Disregard rumors, I am very strong’ – Tinubu Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s President-elect, has dispelled rumors surrounding his health and readiness for office, following his return to the country on Monday after spending a month abroad. Upon his arrival at... Read More

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October 20, 2022

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2023 elections: Peter Obi suspends campaign; Avoid trips to Nigeria, Australia warns citizens | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

2023 elections: Peter Obi suspends campaign The Nigeria startup Bill will stop security agencies’ constant harassment of young people using laptops – Isa Pantami Ekiti Speaker dies of cardiac arrest, gov mourns NANS condemns attack on Nigerian students in India Avoid trips to Nigeria, Australia warns citizens Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital... Read More

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March 15, 2021

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ASUU: Holiday is coming | The #YNaijaCover

It’s that time of the year unless you consider that the Academic Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU) has changed its timetable for strike actions. It used to be an end of the year party, where the party planners go back and forth jeopardising the future of the attendees. In case you missed it and you... Read More

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December 17, 2020

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#SaveOurFuture: Beyond hashtags, this is what else Nigerian students can do

The protracted strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has lingered for nine months now leaving the affected students looking at a bleak future. Many feel like their future is being jeopardised – and indeed, it is, because they have already lost one irreplaceable year to the strike. Students have devised various means... Read More

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November 12, 2020

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What is the hope of Nigerian students as ASUU advises members on alternative income?

Students in Nigerian tertiary institutions are getting wearier by the day of the eight-month-long strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Not once, not twice have their hopes been dashed by the outcome of the series of meetings ASUU has held with the Federal Government since the strike began in March 2020. To... Read More

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December 26, 2018

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The Big 5: President Buhari blames the system for slow pace; NANS warns ASUU, FG to end strike or face confrontation | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. Nigerian Army, in a statement signed by spokesman, 7 Div. Col. Onyema Nwachukwu, have confirmed the killing of thirteen soldiers and a police officer in a Boko Haram attack in Yobe. According to the statement, the insurgents lunched two successive attacks on a military formation and an... Read More

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February 2, 2018

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Battling racism and hate, Nigerian students in Cyprus have been left on their own

On the first of February, Kehinde Fowosere and Stephanie Ejeh graduated from the Eastern Mediterranean University in Cyprus. They are two of an annually increasing number of Nigerians who make the long trip from home to northern Cyprus in the quest of attaining a tertiary education. Many before them, including the novelist Chigozie Obioma, have... Read More

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September 26, 2017

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Buhari orders evacuation of Nigerian students after hurricane in Dominican Republic

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the evacuation of Nigerian students from Dominican Republic. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, confirmed the Presidential order. What happened: Hurricane Maria, ranked a Category 4 storm, raged through the Caribbean, including parts of the Dominican Republic with heavy rain and high winds, killing no... Read More

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September 19, 2017

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10 students say how they really feel about ASUU calling off the strike

ASUU has just called off a month-long strike (well, 36 days but you get the idea). Professor Biodun Ogunyemi, the ASUU President made the announcement last night after a meeting during which ASUU agreed to hold off the strike until the end of October while the federal government makes good on its promises. University lecturers... Read More

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August 16, 2017

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Nkem Ndem: 7 things Nigerian students can do while ASUU is on strike

by Nkem Ndem It has been a few years since students in Nigerians had to deal with long-term strikes; and just at the moment we thought the era of students having to stay an extra 2 to 3 years in school due to unnecessary strikes by championed by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)... Read More

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August 14, 2017

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Why we are going on indefinite strike – ASUU Chairman

The Academic Staff Union of Universities in Nigeria (ASUU) President, Biodun Ogunyemi Monday says the Federal Government’s failure to fulfil the 2009 agreement made with the Union was what led to the indefinite strike. Highlights of the agreement: Payments of fractions/non-payment of salaries and other outstanding monies Poor funding of public institutions What an Academic staff union... Read More

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July 10, 2017

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Kaduna Declaration: NANS declares support for One Nigeria, to protest in Kaduna

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has declared its support for One Nigeria, saying it will embark on a unity and peace rally. The President of NANS, Aruna Kadiri in a press briefing yesterday in Enugu said, according to Daily Post, “Concerning the June 16, 2017, so-called Kaduna Declaration, NANS wishes to assure all... Read More

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April 1, 2017

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The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversations this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversations this week. Dino Melaye’s certificate scandal The Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges on Monday held a hearing over allegations that Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye did not graduate from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Melaye admitted under oath that he graduated from the institution. The... Read More

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May 12, 2016

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Trouble may be coming, as NANS promises to “Occupy Nigeria” next week

