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Habeeb Hamzat, also known as Peller, a Nigerian streamer and TikTok sensation, is once again attracting attention after withdrawing from Caleb University just days after resuming his studies there.

Now, Peller had earlier announced that he would be studying law at Caleb University.

But just days later, he’s now revealed in a widely shared video that he will not be returning to school anytime soon.

This is what Habeeb Hamzat, aka peller, had to say.

“pls make una allow me stream for school abeg, as school dey go on, make I put my stream for one corner dey make some small token.”

“Sir, I don’t enter university. Yes, I’m not going to school again for now.

“I will go to school in like 10 years, or this time, I will go to university. Guys, I swear to God, when I go to university, people there all grow more than me.

“I’m still a child to go to university at this age. Bro, am still have a long way am going to.

bro. I’ll be in school for like seven hours. I’m not be making a dime. I will just be writing.

I’ll just be looking. I made a friend who made a friend. I’m not making this.

The streamer also expressed that he experienced mental exhaustion and felt disconnected from the traditional classroom structure, describing his experience as challenging.

He further elaborated that, as seen on a trending video, his perception of prolonged lecture attendance without earning a profit was not productive.

He also mentioned that he felt out of place among the older students, and he mentioned that he’ll grow old as you did before trying school again. But as usual, beyond the individual decision to leave Peller, it raises a bigger question.

In an economy where digital success can often surpass formal education, how should young Nigerians balance their immediate income, long-term stability, and the significance of university in shaping the future?

Let’s have a look at what people are saying on social media.

https://campusnownow.com/why-did-peller-quit-from-caleb-university/

May God protect our people.

Many may have arrived with a certain mindset, a past, and emotions of uncertainty about what the next 12 months have in store for them.

“As my opening statement suggests, you will be short-changing yourself if you fail to make the most of the opportunities that the National Youth Service Program offers.

You are certainly at the right place. So, refuse to entertain any fears from any quarters.

The governor maintains that the true essence of the program is to expose you to the great promise that Nigeria holds, using the vehicle of service.

“So, wherever you find yourself, all that is expected of you is to serve with devotion and a genuine sense of patriotism.

https://campusnownow.com/nysc-2026-batch-a-what-influenced-my-decision-to-serve-in-this-state/

Improving exports and reducing imports is a crucial aspect in boosting a country's economy and growth. This can be accomplished by promoting locally created items and improving skill training in order to positively empower the youth.

With an urgent need to minimize Ghana's reliance on imports, Dr. Abdul Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, the Honorable Minister for Labor, Employment, and Job Creation, has stressed the need to overhaul the country's education system to meet global standards.
According to JoyNews, Dr. Abdul Rashid maintains that there is a need to shift the focus of education from producing job seekers to nurturing job creators.

https://campusnownow.com/shift-from-producing-job-seekers-in-our-education-system-to-job-creators/

According to Professor Ishaq Oloyede, registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), there was a glitch in the 2025 UTME exam result, and 387,754 candidates were affected in five states.

And within 48 hours, JAMB announces they will be a re-sit for the affected candidates which take place from Friday, May 16, to Sunday, May 18.2025.

The expert and CEO of Educare, Alex Onyia says “It was a clear human error, not a glitch in the JAMB backend, and resit was not the only option.

It has happened, and to fix it, the expert recommended that they remark it again, because doing a resit in 48 hours is not practicable, but Jamb insisted and went ahead with it, he said.

Onyia said, when we looked at the system and understood the architecture, we noticed that there are two main clusters, the CAD cluster and they have the land cluster.”

In the land cluster, we have the Lagos zone and Owerri zone, Kogi state, and the FCT is part of this land cluster. The big question was, why did it affect only two states and didn’t affect the other two in the same cluster?

It means something was fishy.

https://campusnownow.com/2025-utme-resit-over-3000-results-were-cancelled-due-to-exam-malpractice/

• Controversy over the 2025 JAMB results, affecting 1.9 million candidates.
• 85% of the 1.9 million registered candidates failed, with 1.5 million failing.
• JAMB registrar Professor Ishaq Oloyede admitted to the backend glitch and took full responsibility.


• About 379,997 candidates were affected in 5 southeast states, with Lagos state being the most affected.
• JAMB has requested a resit in three days, causing concern for affected candidates who are currently preparing for the 2025 WACE Examination.


• Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honorable Benjamin Kalu, calls for a comprehensive review of all reports and external audits to ensure no affected candidate is left behind.
• The Southeast Caucus of the House of Representatives is calling for the resignation of Professor Ishaq Oloyede.

House of Representatives Members’ Response to JAMB’s Response

• House of Representatives members were restrained from....
https://campusnownow.com/2025-utme-controversy-over-2025-jamb-results/

The 2025 JAMB has been controversial since the release of the 2025 JAMB results two weeks ago.
The experts, public, lawmakers, and families have expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome of the 2025 Jamb exams, which has put some candidates and families in a bad mood.


According to Jamb, 1.9 million candidates registered for this exam. Of those 1.9 million, almost 85% scored below 200 marks, that is 1.5 million failed, but many candidates cried out, saying that was not their result, and rejected it.


But after the candidates had protested about the outcome of the result, JAMB registrar Professor Ishaq Oloyede admitted that there was a glitch at the backend, and he apologized and took full responsibility for the error.
Moreover, about 379,997 candidates were affected in 5 southeast states, and Lagos state was affected by the errors.
206,210 candidates were affected in 65 centers in Lagos, 173,387 candidates in 92 centers in Owerri zone were affected and JAMB has asked for a resit in 3 days.


One of the challenges about the resit for the affected candidates is that some of these candidates are currently writing the 2025 WACE Examination, the question the parents are asking is, how are they going to prepare in a short period and meet up?


We hope the Jamb resit will not clash with the ongoing May/June 2025 WACE.
Speaking in a video shared by the channel TV from 2:45 to 3:44 minutes.
Honorable Benjamin Kalu, the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, is making some suggestions about what happened in the UTME.

He maintains that the technical glitch in the 2025 UTME, which affected about 380,000 candidates in Lagos and the other 3 southeast states, should be looked into.

” Unfortunately, we lost a UTME candidate to suicide, consequentially triggered by the issuing of results of this technical glitch, I call for the following urgent actions.

Number one, a comprehensive review of all reports, Jamb must immediately review all available technical and independent reports, including those from third-party educational technology companies that have gathered candidate-level data to fully understand the scope and implications of the crisis, only by triangulating internal findings.
https://campusnownow.com/2025-utme-jamb-could-it-be-april-fool/

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how to apply for the scholarship at McGill University in Canada

The 46% acceptance rate of McGill University, which is situated in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, is remarkable.

If you have good grades, you will most likely be qualified for MasterCard Foundation scholarships.

The Master Card Foundation scholarships at McGill are focused on nutrition, public health, public policy, and sustainable agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa.

This means that your chosen program should belong to one of these groups and you should be from one of the eligible African countries.

But to be considered for a Master Card Foundation scholarship at McGill, you must first apply for the scholarship before applying for admission. Only after you have been successfully pre-screened by the MasterCard Foundation team will you be invited to apply for admission to your preferred program.
Read more here... https://campusnownow.com/step-by-step-application-guide-for-the-mastercard-scholarship-fully-funded-scholarship-in-canada-2024-2025/

University Application Tips


• Research: Utilize the university’s website and scholarship websites for guidance.

• Check out successful applicants’ personal statements and application processes.

• Note admission and funding deadlines.

• Understand academic requirements, program curriculum, teaching methods, and the university’s tips.

• Include these in personal statements and essays to demonstrate research.

• Ensure program choice fits both personal interests and CV.

• Be a good fit for the program and yourself.

• Research and understand the kind of candidate the university seeks.

• Your CV should support your claim as an ideal candidate..... Read more here
https://campusnownow.com/getting-accepted-into-the-university-of-your-dream/

• Research: Utilize the university’s website and scholarship websites for guidance.

• Check out successful applicants’ personal statements and application processes.

• Note admission and funding deadlines.

• Understand academic requirements, program curriculum, teaching methods, and the university’s tips.

• Include these in personal statements and essays to demonstrate research.

• Ensure program choice fits both personal interests and CV.

• Be a good fit for the program and yourself.

• Research and understand the kind of candidate the university seeks.

• Your CV should support your claim as an ideal candidate.

• Showcase why you’re the perfect candidate, not just meet the academic requirements.

Everyone who wants to attend any university, including the University of Cambridge or any other elite university.

Getting Admitted To The University Of Your Choice

applying to universities and making the process easier so that they don’t have no choice but to accept you.

