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NELFUND RECORDS ONE MILLION STUDENTS LOAN APPLICATIONS

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has crossed a historic milestone, recording over one million applications on its student loan portal since the official launch on May 24, 2024. This remarkable achievement underscores the far-reaching impact of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which is restoring faith in government-led social empowerment programmes and making…

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JAMB FLAGS 2,658 ADMISSIONS AS ILLEGAL

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has flagged a total of 2,658 admissions conducted during the 2024/2025 academic session as illegal. The illegal admissions were flagged from a total of 17 universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, according to a breakdown of institutional analysis conducted by the board, which was obtained by our correspondent on…

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FG RELEASES ₦2.3BN TO CLEAR SALARY, ARREARS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES

The Federal Government has released ₦2.3 billion for Batch 8 salary and promotion arrears to universities across the country, with staff expected to receive payments immediately. A statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo, quotes the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, as saying the disbursement was processed through the Office…

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