Akintunde Sawyer
31 Jul
The Nigerian Educational Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the disbursement of ₦850 million to institutions as fees, according to Managing Director Akintunde Sawyer. Sawyer made the announcement during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, stating that the funds would be released to institutions today. READ ALSO:Telegram Founder Pavel Durov, Reveals He Has Over 100…
7 Mar
Dr Akintunde Sawyer, the executive secretary of Nigeria Education Loan Scheme (NELFund), has called on Nigerians not to politicise the student loan scheme because of its immense advantages. Sawyer made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja. NAN recalls that President Bola Tinubu signed the Students…
7 Mar
Dr Akintunde Sawyer, Executive Secretary, Nigeria Education Loan Scheme (NELFund), has called on Nigerians not to politicise the student loan scheme because of its immense advantages.
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Lagos State has announced the graduation of 2,000 technical college students from five different technical colleges within the state for the year 2024. This was disclosed by Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu, who spoke at the 2024 graduation ceremony held by the Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB) at the Blu Roof, LTV Compound,…
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The Kwara State Ministry of Finance has addressed the ongoing delay in the disbursement of November salaries and bonuses for some state government workers. The ministry said many workers have already received their payments, while others are still in the process of being credited. The delay primarily affects those who have not completed their registration…
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