NELFUND Clarifies New Guidelines on Student Upkeep Loan Disbursement and Application Process

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has officially issued fresh clarifications regarding the student upkeep loan disbursement process, and these updates are extremely important for every Nigerian student hoping to benefit from the scheme. Since the launch of the loan programme, many students have been asking questions such as: “Why did my upkeep stop?”, “Do…

ASUU Declares August 26 as Nationwide Day of Protest Across Campuses

In a move that has stirred fresh debate across Nigeria’s education sector, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared Tuesday, August 26, 2025, as a nationwide day of protest. This decision is set to affect virtually all public universities in the country, as lecturers, students, and stakeholders brace themselves for another showdown with…

2025 EHF Scholarship Program (2nd Edition) for Edo State Students – Everything You Need to Know

The journey through higher education is never an easy one, especially when financial challenges stand in the way of brilliant students who simply want to focus on their books and graduate with flying colours. That is why initiatives like the Dominic Esangbedo Tertiary Education Scholarship, popularly called the EHF Scholarship, are so important. For students…

ZAMSU Admission List Now Available on JAMB CAPS for 2025/2026 Academic Session

The long wait is finally over! Zamfara State University (ZAMSU), Talata-Mafara, has officially released its admission list for the 2025/2026 academic session, and the names of successful candidates have been uploaded on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) CAPS portal. For thousands of eager applicants who sat for the 2025 UTME and chose ZAMSU…

WAEC GCE 2nd Series 2025 Registration Begins: A Golden Opportunity for Students

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially announced that the 2025 Second Series of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates—popularly called the WAEC GCE—has commenced. This is exciting news for students across Nigeria, especially those who are either trying to improve their grades, complete outstanding papers, or prepare themselves…

ASUP Threatens Nationwide Strike After 21-Day Ultimatum to Federal Government

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has once again raised serious concerns over the state of Nigeria’s polytechnic education system, warning of a looming nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to address lingering issues within the next 21 days. This development comes at a time when many students are preparing for examinations, project…

FG Grants Full Autonomy to Colleges of Education: What It Means for Students, Lecturers, and the Future of Teacher Training in Nigeria

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially granted full autonomy to all Colleges of Education nationwide, empowering them to independently run both the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree programmes without requiring affiliation with any university. This marks one of the most groundbreaking educational reforms in recent years and is…

Top Medical Courses in Nigeria: Professions, Salaries, Universities & JAMB Subject Guide

Choosing a medical course is one of the biggest decisions for students aspiring to work in healthcare. These professions are highly respected, competitive, and rewarding both in Nigeria and abroad. Below is a detailed breakdown of the top medical courses in Nigeria, what they entail, how much professionals earn, the best universities to study them,…

Seyi Makinde Annual Essay Competition 2025: A Golden Opportunity for Oyo State Students

The 2025 edition of the Seyi Makinde Annual Essay Competition has officially been announced, and it promises to be one of the most exciting intellectual contests for students across Oyo State and beyond. Powered by the Omituntun Initiative in Diaspora (OID), the competition is designed to inspire critical thinking, nurture innovation, and reward academic excellence…