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ABSU Student Initially Skeptical of Senator Akobundu’s ₦200,000 Grant
A medical student at Abia State University initially doubted a ₦200,000 grant from Senator Austin Akobundu but later praised the initiative after the funds arrived. The program supports over 200 students in Abia Central to prevent school dropouts due to poverty.
Bauchi female students face flooding in damaged school hostel
Students at a Bauchi secondary school are struggling with a flooded, roofless hostel following a damaging windstorm, prompting state officials to initiate emergency assessments and relocations.
Escalating graduation costs burden Nigerian families
Nigerian parents are expressing concern over the rising financial burden of school graduation ceremonies, arguing that the focus has shifted from academic achievement to costly and competitive displays of wealth.
Federal Government Sets Uniform N50,000 Fee for WAEC and NECO Exams by 2027
Starting in 2027, the federal government will mandate a uniform N50,000 registration fee for both WAEC and NECO internal examinations, raising concerns about affordability.
NANS Opposes Proposed Increases to WAEC and NECO Exam Fees
NANS has publicly denounced the Federal Ministry of Education’s approval of higher registration fees for WAEC and NECO, citing economic hardship and a lack of stakeholder consultation.
President Tinubu Authorizes Conversion of Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa into Mining and Technology University
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the transformation of Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa into a specialized university for mining and technology, following a proposal by Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada.
NELFUND Refutes False Reports Regarding Student Loan Maintenance Payments
NELFUND has officially rejected claims that federal student upkeep payments for the 2025/2026 session have been suspended, dismissing the viral social media document as fake.
AAUA Academic Staff Launch Indefinite Strike Over Salary Arrears
Lecturers at Adekunle Ajasin University have begun an indefinite strike to demand the payment of overdue salaries for May and June 2026.
Alausa Applauds Tinubu and Security Agencies Following Rescue of Kidnapped Oyo Students and Educators
Education Minister Tunji Alausa has lauded President Tinubu and security forces for the successful rescue of abducted students and teachers in Oyo State.
Proposed Changes to NYSC Program Ignite Public Debate
A proposal by the Federal Government to extend the NYSC orientation period and introduce other reforms has sparked a lively debate among youth, with some praising the focus on skills while others criticize potential uniform changes.