13 h. ago NDYC Demands Emergency Rule In Zamfara Over Insecurity, Political Crisis

The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State due to what it called as alarming level of violence, lawlessness, and breakdown of order. In a press statement signed by National Coordinator, Israel Uwejeyan, NDYC cited the recent kidnappings, killings, and general insecurity […]

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14 h. 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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15 h. ago Umar Education Group Empowers Nigerians With Foreign Varsity Study Opportunities

  Umar Education Group (UEG), a UK-based leading study-abroad consultancy, has offered Nigerian students the opportunity to pursue world-class education abroad in top-ranked universities across the United Kingdom, Canada, United States, and Australia. In a bid to democratise global education, UEG stated that it’s offering free consultations across the UK, Canada, US and Australian institutions […]

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43 h. ago Excitement builds as higher education football tournament kicks off in Lagos

In a drive to promote sports participation across Nigeria’s higher education institutions, 54Footballx kicked off the maiden edition of the UNITECOL Cup, read more Excitement builds as higher education football tournament kicks off in Lagos

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57 h. ago Residents Lament Health Crisis In Cross River Community School, Demand Urgent Gov’t Intervention

Once hailed as a beacon of education and community pride, the state of Community Primary School in Araran, Ofonbongha/Yala ward of Obubra local government area of Cross River State has raised concerns among parents and advocates in the area over potential health and safety risks to their children due to its current condition. The community’s […]

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62 h. ago TETFund Boss Bags Icon Award, Lauds Nigeria’s Progress As Skilled Labour Hub

The executive secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc. Sonny Echono, has declared that Nigeria is fast becoming a global hub for skilled labour. Echono stated this at the sidelines of the annual Vanguard Newspaper Personality of the Year Awards, where he was honoured with the prestigious Education Icon Award for 2024. In […]

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69 h. ago Why Nigeria’s education crisis demands more than new universities

Few issues pose as grave a threat to Nigeria’s long-term stability and prosperity as the deepening crisis in its education read more Why Nigeria’s education crisis demands more than new universities

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3 d. ago Reps mull overhauling of maritime law, back indigenous vessel ownership with Cabotage fund

By Steve Agbota The House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration has pledged full legislative support to overhaul Nigeria’s maritime legal framework and promote indigenous vessel ownership. Speaking during an oversight visit to the Nigerian Maritime Resource Development Centre (NMRDC) in Kirikiri, Lagos, on Tuesday, the Deputy Chairman of the Committee, Hon. […] The post Reps mull overhauling of maritime law, back indigenous vessel ownership with Cabotage fund appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. 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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4 d. ago Easter: Former Education Minister, group distribute palliatives to churches across Nigeria 

From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri Ex minister of Education,  Hon Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, PhD in collaboration with the  Young Nigerian Voices  has distributed over 5,000 bags of rice and 2,000KG of corn as Easter palliatives to churches across Nigeria. It would recall that the Group also did the same  during the ramadan fasting period to Muslims across […] The post Easter: Former Education Minister, group distribute palliatives to churches across Nigeria  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Reconciling the ‘power of not knowing’ with Nigeria’s education crisis

In Nigeria, a profound paradox underscores the tension between the pursuit of formal education and its systemic failures: over 20 read more Reconciling the ‘power of not knowing’ with Nigeria’s education crisis

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8 d. ago Lawmaker Slams NBA Over Rivers Crisis, Demands Return Of N300m

A member of the House of Representatives from Rivers State, Solomon Bob, has accused the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) of insincerity, hypocrisy, and misguided pretensions over its response to the state of emergency declaration issued by President Bola Tinubu. The lawmaker, who spoke to journalists in Lagos, said the NBA cannot restrict or amend the […]

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9 d. ago Taiwan: Our shared values with Nigeria –Liu, Head of Mission

By Our Reporter Mr. Andy Yih-Ping Liu, Chief of Mission of Taiwan in Nigeria, recently shared insights on Taiwan-Nigeria relations, Taiwan’s independence from China and opportunities for bilateral cooperation in education, trade and investment. Excerpts: My Stay in Nigeria “I am very familiar with Nigeria, as this is my eighth year in the country. My […] The post Taiwan: Our shared values with Nigeria –Liu, Head of Mission appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Student loans: NELFUND disburses N50bn to over 500,000 students

By Oluseye Ojo Almost ₦50 billion has been disbursed by the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to over 500,000 students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has disclosed. The disclosure was made by the Oyo State Director of NOA, Dr Olukemi Afolayan, when she featured on a live television programme – […] The post Student loans: NELFUND disburses N50bn to over 500,000 students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Visionaries, Innovators, Policymakers Converge In Enugu For South

Visionaries, thought leaders, innovators, educators, and policymakers, among others, will converge in Enugu for the highly anticipated South-East Educators Conference (SEEC) 2025. The conference, set to transform the future of education in Nigeria, will hold between May 2 and 3, 2025, at the prestigious Nike Lake Resort, Enugu, with theme: “Advancing Education: Innovation, Leadership & […]

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1 week ago Mastering Business Studies reimagines commercial education in Nigeria – Authors

Edidiong Hassan and Jamiu Adeleke Yinusa, authors of Mastering Business Studies have disclosed that as the demand for practical, life-oriented read more Mastering Business Studies reimagines commercial education in Nigeria – Authors

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1 week ago SEEC 2025 to revolutionise Nigeria’s education, says Chinedu

From Sunday Ani Doris Chinedu-Okoro, convener of the South East Educators’ Conference (SEEC), has announced that the 2025 edition, set for May 2–3 in Enugu, will transform Nigeria’s education landscape. Themed “Advancing Education: Innovation, Leadership & Transformation”, SEEC 2025 aims to unite educators, policymakers, and innovators, including keynote speakers Senator Liyel Imoke and Paul Onwuanibe […] The post SEEC 2025 to revolutionise Nigeria’s education, says Chinedu-Okoro appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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