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…
On paper, the Nigerian government claims to have built and commissioned a school for children of internally displaced persons in Abuja’s Durumi IDP Area 1 camp. On airwaves and social media, officials have paraded neatly dressed students, showcased classrooms, and declared their commitment to IDP’s welfare. But an in-depth investigation by Africa Health Report (AHR’s)…
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 Nigerian government has issued a stark warning: nearly all Nigerians are at risk of developing glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness. Speaking at the 2025 World Glaucoma Week (WGW) press briefing in Abuja on Monday, Minister of State for Health, Iziaq Salako, said that Glaucoma is reported to affect an estimated 60.5 million…
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…
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving access to quality basic education in Nasarawa State through strengthened collaboration with the state government. UBEC Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba stated this during a courtesy visit to Governor Abdullahi Sule in Lafia, according to a press release issued by UBEC’s Head of Public…
A prosecution witness during the week revealed in court that former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello paid his children’s school fees in dollars, covering their tuition years in advance until graduation. Testifying before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, Nicholas Ojehomon, an internal auditor at the American International School, Abuja (AISA), confirmed…
Until his passing, Doyin Okupe remained a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, recognized for his contributions as a physician, politician, and public affairs strategist. Gom Mirian writes on the life and times of the bold politician Born on March 22, 1952, in Iperu, Ogun State, Nigeria, Okupe pursued a medical degree at the University of…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has unveiled a state-of-the-art Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) scanner to improve the speed, accuracy, and security of its examination process. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Minna on Thursday, NECO’s Registrar, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, said the significance of the Scantron Insight 1500c, describing it as a “game-changer in exam…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved ₦10.3 billion for procuring antiretroviral drugs, diabetes diagnostic kits, and other essential health supplies, aiming to boost accessibility and affordability nationwide. Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Ali Pate, announced the approvals in a statement on Thursday, emphasising the government’s commitment to domestic health financing. “A few…
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