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New York Attorney General Letitia James has released draft regulations to enforce the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act. The proposed rules aim to limit the kinds of social media feeds that minors under age 18 can see unless a parent gives consent. In particular, platforms like TikTok and Instagram must cease showing…
President Donald Trump’s travel ban and related immigration rules are preventing many international students from 19 listed countries from attending U.S. colleges. Students from Afghanistan, Iran, and Myanmar who were accepted into American universities now face visa delays, denials, or deferred admissions. Thousands remain stranded despite months of preparing applications, tests, and financial plans for…
President Bola Tinubu has approved ₦1.8 billion to fund the education and rehabilitation of rescued Chibok girls, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to safeguarding the future of Nigeria’s children. The package will cover tuition, housing, vocational training, and psychosocial support for 108 girls through to 2027. By extending this assistance, Tinubu sends a clear message that…
ASUU threatens nationwide strike over unmet 2009 agreement, unpaid salaries, and poor university funding. Talks set for August 28. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced its readiness to begin what it calls the “mother of all strikes.” This planned nationwide action is a direct response to the Federal Government’s continued failure to…
NELFUND Reports Over 449,000 Beneficiaries of Student Loan Scheme, Disburses Over ₦86 Billion The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has revealed that since the launch of its online application portal on May 24, 2024, a total of 449,039 students across the country have successfully accessed financial assistance through its student loan initiative. When NELFUND announce…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has temporarily suspended access to the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for school candidates after identifying technical problems during an internal review. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has temporarily suspended access to the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for school…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his sympathies to President John Mahama, the government, and the people of Ghana in the aftermath of the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of several government officials. President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to three exceptional Nigerian students—Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu, Rukayya Muhammad Fema, and Hadiza Kashim…
UK Opens 2025/2026 Chevening Scholarship Applications, Encourages Future Leaders to Apply by October 7 The United Kingdom Government, through its Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), has officially announced the commencement of the 2025/2026 application cycle for its prestigious Chevening Scholarship Programme. According to the announcement, the application portal opened on August 5, 2025, and…
Mr. Dangut reported that out of all the candidates who took the examination, 976,787 were male, accounting for 49.60%, while 992,526 were female, making up 50.40% of the total number of examinees. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially announced the release of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results. According…
Lagos State University Staff Begin Indefinite Strike Over Unresolved Welfare Demands Employees of Lagos State University (LASU), encompassing both teaching (academic) and non-teaching (non-academic) personnel, have officially embarked on an indefinite strike action. This decision stems from longstanding and unresolved welfare-related grievances between the university staff and the institution’s management, which, according to union leaders,…