12 h. ago Education Minister Meets VCs As Protests Erupt Over Student Loan Scandal

As controversy mounts over the alleged mismanagement of the Federal Government’s student loan scheme, Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa is scheduled to meet today with Vice-Chancellors and heads of institutions accused of mishandling disbursed funds. The meeting will focus on training bursars and ICT heads to ensure the loan scheme runs smoothly. A new compliance […] The post Education Minister Meets VCs As Protests Erupt Over Student Loan Scandal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Peter Obi Laments Economic Hardship, Says Public Office Holders Milking Nigerians

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has lamented over poverty situation in Nigeria, saying that there is need for urgent and deliberate action. Obi urged all levels of government, especially public office holders to prioritize critical areas of development, particularly investment in health, education and poverty alleviation. Speaking on Tuesday at the […] The post Peter Obi Laments Economic Hardship, Says Public Office Holders Milking Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Senate to hold National Security Summit to address rising insecurity

From Kenneth Udeh, Adesuwa Tsan Abuja The Nigerian Senate has resolved to hold a two-day National Security Summit in Abuja, involving federal, state, and local governments, traditional rulers, civil society, students’ unions, and security agencies, to address the escalating wave of killings, kidnappings, banditry, and terrorism across Nigeria. The Senate also urged the federal government […] The post Senate to hold National Security Summit to address rising insecurity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Kanu family slams media over alleged trial misrepresentation

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The family of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has condemned what it calls deliberate misrepresentation of court proceedings in his ongoing terrorism trial by certain media outlets. In a statement signed by Emmanuel Kanu, the family described an article titled “Nnamdi Kanu Admitted Inciting Public […] The post Kanu family slams media over alleged trial misrepresentation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Bandits kill SS 3 student days to first WASSCE paper in Kogi

Kola Sunday, a senior secondary school three (SS3) student of United Comprehensive College, Odo-Ere, headquarters of Yagba West local government read more Bandits kill SS 3 student days to first WASSCE paper in Kogi

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16 h. ago NELFUND restates commitment to inclusive student loan access

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has reaffirmed its dedication to providing equal access to its student loan scheme for all Nigerian students, regardless of location or background. The agency stressed the importance of thorough verification with stakeholders, including the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and respective institutions, before disbursing […] The post NELFUND restates commitment to inclusive student loan access appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Stakeholder engagement: NANS knocks NELFUND over disregard for association’s structure

By John Ogunsemore The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) said the failure of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to formally engage the association before extending stakeholder engagement invitations to student union presidents in the nation’s institutions of higher learning constitutes a blatant disregard for due process. This is contained in a statement jointly […] The post Stakeholder engagement: NANS knocks NELFUND over disregard for association’s structure appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Safe School: Police deploys 60 officers to lead school protection in Gombe

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has launched the School Protection Squad (SPS) to the against attacks on schools and ensure the safety of students and teachers in Gombe state. According to the National Coordinator and Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of the SPS, Dr. Abayomi Shogunle, no fewer than 60 […] The post Safe School: Police deploys 60 officers to lead school protection in Gombe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Meet Emmanuel Owolabi, entrepreneur producing quality footwears

Emmanuel Owolabi, a medical student at Babcock University and co-founder of Bataje Shoe Lines, a brand that delivers custom-made, quality read more Meet Emmanuel Owolabi, entrepreneur producing quality footwears

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24 h. ago Toyosi Samuel Oyebanji: A rising star in the entertainment industry

From fine arts graduate to winner of a global recognition award at 25, Toyosi Samuel Oyebanji holds a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from De Montfort University Leicester, United Kingdom. He started his career with student films, first demonstrating his notable talent in the production of “Jay’s Dairy” in 2022, which premiered on YouTube. He […] The post Toyosi Samuel Oyebanji: A rising star in the entertainment industry appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Students protest alleged mismanagement of N100bn student loans

• Block Lagos-Ibadan highway, demand presidential probe   From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), yesterday, blocked the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Camp section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to protest the alleged mismanagement of N100 billion funds allocated to the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The blockage of both […] The post Students protest alleged mismanagement of N100bn student loans appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Admission crisis: Miva Open varsity deploys blended learning model to absorb 1m students

By Gabriel Dike Miva Open University, Yaba, Lagos, a pioneering institution in digital education, has launched its flagship study centre in Lagos. Its bold mission is to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to close Nigeria’s yawning university admission gap. With over 900,000 qualified students denied university admission annually due to capacity limitations at conventional universities in […] The post Admission crisis: Miva Open varsity deploys blended learning model to absorb 1m students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago FUOYE crisis: NAUS threatens to shut institution, gives FG 72

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The leadership of National Association of University Students (NAUS), has threatened to shut down the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), over failure of the Federal Government to take decisive action in resolving the festering crisis rocking the University. The university students have also given the federal government 72 hours to remove the […] The post FUOYE crisis: NAUS threatens to shut institution, gives FG 72-hour ultimatum to remove VC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Student loan: NELFUND concerned over low participation of students from south

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) said it’s concerned with low participation of students from the south-south, south east regions in the students’ loan programme. NELFUND, at a meeting of stakeholders in Abuja, on Monday, said that available data indicated that students in these regions are not indicating interest in the programme, […] The post Student loan: NELFUND concerned over low participation of students from south-south, south east appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Missing Babcock University student found, to face disciplinary committee

By Gabriel Dike   The management of Babcock University (BU), Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, on Monday cleared its name following the safe return of Oladipupo Siwajuola, a JUPEB student, earlier declared missing by his mother. The university, in a statement signed by the Director of BU, Communication and Public Relations, Dr. Joshua Suleiman, revealed that the […] The post Missing Babcock University student found, to face disciplinary committee appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago NANS tackles power minister over call for electricity tariff hike

By John Ogunsemore The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has vehemently rejected Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu’s call on Nigerians to prepare for a fresh hike in electricity tariffs. Adelabu, in a Monday statement signed by his spokesperson, Bolaji Tunji, said it is unsustainable for the Federal Government to continue to subsidise electricity, noting […] The post NANS tackles power minister over call for electricity tariff hike appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Babcock Varsity Reacts, Says Missing Student Left Campus Without Clearance

Authorities of Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, have reacted to the report that one of its student, Oladipupo Siwajuola, who was declared missing and now found, left the university campus without obtaining proper clearance. Director of Communication and Public Relations of the University, Joshua Suleiman, in a statement stated that contrary to public opinion, the […]

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49 h. ago Kogi has some of Nigeria’s best public schools — Commissioner

The Sun The Kogi State Government has asserted that the state now boasts some of the most beautiful and well-equipped public schools in Nigeria, thanks to deliberate and sustained investments in the education sector. In a statement issued on Sunday, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the state’s Commissioner for Information and Communications, said the government has consistently […] The post Kogi has some of Nigeria’s best public schools — Commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Group Slams Factional NANS President Over Allegation Against Seyi Tinubu

Civil society organisation, Education for Accelerated Development (EAD), has described the recent allegations made by the factional president of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah, against Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, as a hoax and a piece of fabrication. The factional NANS president had accused Seyi Tinubu of […]

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60 h. ago Kebbi Students elect national leaders as Ahijo Saidu emerges president

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi The National Union of Kebbi State Students (NUKESS) has elected their national executive at it 2025 national convention where Ahijo Saidu Bakiwai emerged as National President. While Bakiwai from Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK) got 29 votes,his closer rival,Anas Umar Faruq from KSUSTA garnered 27 votes and the third presidential […] The post Kebbi Students elect national leaders as Ahijo Saidu emerges president appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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