The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned candidates and the general public to disregard misleading messages circulating through a spoofed version of its official 66019 shortcode. These fraudulent messages instruct candidates—some of whom have already taken and received results for the resit examination—to reprint their examination slips for another resi
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One Year On: NELFUND marks major milestone in student loan scheme
In a landmark moment for Nigeria’s education sector, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) is celebrating one year since the launch of its student loan portal; a bold initiative aimed at expanding access to higher education across the country
NELFUND addresses student loan delays, assures faster disbursements
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that it has resolved several issues responsible for the unexpected delays in the approval and disbursement of student loans to institutions and students
NELFUND assures timely disbursement of student loans
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has addressed the delays in student loan approvals and disbursements, assuring that, barring unforeseen issues from institutions, tuition fees will now be disbursed within five working days
Bill for Compulsory Voting: An absurdity in a democracy
Bill for Compulsory Voting: An absurdity in a democracy By UJi A. Iliyasu In a move that defies logic, undermines freedom, and insults the collective intelligence of Nigerians, a bill to make voting in general elections compulsory is currently under consideration in the House of Representatives. Touted by its sponsors as a path to increased […]
NELFUND urges UNILAG to refund fees to student loan beneficiaries
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has called on the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to refund tuition fees already paid by students who have since benefited from the federal government’s student loan scheme
JAMB to conduct mop-up UTME for affected candidates – Prof. Oloyede
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced plans to conduct a mop-up examination for candidates who were unable to participate in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) due to various unforeseen circumstances
Ajiboye clears air on TRCN exit: ‘I resigned 9 months ago, wasn’t sacked’
Ajiboye clears air on TRCN exit: ‘I resigned 9 months ago, wasn’t sacked’ Former Registrar and Chief Executive of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Prof. Josiah Olusegun Ajiboye, has debunked reports alleging that he was sacked by President Bola Tinubu, clarifying that he voluntarily resigned his position in August 2024 after completing his […]
Customs, NIPR forge alliance to strengthen professionalism, excellence in public relations practice
Customs, NIPR forge alliance to strengthen professionalism, excellence in public relations practice The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), FCT chapter, have agreed to deepen collaboration in promoting professionalism, ethical standards, and strategic communication in public relations practice. This was the outcome of a courtesy visit by the National […]
NELFUND raises concern over low student loan applications at Rivers State University
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has expressed concern over the low number of student loan applications from Rivers State University (RSU), compared to other institutions in the region.