MAKKAH, SAUDI ARABIA — Nigeria is celebrating a major victory on the global stage as Bukhari Sunusi Idris, a gifted indigene of Kano State, secured the third-place position at the 45th King Abdulaziz International Qur’anic Recitation Competition. The prestigious event, held within the sacred precincts of the Grand Mosque, brought together 179 contestants from 128 countries …
Abuja, Nigeria – In a landmark move poised to revolutionize engagement with its global talent pool, the Nigerian government on 28th July 2025 launched the Bridging Research, Innovation, Development, and Global Engagement (BRIDGE) Diaspora Platform. This ambitious initiative, hailed as a national handshake across oceans, aims to connect Nigeria’s best minds abroad with tertiary institutions at home, …
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Government is set to introduce a groundbreaking initiative, the Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medical Sciences Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), aimed at empowering tertiary students to develop scalable, job-creating ventures. The program, also known as the “STEMM Up Grant,” is scheduled for a formal launch in August by the Minister …
Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a groundbreaking $40 million ICT project, the Blueprint ICT Development (Blueprint-ICT-Dev) Project, set to revolutionize and digitize tertiary education across the nation. This ambitious initiative, funded by the French Development Agency (AFD), will initially be rolled out in 10 federal universities, marking a pivotal step towards a …
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed N45.1 billion in student loans since its launch in May 2024, according to its latest Student Loan Dashboard Update released on March 26, 2025. Key Statistics Rising Demand and Rapid Disbursement The report highlights a 192% surge in successful applications compared to the previous day, with 2,523 …
Introduction Nigeria’s private university sector has experienced significant growth in recent years, offering diverse academic programs and world-class facilities. These institutions have emerged as strong contenders in providing quality education, research opportunities, and a conducive learning environment. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the top private universities in Nigeria for 2024, considering factors such …
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