The newly inaugurated National President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Olushola Oladoja, has dismissed reports of a factional crisis in the student body, describing the claim as false and a product of imagination. In a signed statement on Wednesday, he said, “To begin with, the publication in question is a vile concoction,
Education experts are urging the Nigerian government to establish language laboratories in primary and secondary schools to enhance students’ foreign language proficiency. This initiative aims to enhance communication skills, foster cognitive development, and promote academic success, thereby preparing students for global opportunities. Language laboratories offer practical experience in listening, speaking, and comprehension, reinforcing classroom instruction.
Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has denied allegations linking him to the assault and abduction of the President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Atiku Isah. Comrade Isah, while addressing a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja, accused Seyi Tinubu and the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, of offering
In a significant move to support education, Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has approved the payment of National Examination Council (NECO) registration fees for more than 24,000 final-year students in public secondary schools across the state. This initiative, marking the second consecutive year of such support, aims to alleviate the financial burden on parents
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has distanced itself from an individual claiming to be the association’s President, warning that such actions are misleading and capable of disrupting the group’s focus on defending student interests. In a statement signed by NANS Assistant Secretary General Olatunji Adejuwon, the association described the actions of the said
The Kwara State Government has launched a bold new initiative, the Commissioner-to-Classroom (C2C) programme, designed to create a safer and more supportive learning environment across public and private schools in the state. Unveiling the initiative at the first-quarter Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Ministry of Finance in Ilorin, Commissioner for Education and Human Capital
Only ₦44.2 billion out of ₦203.8 billion earmarked for student loans has been disbursed, the ICPC has revealed, citing significant discrepancies in the administration of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). This was disclosed in a statement signed by Demola Bakare, the Commission’s spokesperson, on Thursday. According to the statement, the Commission confirmed it had
The Ministry of Education has investigated claims of unauthorised deductions from students’ loans and NELFund accounts by universities. The Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations issued a statement announcing an urgent meeting for May 6, 2025, with the vice-chancellors of the impacted universities and the Managing Director of NELFund. Recall that the Independent Corrupt
The North-West Development Commission (NWDC) has officially opened applications for its highly competitive 2025/2026 foreign scholarship programme. The initiative aims to empower exceptional individuals from the North-West region of Nigeria by offering fully funded opportunities for undergraduate, master’s, and PhD studies at prestigious institutions worldwide. The NWDC, established under the NWDC Act of 2024 and
President Bola Tinubu has officially launched the Dual Mandate Policy, enabling all Federal Colleges of Education (FCOEs) to concurrently award the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and Bachelor’s degrees. This initiative follows the enactment of the Federal Colleges of Education Act, 2023, which aims to reform teacher education in the country. The Minister of Education,
