This week has been one filled with chaos and excitement in the Nigerian space, from the entertainment space to the government. In this article, we list things you may have missed over the week. Singer Davido Announces New Album Amidst his birthday celebration over the weekend, the Afrobeat pop star announced his new album, set... Read More

actress, album, caf, Miss Universe, University

April 25, 2024

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How to get relief from financial burden through Loughborough University scholarship worth over N30million

The popular japa movement has created anxiety in a lot of Nigerians, as the desire to tap the potentials of greener pastures eats deep into minds. On the other hand, for others, the movement is necessary but just as a means of pivoting their careers as they eventually find their ways back home. Today, it’s almost impossible... Read More

Jim Iyke sex scene almost got me kicked out of college – Lilian Afegbai

According to Lilian Afegbai, she was almost kicked out of school for acting in a sex scene with Jim Iyke. In an interview, the film actress recounted her early experiences with acting. Afegbai stated that she had to face a disciplinary tribunal at Benson Idahosa University (BIU) in Edo state’s Benin. She stated that the... Read More

Blogs

Benson Idahosa University, Jim Iyke, kicked out, Lilian Afegbai, Sex scene, University

November 8, 2018

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Why do South West Governors think we need a Western University?

At the ongoing South West (SW) Governors Forum in Osogbo, they have resolved to establish a Western University co-owned by all South Western states. This is dead on arrival and a misplacement of priority. At the moment, no state owned University in the South West can be described as a world class institution. Education generally... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

South West, Tosin Adesina, University

September 8, 2018

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Dear Rotimi Amaechi, Nigeria does not need a University of Transportation

At a time the Nigerian tertiary education sector is in shambles and mired in a quagmire, the Federal government is set to embark on another wild goose chase which will increase the burden on the sector and lead to further rot. The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi while speaking with journalists in Abuja a few... Read More

Featured

Amaechi, education, University

June 28, 2018

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ASUU’s concern about proliferation of Universities in Nigeria is timely

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Lagos state chapter has expressed concerns at the rate at which Universities are being established in the country. According to its Lagos chapter Chairman, Mr. Dele Ashiru, the impact of these universities have not been felt on the national development goals in the country. This concern by ASUU... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

ASUU, nigeria, University

June 7, 2018

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Facebook undertakes University Roadshow across Nigeria in its aim to engage students in all things ‘deep tech’

Facebook on Thursday announced a university-wide roadshow as part of its ongoing commitment and investment in growing the tech ecosystem, and driving innovation across Nigeria. Following the recent announcement at its new NG_Hub space in Lagos, the new FB Start Accelerator programme, a deep-tech focused research and mentorship-driven initiative, will be the focus of its roadshow. Aimed... Read More

JAMBOREE: It’s time to question the relevance of JAMB

by Alexander O. Onukwue If the intention of the authorities at JAMB was to restructure the process of gaining admissions into tertiary institutions in the country, it is fair to say they have only gone and pulled more blocks from the building. But the total collapse of Nigeria’s education is not imminent. However, it has... Read More

JAMB: Why ruin schooling? University education should not be compulsory

by Alexander O. Onukwue The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) announced this week a new guideline for cut-off marks for admission of students into tertiary schools in Nigeria. The lowering of the benchmarks for universities (now 120), polytechnics (110) and innovative enterprise institutions (100) has raised lots of dust in the media about what... Read More

Story of the day

cut off, education, JAMB, University

August 9, 2017

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Cash-strapped Zimbabwe to build $1bn Mugabe university

Zimbabwe on Wednesday announced its plan to build a $1 billion university to honour its 93-year-old President, Robert Mugabe. “Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Robert Gabriel Mugabe University,” Jonathan Moyo, minister of tertiary education, told a news conference. “There can be no better recognition of President Mugabe’s commitment to education and his exemplary... Read More

The News Blog

$1bn, president, Robert Mugabe, University, Zimbabwe

June 26, 2017

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Moses Ochonu: This simple innovation can help Nigerian universities raise revenue

by Moses Ochonu Such is the rot in Nigerian universities that the system needs deep, disruptive reforms to become compatible with the educational trends and needs of the 21st century. I have identified the problems of Nigerian higher education in many forums, problems ranging from poor teaching and research to a lack of accountability on... Read More

Opinion

21st Century, education, funding, innovation, moses ochonu, nigeria, opinion, University

May 20, 2017

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FG names Ekiti federal varsity after Adebayo

The Federal Government has renamed the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, after the late military governor of the old Western Region, General Adeyinka Adebayo (retd.). Acting President Yemi Osinbajo announced this on Saturday at the funeral service held at All Saints Anglican Church, Iyin Ekiti. He said the Adeyinka Adebayo Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, was one of... Read More

The News Blog

adebayo, Ekiti, federal court, FG, University

April 24, 2017

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Obama to make first public speech since Trump’s inauguration

By Itunuoluwa Adebo Exactly three months after leaving the White House, former President Barack Obama will deliver his first public remarks. Obama will speak with young leaders Monday in Chicago. The event at the University of Chicago is billed by his office as a “conversation on community organizing and civic engagement” and a part of... Read More

The News Blog

Chicago, Democrats, obama, University, young leaders

April 19, 2017

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Police arrest university professor, lecturers for cultism

by Azeez Adeniyi The Edo State Police command has arrested some lecturers of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma for alleged cult-related activities. Haliru Gwandu, the state commissioner of police, made this known to journalists in Benin on Tuesday. Gwandu said a double-barrel gun, single-barrel gun and one pump action gun were recovered from one of... Read More

