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…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the Cross River State University of Education and Entrepreneurship, making it the 67th state university in Nigeria. Presenting the recognition letter in Abuja on Tuesday, NUC Executive Secretary Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu described the approval as a “milestone for education and economic growth.” “This university will not only provide…
The University of Jos (UNIJOS) has received N941 million from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), making it the third-highest beneficiary of the federal student loan scheme. Speaking at a stakeholders’ session in Jos on Tuesday, NELFUND Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr confirmed the disbursement to nearly 7,000 students, urging tertiary institutions to update student data…
A diphtheria outbreak at King’s College Lagos (KCL) has claimed the life of a junior secondary school student, while four other students remain under medical observation, sparking fear among parents and calls for urgent intervention. The Chairperson of the Parents-Teachers Association (PTA), Peter Oluwaleye, confirmed the fatality on Monday, revealing that the student died last…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has partnered with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to set up helpdesks nationwide to resolve registration challenges for 2025 UTME candidates. According to JAMB’s weekly bulletin released on Monday, the decision followed a strategic meeting on March 7, 2025, between NIMC Ekiti State Director, Mr. Ogundare, and…
