UBEC unveils strategic framework to strengthen basic education

The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) is to adopt Public-Private Partnerships, as a key priority in the commission’s new strategic blueprint in delivering basic education services in the country. Executive Secretary of UBEC, Hajia Aisha Garba, who made this known has accordingly had series of meetings with Private Sector including the Head of Oando... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Education

March 13, 2025

Student loan won’t prevent beneficiaries from travelling abroad after graduation -NELFUND

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has assured students that beneficiaries of the student loan scheme will not be restricted from travelling abroad after graduation. Managing Director and Chief Executive of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, made this clarification during a sensitization programme at Edo University, Iyamho, on Wednesday, while addressing students’ concerns about potential travel limitations.... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Education

March 13, 2025

2025 TETFund intervention disbursements: Varsities Get N2.8bn Each, Polytechnics N1.9bn, Colleges of Education Get N2.1bn Each

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced its 2025 intervention disbursements, with each Nigerian university set to receive over N2.8 billion. Each Polytechnic will receive N1,994,335,731.71, while Colleges of Education will be allocated N2,178,428,260.79 each, respectively. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arch. Sonny Echono, disclosed this at a strategic workshop with heads of beneficiary... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Education

March 13, 2025

Prisoners on Death Row Rise by 98 in Six Months, NCoS Acting CG Reveals

**** Seeks strategic collaboration with police, DSS, EFCC The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) on Monday revealed that the number of prisoners on death row had risen from 3,590 in September 2024 t0 3,688 in March 2025, representing a 2.73 percent increase or 98 prisoners within six months. The NCoS also sought strategic collaboration with the... Read More

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Death Row

March 12, 2025

NELFUND : Polytechnic suspends fee enforcement for student loan applicants

The Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, has announced the suspension of its policy requiring students to present proof of fee payment during examinations for those that will be applying for student loans through the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The institution’s rector, Engr. Sylvester Omoruyi, made the announcement during a sensitization programme organized by NELFUND at... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Education

March 12, 2025

TETFund Set-up steering Committee on Alternative Energy solution to tertiary Institutions.

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has said it is introducing a Special Intervention to address the issue of incessant power failure in the nation’s tertiary institutions. Chairman, Board of Trustees of TETFund, Hon. Aminu Masari, disclosed this on Wednesday while inaugurating the steering committee Alternative Energy solution initiative to tertiary Institutions Masari, a former... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Education

March 11, 2025

NUC Approves Cross River State Varsity of Education, Entrepreneurship

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of the Cross River State University of Education and Entrepreneurship as the 67th state university in Nigeria. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, stated this on Tuesday while presenting the recognition letter to the governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu, in Abuja. He said... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Education

March 11, 2025

UNIJOS ranks third in NELFUND’s loan disbursement

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has said it has disbursed over N941million to about 7,000 students of University of Jos (UNIJOS). This, it said, has made the university the third highest institution in the country that has received the facility. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Fund, Akintunde Sawyerr, stated this on... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Education

March 11, 2025

JAMB Begins Sales of Direct Entry Forms on March 12, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the commencement of sales for the 2025 Direct Entry (DE) application documents, set to begin on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. The Board in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Dr Fabian Benjamin noted that the registration process is crucial for individuals who possess degrees, diplomas,... Read More

Africa News, Breaking News, Education

UBEC unveils strategic framework to strengthen basic education

Student loan won’t prevent beneficiaries from travelling abroad after graduation -NELFUND

2025 TETFund intervention disbursements: Varsities Get N2.8bn Each, Polytechnics N1.9bn, Colleges of Education Get N2.1bn Each

Prisoners on Death Row Rise by 98 in Six Months, NCoS Acting CG Reveals

TETFund Unveils Alternative Energy Initiative to Address Power Deficit in Tertiary Institutions

NELFUND : Polytechnic suspends fee enforcement for student loan applicants

TETFund Set-up steering Committee on Alternative Energy solution to tertiary Institutions.

NUC Approves Cross River State Varsity of Education, Entrepreneurship

UNIJOS ranks third in NELFUND’s loan disbursement

JAMB Begins Sales of Direct Entry Forms on March 12, 2025

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