Okitipupa, Ondo State — The best-graduating student of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Stephen Emeomi-Magi, has been awarded N500,000 in recognition of his academic excellence. The prestigious award, known as the “Mrs. Josephine Ajua Ahonaruogho Prize Money for Best Graduating Student,” was sponsored by the Ahonaruogho family of Benin, Edo State, as…
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…
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…
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Danjuma Adamu Ismaila as the new Rector and Chief Executive of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria. The announcement was made in a statement issued Wednesday by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga. Dr. Ismaila, a seasoned expert in air transportation management, transport economic policy, and…
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…
Ibadan, Nigeria — An armed robbery attack on the female hostel at the University of Ibadan has sparked concern over campus security. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday at Awolowo Hall, where robbers stormed the facility, dispossessing students of mobile phones, jewelry, clothing, and other valuables. In a statement issued by the…
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….
Awka, Nigeria — Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) has launched a comprehensive investigation into a reported altercation between a lecturer and a student, following intense public reactions on social media. The university identified the individuals involved as Dr. Chukwudi Okoye of the Department of Theatre Arts and Film Studies and Goddy Mbakwe Precious, a third-year student…
