NELFUND extends 2025/2026 application deadline to 27 Feb By Uji A Iliyasu, Abuja The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has extended the application deadline for the 2025/2026 academic session to February 27, 2026, providing prospective beneficiaries additional time to complete and submit their loan requests. The original deadline of January 31, 2026, has now been […]
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FG inaugurates committee to drive hands-on engineering education
The Federal Government has taken a major step towards repositioning engineering and technology education with the inauguration of a Ministerial Monitoring, Evaluation and Implementation Committee for a special high-impact intervention project aimed at transforming universities into hubs of practical training, innovation and applied research.
JAMB bursts AI syndicates defrauding UTME candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has uncovered a sophisticated criminal network that allegedly deployed artificial intelligence-generated content to defraud candidates during the ongoing registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), leading to the arrest of several suspects across the country
JAMB unveils automated UTME question system, exposes nationwide malpractice network
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is’haq Oloyede, has announced the exposure of a widespread examination malpractice network operating across the country, revealing that some of the culprits include compromised officials within the Board
JAMB debunks increase in registration fees, says charges remain unchanged since 2019
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed as false and misleading a publication alleging that it has increased its registration fees for candidates.
NECO, NOUN deepen collaboration on result verification, CBT expansion
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced plans to strengthen its partnership with the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) to enhance the verification of candidates’ results and promote nationwide adoption of computer-based examinations.
NgREN joins eduGAIN, boosts global access for Nigerian researchers
Nigeria’s higher education sector has achieved a major breakthrough in global digital collaboration as the Nigerian Research and Education Network (NgREN) has been admitted into the Education Global Authentication Infrastructure (eduGAIN).
TETFund inaugurates c’ttee on effective use of multipurpose labs in tertiary schools
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has inaugurated a seven-member Advisory Committee to drive the establishment and effective utilisation of multipurpose laboratories in tertiary institutions across the six geopolitical zones
NELFUND denies allegation of student loan diversion at UniAbuja
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has responded to recent media reports alleging the diversion of student loan funds at the University of Abuja, stating that no verified evidence supports such claims.
Gov Aliyu’s progressive gesture that strengthens security and service in Sokoto
Sokoto
By Lawal Jet Kaugama
Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s decision to personally decorate his orderly and eight other security personnel with their newly-earned ranks was more than a ceremonial gesture; it is a symbolic affirmation of leadership that recognises merit, rewards dedication, and strengthens institutional morale.