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 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 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...
By The PUNCHÂ SOME NIGERIANS in the United Kingdom (UK) are seeking legal means to remain in the country as the expiration of their student visas draws near, Sunday PUNCH has learnt. The moves came amid fresh migration policies and warnings recently issued by the UK government. The UK government, in an emergency alert published […]
By JKNewsMedia A NATIONWIDE campaign by leading personal care brand, NIVEA, has concluded successfully, impacting over 190,000 high school students. Running from September 13 to November 28, the SABI Personal Hygiene Drive aimed to educate teenagers on the importance of personal hygiene, particularly underarm care and deodorant use. Targeting ...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNMedia Reporter THE OYO State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA) will provide health insurance coverage for 10,000 pupils. Dr. Sola Akande, the Executive Secretary of OYSHIA, announced this initiative during a visit to Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board. Dr. Akande emphasiz...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNMedia Reporter THE UNIVERSITY of Benin (UNIBEN) shut down academic activities indefinitely on Thursday, responding to escalating student protests over prolonged power outages on campus. UNIBEN’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. Benedicta Ehanire, attributed the decision to the students’ unwavering demands, wh...
By Joke Kujenya TOWARDS ITS relentless battle against substance abuse and drug trafficking, President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). He made the pledge during the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, commemorated on June 2...
By Joke Kujenya STILL REELING from the devastating loss of Prince Alex Timileyin, a bright young student at Ajayi Crowther University, the campus authorities reveal they are yet to recover from the plunge of the unfortunate incident. Authorities said since the campus had been thrown into mourning, the situation has ignited a fervent call for [...
By Joke Kujenya A SUPPLEMENTARY Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has been scheduled for 24,535 candidates to be conducted on Saturday, June 22, 2024. This decision was communicated in a statement released by Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) through its spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, in Abuja on Sunday. JAMB ...
