Kingsley Aniji

Nigerian Student’s Death in UK Sparks Renewed Concerns Over Health Crises Abroad

The tragic death of 37-year-old Nigerian student Douglas Izevbigie in the United Kingdom has reignited fears about the health risks faced by Nigerians living and studying abroad. Douglas, who was pursuing a master’s degree at Sheffield Hallam University, passed away on January 21, 2026, after battling an aggressive form of leukaemia. According to reports, Douglas…

University of Ibadan Computer Scientist Launches KoEDE App to Revolutionise Yoruba Language Learning

A groundbreaking educational technology aimed at reversing the decline of indigenous language fluency among Nigerian children has been developed by a University of Ibadan computer scientist. Dr. Aderonke Busayo Sakpere, a lecturer in the Department of Computer Science, announced the completion of KoEDE, a mobile application designed to make learning the Yoruba language engaging and…

UNIBEN ORDERS FRESH STUDENTS TO SHUN SOCIAL VICE, REAFFIRMS ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has issued a firm directive to its newly admitted students to avoid social vices and focus squarely on academic excellence and personal development. The warning was delivered by the institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Edoba Bright Omoregie, SAN, at the 2025/2026 matriculation ceremony held at the Akin Deko Auditorium on the Ugbowo…

FUTMINNA Announces Date for 38th Matriculation Ceremony

The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) has officially announced the date and arrangements for its 38th Matriculation Ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic session, with the university management emphasizing punctuality and strict adherence to entry protocols for all attendees. According to an official circular released by the Office of the Registrar on 9th February, 2026,…

How to Correct Names and Date of Birth on the JAMB Portal

Mistakes during the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration are more common than many candidates realise. A wrongly spelled name or an incorrect date of birth may seem minor, but such errors can later create significant challenges during admission processing, school clearance, and even mobilisation for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). To address these…

UNILAG Student Turns 1.79 CGPA into Second Class Upper, Inspires Thousands Online

A former student of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has captured the attention of Nigerians online after sharing the remarkable journey of his academic life — from a challenging start to achieving a respectable degree classification. The student, identified by his social media handle @Blades_ms, revealed that he began his undergraduate studies with an ambitious…

BREAKING: UniAbuja VC, Senior Officials Under Fire for Allegedly Diverting NELFUND Student Loans

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja), Professor Hakeem Fawehinmi, along with the Dean of Students’ Affairs, Professor Simon Malang Kawe, and other senior officials, are reportedly under scrutiny over allegations of mismanagement of multibillion-naira loans from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) intended for indigent students. The controversy arose after students claimed that…