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30,000 have successfully registered for student loans – FG

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 31, 2024

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) reports that 30,000 students have successfully enrolled for the student loan scheme, with over 60,000 individuals registering on the fund’s website. Akintunde Sawyerr, NELFUND Managing Director, announced this during a press briefing in Abuja on

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FG provides 15 federal universities, teaching hospitals with 35MW solar grids

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 30, 2024

The federal government has announced that it has electrified at least 15 federal universities and teaching hospitals with hybrid solar grids with a combined capacity of 35.5 megawatts. Abba Aliyu, CEO and Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency made this statement during the recently completed Alliance for Rural Electrification Energy Access Forum in Lagos.

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FG sends delegate to address struggles of Nigerian students at UK University

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 30, 2024

A delegation, led by a representative of the Nigerian Embassy in the UK, Ambassador Christian Okeke, and leaders of the Nigerian Students Union in the UK, has been assigned to visit Teesside University’s management to intervene in the allegations of unfair and unjust deportation orders served on some Nigerian students in the middle of their […]

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ASUU: Students loan is a ploy to enslave Nigerian students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 28, 2024

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Calabar Zone, has condemned the Federal Government’s planned Student Education Loan, calling it a ploy to enslave Nigerian students and keep them in debt to the country forever. Dr. Happiness Uduk, Zonal Chairperson of ASUU, spoke at a press conference in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, on Monday. She expressed […]

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Lecturers request for the conclusion of the FGN/ASUU re-negotiation agreement

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 24, 2024

According to the Academic Staff Union of Universities, public university lecturers in the country have been on the same salary schedule since 2009, when the naira to the dollar exchange rate was N120. This is because the reviewed agreement with the Briggs-led government team on the FGN/ASUU Re-negotiation Agreement of 2009 has remained in draft […]

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FG reiterates its commitment to reducing adult illiteracy in Nigeria

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 23, 2024

As part of its deliberate efforts to combat adult illiteracy in Nigeria, the Federal Government has launched about 13 new infrastructure projects at the National Mass Literacy and Adult Education Commission (NMEC), Kano Centre, via Public-Private Partnership (PPP). According to reports, more than 76 million adults, or 38% of Nigeria’s population of over 200 million,

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Only students of federal institutions will receive student loans for now — FG.

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 21, 2024

The federal government has announced that the student loan scheme will only be available to applicants from federal universities, as the program will be executed in phases. This was announced on Monday by Akintunde Sawyerr, managing director of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), during a conference in Abuja. “We will soon begin a programme […]

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FG begins upgrade of 50 secondary schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 26, 2024

The Federal Government has begun the upgrade of 50 senior secondary schools around the country. Dr. Iyela Ajayi, Executive Secretary of the National Senior Secondary Education Commission, NSSCE, made the announcement during a recent courtesy visit to Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State, by Commissioner of Education Dr. John Mamman. According to Fatima Ahmed Bappare, […]

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FG sets up a seven-member committee to investigate bullying in Abuja school

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 24, 2024

Namtira Bwala, a student of Lead British International School, was subjected to bullying by fellow students. The federal government has formed a seven-member committee to investigate alleged bullying incidents at Lead British International School in Abuja. This came after the government called an emergency meeting with the school’s administration following the

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FG closes private school in Abuja due to bullying (FULL VIDEOS)

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 23, 2024

According to reports, the Federal Government closed the Lead British International School in Abuja due to claims of bullying. This was revealed on Tuesday during a press conference that parents attended on the school’s grounds. It was also learned that the claim would be investigated, and the investigation’s results would delay the school’s opening for

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How FG rescued over 1000 abductees without ransom – NSA

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 16, 2024

The National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, claims that the Federal Government has recovered over 1,000 victims of verifiable mass abductions across the country without paying ransom. Mr Ribadu stated on Monday in Abuja, while welcoming 22 rescued students and staff from the Federal University Gusau, that the covert operations were carried out in recent […]

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Insecurity: FG employs hunters, vigilantes, pledges to put an end to school attacks

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 14, 2024

Mrs Halima Iliya, the National Coordinator of the Financing Safe Schools Initiative, said plans are in the works to actively engage hunters and vigilantes in intelligence collection in order to reduce school-related attacks nationwide. The National Coordinator stated this in an interview with NAN on Sunday in Abuja. She stated that aggressive community engagement and […]

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Students Loan: Lawmaker assures Nigerian students of proper funding

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 5, 2024

Hon Gboyega Isiaka, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Students Loans, has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government is committed to providing adequate funding for the plan for all qualified citizens studying at public-owned tertiary institutions across the country. Isiaka, who represents the Egbado North/Imeko Afon Federal Constituency in Ogun

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FG invites Masters and PhD students to apply for the Slovakia scholarship programme

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 4, 2024

The Nigerian government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has encouraged interested and qualified Nigerians to apply for the 2024/2025 Slovakia National Scholarship Programme. The fellowship is intended for postgraduate programmes, Masters, and PhDs. This was revealed on the ministry’s X page on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. The scholarship is expected to offer

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FG once again threatens to deal with fake degree holders

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 3, 2024

The federal government has once again stated that security services will pursue persons in the country who possess bogus university certificates. Tahir Mamman, Minister of Education, stated this on Tuesday during the first quarterly citizens and stakeholders interaction in Nigeria’s education sector in Abuja. He predicted that the presentation of a 13-pillar roadmap

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FG enrols 2 million out-of-school almajiri children

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 2, 2024

The federal government has enrolled two million out-of-school almajiri children in basic and Arabic literacy initiatives. Tahir Mamman, Minister of Education, stated this during the Citizens and Stakeholders Engagement on Nigerian Education Sector Ministerial Deliverables on Tuesday in Abuja. Upon taking office, President Bola Tinubu held a cabinet retreat for ministers,

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Lawyer: Federal government should integrate space law into school curriculum

Fadiran Ifeloluwa April 2, 2024

Mujahid Indabawa, a space lawyer, has encouraged the Federal Government to include space law in school curricula to raise awareness and put the country on the world map of international law practice. Mr Indabawa, who also serves as the Assistant Director of Legal and Space Regulation Services at the National Space Research and Development Agency, […]

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FG promises to train teaching hospital personnel to improve healthcare delivery

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 28, 2024

The federal government has vowed to help train staff in teaching hospitals and other tertiary health institutions to address rising issues in healthcare delivery. Vice-President Kashim Shettima made the pledge while receiving the management of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, led by its Chief Medical Director, Prof. Ahmed Ahidjo, on Wednesday at the

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FG reveals plan to conduct census of schools

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 26, 2024

The federal government announced Wednesday that it plans to conduct a census of all schools in the country. According to the government, the census data will help it address the sector’s challenges. Prof. Tahir Mamman, Minister of Education, made the announcement during a two-day capacity-building training for desk officers in the ministry’s departments and

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SSANU meeting with FG ends at an impasse; strike continues

Fadiran Ifeloluwa March 21, 2024

The meeting between the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria University (SSANU) and the Federal Government concluded in an impasse, with SSANU requesting that strict action continue. On Wednesday, National President (SSANU) Muhammed Ibrahim announced that the strike would continue tomorrow. Recall that SSANU and NASU began on a seven-day nationwide strike on Monday to