7 h. ago 2,973 UNILORIN Students Benefit From NELFUND As 10,000 Others Apply For Loan

A total of 2,973 students of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kwara State have benefitted from the Nigerian Educational Loan Fund (NELFUND). LEADERSHIP gathered that over 10,000 students of the university applied for the education loan to enable them meet their financial obligations in the pursuit of their educational career. The Vice-Chancellor of University of […]

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8 h. ago With Charterhouse’ no Nigerian family needs seek overseas education — Todd

as Charterhouse Lagos expands with secondary school John Todd, director of education at Charterhouse Lagos, has emphasised that Nigerians read more With Charterhouse’ no Nigerian family needs seek overseas education — Todd

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10 h. ago NSC Announces Scholarship Partnership With Hungarian University For Athletes

In a significant boost for the development of sports in Nigeria, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced a special scholarship partnership with the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE). This collaboration aims to provide Nigerian athletes with unique academic opportunities, enabling them to pursue higher education while maintaining their training and competitive […]

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27 h. ago EU educates Nigerian students on study opportunities in Europe

The European Union through its ‘Study in Europe Fair,’ has provided Nigerian students with direct access to information about studying in Europe, offering opportunities to explore a diverse range of academic programmes and disciplines. The ‘2025 EU Study in Europe Fair’ is a collaborative initiative led by the EU Delegation in Nigeria with active participation Read More

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58 h. ago Filmhouse Group, AFRIFF Unveil Initiative For Future Talent Nurture

The Filmhouse Group in partnership with Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) and the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) has launched an initiative to equip secondary school and university students with industry knowledge and hands-on experience in the creative sector. This collaboration aimed at educating the next generation of Nigerian creatives in film, animation, and […]

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3 d. ago EU hosts Study Fair in Kano, recommits self to education, democracy in Nigeria

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The European Union (EU), yesterday hosted a successful Study Fair in Kano State, designed to facilitate educational relationship between European universities and Nigerian students. The Fair, attended by secondary and university students from different North West states, offered opportunities  for interaction with on – ground representatives of several European institutions on available […] The post EU hosts Study Fair in Kano, recommits self to education, democracy in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Nigerians see governance as means to make wealth – EFCC boss

Stakeholders have called for sustained efforts, collaboration, and a focus on ethics and integrity to ensure progress in the fight against corruption in Nigeria. The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Olanipekun Olukoyede; Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, Musa Aliyu; Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Read More

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4 d. ago Higher institutions want law on comprehensive national AI policy in Nigeria

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Experts in the Nigerian higher education sector have called on the federal government to promulgate law that will back a comprehensive national Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country suggesting that such a policy must have clear goals, priorities, and implementation plans. This was part of the communique issued at the end […] The post Higher institutions want law on comprehensive national AI policy in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago $3.5m Nigerian tech startup ceases operation, returns capital to investors

After three years in operation, Nigerian education technology startup Edukoya has ended operations, saying poor infrastructure and economic challenges made it impossible to scale. The startup which secured Africa’s largest pre-seed funding of $3.5 million in 2021, said it will return capital to investors rather than persist in what it described as an unsustainable market Read More

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5 d. ago Alex Onyia scouts global partners to revolutionise Nigeria’s STEM education

aims to give Nigerian children relevant and valuable education.   Alex Onyia, chief executive officer of Educare, has revealed his read more Alex Onyia scouts global partners to revolutionise Nigeria’s STEM education

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6 d. ago UBEC vows to provide access to quality education for Nigerian children

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Hajiya Aisha Garba, has promised to ensure that every Nigerian child has access to quality education in line with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. In her first quarterly meeting with Executive Chairmen of State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs), in Abuja, Hajia […] The post UBEC vows to provide access to quality education for Nigerian children appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Private varsity students may sue FG over NELFUND exclusion — MacPherson VC

Tribune Online Private varsity students may sue FG over NELFUND exclusion — MacPherson VC Students of private universities nationwide may form a joint association to challenge the Federal Government in Court over the decision to exclude them from the list of beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), the Vice-Chancellor of MacPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, Prof. Francis Igbasan said. This is as the management of the […] Private varsity students may sue FG over NELFUND exclusion — MacPherson VC Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Include private varsities in NELFUND, TETFund, McPherson VC Urges FG

The Vice-Chancellor of McPherson University, Ajebo, Ogun State, Professor Francis Igbasan, has urged the Federal Government to include students of private universities across the country in the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. Igbasan also called on the government to grant private institutions access to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund to support academic development in private universities. Read More

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9 d. ago Autonomy key to effective performance of Nigerian universities — TETFUND boss

Tribune Online Autonomy key to effective performance of Nigerian universities — TETFUND boss The Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund(TETFUND) Arc. Sonny Echono has revealed that Nigerian universities must attain all levels of autonomy towards ensuring operational efficiency and effective performance. He explained that the autonomy when fully operational and allowed would afford Nigerian universities to initiate ideas in improving quality education and contributing to national development. […] Autonomy key to effective performance of Nigerian universities — TETFUND boss Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Long school hours, heavy homework drain children amid exploitative fees

For many Nigerian parents, the pursuit of quality education for their children has become a frustrating struggle. The soaring costs of non-reusable textbooks, extended school hours, excessive homework, and exploitative fees, for them, appear to be a conspiracy designed to drain their resources. CHIJIOKE IREMEKA reports on the growing outrage among parents amid calls for Read More

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1 week ago Education was never a scam—Now it’s more accessible than ever

For many Nigerian youths, education has long been perceived as a privilege rather than a right. The rising cost of read more Education was never a scam—Now it’s more accessible than ever

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1 week ago Student loan: NELFUND to close 2023/2024 application cycle Feb. 21

Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says it will close the 2023/2024 student loan application cycle on Feb. 21. Its Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr, who disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja, said the 2024/2025 application cycle would commence on February 22. He said that the transition to the 2024/2025 cycle was a demonstration of […] The post Student loan: NELFUND to close 2023/2024 application cycle Feb. 21 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Incorporating CTCA into Nigerian education system will improve learning outcomes — UNESCO

Tribune Online Incorporating CTCA into Nigerian education system will improve learning outcomes — UNESCO The UNESCO Institute for African Culture and International Understanding (IACIU) has underscored the need for the Nigerian government to integrate the Culturo-Techno-Contextual Approach (CTCA) into the education system for sustainable education in the nation. Incorporating CTCA into Nigerian education system will improve learning outcomes — UNESCO Tribune Online

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2 w. ago NELFUND to audit student database, cut stipends for dropouts

Tribune Online NELFUND to audit student database, cut stipends for dropouts The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says it is planning to update its system and students’ database to ascertain dropouts who still receive its stipends. NELFUND to audit student database, cut stipends for dropouts Tribune Online

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