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NELFUND expands student loan access to 12 more state-owned institutions
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the inclusion of twelve additional state government-owned tertiary institutions to its student loan application portal, marking a significant expansion of the scheme. This disclosure was contained in a statement signed by NELFUND’s Head, Media and Public Relations, Nasir Ayitogo. According to the statement, the development follows the successful submission and verification of…
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OAU staff threaten indefinite strike action over withheld salaries
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) and the Joint Action Congress (JAC) at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, have threatened to embark on an indefinite strike if their withheld four-month salaries are not paid. Dr. Taiwo Arobadi, the Chairman of SSANU, disclosed this during a peaceful protest held at the OAU campus. He stated…
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Adeleke urges NELFUND to avoid debt trap for students
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has cautioned the management of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to ensure that the student loan scheme does not become a debt trap for beneficiaries. During a meeting with NELFUND’s leadership on Tuesday, Governor Adeleke emphasized the importance of sustainable operations. “Debt trap must never be experienced in Nigeria student…
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KWASU expels 175 students for malpractice, forgery, other offenses
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State University (KWASU) has expelled 175 students for a range of offenses, including examination malpractice, theft, admission fraud, assault, fraud, membership in unregistered associations, and possession of firearms. This decision was announced recently in a statement by the institution’s Acting Director of University Relations, Dr. Saeedat Aliyu. The statement, released in the state capital…
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BREAKING: LASU, 17 other Southwest tertiary institutions to access FG student loan
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) on Sunday announced that approval has been given to students from state-owned tertiary institutions to access the federal government loan. In a statement on Sunday via its official X account, NELFUND listed 36 state-owned tertiary institutions that can now apply for student loans. The statement disclosed that the management of these institutions have successfully…
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Pres.Tinubu appoints Saidi Balogun to Yabatech governing council
By Tosin Brown President Bola Tinubu has appointed renowned film star Saidi Balogun to the Governing Council of Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech). This appointment marks a notable addition to Balogun’s distinguished career, showcasing his dedication to educational development. Joining Balogun in this wave of appointments is Nollywood filmmaker and former president of the Association of Nollywood Core Producers (ANCOP),…
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TASUED suspends ongoing exams over death of student
The management of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State, has suspended ongoing examinations in the institution. The decision was taken following the killing of a final year student of History and Diplomatic Studies, Ayinla Fabiyi, by some suspected cultists on Wednesday. The Public Relations Officer of the institution, Mrs Odubela Ayotunde, disclosed this in a statement made available…
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BREAKING: UNIBEN Management suspends academic activities indefinitely, sends students packing
Less than 48 hours after their protest against power outage and cost of living in school, the management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has shut down academic activities thereby closing the campus indefinitely. A statement by the the Public Relations Officer of the University, Dr (Mrs) Benedicta Ehanire, said the school was shut because the dialogue with the students…
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JAMB decries illegal admissions by Nigerian institutions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) has decried the issue of illegal admissions by some Nigerian institutions, saying that it had remained a source of embarrassment to the country. The Board also disclosed that it had uncovered 3,000 fake graduates who never set foot within the four walls of a classroom. The Registrar, Prof Ishaq Oloyede, made this known…
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UNIBEN students protest 3-week power outage
Students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) have protested over a power outage that has been on for over three weeks and counting. The students, who could not bear the resultant hardship from the outage any longer, decided to stage a protest on Wednesday morning by blocking the outbound route of the Lagos-Benin Expressway. They said the stress has been…
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