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 […]
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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 […]
NELFUND records over half a million beneficiaries, receives 1,800 daily applications
NELFUND records over half a million beneficiaries, receives 1,800 daily applications By Uji A Iliyasu Abuja The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disclosed that over half a million students are currently benefitting from its loan scheme, with the portal receiving an average of 1,800 new applications daily. This was revealed by the Managing Director […]
NELFUND reaffirms commitment to inclusive student loan access
NELFUND reaffirms commitment to inclusive student loan access By Uji A.Iliyasu Abuja The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, has reaffirmed the Fund’s commitment to providing inclusive access to student loans for all students admitted through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Sawyerr made this assurance on Tuesday […]
NELFUND assures students of easier access to loans through tech-driven platform
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has assured Nigerian students of its commitment to building a technology-driven system to enhance seamless access to its loan services. This assurance was given by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, during a stakeholders engagement session and technical workshop held in Abuja with representatives from
NELFUND says South-East, South-South lag behind other zones in student loan applications
NELFUND says South-East, South-South lag behind other zones in student loan applications By Uji A. Iliyasu Abuja The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has called on tertiary institutions in the South-East and South-South regions to step up efforts in sensitising students to apply for the ongoing student loan scheme, noting a significantly lower application rate […]