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Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has once again cautioned students and the general public against fraudulent websites falsely claiming to facilitate student loan applications. The agency raised the alarm over a misleading message circulating online, which falsely states that the NELFUND Student Loan registration portal is open and includes an unauthorized…
Nigeria – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has addressed concerns regarding the delayed payment of the newly approved ₦77,000 monthly allowance for corps members, stating that the delay was not intentional. This clarification comes after corps members received only ₦33,000 as their February allowance, contrary to the ₦77,000 promised by the federal government. Speaking…
Here’s a fully paraphrased version of your article while maintaining the original format and style: — Stakeholders Advocate for Furniture Manufacturing Degrees—Industry Experts Abuja, Nigeria — Industry leaders are calling for the introduction of specialized degree programs in Furniture Manufacturing to strengthen local expertise and drive economic growth. This appeal was made during…
GUINEA – The National Examinations Council (NECO) has accredited more schools to write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in Equatorial Guinea. A statement by the director of Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani, said the feat was part of the council’s determination to expand its global presence. He…
NIGERIA – The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has announced the release of the results for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates, second series. The acting Head, Public Affairs , Moyo Adesina in a statement, explained that this year’s exam was conducted in two modes for the first…
FUOYE – In a reassuring expression of commitment toward future generations, Xcel360, a scholarship guidance platform, through the Alumni of the Faculty of Engineering at Federal University Oye-Ekiti rewards excellence in academics. The best-graduating student from the Faculty of Engineering will also receive a cash award of N100,000 sponsored by graduate members of the faculty,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has set February 21, 2025, as the closing date for the 2023/2024 student loan application cycle. This announcement was made by Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, Managing Director of NELFUND, during a press conference in Abuja. He emphasized that the transition was essential for maintaining efficiency and aligning…
Minna, Nigeria — The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External results, with 57,114 candidates securing five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. Announcing the results in Minna on Tuesday, NECO Registrar, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, stated that the overall pass rate stood at 67.35%. The exam,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Independent Convention Planning Committee (ICPC) of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has released its official screening report, confirming 15 candidates for the presidential race ahead of the upcoming national convention. The convention, scheduled to take place from February 23 to 27, 2025, at the Old Parade Ground, Abuja, will…
Minna, Nigeria — The Niger State Government has earmarked ₦1 billion for the establishment of special needs schools across all 25 Local Government Areas, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive education. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago announced the initiative during the launch of the Rise Project in Minna, a program designed to support children with special needs….
Doma, Nasarawa State — The Nigerian Army has concluded plans to establish a specialized military training school in Nasarawa State to bolster troop capacity and sustain operational efficiency. The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olafemi Oluyede, disclosed this during a visit to the 4 Special Forces Command in Doma, marking his first official engagement…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has unveiled a new policy requiring underage candidates to take four additional exams before securing admission into tertiary institutions. JAMB Registrar, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, announced this initiative during an inspection tour of Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. According to him,…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has set February 17, 2025, as the final deadline for civil servants to update their records on the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), warning that non-compliance could result in salary suspension. The directive, issued through a memo from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF),…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Universities Commission (NUC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Daimlas Corporation, a global AI leader, to develop a robust artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem across Nigerian universities. The partnership aims to equip academic institutions with advanced AI resources, foster research, and provide a structured platform for AI-driven education. Speaking…
Column, DNEWSINFO Education serves as the backbone of any progressive society, equipping individuals with knowledge, skills, and values that contribute to personal and societal development. However, while schools and teachers play a crucial role in shaping students’ academic journeys, parental involvement remains a critical yet often overlooked factor in ensuring sustainable educational growth. Parents act…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has unveiled a major education reform plan, proposing a shift from the 6-3-3-4 system to a 12-4 model. The proposal, presented by Minister of Education Dr. Tunji Alausa at the 2025 Extraordinary National Council on Education (NCE) meeting, aims to provide an uninterrupted 12-year basic education framework before students…
Gusau, Nigeria — The Shinkafi Local Government in Zamfara State has set aside ₦70 million to facilitate the enrollment of 2,000 children displaced by bandit attacks back into school. The initiative was announced by the Chairman of the council, Ibrahim Musa Shinkafi, during a media briefing in Gusau after defending the local government’s budget before…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has expanded its ban on Law admissions by including Fountain University, Osogbo, in the list of barred institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session. In a statement issued by the Board’s Public Communications Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, the decision was based on additional recommendations from the Council…
2025 UTME – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has informed prospective candidates for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations that it would not conduct admissions for Law programme in some selected universities. The universities are Kwara State University, Malete, Ilorin, Kwara State; Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State; Redeemers University, Ede, Osun State; Western…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has confirmed the disbursement of N116.184 billion to support students across 176,252 beneficiary institutions nationwide as of January 1, 2025. Akintunde Sawyer, Managing Director of NELFUND, disclosed this during a budget defense session with the National Assembly Joint Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND. He explained…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reiterated its call for the Federal Government to honor agreements aimed at improving the state of tertiary education in the country. The union’s National President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, made this demand during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday. He criticized the government’s failure…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Kalu, has pledged unwavering support for policies and initiatives aimed at improving the quality of education in Nigeria. Mr. Kalu made this commitment during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the University of Calabar, Cross River State, led by the Vice-Chancellor,…
Ogbomoso, Nigeria — Students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Iseyin Campus, staged a protest on Monday over the shortage of lecturers and rising costs of transportation and accommodation. The protest, held at the Iseyin Campus in Oyo State, drew attention to the challenges faced by students due to the absence of lecturers who…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a new novel for the Use of English section in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The announcement, made on JAMB’s official X handle on Tuesday, confirmed the adoption of The Lekki Headmaster by Kabir Alabi Garba as the prescribed text. This…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Owerri zone has called on Nigerians, particularly vulnerable students, to voice out against the Federal Government’s proposed policy to abolish the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) across public institutions in the country. They alleged that the proposed policy is a plot to kill public tertiary education in…
ASUU – Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared that 2025 could witness prolonged confrontations with the Federal Government unless concrete steps are taken to resolve lingering issues in the education sector. The Ibadan Chapter Chairman of ASUU, Prof. Ayo Akinwole, stated on January 2, 2025, that efforts by the FG in 2024…
Bauchi State, Nigeria — Governor Bala Mohammed has issued an eight-week ultimatum to the Visitation Panel investigating industrial disputes at Sa’adu Zungur University. The panel has been tasked with addressing lingering issues fueling strike actions by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and examining financial operations to develop strategies for effective and harmonious administration….
NIGERIA – The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced a new initiative allowing students to resit their WASSCE papers as early as January and February 2025. This marks a significant shift from the previous system, where candidates had to wait for the next private exam cycle. Speaking on television morning show on…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has decried the deteriorating welfare conditions for public university lecturers, warning that it is discouraging qualified individuals from pursuing careers in the university system. In a New Year message, Professor Ayo Akinwole, Chairman of ASUU’s University of Ibadan chapter, highlighted the broader impact of inadequate teacher remuneration across…
Former Osun State Governor, Chief Adebisi Akande, has called on Nigerian universities to prioritize skills acquisition in their curricula to produce graduates capable of driving economic growth. During a visit by Ekiti State University (EKSU) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatola Ayodele, and other principal officers to his Ila-Orangun residence, Akande emphasized the urgent need for a shift…
The Governing Council of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) has appointed Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi as the institution’s 7th substantive Vice-Chancellor. The announcement was made during the 77th Extraordinary Council Meeting, chaired by Air Vice-Marshal Saddiq Ismaila Kaita (Rtd), on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Her appointment takes effect from January 1, 2025, for a non-renewable…