Some of the tips shared here may seem basic. but if you take them seriously and apply them, you’re guaranteed to get into the University of your dreams.

The first tip is to do your research. There’s so much information out there, so make use of it. The majority of the time that you spend on your application, should be spent researching, as this gives you Direction on what to do.

Make full use of the college or the University website. You can also visit the web pages for the scholarships and, if possible, apply to as many scholarships as possible.

Also, check out people who got into that particular university, browse their social media handles on how they did their personal statement, and how they went through specific parts of the application.
https://campusnownow.com/getting-accepted-into-the-university-of-your-dream/

University Application Tips
• Research: Utilize the university's website and scholarship websites for guidance.
• Check out successful applicants' personal statements and application processes.
• Note admission and funding deadlines.
• Understand academic requirements, program curriculum, teaching methods, and the university's tips.
• Include these in personal statements and essays to demonstrate research.
• Ensure program choice fits both personal interests and CV.
• Be a good fit for the program and yourself.
• Research and understand the kind of candidate the university seeks.
• Your CV should support your claim as an ideal candidate.
• Showcase why you're the perfect candidate, not just meet the academic requirements.
Everyone who wants to attend any university, including the University of Cambridge or any other elite university.

Read more... https://campusnownow.com/getting-accepted-into-the-university-of-your-dream/

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Immigration Interview Tips for Students

• Former immigration counselor officer, IAT Bunel, provides advice on answering visa interview questions.
• Common questions include:
– How to address drastically changing your field?
– Why you’re going for a certificate program in analytics, not a master’s degree in analytics?
– Why did you take a course after Hospitality?
– How did you go from Hospitality to analytics?
– How can you go from Hospitality to analytics?
– How did you connect your previous field with analytics?

• If your sponsor’s money is in accounts not directly in their name, is it a problem?
– Bunel suggests that for government employees or the private sector, this is generally positive.
– If the accounts are in different funds, make it as simple as possible at the visa interview.
– Be willing to explain further if more documentation or further questioning happens.
Read More Here https://campusnownow.com/most-frequently-asked-questions-by-us-visa-officers-during-f1-visa-interviews

Former immigration counselor officer, IAT Bunel, provides advice on answering visa interview questions.
• Common questions include:
– How to address drastically changing your field?
– Why you’re going for a certificate program in analytics, not a master’s degree in analytics?
– Why did you take a course after Hospitality?
– How did you go from Hospitality to analytics?
– How can you go from Hospitality to analytics?
– How did you connect your previous field with analytics?

• If your sponsor’s money is in accounts not directly in their name, is it a problem?
– Bunel suggests that for government employees or the private sector, this is generally positive.
– If the accounts are in different funds, make it as simple as possible at the visa interview.
– Be willing to explain further if more documentation or further questioning happens.

Read more: https://campusnownow.com/most-frequently-asked-questions-by-us-visa-officers-during-f1-visa-interviews/

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If you start with your doubts, that’s all the counsel officer will see.

Professionals want to have a successful career in America, and the first step is to obtain a formidable F1 Visa.

A former immigration counselor officer provided some tips regarding how to answer visa interview questions.

Some of the most often asked questions by students seeking visas to study abroad; many other students may also have similar inquiries.

IAT Bunel. I am a former councilor officer. Between 2018 and 2022, she served for the State Department in the Embassy of New Delhi and the Consulate General in Mumbai.

Then she founded Udti, which means “to rise and overcome” in Sanskrit, to help visa applicants prepare for their interviews. According to her, she saw numerous errors on the Visa window.

How do I address drastically changing my field?

For example, if I completed a bachelor’s degree in hospitality and am now pursuing a career in data science or analytics, what should I tell Visa officers regarding the change?

Bunel: the question is if you drastically change your field say you have a bachelor’s degree in hospitality and now you’re going for a certificate in analytics.

In that example, there are a couple of things that I see, one is that you’re going for a certificate in analytics, and not a master’s degree in analytics.

So you will be able to explain not only why you’re changing your field, but also why you’re just going for a certificate program.

Did you take a course after Hospitality?

Did you work in the analytics field?

What prompted the shift from Hospitality to analytics?

If it’s just you realize that maybe Hospitality wasn’t for you, because you worked in the hospitality sector that may not be enough. Because you need to be able to explain Why analytics.

How can you go from Hospitality to analytics?

