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Meet the 16-year-old boy who got all As in WAEC and scored 330 in JAMB
16-year-old Kondu Paul Sopriye, impressed family and friends after he got 9 A1s in the 2019 West African Examinations and scored 330 marks in his JAMB exam. See photos of his outstanding results below.
JAMB announces plan to publish names of prominent politicians who cheated during UTME
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, (JAMB), Ishaq Oloyede has said the board has discovered that some highly placed politicans in Nigeria did not sit for the matriculation examination by themselves. The Registrar said this on Friday while speaking at the 23rd annual seminar of the NigerianRead More
West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Timetable for School Candidates (May/June Examinations) 2019/2020
Are you preparing to write the 2019/2020 May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates? If yes, we are delighted to inform you that the timetable for the exam has been official released and we have published the 2019 WAEC timetable below for Nigerian candidates. However, theRead More
JAMB CAPS 2018/2019: How to ACCEPT or REJECT Admission Offer
Have you been offered admission for the 2018/2019 academic session? If yes, you need to proceed to JAMB CAPS portal to indicate the ACCEPTANCE or REJECTION of your admission offer to enable the processing of your admission. The portal is meant for both UTME and Direct Entry candidates. The managementRead More
Departmental Cut Off Marks For 2018/2019 Admission Exercise
University of Ibadan, UI cut off marks for the 2018/2019 academic session admission exercise. If you scored exactly or above UI Departmental cut off mark, that means you may be considered for admission into the programme of your choice, and getting marks below the departmental cutoff means you may not be offered admission.Read More
University of Ibadan (UI) Admission List for 2018/2019 Academic Session
UI admission list â The admission list of the University of Ibadan (UI) for the 2018/2019 academic session has been released. Candidates that participated in the post UTME screening exercise and earn the cut-off marks of the programmes they applied for can now check their admission status online. Following theRead More
10 Things Nigerian Undergraduates Must Do before Graduation
Every graduating student has loads of hopes and dreams about the better future that awaits them. Getting a degree, securing a dream job, making big bucks and settling in life are on everybodyâs checklist. Meeting assignment deadlines, seeking term paper help and trusted services to proofread essay online, all those writing exams seem challenging. ButRead More
UWE Millennium Scholarship for International MSc Students
The University of the West of England, Bristol offers the Millennium Scholarship to international students who will be required to undertake an internship working within the International Office or other departments, and will also be required to undertake ambassadorial activity for the University throughout the duration of the course. Host Institution(s):Read More
Fully-funded FUNAGIB Scholarship for African Students 2019
FUNAGIB offers three scholarships annually to postgraduate students working with cassava breeding. One of these is dedicated to an African student, while the other two are designated to Brazilians. Course Level:Â Research Method of Application:Â Applicants must send by e-mail the following documents: A recommendation letter from faculty or supervisor Curriculum VitaeRead More
International Scholarships at University Of St Andrews, UK â 2018
Applications are invited for the Entrant Scholarship program which is provided to International students who are willing and ready to pursue a degree program at the University of St Andrews, UK. Course Level: Undergraduate Course Level: Doctorate Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: International To be taken at (country): UK Number of Awardees:  Variable Value of Scholarship: BetweenRead More
4 Essential Items for a U.S. College Application
4 Essential Items for a U.S. College Application International students should add these items to their college application to-do list.. A student working in the library. Make sure you explain your home country’s grading system, as it’s likely to be different than in the U.S. (Don Mason/Getty) As a seniorRead More
JAMB remits N7.8bn to FG as surplus generated during 2018 exam registration
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced plans to remit N7.8 billion to the Federal Government as the surplus generated from the conduct of the boardâs 2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Head, Media and Information of JAMB, Dr Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this during an interview withRead More
Duke University confers honorary degree on Chimamanda Adichie
Award winning Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has received an honorary degree from the prestigious Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. She was among the few recipients of the honorary degree from the university and they were all described as âpeople making changes in the world in very extensive ways.âRead More
How To Confirm Your Admission And Name On JAMB Matriculation List
Here is the step by step To Confirm Your Admission And Name On JAMB Matriculation List. The Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) has launched a portal where undergraduates of various institutions can confirm whether their admissions are recognized by JAMB or not. It is very crucial that you confirm your name fromRead More
Anambra student who showed up for exams dressed as Anas Aremeyaw, Ghanaian masked journalist, chased out of class
A student of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State, was chased out of the exam hall for dressing like the popular Ghanian masked journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas. Anas, an undercover investigative journalist, is known for wearing a mask to maintain his anonymity. And a 200 level student of the departmentRead More
Revealed! Dean Of The Student Affairs In LAUTECH Who Invited Cultists To The School Caused The Schoolâs Riot
Few hours ago, we reported a news about the protests of angry students in LAUTECH against the school management over alleged involvement in the SUG elections. It is however revealed what ignited the angered students who later settled to fight for their stolen mandate. The Dean Of Students Affair ofRead More
NECO Registrar, Directors reportedly sacked
NECO Registrar, Directors reportedly sacked Registrar of the National Examinations Council (NECO), Professor Charles Uwakwe has been reportedly sacked. He was appointed Registrar of the Council two years ago when his predecessor, Professor Abdulrasheed was removed in similar circumstance. Vanguard reports that the sack may not be unconnected with anRead More
Winning against the odds Watching over dying mum amid final-year project
Winning against the odds Watching over dying mum amid final-year project. Ms Mahsuri Minhat, who graduated from Temasek Polytechnic with a diploma in apparel design and merchandising, became interested in fashion because of her mother, a housewife who loved to sew. Her mother suffered from breast cancer and died when MsRead More
Winning against the odds: 5 polytechnic graduates who pressed on despite adversity
Winning against the odds: 5 polytechnic graduates who pressed on despite adversity Over two weeks until Thursday, more than 25,000 students are graduating from the five polytechnics. The Straits Times speaks to a graduate from each poly to find out how they pressed on despite obstacles. Mr Dominic Li’s warmRead More
Amy Khor comes up with new Five Cs for fresh healthcare graduates
Amy Khor comes up with new Five Cs for fresh healthcare graduates ? SINGAPORE – Senior Minister of State for Health Amy Khor has encouraged fresh healthcare graduates to pursue the Five Cs – but with a twist. In Singapore, the Five Cs commonly refer to cash, car, creditRead More