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NOA sensitizes Ekiti Poly students on National Identity Project benefits
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Ekiti has said that it will continue to sensitise students of tertiary institutions in the state on the importance and benefits of the National Identity Project for the overall growth, progress and development of the nation. The NOA State Director, Mrs Kemi Akomolede, said this while sensitising students of Ekiti Polytechnic, Ishan-Ekiti, on the…
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ASUU commends FG for scrapping foreign scholarship scheme
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has commended the Federal Government for scrapping foreign university scholarship scheme for Nigerian students, saying the action is in order. According to Nigerian Tribune report, the National President of the union, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, stated that the Union was in full support of the scrapping of the foreign scholarship scheme by the federal…
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N71bn not missing from student loan scheme – NELFUND insists
The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has insisted no money is missing from the student loan scheme despite claims to the contrary. Speaking on Channels TV Politics on Sunday programme, NELFUND’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Akintunde Sawyerr, said the fund has a clean bill of health. “We are all looking for this so-called money. First of all,…
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FUOYE SUG dismisses NANS’ claims against Governing Council, VC
The Students Union Government of Federal University, Oye Ekiti, has dismissed the allegations levelled by the National Association of Nigerian Students President, Olusola Oladoja, against the institution’s Governing Council and Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina. FUOYE SUG President, Olorunsola Abiodun and Secretary General, Ife Lateef, in a letter to the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, dated Saturday, dissociated students…
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FG approves bachelor’s degrees for Federal Colleges of Education
The federal government has approved a dual certification programme for federal colleges of education across Nigeria. The programme, according to the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, who disclosed this on his official X handle, will commence in the September 2025 academic year. He explained that government’s action was intended to strengthen Nigeria’s higher education system and graduate employability. Alausa…
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Education Ministry to probe alleged illegal deductions from student loans
The Federal Ministry of Education is set to probe the alleged illegal deductions from student loans by some universities. A statement issued on Thursday by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Boriowo Folashade, said the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, described the allegations as “very disturbing and extremely concerning,” and that any unauthorized…
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ICPC probes disbursement of student loan
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced an investigation into alleged discrepancies in the disbursements of the student loan, saying ₦71bn has been allegedly unaccounted for in the scheme. ICPC’s move came after reports that some institutions were involved in illegal deductions and exploitations related the the student loans scheme under the Nigeria Education Loan…
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Allegations of misappropriation of student loan fund, inaccurate- NELFUND
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund on Thursday said it is alarmed by the recent surge of what it described as inaccurate, misleading, and dangerously speculative reports circulating in the public space regarding the administration of the student loan scheme. The Fund, in a statement by its Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, said the reports, which suggested misappropriation and mismanagement…
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NIJ to graduate 707 students
The Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Ogba, Lagos, said 60 graduates will receive Distinction certificates at its forthcoming seventh convocation ceremony. The Provost of the institute, Mr Gbenga Adefaye, disclosed this during a press briefing on Wednesday. He stated that a total of 707 students would graduate on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, across the National Diploma, Higher National Diploma, and Postgraduate…
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Oyo College of Nursing holds 27th convocation ceremony
…graduates 469 students By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Eleyele, Ibadan, on Tuesday held its 27th convocation ceremony, conferring certificates on 469 graduating students. The event, which took place within the college premises, marked the successful completion of academic programs in Basic Nursing, Basic Midwifery, Community Nursing, and Community Midwifery. Speaking at the ceremony, the…
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