15 h. ago JAMB Issues Strong Warning Against Illegal Admissions By New Institutions

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reiterated its commitment to upholding the integrity of Nigeria’s tertiary admission process, warning newly established and upgraded institutions against carrying out illegal admissions. At an interactive session held in Abuja with principal officers of these institutions, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, stressed that all admissions must go […] The post JAMB Issues Strong Warning Against Illegal Admissions By New Institutions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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28 h. 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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28 h. ago NOA Exposes Irregularities In Federal Student Loan Disbursement

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has accused higher institutions of conniving with banks to short-change the students in the disbursement of the federal government’s Student Loan Fund. The NOA said its investigations into the disbursement of the fund have uncovered several unethical practices by some institutions of higher learning. This is contained in a statement […]

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32 h. ago Banks, varsities frustrating student loan disbursement – NOA

An investigation into the handling of the Federal Government’s student loan programme has revealed that some tertiary institutions, in collaboration with banks, are allegedly withholding disbursed loans from students. The findings were presented on Sunday by the Community Orientation and Mobilisation Officers of the National Orientation Agency, following reports of unethical practices. The issue came Read More

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35 h. ago Federal Gov’t Exposes Irregularities In Student Loan Disbursements By Banks

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has accused tertiary institutions of coniving with banks to short-change beneficiaries in the disbursement of the federal government’s student loans. The NOA said its investigations into the disbursement of the loans have uncovered several unethical practices by some institutions of higher learning. This was contained in a statement issued to […]

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36 h. ago Institutions, banks withholding student loan funds – NELFUND

An investigation into the handling of the Federal Government’s student loan programme has revealed that some tertiary institutions, in collaboration with banks, are allegedly withholding disbursed loans from students. The findings were presented on Sunday by the Community Orientation and Mobilisation Officers of the National Orientation Agency, following reports of unethical practices. The issue came Read More

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37 h. ago Student loans: Tertiary institutions shortchanging sudents – NOA

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The National Orientation Agency (NOA), has said recent investigations into the disbursement of the Federal Government Student Loan Fund Federal Government Student Loan Fund have uncovered several unethical practices by some institutions of higher learning. NOA, in a statement issued in Abuja by the Deputy Director, Communications and Media, Paul Odenyi, […] The post Student loans: Tertiary institutions shortchanging sudents – NOA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago TETFund Legacy Projects To Transform Nigeria’s Tertiary Institutions, Says Echono 

The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Sonny Echono, has stated that legacy projects, which would be executed by the Fund, would change the landscape of Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Echono, who solicited the support of management of the tertiary institutions to ensure seamless execution of the projects, stated this at the weekend […]

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3 d. ago Kebbi student union leader’s lauds Gov Nasir Idris over successful rescue of FUBK student 

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi   The Coalition of Student Union Leaders across tertiary institutions in Kebbi State has passed a vote of confidence on the Executive Governor of Kebbi State, His Excellency, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, in recognition of his swift and decisive leadership in addressing the recent abduction of a student of the […] The post Kebbi student union leader’s lauds Gov Nasir Idris over successful rescue of FUBK student  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago NELFUND Threatens To Sue Universities Withholding Student Loans But Still Asking Recipients To Pay School Fees

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has expressed strong concerns over unethical practices reportedly perpetrated by some tertiary institutions in relation to the student loan scheme. According to NELFUND, certain institutions have been receiving student loan payments directly into their accounts but have failed to inform the students or update their fee records accordingly. This […] The post NELFUND Threatens To Sue Universities Withholding Student Loans But Still Asking Recipients To Pay School Fees appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Student loan: NELFund uncovers institutional fraud, extortion of students

By Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) announced on Thursday that it has uncovered fraudulent activities by some institutions in the student loan programme’s implementation. In a statement, NELFund revealed that certain institutions fail to inform students of disbursements made on their behalf, yet still demand payment of institutional fees from those […] The post Student loan: NELFund uncovers institutional fraud, extortion of students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Federal Gov’t Orders Tertiary Institutions To Publicly Advertise Job Vacancies

The Federal Ministry of Education has directed all its tertiary institutions nationwide to henceforth advertise all job vacancies publicly. The ministry issued the directive in an official statement released by its Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade. According to the statement, the directive aimed to promote transparency, equity, and open competition in the […]

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5 d. ago FG stops acting VCs, rectors, provosts from contesting substantive positions

Following recent crisis which trailed appointment of institutional heads in certain public universities and other tertiary institutions nationwide, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, on Thursday approved the implementation of a guiding policy on eligibility for the appointment of Vice Chancellors, Rectors and Provosts. The policy, which was announced by the Director of Press, Read More

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5 d. ago FG orders Federal tertiary institutions to publicly advertise vacancies

The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Education has directed all Federal Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria to advertise available vacancies through public mediums. This directive was issued by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, as part of the Ministry’s renewed commitment to fairness and integrity in the education sector. According to Read More

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7 d. ago JAMB chides tertiary institutions bypassing CAPS for admission

Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has warned tertiary institutions that admissions conducted outside the Central Admissions Processing System are invalid. Oloyede gave the warning during the matriculation ceremony of Redeemer’s College of Technology and Management in Mowe, Ogun State. The ceremony saw a total of 212 students matriculate for National Diploma Read More

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9 d. ago Implement more NNPCL CSR projects in tertiary institutions, NANS tasks Ojulari 

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta    The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the new Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Bayo Ojulari, to increase and implement the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects of the company in tertiary institutions across the country.  NANS noted that although the […] The post Implement more NNPCL CSR projects in tertiary institutions, NANS tasks Ojulari  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Malpractice: Varsity lecturer advocates ban of smartphones in secondary, tertiary education 

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo   A lecturer at the Al-Hikmah University, Kwara State, Dr. Olorunnisola Kola Saeed, has adviced the federal government to make an educational policy for the ban of smart phone for students in secondary and tertiary institutions in Nigeria.    Speaking at the 2nd national symposium of Mission for the Eradication of […] The post Malpractice: Varsity lecturer advocates ban of smartphones in secondary, tertiary education  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Disclose Your Budgetary Allocations, Others To Public Online, Federal Gov’t Mandates Tertiary Institutions

The Federal Government has directed all Vice-Chancellors, Rectors, and Provosts of its tertiary institutions to publish key institutional data on their official websites for public consumption with immediate effect. To comply with this directive, all federal institutions were required to update their websites not later than May 31, 2025. The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf […]

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2 w. ago TETFund To Establish 18 New Innovation Hubs In Tertiary Institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to establish 18 new Innovation Hubs across tertiary institutions in 2025 to strengthen Nigeria’s research and innovation. The executive secretary of TETFund, Arch. Sonny Echono, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 30th Cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative, held at Innov8 Technology […]

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2 w. ago TETFund to launch 18 new innovation hubs in tertiary institutions

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced plans to establish 18 new innovation hubs across tertiary institutions to strengthen Nigeria’s research and innovation. Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the 30th Cohort of the Research for Impact (R4i) initiative, held at Innov8 Technology […] The post TETFund to launch 18 new innovation hubs in tertiary institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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