In a strategic move to bolster the delivery of basic education services nationwide, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has announced its intention to prioritize Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as a cornerstone of its new strategic blueprint. The announcement, made Sunday in Abuja by UBEC’s Head of Public Relations and Protocol, […]
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By our Correspondent Adeche Momoh University, a privately-owned institution of higher learning situated at Igarra in Akoko Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, is set to commence operations soon. This was disclosed by the proprietor of the university Professor James Momoh at Igarra, on Friday. Momoh who lead members […]
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says it had disbursed about N35 billion to 261000 students in the country. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, stated this at a sensitisation programme for Edo students held in Edo University Iyamoh, Edo, on Thursday. The programme is in conjunction with […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has greenlit the allocation of over N700 billion to beneficiary institutions under the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) for the year 2025. The fund aims to bolster infrastructure development, research, and academic advancement within Nigeria’s higher education sector. The announcement was made by TETFund Executive Secretary, […]
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced a special intervention aimed at mitigating persistent power failures plaguing tertiary institutions nationwide. This initiative, revealed by TETFund Board of Trustees Chairman Aminu Masari during the inauguration of the steering committee for the Alternative Energy Solution Initiative on Wednesday in Abuja, signifies […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the appointment of Dr. Mohammed Aminu as the new Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), effective immediately. The announcement, made via a statement by presidential spokesman Mr. Bayo Onanuga, also revealed the appointment of Mr. Idris Olorunnimbe as […]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a historic surge in applications for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), with a total of 2,030,627 candidates registered. This marks the highest number of applications in the board’s history, surpassing the 1.9 million recorded in 2024, as detailed in […]
The Edo State Ministry of Education has announced a collaborative partnership with the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) aimed at maximizing welfare benefits for students across the state. The initiative seeks to address financial barriers to higher education and foster academic success. According to a statement released by Dr. Paddy […]
Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, has firmly refuted allegations made by the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that Governor Monday Okpebholo has failed to uphold his pledge of a N500 million monthly subvention to the institution. The university management issued a strong rebuttal yesterday, countering claims […]
The federal government of Nigeria has granted provisional licenses for eleven new private universities across the nation. This expansion aims to meet the growing educational demands and provide students with more diverse learning opportunities. The announcement was made by Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, following a Federal Executive Council (FEC) […]