The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has secured full accreditation for several of its academic programmes, including those in Law, Engineering, Sciences, and other key fields. This was confirmed in a letter addressed to the Vice Chancellor by the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu. The
Professors Horacio D. Espinosa and Neelesh A. Patankar from Northwestern University’s McCormick School of Engineering have led a scientific team to gain a deeper understanding of how the human oesophagus functions. Their work focuses on understanding how the muscular layers of the oesophagus function, especially in patients with diseases such as oesophageal cancer and gastroesophageal
At least 51 public tertiary institutions in Nigeria are under scrutiny for making illegal deductions from student loans provided by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Reports reveal that these institutions charged students between N3,500 and N30,000 beyond the approved fees, violating the established guidelines for the loan scheme. Several schools, including the Federal University
The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) has deployed 35 medical professionals to Zanzibar, Tanzania. According to a further report, the deployment, including doctors and nurses, addresses regional educational and professional gaps. Speaking at the official send-off in Abuja on Tuesday, Dr Yusuf Yakub, Director-General of NTAC, described the event as a stepping stone for the
The management of Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech) has refuted claims of involvement in illegal deductions from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) allocated to its students. This comes after the college was named among 50 institutions accused of exploiting students by deducting fees ranging from N3,500 to N30,000 from the funds received. In a
Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Jamiu Alli-Balogun, has called on students for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to maintain integrity and avoid exam malpractice. The examination started on April 24 and will end on June 20, 2025. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, Alli-Balogun
The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand offers a fully funded scholarship for international students applying for Master’s and PhD programs for the 2025 academic year. This scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, and living expenses, providing a valuable opportunity to study in one of Asia’s leading institutions. The scholarship is open to students from all
The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has confirmed the disbursement of ₦188,002,500 in education loans to 1,631 students under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) scheme. This announcement comes amid concerns over delays in loan disbursements to some students. According to the university’s Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ikechukwu Nwankwo, the disbursement process was conducted transparently. A
ActionAid Nigeria has raised serious concerns about the exploitation of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), which has led to financial sabotage in over 50 Nigerian tertiary institutions. The international development organisation condemned the practice of inflating fees, withholding refunds, and abusing the student loan program, accusing the institutions of undermining students’ trust and betraying
The Federal Government has announced the cancellation of the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship programme, labelling it a misuse of public funds. Minister of Education Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa made this announcement during a meeting with the newly elected officials of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Tuesday. Dr Alausa revealed that in
