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Loan Scheme: Students in Federal tertiary institutions will be first batch of beneficiaries- NELFUND
Students in Federal Government-owned tertiary institutions would be the first batch of beneficiaries of the student loan scheme. The portal opens on Friday. Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr, stated this on Monday while unfolding the conditions would-be beneficiaries will be required to meet. No fewer than 1.2 million students are expected to benefit from…
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FG launches North-east initiative to revamp school infrastructure
The Federal Government on Saturday launched an ambitious multi-year Accelerated Senior Secondary Education Programme (ASSEP) targeted at overhauling school infrastructure, modernising curricula and integrating virtual learning technologies. The initiative is a major policy drive to bridge the gaping educational divide in the country, beginning from the North-East region. Unveiling the initiative in Bauchi State, Vice President Kashim Shettima said the…
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Jega, Olanipekun, Yuguda make list of council members for 111 Nigerian tertiary schools
Kunle Sanni The federal government has released the list of governing councils for 111 federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. A statement signed by Didi Walson-Jack, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, and released on Friday includes the names of 60 universities, 37 polytechnics, and 24 institutions of education. The list includes prominent individuals such as the…
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Tinubu okays appointments for governing boards of federal universities, others
By Innocent Raphael President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointments of 555 individuals to serve as Pro-chancellors/Chairmen and members of the Governing Boards of 111 Federal Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education. This development follows the President’s approval of nominees list recently submitted by the Ministry of Education. An advertorial from the Ministry of Education detailed the appointments, which…
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TCTI seeks collaboration with EFCC on digital skills for youths
The Teachers Continuous Training institute (TCTI) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to embrace a training opportunity on digital skills for youths and convicted internet fraudsters to become better citizens of the society. This call was made in Abuja on Friday when the Director General of the Institute, Professor Taheed Adedoja led a delegation to the…
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Student loan application portal opens May 24th
The management of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the 24th of May, 2024 as the official date for the opening of portal for student loan applications. This marks a significant milestone in the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) to fostering accessible and inclusive education for all Nigerian students. A press statement by the organisation said…
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ASUU threatens strike action if FG fails to pay withheld salaries
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to down tools after two weeks if the Bola Tinubu administration fails to pay public university lecturers their withheld salaries. ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke said it is unfair for the Federal Government to pay lecturers four months of their 2022 withheld salaries and hold on to that of three-and-half months.…
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No extension for 2024 SSCE registration deadline- NECO
By Innocent Raphael The National Examinations Council (NECO) has confirmed that it has not extended the registration deadline for its 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Internal Registration. Azeez Sani, acting Director of the Directorate of Information and Digital Communication at NECO, made this clear in a statement released on Wednesday. According to Sani, the registration period, which began on…
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LASG seeks collaboration for quality education
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State government has emphasized the need for stakeholders’ collaboration in the educational sector to enhance the quality of education in the state. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun stated this when commissioning a block of classrooms and 1,000 furniture built donated by Port Terminal Multipurpose Limited, (PTML) to Amuwo Odofin Junior High School, Mile…
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UNILORIN promotes 40 to professorial cadre
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The University of Ilorin has announced the promotion of 40 of its senior academics to the rank of Professor. The elevation, which was approved by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, SAN, was sequel to the recommendations of the University Appointment and Promotion Committee. A statement from the Office of the Registrar said that the…
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