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How a 26-Year-Old Nigerian Became the Youngest PhD Holder in Law from Africa

New AfricaJune 15, 202508 mins

At the age of 26, most people are still figuring out their career paths and goals. But not Dr. Aderomola (Romola) Adeola. She is a young and brilliant scholar who has already achieved what many can only dream of: earning a PhD in Law from the University of Pretoria in South Africa, where she graduated…

The South African Lady Who Overcame 5 Rejections to Earn a PhD in Microbiology

New AfricaJune 15, 202508 mins

Itumeleng Baloyi, a determined and resilient young woman, has reached a remarkable milestone in her academic journey by obtaining her Doctorate degree in Microbiology from the esteemed University of Pretoria in South Africa. Her path to this achievement was not without its challenges, as her PhD thesis faced rejection a staggering five times before finally being accepted.