5 h. ago Teachers Laud Robotics Training, Call For FG Support, Expansion

Participants at the ongoing STEM Teachers’ Training on Robotics in Warri, Delta State, have called on the federal government to increase investment in science education to enhance technological advancement in the country They made the appeal during separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday. The participants also commended the organisers of the […]

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11 h. ago Zero VAT On Food, Healthcare, Education In New Tax Bills – Taiwo Oyedele

The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Dr. Taiwo Oyedele, has reiterated that the newly proposed tax reform bills are structured to deliver tangible economic relief to Nigerian workers. In a statement issued on Friday, Oyedele emphasised that the reforms aim to increase the disposable income of citizens and reduce […] The post Zero VAT On Food, Healthcare, Education In New Tax Bills – Taiwo Oyedele appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Angry Rivers Women At Remi Tinubu’s Empowerment Programme Walk Out On Ibas’ Wife, Demand Fubara’s Reinstatement

Some angry women at a venue of the Renewed Hope Initiative empowerment programme, organized by First Lady of Nigeria, Remi Tinubu in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, staged a walkout while the event was ongoing. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the event, which held on Friday, was aimed at distributing empowerment items to 500 women across the […] The post Angry Rivers Women At Remi Tinubu’s Empowerment Programme Walk Out On Ibas’ Wife, Demand Fubara’s Reinstatement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago FG empowers Colleges of Education to award NCE, bachelor’s degrees

The federal government has empowered Federal Colleges of Education to concurrently award the Nigeria Certificate in Education and Bachelor’s Degrees read more FG empowers Colleges of Education to award NCE, bachelor’s degrees

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16 h. ago Nigeria Press Council warns of AI’s dual threat to Journalism

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja As Nigeria joins the global community to mark the 2025 World Press Freedom Day, the Nigerian Press Council (NPC) has urged media professionals to critically assess the state of press freedom in the country, particularly in light of the rapid digital transformation and the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. […] The post Nigeria Press Council warns of AI’s dual threat to Journalism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago FG To Approve Bachelor’s Degrees For Federal Colleges Of Education

In a major step toward reforming teacher education in Nigeria, the Federal Government has commenced the implementation of the Dual Mandate Policy in all Federal Colleges of Education (FCOEs). This development comes after the enactment of the Federal Colleges of Education Act, 2023, which was signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The law […] The post FG To Approve Bachelor’s Degrees For Federal Colleges Of Education appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Federal Varsity Lokoja Fully Compliant On NELFUND Loan Disbursement – Management

The management of the Federal University of Lokoja (FUL) said it has fully complied with the National Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) policies regarding the disbursement of N188,002,500 in education loans to 1,631 students of the institution. According to Daniel Ikechukwu Nwankwo, the institution’s public relations officer (PRO), the management took this opportunity to clarify all […]

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28 h. ago Gamified learning – The next frontier in education technology

I remember my first encounter with a Nintendo Game Boy like it was yesterday. It was the early ’90s in read more Gamified learning – The next frontier in education technology

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34 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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34 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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35 h. ago ICPC clarifies student loan probe, admits error in press release

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has issued a clarification on its investigation into the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) student loan scheme, admitting an error in a prior press release that misled the public. In a statement on Thursday, May 1, 2025, ICPC spokesperson Demola Bakare […] The post ICPC clarifies student loan probe, admits error in press release appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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35 h. ago ICPC probes N71.2bn discrepancy in NELFUND student loan disbursements

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched a comprehensive investigation into discrepancies in the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) student loan disbursements. ICPC spokesperson Demola Bakare made the announcement in a statement on Thursday. The probe follows reports implicating 51 tertiary institutions in unauthorised deductions of […] The post ICPC probes N71.2bn discrepancy in NELFUND student loan disbursements appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Black Gold to Silicon Valley: How we built Techmaestro from scratch

In a world where technology is reshaping every industry, the path to professional fulfillment is rarely linear. This is the read more Black Gold to Silicon Valley: How we built Techmaestro from scratch

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39 h. ago Workers’ Day: Otu urges brilliance, innovation in Cross River workplaces

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has urged workers to embrace brilliance and innovation in their workplaces to adapt to technological and global changes. Delivering his Workers’ Day message on Thursday, May 1, through his deputy, Dr Peter Odey, Otu emphasised the need for creativity and adaptability, stating, “The strength of […] The post Workers’ Day: Otu urges brilliance, innovation in Cross River workplaces appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Nigeria’s eGovernment summit to explore role of PPPs in digital solutions space

The Nigeria eGovernment Summit 2025 is set to proffer digital solutions that will enhance governance through public-private partnerships. The summit read more Nigeria’s eGovernment summit to explore role of PPPs in digital solutions space

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43 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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43 h. ago UNICEF, ECW earmark $50m to support education across insurgency

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), on Wednesday, said it would be supporting the North-East States of Borno, Adamawa and read more UNICEF, ECW earmark $50m to support education across insurgency-affected states

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45 h. ago Bolt’s electric tricycles aim to lower transport costs for Lagosians

Bolt has officially launched its electric tricycles in Lagos in a bid to expand low-cost urban transport. This move is read more Bolt’s electric tricycles aim to lower transport costs for Lagosians

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46 h. ago We’re Giving Youths Opportunities To Unlock Potential — Makinde

Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has assured that his administration will continue to give youths in the state the platforms and opportunities to unlock their potential. Governor Makinde said his government has been pursuing the objectives of the nation’s economic prosperity through creation of entrepreneurs and commitment to the education of the young people […]

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48 h. ago Tech University Targets 1m Enrollments, Opens Lagos Study Center To Bridge Access Gap

Miva Open University has inaugurated its Lagos Study Center with an ambitious target of reaching 1 million students in the coming years, a bold stride toward reshaping Nigeria’s higher education landscape. The launch marks a critical milestone in the university’s mission to expand access to quality tertiary education, as it addresses the glaring gap left […]

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