Every year, thousands of Nigerian students make the life-changing decision to study in the United Kingdom. The appeal is understandable: world-class education, internationally recognised degrees, and a vibrant multicultural environment. But with so many institutions and intake windows available, choosing the right path can feel overwhelming. This guide breaks...
Nigerian universities
University of Jos (UNIJOS) has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on sexual harassment following findings from a national survey that revealed widespread gender-based violence across Nigerian universities. The survey, conducted by Alliances for Africa, found that 70 per cent of female students and 30 per cent of male students have...
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and former Governor of Katsina State, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari has advised Nigerian universities on the need to deploy technology that would equip their graduates with relevant skills to compete globally. He also emphasised the need...
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), has disbursed its Annual Direct Disbursement funds for the 2026 intervention cycle to 271 beneficiary institutions across the country. Under the disbursement, each beneficiary university received ₦2,525,932,228.02; each beneficiary polytechnic received ₦1,871,059,920.53; while each College of Education received...
A consortium of Nigerian and international universities has announced plans to host a Global Day of Tributes and Orations in honour of late Prof. Adamu David Baikie, who passed away on December 12, 2025, at the age of 94. The initiative was disclosed in a statement by the Chairman...
Zonal Coordinator of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Sokoto Zone, Professor Abubakar Sabo, has lamented that the lingering dispute between the union and the Federal Government persists not because of a lack of funds, but due to the government’s lack of political will. According to him, the...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that the Lagos State University (LASU), University of Lagos (UNILAG), and University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) are the most preferred Nigerian universities for the 2025 admissions. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during...
The latest batch of undergraduates from Nigerian universities have commenced their Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), with Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), using the opportunity to acquire practical knowledge and skills in the oil and gas industry. According to a statement from SNEPCo on Friday,...