4 h. ago NANS Threatens Action Against Corrupt University Officials Over Student Loan Mismanagement

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the federal and state governments to take decisive action against heads of tertiary institutions implicated in the mismanagement of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme. The association demanded the immediate sack of Vice Chancellors, Rectors, and Provosts found guilty of corruption or mismanagement linked […] The post NANS Threatens Action Against Corrupt University Officials Over Student Loan Mismanagement appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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65 h. ago ICPC says no discrepancies in NELFUND student loan disbursements

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has clarified that there are no discrepancies in the disbursement read more ICPC says no discrepancies in NELFUND student loan disbursements

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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5 d. ago Seyi Tinubu Dismisses NANS’ President Allegations, Says ‘Enough Is Enough’

Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has firmly debunked allegations made by the newly elected President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah, who accused him of leading thugs to disrupt the NANS inauguration in Abuja and threatening his life. Isah had alleged in a phone interview with an […]

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5 d. ago Foundations Sign MoU To Support 50 Girls At Miva Open Varsity

The Umaru Shinkafi Legacy Foundation and the Abubakar Atiku Bagudu Foundation have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to sponsor 50 girls from educationally disadvantaged states; Kebbi, Zamfara, and Sokoto through scholarships at Miva Open University, Nigeria’s first fully online tertiary institution. The official signing ceremony took place at the Medicaid Radio diagnostic Centre, […]

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6 d. ago Miva Open University launches Lagos Study Centre to expand access to learning

Miva Open University has announced the official opening of its Lagos Study Centre as part of its efforts to expand read more Miva Open University launches Lagos Study Centre to expand access to learning

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1 week ago UNIZIK: Ikechebelu scores high in public performance rating as Acting Vice

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha A public opinion poll on Nnamdi Azikiwe University’s official Facebook page has shown strong support for Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof Joseph I. Ikechebelu. Appointed on 20 November 2024 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Prof. Ikechebelu introduced his BLESSeD Vision—Beautify UNIZIK, Light Up UNIZIK, Excellent UNIZIK, Safe UNIZIK, Secured UNIZIK, and Digitise UNIZIK—to […] The post UNIZIK: Ikechebelu scores high in public performance rating as Acting Vice-Chancellor appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago CONUA seeks probe of NELFUND student loan mismanagement by institutions

By Gabriel Dike The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) on Tuesday expressed concern about recent reports alleging unethical practices by some institutions in the administration of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), a scheme meant for students in tertiary institutions in the country. The union in a statement signed by the National President of CONUA, […] The post CONUA seeks probe of NELFUND student loan mismanagement by institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Harvard Varsity Sues Trump Administration Over $2.2bn Funding Freeze

Harvard University sued several United States agencies and top officials for freezing billions of dollars in federal funding, significantly intensifying a high-stakes showdown with the President Donald Trump-led administration. LEADERSHIP recalls that the Trump administration accused the nation’s oldest and richest university of failing to combat anti-semitism on campus. Trump escalated his fight with Harvard […]

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2 w. ago NANS raises alarm over student loan diversion by institutions

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has raised concerns over unethical practices in the disbursement of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), alleging that some tertiary institutions, in collusion with banks, are diverting student loans for personal gain. Speaking on Thursday in Abeokuta, NANS National Vice President for Inter-Campus and […] The post NANS raises alarm over student loan diversion by institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NELFUND: NANS condemns withholding of student loans, threatens protests

The National Association of Nigerian Students has voiced concern over the alleged non-disbursement of student loans by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, despite claims that funds have already been released. PUNCH online reports that an investigation into the handling of the Federal Government’s student loan programme revealed that some tertiary institutions, in collaboration with banks, Read More

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2 w. ago Institutions risk legal action hiding student loan disbursement information — NELFund

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has warned that tertiary institutions that fail to inform students of loan disbursements made read more Institutions risk legal action hiding student loan disbursement information — NELFund

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2 w. ago Banks and Universities colluding to frustrate student loan disbursement, says NOA

The National Orientation Agency (NOA), through its community workers, said some tertiary schools are suspected of working with banks to read more Banks and Universities colluding to frustrate student loan disbursement, says NOA

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