JAMB fast-tracks annual review amid 2025 UTME complaints By Uji A. Iliyasu, Abuja The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the acceleration of its annual system review following a surge in unusual complaints from candidates regarding the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results released last Friday. According to a statement by JAMB’s […]
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Dr Akimugu is a trained teacher, professional journalist and creative writer. He has many years of experience in the media with bias for education and children.
UBEC unveils 2025-2027 strategic roadmap for basic education development
The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has launched a three-year strategic plan aimed at enhancing the basic education sub-sector in Nigeria. The roadmap, titled the “UBEC 2025–2027 Strategic Blueprint,” was officially introduced during a two-day
Bassa: A vibrant agrarian ethnic group, rich in artistic heritage
Bassa: A vibrant agrarian ethnic group, rich in artistic heritage The Bassa people, primarily found in Nasarawa, Plateau, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria, are a vibrant agrarian ethnic group with a rich cultural heritage. Despite external influences, they have maintained their traditions, social structures, and cultural practices, which define their identity and […]
NELFund vows to deal with criminal elements within it’s ecosystem
NELFund vows to deal with criminal elements within it’s ecosystem By Uji A Iliyasu, Abuja The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has pledged to intensify efforts against fraudulent activities within its ecosystem by collaborating with anti-corruption, military, paramilitary, and other relevant agencies. The initiative aims to establish whistleblower systems, real-time data verification tools, and joint […]
2027: El-Rufai’s coalition faces hurdles as APC gains ground in political arena
As the political landscape in Nigeria shifts ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasiru el-Rufai, is facing mounting challenges in his bid to form a formidable coalition capable of unseating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027
Armed herdsmen kill nine in Benue communities
Armed herdsmen kill nine in Benue communities By Uji A ILIYASU Despite the deployment of massive security personnel, suspected herdsmen yesterday afternoon attacked two communities in Benue State killing nine farmers. The attacks and killings took place in Ayilamo, Tombo ward in Logo local government area and Jato Acka, in Kwande local government area. The […]
Rape Charges: Nigerian e-pastor rearrested in South Africa weeks after acquittal
Rape Charges: Nigerian e-pastor rearrested in South Africa weeks after acquittal A Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso, has been rearrested weeks after he was acquitted of multiple rape charges. South African police authorities and the Home Affairs Department confirmed that the e-pastor was arrested early on Saturday morning in east London. The 66-year-old pastor at the […]
NELFund urges student leaders to safeguard education loan scheme
NELFund urges student leaders to safeguard education loan scheme By Uji A Iliyasu, Abuja The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has called on student leaders in tertiary institutions to take full responsibility for ensuring the smooth implementation of the interest-free education loan scheme. This call was made by the Managing Director and Chief Executive of […]
NELFUND warns institutions against violating student loan terms
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has issued a stern warning to institutions that contravene the terms and conditions associated with funds disbursed on behalf of students. The fund emphasized that while it lacks statutory authority to suspend, remove, or expel erring
It’s criminal for any institution to hoard student loan information — NELFUND
It’s criminal for any institution to hoard student loan information — NELFUND By Uji A. Iliyasu, Abuja The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr, has stated that any institution withholding information about the disbursement of student loans from beneficiaries is engaging in criminal activity. Sawyerr made the remark during an interview […]