Category: Education
NIMR Raises Alarm Over Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases, Calls for Increased Funding
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has issued a stark warning about the growing threat of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, particularly viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) and drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB). Researchers at the institute are calling for heightened vigilance, improved diagnostic screening, and increased funding to combat these public health challenges. During the institute’s…
Two Teachers Sentenced to 44 Years Imprisonment for Raping Minors in Ekiti
An Ekiti State High Court has sentenced two teachers, Ajibola Gbenga (43) and Olaofe Ayodele (52), to a combined 44 years in prison for raping minors and abusing their positions of authority. The judgment, delivered by Justice Adeniyi Familoni, marks a significant step in the fight against sexual violence and the abuse of vulnerable children…
Lagos 2027: League of Concerned Lagosians Endorses Dr. Tunji Alausa for Governorship
A key political advocacy group in Lagos, the League of Concerned Lagosians (LCL), has thrown its weight behind Dr. Tunji Alausa, the current Minister of Education, as its preferred candidate for the 2027 Lagos gubernatorial election under the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement titled “Alausa: Save Lagos Now,” the group emphasized Dr. Alausa’s…
NELFUND Clarifies Delay in August Stipend Disbursement
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has issued a statement addressing the delay in the disbursement of the August stipends to students. In a press release dated September 12, 2024, NELFUND attributed the delay to ongoing payment processing, which includes conducting essential security checks to protect public funds. Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, Director of Corporate Communications…
Federal Government Allocates N47.5 Billion to Upgrade 50 Senior Secondary Schools Nationwide
Koton Karfe, Kogi State — The Federal Government has allocated N47.5 billion for the initial phase of upgrading 50 selected senior secondary schools across the country. This announcement was made by Dr. Iyela Ajayi, the Executive Secretary of the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), during the groundbreaking ceremony at Government Science Secondary School (GSSC)…
Katsina SSA Digital Media, Isah Miqdad, to Present Fully Funded Scholarships and Bursaries to Local Students
Honorable Isah Miqdad, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Digital Media to Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State, has announced the upcoming presentation of fully sponsored scholarship and bursary awards to students in Katsina Local Government. In a statement, Miqdad emphasized the administration’s commitment to supporting education during these challenging times, particularly for disadvantaged…
Katsina Governor Radda Presents Admission Letters to 68 Scholarship Recipients Headed for China
Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has officially presented admission letters and international passports to 68 students selected for the state’s Special Foreign Scholarship Program. The students, who will depart for China tomorrow, are set to pursue advanced studies in Artificial Intelligence and Bio-economy under a fully sponsored scholarship program. The initiative, which…
Chief Bisi Akande Dedicates Pro-Chancellor Allowances to Scholarship Fund for Science Students at the University of Ibadan
Ibadan, August 29, 2024 — Chief Bisi Akande, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Ibadan, has announced his decision to forgo personal remuneration from his position, instead directing any allowances due to him to support deserving undergraduate students studying Science courses. In a memorandum addressed to Mr. Ganiyu Oke…
President Tinubu Approves New Appointments to TETFund Board Amid NELFUND Disbursements
In a significant move aimed at enhancing the quality of tertiary education in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of several distinguished Nigerians to the board of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). The newly appointed members are: This announcement comes at a pivotal time when the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has…
Nigerian Education Loan Fund Expands Reach with New Onboarding of State-Owned Institutions
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELF) continues to make significant strides in its mission to provide accessible financial aid to students across the country. As of the latest update, a total of 86 state-owned institutions have been successfully onboarded onto the NELF portal, expanding the reach and impact of the student loan program. In a…