TETFund tightens accountability, suspends foreign scholarship component The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has issued a strong warning to beneficiary institutions, cautioning that failure to meet performance benchmarks or mismanagement of allocated funds may result in delisting from its support programmes. This directive was emphasized by TETFund’s Executive Secretary, Arch. Sonny Echono, during a one-day […]
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JAMB fast-tracks annual review amid 2025 UTME complaints
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Benue State Governent spokesman labels protests against Alia as politically motivated
Benue State Governent spokesman labels protests against Alia as politically motivated By Apinegah Lucky The Benue state government, Wednesday, condemned recent protests and misinformation campaigns against the state, describing them as orchestrated attempts to destabilize the state and undermine the administration of Governor Hyacinth Alia. According to Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Sir Tersoo […]
Chief of Army Staff meets Gov. Buni in Yobe, pledges to tackle insecurity
Chief of Army Staff meets Gov. Buni in Yobe, pledges to tackle insecurity By John James, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has received the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede in Damaturu, urging him to intensify efforts in the fight against the resurgence of insurgency in the state. This is […]