The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has debunked viral claims that it has increased the monthly upkeep allowance for students from ₦20,000 to ₦25,000. In a statement signed by its Director of Strategic Communication, Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, NELFUND dismissed the claim as false, reiterating that the monthly stipend remains ₦20,000 and urged students to rely …
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the timetable for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates, setting the stage for nationwide preparations. According to the final international timetable published on WAEC’s official X handle on Monday, the examination will commence on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and conclude …
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has provided more than ₦206 billion in loans to students at 270 tertiary institutions nationwide, less than two years after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu launched the programme. Since the loan portal opened in May 2024, the agency has received 1,751,669 applications. So far, 1,164,222 students have benefited. NELFUND paid …
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it will issue free Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) application forms to persons with disabilities (PWDs) registering for the 2026/2027 examination. JAMB made the announcement in a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja by its Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin. Registration for the 2026 …
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Wing, has directed all primary and secondary school teachers to join the ongoing indefinite strike. The union said it acted on the directive of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), which instructed all affiliate unions in the FCT to escalate the industrial action. NUT said the …
Twenty-four Nigerian universities appeared in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject, marking the first time the country has recorded such a feat. The rankings, released on January 21, make Nigeria the most represented country in Sub-Saharan Africa. The 2026 rankings cover 11 areas: Arts and Humanities, Business and Economics, Computer …
The Lagos State Government has expressed concern over the collapse of a bungalow classroom block at Odokekere High School, Ikorodu, while assuring parents and the public that no lives were lost in the incident. In a statement, the Special Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools (SCRPS) described the development as unfortunate, saying it received reports …
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have reached an agreement on a 40 per cent salary increase and better academic allowances for university lecturers. The agreement was signed during a formal ceremony attended by government officials and ASUU leaders. As a result, lecturers can now expect improved welfare and incentives …
The Federal Government has dismissed reports that Nigerian scholarship students in Morocco were abandoned. The government described the claims as misleading and intended to misinform the public. Earlier, activist Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, posted a video on X (formerly Twitter) showing Nigerian students in Morocco claiming they had not received financial support for …
The Federal Government has unveiled new measures to curb malpractices during the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) exams. Education Minister Tunji Alausa and Minister of State for Education Suwaiba Ahmed said the reforms include enhanced question randomisation and serialisation, ensuring each candidate receives a unique version of the examination to …
