By Stanley Isaac, JKNewsMedia Contributor CLAIMS OF an increase in monthly upkeep allowance for student loan beneficiaries have been dismissed, with the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) stating that the stipend remains unchanged. JKNewsMedia.com reports that in a statement issued on Monday, the agency described reports of an increment to...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter  FRESH INCENTIVES for academic excellence have been introduced with a new national laureate yearly prize programme offering doctoral students up to N20 million for outstanding research in tertiary institutions nationwide. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, announced...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent TIMETABLE FOR the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates has been released by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). JKNewsMedia.com reports that the timetable was published on the council’s X page on Monday. The council said the examination...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND Nigeria’s borders are more abundant and increasingly accessible than limited local employment options, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda has told graduating students, urging them to reposition for the global job market. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the National Chairman of ...
By Olive Young, JKNewsMedia Intern GLASS CEILINGS crumbled when Dr Wendy Okolo became the first Black woman to earn a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Texas, Arlington at 26. JKNewsMedia.com reports that she was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, she began her academic journey at St Mary’s Primary [&h...
By JKNewsMedia Reporter CHOOSING THE right course in the United Kingdom (UK) is crucial for career success and positioning in evolving job markets. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the UK hosts some of the world’s most prominent universities and offers world-class teaching, making it a leading destination for international students seeking both a...
By JKNewsMedia MENSTRUAL SUPPORT and welfare assistance reached displaced girls and women across three states as the Pad Me A Girl Empowerment Foundation partnered with Access Bank to conduct a multi-location humanitarian outreach from February 6 to 9, 2026. JKNewsMedia.com reports that it was under the Access Pad Me A Girl 2.0 Initiative. Th...
By JKNewsMedia INTERACTIVE EDUCATION exhibitions are set to connect Nigerian families with boarding schools in the United Kingdom through a programme scheduled for next month in Abuja and Lagos. JKNewsMedia.com reports that organisers said the events, held under UK Boarding Week, will showcase specific boarding school programmes, admission re...
By Joyce Anaba, JKNewsMedia Intern LIMITED HOUSEMANSHIP placements are leaving about 2,000 medical graduates without access to mandatory training each year, the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has disclosed. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the council’s Registrar, Fatimah Kyari, said the Centralised Housemanship System operating in ...
By JKNewsMedia COURSE DECISIONS rank among the most important steps in a student’s academic journey, shaping career prospects, personal growth, and long-term fulfilment. Yet many students fall into avoidable traps driven by pressure, limited information, or unrealistic expectations, mistakes that can lead to frustration and poor performance. J...
