Education

NTIC announces fresh N180million scholarship for 26 Nigerian students

Published

5 years ago

July 20, 2021

The Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC) is offering one hundred and eighty million (N180m) full scholarship for students seeking entry into Senior Secondary School (SSS) 1.

NTIC, which is one of the leading international secondary schools in the country, said the scholarship covers tuition and boarding fees up to university.

A statement issued by NTIC’s management on Monday in Abuja, which was made available to newsmen, said the scholarship is opened to students who are currently in Junior Secondary School 3 in any school across the country and are eager to proceed to SSS1.

It also added that the students must have also participated in the scholarship examinations organised by NTIC.

The statement titled : ‘100% Full Scholarship Offered By NTIC For Entry Into SS1’, read in full : “The Nigerian Tulip International Colleges commences 100% Full Scholarship for Students seeking entry into SS1 all over Nigeria. This Scholarship, termed NESS (NTIC Examination for Senior Secondary School Scholarship), is a full scholarship covering tuition and boarding fees.

“The Aims and Objective of the Scholarship Scheme
The scholarship scheme is for Senior Secondary students and aimed at contributing to the educational development of our society and country. It is also meant to strengthen the accomplishment of gifted students and ensure the realization of the Corporate social responsibility of NTIC.

“Eligible Students for the Scholarship
The eligible students for this scholarship scheme are the students who are currently in Junior Secondary School three in various schools, JSS 3 (both private and public schools in Nigeria) and are prospective students for Senior Secondary School One (SS1). These sets of students must have participated in the Scholarship organized examinations by NTIC. The selection of students for the awarding of the Scholarship will be based on the scholarship examination results.

“Scholarship Exam Procedure
The scholarship examination is for JS3 students who are prospective students for SS1 at NTIC. The Nigerian Tulip International Colleges will conduct the Exam, and the examination dates are as follows;

” Date – First-round will be on July 24th, 2021.
Second round: Day of arrival is 23th of August
The day of departure is August 27th

” The scholarship examination will take place in two phases of general and the qualifying phase. According to the results of the examination assessments, only the successful students will be awarded and be a beneficiary of the scholarship scheme.

” The Announcement Mode
NTIC has the sole right to announce as regards the examination and the dates that have been scheduled. The mode of announcement for the scholarship scheme will be through social media or other proper means of communication.

” Scholarship Scope
The Scholarship is meant for students in JSS3 in any state of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; prospective SS1 students. The expected age bracket for qualifying students is between the age of 13 years and 14 years. The students will have to provide their birth certificates and school identification documents from their schools to prove their ages and identities.
The exam card fee will be 1000 Naira. Come along with the payment on examination day.

“Rounds: The first round of the Exam will be in Mathematics, English, aptitude, and Basic Science.

“They will be gathered in Abuja and taught Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English classes for three days. On the last day, students will take an exam in all subjects and pass an interview. The students with the highest scores will pass to the second round.

“Registration for the Scholarship exam can be done at the NTIC website – www.ntic.edu.ng or via the school’s Facebook page @nticedung.”

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Igbinedion University, EduTech Global Partner On Digital Education, Access

Mr. Femi Shonubi, Co-Founder/CTO – EduTech Global

Published

2 months ago

August 18, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

Igbinedion University, Okada, one of Nigeria’s leading private universities, has entered into a strategic partnership with EduTech Global to accelerate its digital learning ambitions, expand access to its academic programmes to students in the country.

Through the partnership, EduTech will provide digital learning infrastructure and technology support for the University’s Distance Learning Centre (DLC), thereby enabling learners to access quality university education beyond the conventional campus environment.

The partnership reflects Igbinedion University’s ambition to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape by combining its academic heritage with technology, innovation and new models of learning that contribute to national workforce development.

Speaking on the partnership, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, said the collaboration represented a significant step in the university’s ambition to produce graduates equipped for national and global impact.

He said: “At Igbinedion University, our mandate has always been to lead in producing graduates equipped for national and global impact. This partnership with EduTech Global represents a bold step into the future of higher education in Nigeria.
“By expanding our digital learning infrastructure, we are not just breaking down geographical barriers; we are actively contributing to national workforce development by ensuring that quality, industry-aligned education is accessible to every driven learner, regardless of location.”

In his remarks, Director, Igbinedion University Distance Learning Centre, Prof. Gideon Bawa, said the university was motivated by the opportunity to transform its existing processes, which hitherto were being handled manually, and build a more efficient and scalable distance learning model.

The Director clarified: “The growth recorded by institutions that have leveraged EduTech’s technology and expertise was a major factor in our decision to engage the company. We are confident that this partnership will position Igbinedion University to achieve significant growth in enrolment while strengthening the quality and efficiency of our Distance Learning Centre.”

“With this partnership, we expect to move most of our administrative and academic activities online through EduTech. This will improve efficiency, enhance the learner experience and allow our facilitators and students to engage more effectively through a connected digital learning environment”, Bawa added.

Commenting on the collaboration, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, EduTech Global, Femi Shonubi, pointed out that technology had been redefining the boundaries of what a university can offer, adding that EduTech’s role extends beyond putting courses online.

Shonubi expatiated: “Technology’s true value lies in its ability to drive tangible socio-economic impact through education. By dismantling physical boundaries, we are empowering institutions like Igbinedion University to democratise access to high-quality learning. This is about more than online courses; it is about developing a resilient, highly skilled workforce at scale to meet the demands of the modern economy.

“We are helping institutions build connected learning ecosystems that support the student journey from application and enrolment through learning, assessment and graduation. Igbinedion University’s ambition to lead in innovative education aligns strongly with what we are building at EduTech.”

General Manager, Edutech Global, Moyosore Asubiojo said the partnership arises as demand grows for flexible higher education among working professionals, entrepreneurs and learners seeking alternatives to traditional full-time campus education.

She asserted that by combining Igbinedion University’s academic competence with EduTech’s technology capabilities, the collaboration will create new pathways to quality education and workforce development while enabling the University to expand beyond its traditional geographical footprint.

Analysts believe that the partnership between the university and the tech company represents a shared commitment to making higher education more accessible, flexible and scalable, while positioning the university to compete and lead in the next generation of technology-enabled education in Nigeria and globally.

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