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the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the disbursement of ₦116.4 billion in student loans to over 624,000 Nigerian students across public tertiary institutions. This monumental achievement comes just months after the fund officially launched its application portal in May 2024, following the enactment of the Student Loan (Access to Higher Education) Act signed…

The Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, Niger State, has witnessed a major infrastructural transformation following the commissioning of two landmark projects by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). The projects — a fully remodelled Senate Building and an ultra-modern Faculty of Law Complex — valued at a combined ₦4.089 billion, were inaugurated in a…

The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State, has firmly denied allegations circulating on social media that the hospital “gave out” the children of a deceased patient to unknown persons. The management described the viral report as false, misleading, and damaging, assuring the public that a detailed internal investigation is already underway to…

In a remarkable stride for educational development, the Abia State Government has announced an impressive over 100 percent increase in school enrolment for the 2025/2026 academic session. This historic milestone, revealed by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, underscores the success of the government’s ongoing commitment to revamping the basic education sector through strategic…

The University of Jos (UNIJOS) community has been thrown into deep mourning following the tragic killing of a 300-level student of the Department of Banking and Finance, identified as Peter Mafuyai, who was allegedly murdered and buried in a shallow grave by his close friend and coursemate, Nanpon Timnan, a 200-level student of the Department…

The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) has issued an important public disclaimer warning prospective students, parents, and the general public against the activities of fraudsters who are allegedly posing as university representatives to extort money from unsuspecting candidates in exchange for fake admissions. According to an official statement signed by Danladi Mallam, the University…

In a new development eagerly anticipated by thousands of applicants, the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) has commenced the release of proposed admission lists for candidates who applied for Medical and Allied Health courses through the university’s University Pre-Admission Screening Exercise (UPASE) Portal. A Major Step Forward for FUTMINNA’s Medical Programmes This marks a…

Lidya, one of the country’s most prominent digital lending platforms, has officially announced the closure of its Nigerian operations after nearly a decade of operation. The company, once celebrated as a trailblazer in Africa’s financial technology ecosystem, revealed that persistent financial challenges and an unsustainable business model had forced it to shut down. This announcement…

In an inspiring move aimed at promoting educational excellence and global exposure among young Nigerians, the Adamawa State Government has officially announced the opening of its Foreign Master’s Scholarship Programme for 2025. The initiative, launched under the leadership of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, seeks to sponsor outstanding indigenes of Adamawa State to pursue postgraduate degrees…

In a move aimed at protecting its image and ensuring proper order within its environment, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced a new set of conditions for anyone intending to use its premises and facilities for filming videos, skits, or any kind of creative content production. The directive, which was issued by the institution’s…