Education

18-year old Nigerian, Daniel Obaji made the rounds on social media last week, for his achievements in New York University, Abu Dhabi. Daniel became the youngest student to graduate from New York University, Abu Dhabi, bagging a degree in Biology. He was also listed among the Seven Inspiring Graduates Who Symbolize Hope for a...

Ekene Franklin Ezeunala who had the highest score in UTME was awarded scholarship during a workshop organised by the institution for schools and parents at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja.  The private university in Accra, Ghana, named Academic City College has offered scholarship worth $40,000 (an equivalent of N14m) to the candidate who scored 347...

A young Nigerian man, identified as Aliyu Abani has stirred the blogosphere after completing his university education despite his financial status.  Abani who is currently undergoing his mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme, surfaced online in a post shared by @OtondoNg on Twitter. Abani, instead of letting his lack...

17-year-old teenager, Braxton Moral is set to graduate with a degree from Harvard university less than 2 weeks after graduating from high school. Braxton is already publishing a book, which highlights his unique journey, and reveals how he was able to complete online university courses while in high school Braxton Moral has already...

The 2019 Vanier Scholarships was announced by The Canadian government, it wasawarded to graduate students who demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement. Valued at $50,000 per year for three years during doctoral studies. Of the 166 scholarships awarded this year, four Nigerians: Effoduh Okechukwu Jake; Onu Charles; Onifade...

A 19-year-old Nigerian medical student in Cyprus, Emediong Udnak Uko has her artworks displayed on the walls of the Cyprus Modern Art Museum. The student is reported to be the only African artist to have their works displayed in the museum,  considered as the largest in the region. She took to...

At first sight, Esther Okade looks like a normal 10-year-old. She loves dressing up as Elsa from ‘Frozen,’ playing with Barbie dolls and going to parks or shopping. But what stands out the British-Nigerian youngster is that she’s also a university undergraduate. Esther, from Walsall, an industrial town in the...

A Nigerian man, Gabriel, who is a mass communication graduate of Ahmadu Bello University, recounts how he wrote JAMB 8 times before getting admission and celebrates his new achievement as he graduates with a Second class upper degree. Facebook user, Gabriel ‘Rymboxx’ Akhuetie shared his story with his followers, he wrote;Today i drove to...

Mr. Adio Igboro, 80 year-old Nigerian man has just gotten his MSC degree in International Relations from Lagos State University (LASU) and everyone is amazed. He is celebrated for bagging his MSc at the age of 80 years. His son, Usman Igboro shared the big news on social media. He shared pictures of his 80...

Nigerian engineer, Tochukwu Okafor was best Graduating Student, in University of Benin. Amongst his numerous awards was the prestigious Dean’s Prize for the Best Graduating Student in academic performance, Faculty of Engineering.‎ ‎ Also won Department Prize for the Best Graduating Student, Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Faculty of...