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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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SSANU President decries poor state of roads linking N’East
The National President of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) Comrade Muhammad Haruna, has decried the poor state of roads linking the North-East region, saying some of them are worse than roads in war-torn South Sudan. Haruna stated this on Wednesday in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, during the 11th National Zonal Executive Meeting of the union. He…
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Unilorin denies involvement in NELFUND illegal deductions
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The University of Ilorin has distanced itself from reports alleging its involvement in illegal deductions and exploitation related to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Ilorin, the institution described the inclusion of its name in a report by The Guardian newspaper as a mistake, stating that the journalist…
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Minister commends JAMB for upholding global standards in 2025 UTME
By Kunle Sanni Minister of Education, Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has commended the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for the seamless and transparent conduct of the 2025–26 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), describing it as a model of integrity and international best practices. Following a monitoring tour of several Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres and JAMB’s central control room, Dr. Alausa…
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FG scraps foreign scholarship scheme
The Federal Government on Tuesday announced the cancellation of the Bilateral Education Agreement, describing the scheme as a “waste of resources.” The BEA Programme, established through strong diplomatic ties and mutual cooperation, enabled Nigerian students to study in partner countries such as China, Russia, Algeria, Hungary, Morocco, Egypt, and Serbia. Speaking during a courtesy visit by newly elected officials of…
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