LIBYA PRISONS: OVER 956 MORE NIGERIANS RESCUED IN THREE MONTHS, AS NiDCOM CONTINUES TO WARN AGAINST DANGEROUS MIGRATION PATHWAYS *

Abuja, March 24, 2025: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) says over 956 Nigerians have been evacuated from Libya, in the first quarter of 2025 alone, courtesy of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Nigeria and the National Commission For Refugees Migrants And Internally Displaced Persons Offices (NCRMI). The breakdown shows... Read More

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STATE OF EMERGENCY: PRESIDENT TINUBU SALUTES NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR PATRIOTIC STAND

By Festus Fifen Sequel to the recent declaration of State of emergency in Rivers which has generated a lot of reactions, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday lauded the National Assembly for its decisive and patriotic ratification of the State of Emergency proclamation in Rivers State, a critical step to restoring stability after a protracted... Read More

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MY IMMEDIATE REACTION TO THE UNDEMOCRATIC, UNCONSTITUTIONAL, SUSPENSION OF ELECTED STATE OFFICIALS IN RIVERS STATE

MY IMMEDIATE REACTION TO THE UNDEMOCRATIC, UNCONSTITUTIONAL, SUSPENSION OF ELECTED STATE OFFICIALS IN RIVERS STATE Unequivocally, I condemn the rather brazen and unilaterally reckless suspension and removal of the Governor of Rivers State, the Deputy Governor of Rivers State and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly by the President of the Federal Republic... Read More

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CISLAC Urges National Assembly to Reject State of Emergency in Rivers

CISLAC Urges National Assembly to Reject State of Emergency in Rivers The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the National Assembly to reject any move to impose a State of Emergency in Rivers State, warning that such an action would be unconstitutional, politically motivated, and an abuse of executive power. In a... Read More

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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LIBYA PRISONS: OVER 956 MORE NIGERIANS RESCUED IN THREE MONTHS, AS NiDCOM CONTINUES TO WARN AGAINST DANGEROUS MIGRATION PATHWAYS *

STATE OF EMERGENCY: PRESIDENT TINUBU SALUTES NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR PATRIOTIC STAND

MY IMMEDIATE REACTION TO THE UNDEMOCRATIC, UNCONSTITUTIONAL, SUSPENSION OF ELECTED STATE OFFICIALS IN RIVERS STATE

CISLAC Urges National Assembly to Reject State of Emergency in Rivers

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

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