The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has announced that it has disbursed N116.18 bn to support students and educational institutions across the country as of January 1, 2025. NELFUND, an initiative of President Bola Tinubu, aims to reduce financial barriers in higher education by providing interest-free loans to students in need. Speaking before the National Assembly […]
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has awarded scholarship grants of N5.8 million to 29 indigent students of the state-owned Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) Ago-Iwoye, with each of the beneficiary student receiving N200,000. The scholarships were awarded by both the OOU branch of the ASUU while gave scholarships to 27 of the students just
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The Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board has reiterated its commitment to providing gender-inclusive technical education to Lagosians. It also expressed its resolve to establish itself as the national leader in providing excellent and equitable technical and vocational training in Nigeria. Speaking at the annual management retreat with the theme “Technical and Vocational Training:
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The Abia government has disclosed focus on more practical methods of teaching science subjects in secondary schools The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi, said this in Umuahia on Thursday during the kick-off of the science competition for all science teachers. ASSPPAA-ISBORS Platforms Limited organised the competition in collaboration with the Abia State
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Technology is radically transforming education in Nigeria and across Africa, bridging learning gaps, fostering inclusion, and enhancing teaching methods. The challenges of inadequate infrastructure, underfunded schools, and insufficient resources are well-documented. However, technology has emerged as a game-changer, providing innovative ways to address these issues and expand access to quality education for millions of learners.
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Gombe State Coordinator of National Youth Service Corps, Chinwe Nwachukwu, on Thursday, praised 1,268 Batch A, Stream I corps members deployed to the state for completing their service year. Nwachuku added that 16 others will face disciplinary actions, while 21 are to be remobilised for varying offences. The coordinator made this disclosure in her farewell
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The Senate of the University of Ilorin has approved the appointment of three of the university’s retirees as emeritus professors. They are Prof. Is’haq Oloyede, Prof. Olu Obafemi, and Prof. Musbau Akanji. This is contained in a statement on Thursday by the university’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Kunle Akogun. Akogun confirmed that the university’s
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In a groundbreaking initiative to restore credibility and integrity to Nigeria’s education system, the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, has inaugurated a high-powered committee to combat examination malpractice and strengthen education standards. The inauguration ceremony, held at the Ministry of Education Conference Hall in Abuja, brought together key stakeholders from various educational
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