The News Blog

Ambrose Ali University, cultism, guns, Police Command, University

February 28, 2017

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UTME: JAMB bars awaiting results

by Dolapo Adelana The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Tuesday said effective from 2017, candidates awaiting results would no longer be eligible to apply for the Universities Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The examination body made the disclosure on Tuesday in Abuja. The organisation said it had concluded restructuring and will begin sales of forms in March. A... Read More

The News Blog

Awaiting results, education, examination, JAMB, University, UTME

February 22, 2017

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Nigerian Association of Radiography Students holds the 9th edition of the Health Week

The Nigerian Association of Radiography Students (NARS Unilag chapter) held its annual health week between January 21st – 27th, 2017 at College of Medicine, University of Lagos. The health week aims at educating the students and general public and also creating camaraderie amongst students and senior colleagues. This year’s edition of the health week was... Read More

Whatever you decide to study, you can study in the UK [DETAILS]

Studying in the UK means a daily dose of world class teaching and extraordinary academic innovation that will help you develop critical thinking, creativity and confidence. In addition, UK institutions are multicultural so; you’ll have the experience of interacting with students from all over the world, as well as gain exposure to diverse cultures. Chika... Read More

JUST IN: LAUTECH announces resumption after 8 months strike

The management Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) has announced that the institution will resume studies on January 27 after being closed down for over 8 months. The closure of the institution over non-payment of staff salaries had led to series of protest by students. The University in a statement however said it would begin... Read More

The News Blog

closure, Ladoke Akintola University, LAUTECH, resumption, strike, University

January 11, 2017

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#Impact365: HCD Centre provides mentorship for undergraduates as it aims to create global business leaders

Human Capital Development Centre has a major goal and that is to empower young undergraduates in Nigeria to become business leaders in their own rights. As easy as it sounds, penetrating Nigerian universities and gaining approval has been a challenge for Eyitayo Ogunmola, the Founder and Lead Partner at PM Hub, the umbrella company under... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

Business, Corporate, emerging leaders, Impact365, mentorship, nigeria, training, University

December 4, 2016

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#NYSCAbuse: Here are all the ways NYSC makes life a living hell for graduates

As it is, there is an embargo placed on gainful employment in 90 per cent of the organizations in the country – you don’t serve, you don’t get a job unless you have taken part in the scheme. Yet. NYSC is a menace, a nightmare and frankly, adds no value to anyone’s lives in the... Read More

#NYSCAbuse, #NYSCWickedness, degree, graduates, living hell, Military, nigeria, nysc, Orientation camp, terrible, University, youth, Youth service

November 27, 2016

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Rachael Uzor: Making lemonade

by Rachael Uzor Some emotions make you feel downright horrible, and depression is one of the worst of them, if not the worst. Right now, I’m depressed. I heard news today that Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (Funaab) had already conducted their post utme exams and my brother was not invited for the exercise. Why... Read More

Nigerian Voices

exams, failure, FUNAAB, JAMB, Success, University

October 31, 2016

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Opinion: The accommodation racket at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka

by I. B. Nga Since the commencement of this new academic session, several students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), have been badly destablised by the very frustrating method deployed by the Student Affairs Department in the allocation of hostel accommodation to students. Worst hit are the final year students, many of whom have... Read More

Accommodation issues, nigeria, Nsukka, opinion, SUG, University

October 10, 2016

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Abioye Ayomide: Wrong place, wrong time [Nigerian Voices]

by Abioye Joseph Ayomide On this day, I returned to school after a short break at home: a day I should have listened to the still voice telling me not to leave for school. The voice was familiar. If I recall what that voice had done for me, it would be the fact that it... Read More

Nigerian Voices

campus life, mothers, nigeria, prayer, robbers, sticky, University

October 8, 2016

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Lillian Nnedinso: I felt like ending it all, but… [Nigerian Voices]

by Lillian Nnedinso I never knew that I will someday tell this as a story. The thought of ending it all was what filled my mind. Felt like strangling myself, like drinking ota pia pia (rat poison) so that I will go and rest. Mama, God will continue to bless you. Men can never be trusted!... Read More

Featured, Nigerian Voices

boyfriends, nigeria, pimps, pregnancy, sticky, University

September 24, 2016

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Farooq Kperogi: Albert Einstein was a Polytechnic graduate

If you are a Nigerian university graduate who has been socialized into disdaining polytechnics as inferior higher education institutions, think about this: Albert Einstein, the world’s most renowned physicist and one of the most influential thinkers of all time, graduated from the Zurich Polytechnic (now called the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich) in 1900... Read More

ADamu Adamu, education, Einstein, HND, University

September 21, 2016

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84 LASU students receive warning letters for indecent dressing

Eighty four students of the Lagos State University (LASU) have been issued warning letters for indecent dressing by the university authorities, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. The warning was issued by the Students Affairs Division of the University which published a list of the 84 students. According to the University Official bulletin obtained on Wednesday the students... Read More

The News Blog

education, indecent dressing, lasu, students, University

September 7, 2016

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#Impact365: A group of developers figured out how students can earn money in schools

My FourWalls is a mobile application created to help Nigerian students gain easy access to deals, events and also make money by selling, buying and trading items within themselves. In this interview with the YNaija’s #Impact365 series, Alex Umerie, co-founder of FourWalls, talks about the mobile application and revolutionize how students use online market place.... Read More

Citizenship

FOurWalls, GPS, Impact365, money, Student, University

August 19, 2016

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PODCAST: “Most people my age crash in businesses” and more on The UnderGrad Podcast

Regardless of geographical location, university undergraduates face similar struggles and issues that they deal with on a daily basis. “The Undergrad” podcast brings you an in-depth discussion between three university students, Merhdor, Osadee and Tamilore on various hot topics in the university scene. Today’s topic is titled “Making Money in University”, and is examined through... Read More

The News Blog

making money, podcast, students, the undergrad podcast, undergraduates, University

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