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NELFUND Onboards 12 More Institutions for Student Loan Program 

Adetutu A. ARD
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) announced that 12 additional state government-owned tertiary institutions have been onboarded to the student loan application pool, increasing the total number from 36 to 48. Data from 121 institutions is still outstanding. NELFUND urged these institutions to submit their students’ data promptly to enable them to benefit

JAMB Warns Universities Against Admitting Underage Students 

Adetutu A. ARD
Prof. Ishaq Oloyede speaking -ARDNig Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the Registrar of JAMB, has warned Nigerian universities to stop admitting underage students, calling it illegal. He highlighted a case where a 15-year-old applied for a postgraduate course in Europe, revealing issues with admission practices. Oloyede emphasized the need for accountability and data integrity in the
Nigerian government introduces measures to tackle rising food prices, including duty-free imports and support for local agriculture.

Nigerian Government, Led by President Bola Tinubu, Announces Big Plans to Tackle Food Inflation and Help Local Farmers by Removing Tariffs on Rice Importation and Importing 500,000 Metric Tonnes of Maize and Wheat.

Racheal A. ARD
President Bola Tinubu – ARDnig The Nigerian government, led by President Bola Tinubu, has introduced measures to combat rising food prices. These actions include a 150-day duty-free import window for essential food commodities, setting recommended retail prices, and importing wheat and maize. The plan also involves supporting local processors, engaging youth and
President Bola Tinubu addressing the nation during the inauguration of the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC).

President Tinubu declared on Thursday that his government aims to introduce N2 Trillion into Economic within the Next Six Months

Racheal A. ARD
President Bola Tinubu – ARDnig Summary President Bola Tinubu has announced a groundbreaking N2 trillion economic stimulus plan aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s economy over the next six months. The plan was unveiled during the inauguration of the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC), a body comprising representatives from the President’s Economic

Six Nigerian Students Win Top Cambridge Awards

Adetutu A. ARD
Six Nigerian students from three secondary schools have been awarded the Top in the World Outstanding Cambridge Learners Awards for their performance in the June and November 2023 Cambridge exams. The awards, announced by Mrs. Lucy Pearson, Country Director of the Nigeria British Council, recognize students who achieved the highest global marks in English as […]