Following the poor performance recorded in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), many Nigerian universities may begin to accept candidates with JAMB scores as low as 140, 150, or 160, according to emerging reports. The development has caused anxiety among students nationwide, especially those who had hoped to gain admission into highly competitive institutions.
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) has announced that the student loan application process is now fully digital, eliminating all forms of human contact during the application phase. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, Director of Strategic Communications at NELFund, stated that the new system will streamline the loan process, making it faster
Key stakeholders across Africa’s education sector—including policymakers, academics, industry leaders, and edtech organisations—are set to convene for a summit aimed at transforming higher education through digital innovation. The event, organised by Argyle IT & Education, a leading education technology firm, will take place from June 19 to 20. It is designed to accelerate the adoption
The federal government has restated its commitment to building an inclusive school system in the country, where every learner, regardless of gender, disability, socio-economic status, or background, will be welcomed, protected, and empowered to succeed. Speaking Thursday in Abuja, at the opening ceremony of a two-day workshop for special education officers from the 36 states
The Ibara Correctional Centre, Abeokuta, awarded 32 male and six female inmates with Bachelor’s Degrees in Theology and Diplomas in Mission on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. In a keynote address by Prof. Olusola Kehinde, Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), read by Prof. Fafiolu Olusesan, Kehinde highlighted the role of education
The newly inaugurated Governing Council of the Federal College of Agriculture and Technology, Nabanje, Katsina State, has been tasked with adopting strategic, legacy-driven leadership to guide the institution in enhancing innovation, food security, and youth empowerment. Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, gave the charge during the inauguration ceremony of the members
What is NELFUND SLAS? In the context of Nigeria’s education fund, SLAS stands for the Student Loan Application System, a digital portal designed by NELFUND for public higher institutions in Nigeria to upload and verify the details of their students who have applied for education loans. Difference between the NELFUND portal and the SLAS portal
The Lagos State Government, through the Office of Sustainable Development Goals, has organised a strategic forum with the State’s public health practitioners and the management of Loughborough University, UK, to drive impact in advancing quality health delivery that meets global best practices. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Sustainable Development Goals, Dr Oreoluwa Finnih,
Fujian Jiangxia University, China, is planning to collaborate with Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Edo State, to provide an avenue for knowledge exchange across various sectors, including education, culture, science, and technology. While receiving the Chinese delegates led by Mr Ling Qzdan, the university president, at the Edo Government House in Benin, Governor Monday Okpebholo expressed
Professor Flora Tobolayefa Oluwafemi has been appointed Vice Chancellor of the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State. Oluwafemi used to be the institution’s deputy vice-chancellor. Additionally, she was the head of a department at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Mr Abdullahi Bardi, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the University’s Governing Council, stated that
