Education

Australia’s position as a top destination for international education may be under threat, as proposed changes to student visa fees could make it one of the most expensive countries in the world for global learners. The Australian government is currently considering an increase in its student visa application fee from…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has officially ended its Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship scheme, citing inefficiencies and poor resource management. The move comes after numerous complaints from past beneficiaries who alleged they were neglected while studying abroad. The BEA initiative, developed through international partnerships, enabled Nigerian students to…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has received more than 500,000 student loan applications through its portal in its first year of operation. According to NELFUND’s Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, this achievement represents a beacon of hope for families nationwide and reflects the growing confidence in…

Photo: Gov Alex Otti of Abia State The Abia State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has announced plans to go on strike starting Thursday, following what they describe as harsh treatment of teachers by Governor Alex Otti. This decision comes after several meetings, including a session held…

Governors elected under the platform of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have firmly ruled out any possibility of a merger or coalition with other political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. This declaration comes amidst ongoing political realignments and speculations about potential alliances as Nigeria’s major parties gear…

At least eight candidates shortlisted for teaching positions under the Kwara State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) have been disqualified after testing positive for banned substances during a mandatory screening process. The development was disclosed on Monday in a statement issued by TESCOM’s Press Secretary, Sam Onile, who cited the Commission’s…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said those who questioned and challenged his educational qualifications during the 2023 electioneering campaign have been put to shame. Governor Oborevwori spoke when he played host to members of the Executive Committee of the Alumni Association of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma,…

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has started receiving applications for its foreign post-graduate master’s degree scholarship programme for the 2025/2026 session. In a circulation/advertorial obtained by our reporter, the NDDC revealed that the programme is part of the efforts to boost human resources development in the region. “To further…

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has granted provisional licenses to 11 new private universities in Nigeria, marking a significant expansion of the nation’s higher education system. Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, revealed the approvals following the FEC meeting on Monday and also announced that a moratorium has been…

unrelated photo: Accident scene By Deborah Nnamdi The management of Federal University Lokoja has shut down the university indefinitely following the student’s continuous protests. The students commenced the protest on Monday following the killings of their colleagues by a trailer that rammed into the school shuttle bus, killing seven people…