Governor Malam Umar Namadi has been recognized with a prestigious award by Sasakawa Africa for his exceptional contributions to governance, development, and the overall wellbeing of the people of Jigawa State
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FG unveils 50 textbooks written by Nigerian scholars for tertiary Institutions
In a significant step towards promoting indigenous authorship and reducing dependence on foreign academic materials, the Federal Government has unveiled 50 locally authored textbooks for tertiary institutions. The textbooks, sponsored by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), were launched on Tuesday in Abuja by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa
NELFUND to deploy software for students with disabilities to access loans
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) said plans are underway to introduce specialised software aimed at ensuring that students with disabilities in higher institutions can fully take
beneficiaries of student loan not tied down in Nigeria after graduation -NELFUND
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has assured students that beneficiaries of the student loan scheme will not be restricted from travelling abroad after graduation
UniJos ranks 3rd in NELFUND’s loan disbursement
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has said it has disbursed over N941million to about 7,000 students of University of Jos (UniJos
NUC approves Cross River State University of Education, Entrepreneurship
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of the Cross River State University of Education and Entrepreneurship as the 67th state university in Nigeria
JAMB closes UTME registration, begins sale of Direct Entry forms from March 12, 2025
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the commencement of sales for the 2025 Direct Entry (DE) application documents, set to begin on Wednesday, March 12, 2025
UBEC reaffirms collaboration with Nasarawa State Govt on access to quality education
The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has reaffirmed commitment of the commission to strengthen collaboration with the Nasarawa State Government to improve access to quality basic education in the country
NELFUND reveals official student loan portal, website
The management of Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has cautioned students, parents and the general public to beware of fake portals and websites linked to the Fund.
Over 1,500 residents of FCT community rely on contaminated streams for survival amid water crisis
Over 1,500 residents of Shape Community in Dutse Ward, Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), depend on stagnant, contaminated streams for survival