Category: Education
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…
Inauguration of Governing Councils for Federal Tertiary Institutions Set for July 4, 2024
The Federal Government has announced plans to officially inaugurate the governing councils and boards of Federal universities, polytechnics, and other tertiary institutions on July 4, 2024. This development was disclosed by Prof. Aisha Maikudi, the Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Abuja, during her acceptance speech upon assuming leadership at the institution on Monday….
Hon. Waliu Owode Commended for Bursary Awards by National Association of Ijebu-East Students
Abeokuta, June 8, 2024 — The National Association of Ijebu-East Students has publicly expressed profound gratitude to Hon. Waliu Owode, the Ogun State House of Assembly representative for Ijebu-East State Constituency, for his recent bursary awards to 45 deserving students. In an appreciation letter addressed to Hon. Waliu Owode, the association highlighted the significant impact…
Student Loan Program to Launch, Benefiting 1.2 Million Students
Excitement is brewing as the long-awaited student loan program is set to officially launch this Friday, providing much-needed assistance to 1.2 million students enrolled in federal tertiary institutions nationwide. This groundbreaking initiative, spearheaded by Akintunde Sawyerr, the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the program, aims to alleviate financial burdens and promote inclusive access to education. During…
STUDENTS LOAN APPLICATION PORTAL OPENS ON MAY 24th: NELFUND MAKES HIGHER EDUCATION ACCESSIBLE
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) is set to open its student loan application portal on May 24th, 2024, ushering in a new era of accessible education for Nigerian students. Led by Managing Director, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, NELFUND’s management is thrilled to announce this significant milestone in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to…
Rep. Abubakar Bichi Covers School Registration Fees for 3000 Students
In a remarkable display of philanthropy and commitment to education, Honourable Member Representing Bichi Federal Constituency, Rep. Abubakar Bichi, through the Kabir Abubakar Bichi Foundation, has stepped in to alleviate the financial burden of over 3,000 students by settling their school registration and tuition fees. The Foundation disbursed a total sum of N81,106,152.83, with a…