In a move to strengthen Nigeria’s educational financing framework, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, recently held strategic consultations with key members of the National Assembly. Mr. Sawyerr met with Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, Senate Leader, and Senator Hassan Ibrahim Dankwambo, former Governor of Gombe
The newly elected President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Professor Chris Piwuna, has declared that the Federal Government’s student loan initiative lacks merit in Nigeria’s current economic reality, describing it as an unrealistic policy in a country plagued by unemployment, inflation, and inadequate support systems for youths. He made this known in
The Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) joyfully celebrates the remarkable achievement of Dr Azeez Butali, a distinguished Nigerian researcher who was recently awarded the prestigious Fulbright fellowship to advance human genetics research in Nigeria. This global recognition not only honours Dr Butali’s outstanding work but also shines a bright light on the intellectual excellence emerging from Nigeria.
In a decisive move to combat the growing menace of examination malpractice in Nigeria, the Federal Government has announced a nationwide rollout of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) exams. The Minister of Education, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, disclosed this development through the Minister of State
Over 4,000 graduates urged to uphold values of discipline, excellence at IAUE Convocation The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to educational development, warning that cultism, examination malpractices, and other forms of misconduct will no longer be tolerated in the state’s tertiary institutions. Speaking at the
In a bold move to address Nigeria’s rising youth unemployment and stimulate industrial development, the Federal Government has launched a comprehensive Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme aimed at equipping young Nigerians with job-ready skills that meet global standards. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in Abuja on Friday, Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir
Amid growing concerns over visa restrictions and geopolitical tensions between the United States and China, former U.S. President Donald Trump has attempted to reassure Chinese students currently studying in the United States, saying, “You’ll be fine.” Trump made the remark during a recent campaign-style town hall, addressing fears among international students, particularly Chinese nationals, following
Tension gripped parts of Benue State on Thursday, May 29, 2025, as unidentified gunmen stormed the premises of Government Secondary School, Odugbo, disrupting ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) activities. The invasion, which occurred around 1:20 p.m., sent shockwaves through the local community and raised fresh concerns over the safety of students in
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly criticised the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) for its handling of the English Language paper during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), following a last-minute delay that pushed the exam to an unusually late time slot. In a statement made available to the
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has revealed that the newly established University of Agriculture, Science and Technology located in Ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area, was created to meet the increasing demand for higher education and to drive economic growth through agricultural development. Governor Alia made this known during his state-wide broadcast in Makurdi
