EDUCATION
Trump Signs Executive Order To Scale Down Department Of Education
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday aimed at significantly reducing the Department of Education, a move expected to face legal challenges and require Congressional approval. Trump, who has long advocated for cutting federal influence in education, reiterated his stance that education policy should be handled by individual states. Speaking at the White House, he emphasized that his...
NUC Approves Reintroduction Of 5 Key Management Science Courses At MOUAU
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the re-establishment of five previously delisted management science courses at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), ABN TV reports. The approved courses include BSc. Accounting, BSc. Marketing, BSc. Banking and Finance, BSc. Business Administration, and BSc. Economics. In a letter addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of MOUAU, Prof. Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, and signed by...
Kebbi University Faces Calls For Closure Following Student Deaths
Five students at Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, have reportedly died of an unidentified illness. The deaths of the students have prompted an appeal for the school’s closure. Students who spoke to our correspondent on condition of anonymity said the deaths began last week, with four students passing away under unclear circumstances. “Today, another student reportedly fell ill overnight...
NIDSUG Lauds Gov. Eno’s Commitment to Education, Plans Entrepreneurial Summit
The Niger Delta Students Union Government (NIDSUG) has commended Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State “for his dedication to education and youth empowerment.” Speaking at a press conference in Uyo, NIDSUG National President, Comrade Scott Ogunseri, praised the governor’s initiatives, including the payment and increment of student bursaries, special allocations for students with disabilities, and rewards for outstanding students. “Governor...
NELFUND To Launch Software For Disabled Students
In order to guarantee that students with disabilities in higher education can fully benefit from its loan program, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund has announced plans to implement specialized software. Managing Director/Chief Executive of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ engagement on student loans in Benin City, Edo State, according to a statement by the Fund on Sunday. Sawyerr...
NANS Praises Gov Abiodun Over N20M Cash Awards For UNILAG Graduates
The governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has received praise from the National Association of Nigerian Students for designating two natives of the state as the state's education ambassadors. The students were the top graduates of the University of Lagos at its 55th convocation. NANS equally showered encomium on the governor for giving the sum of N10m each to the...
TETFund Plans N700bn Disbursements To Varsities
President Bola Tinubu has authorised the distribution of more than N700 billion to higher education institutions in 2025 via the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, with N2.8 billion anticipated to go to benefiting universities. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, announced this during the 2025 Strategic Planning Meeting with heads of tertiary institutions in Abuja on Thursday. Echono outlined the allocation...
Over 2 Million Candidates Registered As JAMB Closes 2025 UTME Registration
The 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration is now closed, according to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB. A total of 2,030,627 candidates completed their registration, allowing them to participate in the UTME scheduled for April 25, 2025. Recall that JAMB recently informed that the registration process, which began on February 3, 2025, would end on March 8, 2025,...
Gov. Otti Orders Verification Of Sacked Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic Staff For Salary Payment (Video)
Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti has directed the Rector of Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic to commence the verification process for staff members who were dismissed by the previous administration but still owed salary arrears. https://www.youtube.com/live/hbVdO4jjXzI?si=DdHi7RDyQ_6fBDCY Governor Otti made this announcement while addressing journalists during his monthly media chat, "Governor Alex Otti Speaks to Abians," at Government House, Umuahia. He emphasized that the move...
Abia Govt Renovating 222 Schools Across State – Gov. Otti (Video)
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has announced that 222 primary and secondary schools across the state are currently undergoing renovation as part of his administration’s commitment to improving education infrastructure. Governor Otti made this known on Friday during his monthly media chat (March Edition) with journalists at Government House, Umuahia, tagged "Governor Alex Otti Speaks to Abians." https://www.youtube.com/live/hbVdO4jjXzI?si=JItJYMPQGw3V5-nG According to the...
