The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) recently announced a significant achievement. Officials revealed that 788,947 students now receive support from the student loan program. This comes from 1,193,228 applications submitted since the platform launched. Program Overview NELFUND provides interest-free loans to help Nigerian students access higher education. The program covers tuition fees and upkeep costs…
Federal Government reverses the 2022 mother-tongue policy. Officials cite poor student performance in national exams. Education Minister Tunji Alausa on November 12, 2025, announced that the cabinet decided to reverse the policy. In addition, the government points to high failure rates. Students in areas using local languages struggle in WAEC, NECO, and JAMB tests. For…
President Bola Tinubu, represented by Labour Minister Dr. Muhammad Dingyadi, inaugurated the Electric Tricycle Empowerment Initiative in Abuja. The program aims to reduce transport costs, lower pollution, and expand youth employment. Cleaner Mobility and Environmental Goals Tinubu explained that the initiative aligns with Nigeria’s national energy transition plan. Moreover, the electric tricycles are expected to…
The Federal Government in Nigeria embarks on an historic project. Through the program, the students in the various secondary schools in the country gain access to online lessons. The Launch of Inspire Live(s) Education Minister Tahir Mamman announces the Inspire Live(s) platform. This digital learning scheme starts immediately. It streams real time classes daily for…
Armed men kidnapped students from St Mary Private Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) confirmed that 303 students remain in captivity. The attackers initially took 215 students and 12 teachers. A verification exercise later revealed 88 additional students had been captured. This brought…
The Federal Government (FG) has ordered the immediate closure of 41 Unity Colleges due to a surge in student abductions across Nigeria. Consequently, the move aims to protect students and staff while security agencies implement enhanced safety measures. FG Acts to Protect Students Hajiya Binta Abdulkadir, Director of Senior Secondary Education, announced the closure on…
The Katsina State Government ordered an immediate closure of all public schools after a rise in banditry and security threats across the state. Government Prioritizes Student SafetyCommissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Yusuf Sulaiman Jibia, briefed journalists in Katsina, saying the government took the decision to protect students and teachers. He explained that security agencies…
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has apologised to the House of Representatives for the unruly behaviour of a senior Board official during an investigative hearing. His appearance before the House Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies marked his first engagement with lawmakers since the incident. Background…
The Federal Government of Nigeria abolishes the policy, which makes indigenous languages compulsory for teaching in early primary education. Education Minister Tunji Alausa made the declaration in Abuja, the capital. He said that English is now the only medium of instruction from the beginning. This decision overturns a 1977 policy that previously had schools teach…
The Nigerian Senate has approved a bill prescribing up to 14 years in prison for lecturers and educators found guilty of sexual harassment in tertiary institutions. For years, cases of sex-for-grades scandals have plagued Nigerian universities. Consequently, the bill aims to end the abuse of students by academic staff. Bamidele Explains Bill’s Purpose Senate Leader…
