NELFUND clears 22 more state-owned institutions for student loan

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has cleared 22 more state-owned tertiary institutions to apply for student loans. “ The Nigeria Education Loan Fund has announced that students from the following 22 state-owned tertiary institutions can now apply for loans on its portal: nelf.gov.ng “This followed a review by the committee responsible for the Student Verification […]

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Students loan: EFCC donates N50bn crime proceeds to NELFUND

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has donated N50 bi[[ion to support the Nigerian Education Loan Fund. This was disclosed by the anti-graft agency on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, when the Fund’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, led its management team on a courtesy visit to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja. […]

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JAMB: Why we can’t unbound Mass Communication in tertiary institutions

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has described the unbundling of Mass Communication in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions as untimely. Speaking at the 15th anniversary of 89.3FM, a radio station owned by the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), in the Kwara State capital on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, said Nigeria […]

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WAEC withholds 215,267 results over alleged malpractice

he West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has withheld the results of 215, 267 candidates, who sat for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) (School Candidates) over alleged malpractice. Dr Amos Dangut, Head  of the National Office (HNO) stated this while announcing the results on Monday, in Lagos. According to Dangut, the number […]

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Step-by-step guide to checking 2024 WASSCE result

A screenshot from WAEC result checker website The West African Examinations Council has released the results for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for school candidates. The examination body announced this in a post on X on Monday. The post read, “The West African Examinations Council is pleased to inform candidates who sat […]

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NAPS condemns Osun ploy students’ rustication

On Thursday, the National Association of Polytechnic Students condemned the recent rustication of 12 students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State students. The association also accused the Rector, Dr Sanni Yahaya, of tyranny and lack of commitment to the welfare and progress of the students, and demanded his sack. According to a statement, NAPS’ […]

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Osun varsity seeks priority for digital competence development to improve global economy

The Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University, Prof Clement Adebooye, has urged tertiary institutions to prioritise the development of digital competencies among students for the country to thrive in increasingly AI-driven global markets. He took charge of the 2024 Entrepreneurship Studies and Innovation Training Programme held at the University of Osogbo. Adebooye affirmed, “By building digital […]

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Oyo TESCOM releases CBT results

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde fixes cut-off mark, interview timetable Oyo State Post-Primary Teaching Service Commission, TESCOM, released the computer-based test results, saying about 9,000 candidates passed. This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Commission, Pastor Akinade Alamu, in a statement made available to the journalists on Tuesday in Ibadan. In the statement, he […]

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National Library shifts stakeholders’ engagement forum in Akure to Saturday August 17

The National Library of Nigeria has shifted its planned stakeholders’ engagement forum billed for Akure, the Ondo State capital, to Saturday, August 17, 2024. It was originally fixed for Wednesday, August 14, 2024. The change was conveyed in a notice sent to the authors, publishers, printers, and patrons by the Head of Akure Branch of […]

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OYOSUBEB: Head-teachers commend smooth conduct of CBT exam

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde The Association of Primary School Head Teachers of Nigeria, AOPSHON, has applauded the smooth conduct of the recently conducted computer-based tests for jobseekers by the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB). A statement by the board’s media team, said the AOPSHON Chairman, Mr. Adekunle Adedeji expressed confidence in the […]

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