ICPC Probes N159.6bn unaccounted Student Loan

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is probing 51 tertiary institutions across Nigeria over N159.6 billion released under the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which were unaccounted for. Demola Bakare, the ICPC Spokesperson, said the investigation revealed that the total money received by NELFUND as of March 19, 2024, was N203.8 billion. However, the total amount disbursed to institutions from inception to date is about N44,200,933,649.00. Out of the total of...

NUC Approves 11 New Private Universities

The National Universities Commission (NUC) on Wednesday approved the establishment of 11 new private universities across Nigeria, bringing the total number of licensed private universities in the country to 159. This fresh approval comes despite an earlier suspension by the Federal Government on the issuance of licences to new private universities. However, the government had clarified that applications already in advanced stages would still be considered, provided they met the necessary standards. The newly approved...

TSU VC Warns New Students Against Cultism, Exam Fraud During Hong Centre Matriculation

The management of Taraba State University Jalingo has reiterated its zero tolerance to cultism, examination malpractice, and other anti-social behaviours. The Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Sunday Paul Bako, stated this while administering an oath to newly admitted undergraduate students at the College of Education, Hong study centre, urged the students to avoid anything that may jeopardize their academic pursuit. He said to maintain the standard of teaching and learning, students of the institution...

WAEC, NECO to Embrace Full Computer-Based Exams by 2026

By 2026, students will no longer use pen and paper for WAEC and NECO examinations, as the Federal Government plans to switch to computer-based testing. The Minister of State for Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, revealed this on Monday during an inspection of the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Bwari, Abuja. He was accompanied by officials of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Dr Alausa explained that both WAEC and NECO would begin...

FG Releases ₦50bn to Settle University Staff Earned Allowances

In a major move to improve staff welfare and boost confidence in Nigeria’s education system, the Federal Government has released ₦50 billion to academic and non-academic staff of federal universities. The Minister of State for Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja through a statement issued by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo. Dr Alausa described the payment as a promise fulfilled by President Bola Tinubu, targeting...

Exam Malpractices: WAEC Revokes Licenses of 574 Schools  

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Nigeria has revoked the licenses of 574 schools that were found guilty of examination malpractices. The Head of WAEC’s National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut made this known during a press briefing at the headquarters of the examination body in Lagos. Dangut said WAEC had forwarded the list of the affected schools to the federal government. According to the examination body, the schools will not be allowed to conduct examinations...

CLE Approves New Law Faculties, Releases Bar Exam Results

The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has approved the commencement of Law programmes in five Nigerian universities, following the successful outcome of verification visits conducted by the Nigerian Law School. This resolution formed part of the key outcomes of the Council’s second quarterly hybrid meeting, held on Thursday, 17 April 2025, at the Council Chambers of the Nigerian Law School Headquarters, Bwari, Abuja. The meeting was presided over by Chief Emeka Ngige, OFR, SAN, Life...

FBN Launches Digital Xperience Centre in University of Nigeria Nsukka

The First Bank of Nigeria PLC has launched a fully automated Digital Xperience Centre, DXC, at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State At the launch on Wednesday, the Managing Director of First Bank, Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu stated that the Digital Experience Centre enables financial inclusion for customers to experience world-class innovative banking services. On its operation, the FBN MD, Mr. Alebiosu explained, “It is very simple. Get your ATM cards and do your transactions...

NELFUND, NOA Moves Against Institutions Abusing Students’ Loan Program

Recent investigations into the disbursement of the Federal Government Student Loan Fund uncovered several unethical practices by some institutions of higher learning. The National Orientation Agency (NOA) report revealed that beneficiary institutions of higher learning and banks are conspiring to short-change the students; Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director General of NOA, announced this finding after meeting with Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, the Managing Director of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund, NELFUND. A publication signed by Paul Odenyi,...

Osun Poly Shutdown For One Week Over Unrest, Cult Activities

Following unrest at the Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, the management  has announced the closure of the institution for one week. The announcement on Wednesday is coming after a violent confrontation involving suspected cultists near the institution’s gate on Tuesday. The incident reportedly led to serious injuries and fears of a fatality during the clash between two rival cult groups. To this end, the Polytechnic’s management ordered all students to proceed on a one-week mid-semester break,...

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