12 h. ago NELFund: Education Minister Breaks Silence On Alleged Student Loan Deductions

The Federal Ministry of Education is investigating reports of unauthorized deductions from student loans by some Nigerian universities under the NELFund scheme. This follows a report by The Guardian and an ongoing ICPC probe. An emergency meeting with affected vice chancellors and the NELFund MD has been scheduled for May 6, 2025. The statement, released […] The post NELFund: Education Minister Breaks Silence On Alleged Student Loan Deductions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Federal Gov’t Summons Indicted VCs, NELFUND Over Alleged Student Loan Fraud

The Federal Government has summoned Vice Chancellors of affected universities and the Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to an emergency meeting scheduled for May 6, 2025, following disturbing allegations of unauthorised deductions from student loans. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, described the situation as extremely concerning, vowing that […]

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21 h. ago ICPC Probes NELFUND Over N71.2bn Discrepancy In Student Loan Disbursement

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched investigations into alleged discrepancies surrounding the disbursement of student loans by the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). This was disclosed in a statement by the commission on Thursday, stating that the Chief Executive Officer of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, officials of the Central Bank […]

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37 h. ago Federal Gov’t Presents Licence To Isaac Balami Varsity Of Aeronautic As Institution Kicks Off

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially presented the approved licence for the immediate take-off of Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic and Management. Recall that President Bola Tinubu had recently approved the university during a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the State House, Abuja. The approval of the university whose licence had been […]

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39 h. ago Federal govt presents license to Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic, Management as school kicks off

The National Universities Commission, NUC, has officially presented the approved license for the immediate takeoff of Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic and Management. President Tinubu recently approved the university during a Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting held at the State House, Abuja. The approval of the university, whose license had been pending for the past […] The post Federal govt presents license to Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic, Management as school kicks off appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago Presidency To Sanction Tertiary Institutions Over Alleged Student Loan Fraud

The Federal Government, through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Student Engagement, has initiated a crackdown measure on tertiary institutions reportedly implicated in fraudulent activities related to student loans. Senior Special Assistant to the President Bola Tinubu on Student Engagement, Comr. Asefon Sunday Dayo, stated this in a press statement […]

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45 h. ago Japa: Federal Gov’t Launches N110bn Fund To Upgrade Medical Schools

In a move to address the escalating exodus of Nigerian healthcare professionals popularly dubbed the “japa” wave, the Federal Government has launched a N110 billion intervention fund aimed at revitalising medical education infrastructure across the country. Speaking on Tuesday at the inauguration of the Ministerial Monitoring Committee on TETFund High Impact Intervention Projects in Abuja, […]

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45 h. ago Ogoni Foundation Urges Federal Gov’t, Oil Companies To Prioritise Region’s Dev’t

A Nigerian non-governmental organisation, the Ogoni Voice Achievers Foundation (OVAF), has called on the Federal Government, International Oil Companies (IOCs), and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to address the pressing needs of the Ogoni people and support sustainable development in Ogoni land. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Khana LGA, OVAF’s Founder […]

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50 h. ago Federal Gov’t Reaffirms Commitment To Workplace Safety, Employee Wellbeing

The federal government has reiterated its commitment to promoting a safe and progressive work environment. This was said at the second edition of its World Day for Safety and Health at Work in Abuja. This year’s event, themed “The Impacts of Digitalization and AI on Workers’ Safety and Health,” with a sub-theme focusing on “Enhancing […]

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64 h. ago Federal Gov’t To Launch Centre To Combat Immigration Document Fraud

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has disclosed the plan of the Federal Government to establish a centralised system targeted at tackling immigration and document fraud. Dr Tunji-Ojo who revealed this at a meeting with the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Home Affairs, David Hanson, alongside representatives from the UK Home Office, National […]

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68 h. ago Federal Gov’t Sets Up Committee To Curb Trailer, Tanker Accidents

Worried by the rising cases of tanker and trailer accidents on the major highways, the federal government has set up a special committee to investigate the menace and proffer solutions to recurrent incidents. The committee comprises representatives of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigeria Institute of Transport […]

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4 d. ago Rivers State Govt applauds Federal Govt unity colleges old students, offers support for bringing sports festival to PH

… As Federal Govt College Ikot Ekpene wins with 8 gold medals The Rivers State government has applauded the old read more Rivers State Govt applauds Federal Govt unity colleges old students, offers support for bringing sports festival to PH

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5 d. ago Federal Gov’t Pays Outstanding Allowances Of Nigerian Students On Scholarships Abroad

The Federal Government has said that supplementary allowances due to Nigerian students studying abroad under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme have been paid up to December 2024. A statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Boriowo Folasade, said the Ministry acknowledged that the recent exchange rate […]

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6 d. ago ‘₦47bn Annual Electricity Bill Unsustainable’, Again, Federal Gov’t Defends ₦10bn Aso Rock Solar Power Project

The Federal Government has once again emphasised its decision to install solar panels at the Aso Rock Villa, maintaining that it was unsustainable to continue to pay about ₦47 billion yearly in electricity bills for the Seat of Power. The Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Mustapha Abdulahi, said the huge amount […]

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6 d. ago Ugochinyere Cries Out Over Devastating Gully Erosion In Imo, Seeks Federal Govt’s Intervention

The lawmaker representing Ideato North and South federal constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has raised the alarm over the worsening gully erosion crisis ravaging several communities in his constituency. He called on the Federal Government for urgent intervention to prevent further loss of lives and property. Speaking […]

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6 d. ago Federal Gov’t To Launch Agribusiness Policy To Stabilise Food Prices

The Federal Government is set to launch the National Agribusiness Policy Mechanism (NAPM) to strengthen agricultural productivity, stabilise food prices, and drive economic growth. The NAPM is part of broader initiatives aimed at transforming the country’s agricultural sector through data-driven policies and public-private partnerships. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this while speaking on Friday in […]

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7 d. ago Tafawa Balewa University Sacks Lecturer Over Alleged Sexual Harassment Of Married Woman

The Governing Council of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University in Bauchi State, has dismissed a senior lecturer, identified as Dr Usman Aliyu, over allegations of sexual harassment involving a married postgraduate student, Mrs Kamila Aliyu. It was gathered that Director, Information and Public Relations of the institution, Zailani Bappa, disclosed this in an interview with the […] The post Tafawa Balewa University Sacks Lecturer Over Alleged Sexual Harassment Of Married Woman appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Federal Gov’t To Seize Properties Of Retired Civil Servants Defaulting On Housing Loans

  The Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board (FGSHLB) has disclosed that it has begun compiling the list of retired civil servants who have not fully repaid the housing loans they obtained. The head of information and public relations at FGSHLB, Ngozi Obiechina, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja while quoting the […]

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7 d. ago Federal Gov’t, Stakeholders To Grant 3m Women Access To Renewable Energy Credit

The federal government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs, and in collaboration with the Nigeria Consumer Credit Corporation (CrediCorp), among others, will grant 3 million Nigerian women access to N5 million worth of renewable energy credit. Themed, “PowerHer 774 – End Energy Poverty for Women,” the project aims at enabling women access local renewable energy […]

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8 d. ago Southern Monarchs Condemn Uromi Killing, Urge Federal Gov’t To Address Insecurity

The Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), has condoled with the families and loved ones of the Northern hunters who lost their lives in the Uromi incident. The traditional rulers condemned the violence that led to the loss of lives of the hunters and prayed for peace and stability in the affected community. In a […]

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