Japa – the new trend driving Nigerians to study abroad?
Young people from Nigeria have flocked to social media to share their 'japa' stories, a slang term for 'escape'. But why are so many trying to leave? The PIE investigates.
Young people from Nigeria have flocked to social media to share their 'japa' stories, a slang term for 'escape'. But why are so many trying to leave? The PIE investigates.
Companies offering students short-term loans to prove they have enough money to study abroad continue to operate in Nigeria, leaving agents concerned about students applying to UK universities without the funds to support themselves once they arrive in the country.
IDP continues a stampeding growth trajectory as it released its half year financial report, showing a 26% increase overall - and a staggering 142% growth in Australian student placement revenue.
Nigerians spent US$1.38 billion funding students to acquire qualifications in universities and colleges abroad in the first nine months of 2022.
Sector stakeholders have celebrated Australia's decision to extend post-study work rights for targeted courses and to raise the cap on the number of hours that international students are permitted to work.
Stakeholders called UK Boarding Schools Week an “invaluable” tool for raising the sector’s profile in Nigeria, after the event took place in Lagos in January.
Towards the end of 2022, visa backlogs are largely being managed by study destinations but there are concerns that some students will miss out on January intakes.
Rising numbers of international students bringing dependants with them to study in the UK, especially from Nigeria, is leading to new challenges for universities supporting families in planning for their arrival and finding accommodation.