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), on Thursday, announced its plans to carry out a nation wide Occupy Nigeria protest over the removal of fuel subsidy by the federal government. This was stated in Abuja by the National President of NANS, Comrade Tijani Shehu, who also called for the immediate removal of the Minister... Read More

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July 6, 2015

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5 Nigerian students detained in Malaysia for cyber crime worth RM2.4m

Five Nigerian students and two local women believed to be involved in an internet fraud amounting to RM2.4 million were detained during raids in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. The students, aged between 20 and 30, studying ironically Information Technology courses in a leading private college in Kuala Lumpur, were detained at several condominiums in Petaling Jaya,... Read More

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February 14, 2015

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Opinion: The cross borne by Nigerian students is rather too heavy

by Ayo-Oluwa Obafemi Education to some of the lecturers is defined as “finishing the syllables” and not “impacting knowledge”. Coming from a lineage of lecturers, I have a soft spot for these group of people and always rise to their defence through thick and thin even when valid points are raised against their actions knowing... Read More

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February 6, 2015

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Opinion: The politics behind ‘no election break’ for students

by ‘Lakunle Jaiyesimi Today, the school anthem is extant but the essence is gone. The sincere passion with which that anthem was rendered in the past, with its attendant fever, is no more a thing on display. The lyrics of the Great University anthem are no more believable to current students, maybe even future students.... Read More

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September 3, 2014

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Racism! Nigerian students in India forced to move out of their apartments

by Emma Chidiogo Nigeria students who are resident in India, have been asked by local real estate agents and landlords to vacate their apartments within 15 days. The twenty-five students residing at Aarey Colony complex, Mumbai, have not been given any specific reason concerning their eviction, but a report by the Times of India said... Read More

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July 24, 2014

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Again, Ukraine shows that it does not like Nigeria students

by Mayowa Aboah Ukrainian authorities have reported the kidnap of nine Nigerian students (names withheld) in the city of Lugansk, Ukraine. A statement released by the Ukrainian National Security and Defence Council Information Centre, Andrey Lysenko, stated that the abducted students were being held in a seized building of the SBU (Security Service of... Read More

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November 9, 2013

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This is NOT good: TOEFL suspends testing in Nigeria INDEFINITELY over ‘security concerns’ [DETAILS]

by ‘Jola Sotubo Nigerian students intending to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) examinations to enable them study abroad might now have to explore other alternatives. This is due to the fact that the administrators of the exam body have suspended further testing in the country... Read More

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October 15, 2013

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“Our youths are wasting away”: Actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde questions the loud silence on the ASUU strike (TWEETS)

by Oge Okonkwo Nollywood star, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde had something to say on Twitter about the plight of Nigerian students due to the on-going strike by the Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU) and the fact that no agreement has been reached between the Federal Government and the lecturers. Here are her tweets: Barka de... Read More

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November 22, 2012

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#ThisShouldConcernYou: UK’s Chevening scholarship scheme now open

by Rachel Ogbu Good news for exceptional students in academic, the global UK government 2012 scholarships programme, Chevening scholarships is now open to offer support for learners in various academic levels. According to the interim British High Commissioner, Giles Lever, the scholarships aim to support UK foreign policy priorities by creating lasting positive relationships with... Read More

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#SaveOurFuture: Beyond hashtags, this is what else Nigerian students can do

What is the hope of Nigerian students as ASUU advises members on alternative income?

The Big 5: President Buhari blames the system for slow pace; NANS warns ASUU, FG to end strike or face confrontation | Other top stories

Battling racism and hate, Nigerian students in Cyprus have been left on their own

Buhari orders evacuation of Nigerian students after hurricane in Dominican Republic

10 students say how they really feel about ASUU calling off the strike

Nkem Ndem: 7 things Nigerian students can do while ASUU is on strike

Why we are going on indefinite strike – ASUU Chairman

Kaduna Declaration: NANS declares support for One Nigeria, to protest in Kaduna

The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversations this week

Trouble may be coming, as NANS promises to “Occupy Nigeria” next week

5 Nigerian students detained in Malaysia for cyber crime worth RM2.4m

Opinion: The cross borne by Nigerian students is rather too heavy

Opinion: The politics behind ‘no election break’ for students

Racism! Nigerian students in India forced to move out of their apartments

Again, Ukraine shows that it does not like Nigeria students

This is NOT good: TOEFL suspends testing in Nigeria INDEFINITELY over ‘security concerns’ [DETAILS]

“Our youths are wasting away”: Actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde questions the loud silence on the ASUU strike (TWEETS)

#ThisShouldConcernYou: UK’s Chevening scholarship scheme now open

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