The National Examinations Council (NECO) has recorded a slight increase in cases of examination malpractice in the recently concluded 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External.
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Take advantage of extension of application deadline for 2025/2026 academic session, NELFUND urges students
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has extended the application deadline for the 2025/2026 academic session, shifting it from January 31, 2026, to February 27, 2026, in a move aimed at ensuring wider access for eligible students.
Gov. Umar Namadi’s wheat revolution rooted in knowledge and vision
In this global order that governance is often judged by short-term political gains, Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State is quietly redefining leadership through foresight, substance, and an unshakeable belief in the power of knowledge.
Lincoln University honours Maiyaki with PhD
Former Acting Executive Secretary of National Universities Commission (NUC), Mr. Chris Maiyaki, has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree in Management by Lincoln University, Malaysia, in recognition of his contributions to higher education development, policy innovation, and international academic collaboration
NELFUND explains delay in LAUTECH disbursement, confirms N230.6m paid to UniBen
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has clarified the status of disbursements to Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), explaining that payment to the institution is yet to be concluded due to pending institutional processes required under the Education Loan Scheme.
Deploy technology for national development, Masari urges Nigerian varsities
The Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and former Governor of Katsina State, Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, has called on Nigerian universities to deliberately deploy technology in order to equip graduates with relevant skills needed to compete in the global arena and drive national development.
NELFUND dismisses claims of student loan repayment directive
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has dismissed as false and misleading reports suggesting that beneficiaries of the NELFUND student loan scheme have been directed to commence repayment.
NELFUND disburses N1.33bn to 6,308 eligible UNILAG students
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has confirmed the disbursement of N1.33 billion to the University of Lagos (UNILAG) for the 2025/2026 academic session, as part of its ongoing student loan programme.
TETFund, NSCDC to fortify security across Nigerian campuses
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have commenced discussions on a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening security across tertiary institutions
Gov Umar Namadi building industrial base for Jigawa State
Governor Malam Umar Namadi’s engagement with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is more than a routine courtesy call; it is a reflection of a broader, deliberate vision for agricultural transformation in Jigawa State and Nigeria at large. At a time when