Did you do some freelance work? Something has to create that bridge.

another example is if you were in the medical field and then you were going for analytics and you wanted to create dashboards and you connected it back to the medical field,

in this scenario, it makes perfect sense because you’re not ditching your previous field, you’re adding to it.

If My Sponsor’s Money Is In Accounts That Aren’t In Their Name, Is That A Problem?

If the students’ sponsor’s funds are in accounts that are not directly in their name, for example, if the funds that are supposed to be used for my education are in my mother’s or my grandmother’s name, is this positive or negative if my sponsor is also a government employee?

Bunel: For government employees or the private sector, that tends to be more positive, especially for government employees, because your parents will eventually receive a pension, even if it is not directly related to your ties. Government employees and civil servants have a good reputation for stability and ties to their country in general.

So, again, this is my opinion as a counselor officer; other counselor officers may have different perspectives on particular subjects.

Then the other question is if the accounts are in different funds, I would make it as simple as possible at the visa interview, and just say my family funds or the savings for my education is Y amount, but in terms of your paperwork have your mother’s, grandmother’s and father’s funds, paperclip together and be willing to explain further if more documentation or further questioning happens, but I

I wouldn’t necessarily say Let Me Explain how everything is divided into accounts.

Even Though I Am Currently Employed By Them, Should I Still Disclose My Internship On My DS-160?

Bunel: if you have your current company as your current employer, and the internship with different duties and a different title as your past employer, it looks like you have some career progression.

How Do We Approach VO To Start A Conversation?

Should I start with ” Good afternoon ma’am or Good morning Sir, How are you doing or How’s it going” What should be the opening punchline to the conversation?

Bunel: I wouldn’t say, Ma’am, I wouldn’t open up like that, I would walk up to the Visa window with confidence, put the i20 inside the passport, and wait for that first question, and the opening pitch is the best one that displays a strength of you and communicates strong and impressive, personal things, any of those things or a combination of them is going to make that perfect pitch.

Not a one-word answer, not something rehearsed and generic but something meaty and interesting.

Leaving The Job Before The Appointment For The Visa

I quit my work because I want to travel to the United States, but I haven’t received approval for my visa yet, why did he quit even though he didn’t have a visa yet?

Bunel: The counselor officer is human, and telling them “I was working for three years and wanted to pursue my master’s, and before doing so, I needed a break to enjoy myself, recuperate, apply to different universities, and recalibrate” is an excellent response. if you’re telling the truth.

Many students are either resigning or not resigning, which is a red flag. What’s more important is the way you explain your situation.

My Siblings Are On OPT/H-1B In The United States. Does It Impact The Approval Of My Visa?

For example, a close blood relative may be employed in the US under OPT or H1B authorization. How can I demonstrate my domestic ties to his officer, and how will this affect my visa interview similar to my F1 visa interview?

Bunel: It truly relies on their relationship and their activities in the US. In particular, having a sibling on OPT indicates that they have made good use of their visa and are no longer enrolling in classes, so generally speaking, that shouldn’t be negative for you. Perhaps it is a neutral point rather than a negative one.

You must once more demonstrate your intent as a student but don’t worry about having a sibling on OPT in the US.

https://campusnownow.com/most-frequently-asked-questions-by-us-visa-officers-during-f1-visa-interviews/

It is recommended that students prepare for the entrance exam between August and October. Universities demand the GRE and an English proficiency test, such as the TOEFL, IELTS, or DUOLINGO.
The Best Time to Prepare for Your Entrance Exam.
The optimal time to prepare for your admission exam is from August to October. While many universities still require the GRE, some have waived it.
The GRE is an entrance exam that must be taken alongside an English proficiency test. Every US university requires applicants to demonstrate their ability to speak and understand English.
Choose an English test (TOEFL, IELTS, or DUOLINGO) based on the university you want to attend, and then take it.
Application Process for US Universities

• Contacting LOR providers is crucial for test preparation and university scholarship applications.
• Two or three letters of recommendation are required for US university applications.
• LORs should explain the applicant's relationship, achievements, and their suitability for the university.
• Job experience must be obtained from management or professor.
• Certain colleges require academic, professional, and professor work experience.
• August, September, and October are crucial months for research papers and creative projects.
Read more:
https://campusnownow.com/masters-program-success-tips-and-the-best-timeline-for-usa-applications-in-2025/

Babcock University Ilishan Remo in Ogun State provides a peaceful and serene setting for learning and research.

