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NELFUND condemns institutions withholding students’ tuition refunds, arbitrary fee hikes
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has condemned what it described as unethical practices by some tertiary institutions, accusing them…
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Alausa urges Nigerian students to embrace healthy living and vaccination
Tunji Alausa, minister of education, has urged Nigerian students to adopt healthy lifestyles, maintain proper hygiene, eat nutritious foods and…
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NELFUND denies suspending students’ upkeep allowance payments
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has dismissed reports claiming that the federal government suspended the payment of students’ upkeep…
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JAMB fixes June 13 for mop-up UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has fixed Saturday, June 13 for the conduct of mop-up examination for all…
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NELFUND extends student loan application portal for institutions seeking more time
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has approved an extension of its student loan application portal for institutions that requested…
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2026 UTME: 1.5m registered as JAMB rules out extension beyond February 28
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says the sale of e-PINs for the 2026 unified tertiary matriculation examination (UTME)…
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NELFUND debunks reports directing students to begin loan repayment
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has dismissed reports claiming that beneficiaries of the federal student loan scheme have been…
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NELFUND hails Dangote Foundation’s annual N100bn annual scholarship initiative
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has congratulated the Aliko Dangote Foundation on the launch of its unprecedented N100 billion…
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FG restates commitment to safer learning environments, backs safe school initiative
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening safety in schools across the country through sustained support for the…
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JAMB panel uncovers cheating scandal involving 6,319 UTME candidates
A special committee set up by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has uncovered large-scale cheating involving…
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