Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND)
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The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed ₦59,865,400.00 to 547 students of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Gusau, Zamfara State to cover their tuition fees and other essential expenses for the 2023/2024 academic session. In a letter signed by Dr. Onazi Bosede Oluwatoyin, the Acting Provost of the College, the institution's management expressed…
17 Oct
Dr. Adeoye Odedeji, the Rector, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, has appealed to students to take advantage of the federal government’s interest-free loan. Odedeji spoke during the matriculation and oath taking ceremony of the newly admitted students for the 2023/2024 academic session in Abeokuta on Thursday. The rector noted that the Nigerian Education Loan Fund…
21 May
Students in federal government-owned tertiary institutions will be the first beneficiaries of the student loan scheme. Akintunde Sawyerr, the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), outlined the requirements for would-be beneficiaries on Monday, May 20. President Tinubu signed the bill into law on April 3, fulfilling his promise that no Nigerian…
26 Apr
President Bola Tinubu has appointed renowned banker and businessman, Jim Ovia, as the chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Ovia's appointment was announced in a statement signed by Tinubu's spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday. "Ovia is the founder of one of Nigeria's leading banks and a respected business leader, with…
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A businessman, Akindele Akintoye, has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on charges of money laundering and contract fraud involving $35 million. The case was heard on Monday before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja. Akintoye allegedly received the funds from the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring…
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The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC}, Malam Shehu Mohammed has called on motorists to adhere strictly to road traffic rules and regulations to make the Christmas celebration a peaceful and hitch-free one. Mohammed, who made the call in his Christmas message on Wednesday in Abuja restated his earlier commitment to creating safer road…
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Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has urged Nigerians to use the occasion of the Christmas to pray for the country, to enable President Bola Tinubu administration’s to succeed in transforming Nigeria to prosperity. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday by Ismaila Uba-Misilli, Director-General, Press Affairs, Gombe Government House, to felicitate with Christians…
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INTERPOL has published Red Notices for 14 Nigerian nationals wanted across several countries for crimes including human trafficking, drug smuggling, and organised fraud. These individuals are accused of participating in criminal activities spanning multiple continents, highlighting the international dimension of such offences involving Nigerian suspects. Felix Omoregie, one of the suspects, is wanted by Belgian…
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Mrs. Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, the Secretary to the Lagos State Government has tasked the military and paramilitary on innovations to ensure a safer city. Salu-Hundeyin gave the charge at the Quarterly Meeting with the Military, Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) and Secretaries to the Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas (Scribes 57) in Ikeja.…
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The Imo Government has urged its youths to avoid the tendency to abuse drugs and other substances while celebrating Christmas. This is contained in a statement by Gov. Hope Uzodinma’s Special Adviser on Narcotics and Illicit Drugs Monitoring, Chief Ezechukwu Obonna in Owerri on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Obonna, who…
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American rapper Kendrick Lamar, also known as K.Dot, has closed out 2024 with a bang by topping Billboard’s list of Greatest Pop Stars of the Year. Andrew Unterberger of Billboard hailed Lamar’s achievements, noting that his hit song Not Like Us and other captivating releases this year showed fans just how much he could still bring to the…
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Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra, has urged Nigerians to demonstrate selfless love to one another and keep hope alive in the face of challenges during the Christmas season. Soludo, while making the call in his Christmas message signed by his Press Secretary, Mr Christian Aburime on Wednesday, rejoiced with residents, especially Christians, on their celebration…
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The Gombe state government says it will spend N32.24 billion on payment of workers salaries in the 2025 fiscal year. Malam Muhammad Magaji, Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, stated this during the 2025 budget breakdown exercise, on Tuesday in Gombe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov. Inuwa Yahaya on Monday assented…