The Federal Ministry of Education says it is considering a partnership with the National Education Awards Programmes (NEAP), a non-governmental organisation that supports youth development through scholarships and advocacy. Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, gave the assurance in Abuja during a courtesy visit by NEAP officials. She said the Ministry was
The Isa Kaita College of Education, Dutsinma, Katsina, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Kano Field Office, will train about 20,000 youths across the state in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Malam Halilu Ahmed, UNICEF’s focal person at the college, revealed this on Monday, August 18, 2025, at a training on the adoption of
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), initiated by President Bola Tinubu’s administration to assist indigent students with tuition loans and a ₦20,000 monthly upkeep allowance, has halted stipend disbursements since June, leaving hundreds of beneficiaries struggling financially. Students across universities in the country have reported that the delay has pushed many into debt, forcing some
The Esther Matthew Tonlagha (EMT), a foundation in the Niger Delta focused on youth empowerment, has charged its graduates to use their skills to create wealth. Addressing the graduates about their skills at the Batch B graduation ceremony in Warri, Esther Tonlagha, EMT Founder, said, “These are not just skills, but they are tools of
The Samuel Okwaraji Foundation has revealed an annual under-16 football competition among secondary schools. Chidozie Achonwa, on Sunday, August 3, 2025, the secretary of the foundation, mentioned that the competition will be held in memory of the deceased Super Eagles player, Samuel Okwaraji. Achonwa stated that Patrick Okwaraji, Okwaraji’s eldest brother, developed the annual football
Students of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, have celebrated the payment of their tuition and long-awaited upkeep allowances facilitated by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). In a video shared by presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, via his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, students were captured dancing and chanting joyfully in what appeared to
Isah Miqdad, the Chairman of the Katsina Local Government Council, has awarded full scholarships to 96 students to study at the Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management (KSITM). Awarding the scholarships on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Miqdad urged the beneficiaries to stay focused and determined, emphasising that support received from their parents or guardians
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has offered 200 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) jobs in the Federal Civil Service. The president also gave them ₦250,000 and a scholarship each up to Ph.D level in their preferred university in the country for their outstanding service during their service years between 2020 and 2023. He
Professor Samuel Mbadike Nzotta, Vice Chancellor of Amadeus University, states that the school is focused on raising a new generation of skilled graduates who will create jobs, rather than search for them. Speaking in Abia State, he stated that the university provides world-class learning facilities, smart classrooms, modern laboratories, and highly qualified lecturers. He added
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has provided interest-free loans to over 396,000 students since its inception in May 2024. This was revealed by NELFUND boss, Akintunde Sawyerr, during a media chat on July 17, 2025. Sawyerr said over 645,000 students across Nigeria have applied so far. The digital loan system, he noted, ensures smooth
