The Federal Government has approved an increase in the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) levy for Federal Unity Colleges, setting a new maximum of ₦12,000 per student per term. This decision, conveyed in a circular signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Dr. Nasir Sani-Gwarzo on Wednesday, follows multiple requests from various…
The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has cautioned students and the general public against fraudulent online messages falsely claiming that the student loan application portal is open. According to a statement sent to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Tuesday by the Director of Strategic Communications, Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, NELFUND disassociated itself from the misleading information…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) is set to deploy specialized software to ensure students with disabilities can seamlessly access its student loan scheme. In a statement released on Sunday, NELFUND Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr announced the development at a stakeholders’ forum on student loans in Benin City, Edo State, stressing that the initiative guarantees…
As the debate and controversy over the closure of schools in some northern states of Nigeria continue, An Islamic Studies scholar, lecturer and the Chief Librarian of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Mufutahu Ashiru, Ph.D, provides deeper insight into the issue in this exclusive interview with Africa Health Report Southwest correspondent, Korede Abdullah. Excerpts: AHR:…
To assist indigenous and low-income students in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has begun distributing ₦300 million in scholarships. This program, which aims to support 16,225 students, was formally launched at the FCT Scholarship Board in Abuja for the 2023/2025 academic year. FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, noted that although…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved N700 billion for the 2025 Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) disbursement, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to revitalising higher education. TETFund Executive Secretary Arc. Sonny Echono announced this at the 2025 Strategic Planning Meeting in Abuja, urging institutions to prioritize efficiency and timely execution of projects. “I am pleased to…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano In a colourful event Wednesday, Governor Malam Umar Namadi inaugurated the first batch of security personnel under the Jigawa State’s Safe Schools Initiative. The ceremony, which doubled as a passing-out parade for the guards, took place at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Panisau, Dutse. The initiative, which is the first of…
Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, is making life easier for students applying for loans through the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) by suspending its policy of requiring proof of fee payment during exams. Rector Engr. Sylvester Omoruyi announced the decision yesterday at a NELFUND sensitization event, declaring an end to the practice of barring students over…
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has inaugurated a steering committee on Alternative Energy Solutions to tackle the persistent power crisis crippling Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Speaking at the inauguration on Wednesday, TETFund Board of Trustees Chairman, Aminu Masari, emphasised the urgency of the initiative. “Reliable electricity is the backbone of quality education and research,” Masari…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) is set to simplify student loan verification by integrating its system with university portals, allowing seamless registration and loan selection. Speaking at a sensitization event at the University of Ilorin on Tuesday, NELFUND’s Executive Director of Operations, Mustapha Iyal, said the move aims to eliminate bottlenecks in the verification…
