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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has responded to reports circulating on social media about the temporary suspension of biometrics and clearance for corps members. Emeka-Rems Mgbemena, the NYSC Director of Media, clarified that the report is false and should be disregarded. He emphasized that the information being spread was created by individuals with malicious
NELFUND continues to engage students at Nigerian tertiary institutions, encouraging them to participate in its loan scheme. NELFUND, the official federal government agency responsible for student loans in Nigeria, has already disbursed over N2.9 billion in loans for tuition fees to more than 27,000 students across 19 higher education institutions. Addressing Disbursement Delays Port Harcourt,
Recent reports of suspected food poisoning across multiple Nigerian states have sparked alarm, with fears of potential chemical contamination growing. Fatal cases have been confirmed in Sokoto, Kano, Kwara, Kogi, Anambra, and Nasarawa states. In response, the Federal Government and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have called for tighter
Are you dreaming of studying abroad or attending a top university in Nigeria? Scholarships could be your ticket to making those dreams a reality! This comprehensive guide explores a wide range of scholarships available for both undergraduate and postgraduate students in Nigeria for the 2024/2025 academic year. We’ll also cover international scholarships that can help
The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) has announced the JAMB and departmental cut-off marks for all courses for the 2024/2025 academic session. If ATBU is your first-choice institution, the first step is to become familiar with this year’s approved admission thresholds. ATBU has set different cut-off marks for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Understanding the
The University of Ibadan (UI) is pleased to announce that the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed a total of N201,114,650.00 to the university’s account for the 2023/2024 academic session. This fund is designated to benefit 1,370 students who successfully applied for the TINUBU Student Loan. The Bursary Department is currently processing these funds
The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has recently announced the suspension of all final-year students from the Departments of Environmental Protection and Management, Microbiology, and Mass Communication. This decision follows a series of incidents involving the students, who disregarded the university’s directives by engaging in reckless driving, unauthorized display of departmental colors, and excessive celebrations after
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has provided clarity on how often candidates who have taken the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) can change their selected tertiary institutions. According to JAMB, candidates have the flexibility to change their choice of institutions as many times as needed, provided the admissions portal of the intended institution
A brilliant Nigerian student has become a sensation online after his outstanding performance in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The student, Adewole Oluwajuwon, from Greater Tomorrow International College in Arigidi-Akoko, Ondo State, achieved A1 grades in eight out of the nine subjects he registered for, an exceptional feat that has caught the