The Federal Government has unveiled a massive intervention of over N250bn aimed at addressing the long-standing accommodation challenges confronting students in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions
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NELFUND celebrates Zenith Bank’s CEO Jim Ovia’s legacy at retirement
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has congratulated Jim Ovia on his retirement as Founder and Group Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, describing his exit as the close of a remarkable chapter in Nigeria’s financial services sector.
Tsangaya Education Reform: Reading Gov Namadi beyond the moment
When Gov Umar Namadi shared the outcome of the six-month Tsangaya education programme in Jigawa State, it sounded, at first glance, like a routine government success story. But beneath the statistics, 150 participants, 96 per cent completion, nationally recognised certificates from National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies, lies something more politically significant: a test case for how social reform can translate into long-term political capital.
Ikharo Attah now S.A. on media, communication to minister of education
Ikharo Attah now S.A. on media, communication to minister of education By Uji A Iliyasu, Abuja The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the appointment of Ikharo Attah as Special Adviser on Media and Communication to the Honourable Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa. The appointment, conveyed in a letter dated April 28, 2026, is […]
Minister inaugurates Katsina Smart School, reaffirms FG’s education agenda
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to building a globally competitive, future-ready education system with the inauguration of the Katsina State Smart Model Secondary School.
PBAT committed to transforming police through education — Alausa
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to transforming the Nigeria Police through targeted educational reforms, including the upgrade of the Police Academy and related institutions
JAMB: 2026 Direct Entry registration now ends 8 May
According to the statement by the Board’s spokesman, Fabian Benjamin, the extension is part of efforts to ensure that no eligible candidate is denied the opportunity to gain access to tertiary education
UBEC disburses ₦5.18bn to 518 communities, launches learner retention programme
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has disbursed over ₦5 billion to 518 communities nationwide under its School-Based Management Committee–School Improvement Programme (SBMC-SIP), in a renewed push to strengthen basic education and reduce the number of out-of-school children.
Why underage candidates’ results not yet released –JAMB
JAMB reiterated that, in line with its regulations, only candidates who will attain the age of 16 years by 30 September 2026 are eligible to register for and sit the UTME.