It was established on the 17th of September 1959, when it began as an Adventist College of West Africa, founded by the 7-Day Adventist Church.

It opened as a senior college of training for church walkers from West Africa, which had only seven students.
After undergoing several Transformations, the federal government of Nigeria announced Babcock University as one of the first three private universities in the country on the 20th of April 1999, the certificate of registration was presented to the pioneer chancellor and chairman of the University Council Pastor Luca Daniel on the 10th of May 1999, at a ceremony prided head over by the then minister of Education at the national universities Commission NUC Abuja.

The founders of Babcock University formerly inaugurated the institution on the 17th of June 1999, to become one of Nigeria’s leading institutions, dedicated to academic excellence and Community impact.
Read more here: https://campusnownow.com/babcock-university-expanding-and-researching-to-enhance-academic-excellence/

how to apply for the scholarship at McGill University in Canada

The 46% acceptance rate of McGill University, which is situated in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, is remarkable.

If you have good grades, you will most likely be qualified for MasterCard Foundation scholarships.

The Master Card Foundation scholarships at McGill are focused on nutrition, public health, public policy, and sustainable agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa.

This means that your chosen program should belong to one of these groups and you should be from one of the eligible African countries.

But to be considered for a Master Card Foundation scholarship at McGill, you must first apply for the scholarship before applying for admission. Only after you have been successfully pre-screened by the MasterCard Foundation team will you be invited to apply for admission to your preferred program.
When the application period begins, this form will be available on the McGill MasterCard Foundation scholarship web page.

This application form is what they’ll use to pre-screen you for the scholarship.

STEP THREE:

finally, once your application is successfully pre-screened, you can then proceed to apply for admission to the university.

As a successfully pre-screened applicant, you will receive an application fee waiver which is fantastic and detailed information on how to apply for admission, so that you get help from the MasterCard Foundation team on applying for admission to McGill.

Do You Want To Apply For This Scholarship?

https://campusnownow.com/step-by-step-application-guide-for-the-mastercard-scholarship-fully-funded-scholarship-in-canada-2024-2025/

[b][/b]Some of England’s leading universities are now calling for student tuition fees to be increased even further to address what they call a funding black hole. Currently, the fees for home students are capped at just over 9,000 pounds, making England one of the most expensive countries in the world to study for Bachelor’s degrees.

But the institutions say that’s not enough and it hasn’t kept pace with Rising costs causing them to fall into the red well they want funding per student to rise to £13,000 which could include an increase in

https://campusnownow.com/universities-call-for-students-to-pay-higher-fees-to-solve-funding-issues-and-students-calls-upon-administrators-to-take-action-on-campus-disruptions/

The Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship is the most distinguished full-ride fellowship at Harvard University, with it only being awarded to 15 people every single year this is truly a life-changing opportunity that allows you to study for any degree at any Harvard graduate school.

This scholarship will not only pay for all your tuition and health insurance fees for up to 2 years, but it will also give you a $35,000 living stipend every single year, as a winner of the 2024 Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship.
In this article, I will walk you through the winning application that Mr. Jack used to get this award. Furthermore, you will discover lots of different educational materials and free resources.

Before we continue with the application process itself, let’s quickly go through the eligibility requirements of the Frank Knox Memorial Fellowship.

Eligibility Requirements
Frank Knox Fellowship will allow you to study any degree at any Harvard graduate school but is only available to

https://campusnownow.com/how-a-student-won-harvards-most-prestigious-full-scholarship-with-a-living-stipend-of-35000-per-year/

To obtain a student visa, international students must show they have enough funds to cover their living expenses for up to 9 months. The requirements vary depending on whether they are studying in London or elsewhere in

https://campusnownow.com/uk-raises-financial-requirements-for-nigerians-and-other-international-students-2024-plus-more/

The financial requirements for Nigerian and other international students studying in the United Kingdom have increased.

The United Kingdom government has unveiled a significant increase in the financial requirement for international students, marking the first adjustment since 2020.

When will the new financial requirements come into effect?

Effective January 2nd, 2025, the new financial data will impact students planning to study in the UK, reflecting an increase in the cost of living expenses, and travel-based reports, and this change, as stated,
More here...
https://campusnownow.com/uk-raises-financial-requirements-for-nigerians-and-other-international-students-2024-plus-more/