63 h. ago NELFUND: Over 8,000 FUK students receive N1.73bn in education support – VC Umar Pate

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Kashere (FUK), Professor Umar Pate, has commended the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) initiative, describing it as one of the most transformative interventions in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector. Speaking during a pre-convocation press briefing held at the university premises on Tuesday, Professor Pate disclosed that a […] The post NELFUND: Over 8,000 FUK students receive N1.73bn in education support – VC Umar Pate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Akpabio declares support for establishment of new Universities

…Calls for inclusive education reform From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has declared firm support for the establishment of several new specialised universities across Nigeria, stating that the move is vital to bridging educational gaps, promoting innovation, and ensuring regional equity in access to tertiary education. Akpabio made this known yesterday […] The post Akpabio declares support for establishment of new Universities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago ‘I want him to pay N50,000 monthly upkeep for our 5 children’

Tribune Online ‘I want him to pay N50,000 monthly upkeep for our 5 children’ One Rihanat Kuranga of Egbejila Area, Ilorin, Kwara State, has filed for divorce from her husband, Shuaib AbdulRahman at the Area Court, sitting at Centre-Igboro, Ilorin, over domestic violence. Rihanat told the court that her husband started beating her after she gave birth to their second child, saying that it has become unbearable. According to […] ‘I want him to pay N50,000 monthly upkeep for our 5 children’ Tribune Online

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8 d. ago WED: FBRA spreads circular economic awareness among students, communities

Tribune Online WED: FBRA spreads circular economic awareness among students, communities The Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA) reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability with a series of activities to mark the 2025 World Environment Day (WED), celebrated globally under the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution.” With initiatives focused on education, advocacy, and infrastructure support, FBRA’s campaign this year centred on promoting circular economic practices, fostering behavioural […] WED: FBRA spreads circular economic awareness among students, communities Tribune Online

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8 d. ago UNICEF demands increased investment in early childhood education

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for an increase investment to support foundational and pre-primary education in both read more UNICEF demands increased investment in early childhood education

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1 week ago Foundation Provides Educational Support To Children Across Nigeria

A non-profit organisation committed to ensuring equal access to quality education, The Dolly Children Foundation, has provided academic support to over 23,000 children across six states in Nigeria. Since its establishment in 2009, the foundation said it has driven transformative change through literacy-focused interventions, school infrastructure upgrades, and holistic child development programs in Ogun, Abuja, […]

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1 week ago Dolly Foundation Provides Educational Support To 23,000 Children

The Dolly Children Foundation, a non-profit organisation committed to ensuring equal access to quality education, has provided academic support to over 23,000 children across six states in Nigeria. Since its establishment in 2009, the foundation has driven transformative change through literacy-focused interventions, school infrastructure upgrades, and holistic child development programs in Ogun, Abuja, Oyo, Enugu, […]

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1 week ago Lagos Government urges parents to support children’s financial education as Zedcrest launches books

The Lagos State Government has called on parents to work more closely with teachers and other stakeholders to improve children’s read more Lagos Government urges parents to support children’s financial education as Zedcrest launches books

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1 week ago MSF Treats 300,000 Malnourished Children In 7 Northern States

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) also known as Doctors Without Borders, has intensified efforts to combat malnutrition across seven states in the northern part of the country, treating over 300,000 children in 2024. The figure represents 25% against the number of malnourished children treated in the previous year. MSF operates facilities that attend to malnourished children […]

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1 week ago Stakeholders’ support key to inclusive learning, effective education — NSSEC

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC) has highlighted the importance of inclusive education that will result in effective learning and improved literacy and numeracy levels in Nigeria. The Commission further stressed the importance of stakeholders’ support and cooperation in achieving the desired objective, which, it said, was in line with […] The post Stakeholders’ support key to inclusive learning, effective education — NSSEC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Polio eradication: UNICEF pledges continued support to Zamfara govt

Tribune Online Polio eradication: UNICEF pledges continued support to Zamfara govt The United Nations Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF) has pledged to continue supporting the Zamfara State Government in its efforts to eradicate polio, and lauded the state for going 20 months without a single recorded case of the virus. Polio eradication: UNICEF pledges continued support to Zamfara govt Tribune Online

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3 w. ago NYSC DG seeks additional support from stakeholders on Corps entrepreneurship

Tribune Online NYSC DG seeks additional support from stakeholders on Corps entrepreneurship The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has appealed for more support to enhance Corps members' financial education, mentorship, technical skills, and access to grants, which would ... NYSC DG seeks additional support from stakeholders on Corps entrepreneurship Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Group launches HIV support web page to strengthen fight against the disease

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano A group, Bridge Connect Africa Initiative (BCAI), has announced the launch of a Youth-led HIV Support Page, aimed at empowering young Nigerians in the fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS. The support page, ‘Youth Leading HIV Awareness Campaign (YOLHAC)’ Webpage, aims to highlight the need for HIV education, combat stigma, and […] The post Group launches HIV support web page to strengthen fight against the disease appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago How AFENET used satellite imaging to reach 78,000 unvaccinated Nigerian children

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET), a non-profit organisation, recently used Google’s Open Buildings dataset to locate previously unmapped villages read more How AFENET used satellite imaging to reach 78,000 unvaccinated Nigerian children

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3 w. ago Kaduna speaker pays N100m NECO fees for 1,000 students, others

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna As part of efforts to expand access to education and support vulnerable groups in his constituency, the Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Dahiru Liman, has disbursed ₦100 million for National Examination Council (NECO) examination fees and community welfare packages. Of the total amount, ₦40 million […] The post Kaduna speaker pays N100m NECO fees for 1,000 students, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago NCoS debunks claims on incarceration of 26,000 children in custodial centres

Tribune Online NCoS debunks claims on incarceration of 26,000 children in custodial centres "The Service categorically refutes this baseless and unfounded report and views it as a gross misrepresentation of facts capable of misleading the public and undermining the credibility of the Service." NCoS debunks claims on incarceration of 26,000 children in custodial centres Tribune Online

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