In English, many words sound the same but have different meanings. These words are called homophones. One example is “suite,” which sounds just like “sweet.” “Suite” usually means a set of rooms in a hotel or a group of related Read more…
Category: Education
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has indicated the government’s intention to reassess the age criteria for admission into tertiary institutions across the nation. Prof. Mamman, setting 18 years as the standard age for university admission, advised parents against Read more…
Adjectives are words that describe nouns. They tell us more about people, places, or things. But did you know that adjectives can come in different forms? The popular two forms of adjectives to know are attributive and predicative adjectives. Attributive Read more…
As a prospective student seeking to further your education in Nigeria, it’s exciting to think about the new chapter ahead. However, it’s crucial to be aware of the requirements, processes, and realities of higher education in Nigeria. In this News Read more…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has instructed all Computer-Based Test center owners to arrest any parent found loitering near their facilities during the upcoming 2024 UTME exercise. According to the board, preparations have been completed for the 2024 Read more…
The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has released the schedule for the mobilization of prospective corps members for the 2024 Batch ‘A’ Stream 2 Orientation Course. The Scheme made this disclosure in a statement released by its Director of Press Read more…
Understanding the correct usage of “alumna,” “alumnus,” “alumnae,” and “alumni” can be tricky for beginners. These words commonly refer to graduates of a school or university, but they differ based on gender and whether they are singular or plural. Let’s Read more…
If you’re planning to study abroad, scholarships can be a crucial way to fund your education. As an international student, it’s important to know the different types of scholarships available to you. In this article, I have explained the various Read more…
A total solar eclipse has no harmful effect on the livelihood of people. Discard the myths and superstitions about it. Some ancient cultures and traditions see the occurrence as bad omens. Well, I think science is trying to prove them Read more…
“Anyway” is the correct word. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, it’s an adverb used to indicate contrast or to add something to what was previously said. Have you ever wondered if you should use “anyways” or “anyway” in your sentences? Read more…
