Victims of Yobe Massacre Recount Ordeal, As Death Toll Rises to 59

F.G.C students, teachers recount ordeal

Yobe State - Several international bodies and personalities have reacted to the recent massacre of students of the Federal Government College, Buni Yadi in Yobe State by Boko Haram insurgents. They condemned the attack, saying it was inhuman and cruel.

Moremi Leadership Empowerment and Development (MILEAD) Fellows Program for Young African Women Worldwide

MILEAD Fellowship Program

Course(s) Offered: Development courses
Course Level: Postgraduate (Training, Fellowships)
Provider: Moremi Initiative
Country to Study in: Ghana, Online

Yobe Students Massacre, Death Toll Rises To 43

Death Toll Rises To 43

Barely 24 hours after the soldiers manning the check point close to the main gate of the Federal Government College, Buni Yadi, Yobe State were withdrawn, Boko Haram terrorists, numbering more than 50, yesterday, invaded the school at 1.30 am, killing more than 43 students and staff while abducting 16 female students.

JAMB UTME Registration Closing Date Changed; PPT and DBT Exam Dates Announced

JAMB UTME e-Registration New Closing Date

Registration for the 2014/2015 JAMB UTME exam for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria commenced since 4th November, 2013 and was initially set to end on 14th March, 2014. Also, the registration website was scheduled to close on Tuesday, 25th March, 2014. JAMB has announced new dates.

Anthony Ikazoboh Initiative Scholarship for Undergraduate Medical and Engineering Students

Anthony Ikazoboh Foundation Scholarship

Course(s) Offered: Med/Surg, Engineering
Course Level: Undergraduate
Provider: Anthony Ikazoboh Foundation
Country to Study in: Nigeria

Nigerian Stock Exchange Graduate Trainee Programme (GTP) 2014

Graduate Trainee Programme (GTP)

Course(s) Offered: Finance, Business
Course Level: Graduate (skills training)
Provider: Nigerian Stock Exchange
Country to Study in: Nigeria (any city)

Shortlisted Candidates for Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) University Scholarship Aptitude Test

Shortlisted Candidates for SPDC Scholarship Aptitude Test

(2012/2013 Aptitude Test) - The SPDC University Scholarship Scheme is a programme run by SPDC on behalf of the NNPC/Shell/TEPN/Agip Joint Venture. Invitations for aptitude test emails been sent to the shortlisted students, using the email addresses provided in their respective application documents.

Tullow Oil Group Scholarships for Postgraduate African and South American Students

Tullow Group Scholarship Scheme (TGSS)

Course(s) Offered: Several fields
Course Level: Postgraduate (masters)
Provider: Tullow Oil Group
Country to Study in: UK, Ireland, France

Top Online and Distance Learning Scholarships and Free Courses for Students Worldwide

Top Online and Distance Learning Scholarships and Free Courses

Quality education benefits, not only those who qualify, but much more the communities benefiting from their expertise. Getting such education anywhere - whether in your home country or not - removes the expenses and hurdles of traveling (i.e. visas, lodging, etc).

Nigerian Defence Academy Admission into Full-Time Postgraduate Diploma, Masters and PhD Programmes

NDA Admissions into Full Time Postgraduate Programmes

Course(s) Offered: Several fields
Course Level: Graduate (PhD, masters, PGD)
Provider: Nigerian Defense Academy
Country to Study in: Nigeria

Nigerian Defence Academy Admission into Part-Time Postgraduate Diploma and Masters Programmes

NDA Admissions into Part-Time Postgraduate Programmes

Course(s) Offered: Several fields
Course Level: Graduate (masters, PGD)
Provider: Nigerian Defence Academy
Country to Study in: Nigeria

13 Reasons Why Polytechnic Lecturers Won’t Go Back To Work Soon

ASUP Strike: Reasons Why Polytechnic Lecturers Won’t Resume Work

Lecturers in Nigeria’s public polytechnics have been on a nationwide strike since October 4, 2013

Despite meetings held between the lecturers and the federal government, the contentious issues still remain unresolved with the lecturers vowing to continue their strike until their demands are met.

Agbami Scholarships Programme for Undergraduate Nigerian Students

Agbami Special Scholarships Programme

Course(s) Offered: Medicine, Engineering
Course Level: Undergraduate
Provider: Chevron Oil & Gas
Country to Study in: Nigeria

South Africa / Germany Joint Science and Technology Research (Call for Thematic Cooperation Proposal 2014-16)

South Africa-Germany Joint Science and Technology Research

Course(s) Offered: Science, Technology
Course Level: Graduate research
Provider: Govts of S/Africa and Germany
Country to Study in: South Africa, Germany

Education UK Events and Exhibition - Register and Attend in Nigeria, Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America

The 2014 Education UK Exhibition

Education UK and the British Council organises regular events in over 40 countries, where you can meet face-to-face with representatives from UK schools, colleges and universities.