Abuja: The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that it has successfully disbursed over N73.2 billion in interest-free loans to 396,252 students spanning across Nigeria’s 36 states and the FCT. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the fund’s inaugural year of operation. According to News Agency of Nigeria, during a media engagement held […]
Month: July 2025
Leadership Crisis: Appeal Court Affirms Kabir Ibrahim’s Sack as AFAN President
Abuja: The Court of appeal, affirmed the removal of Mr. Kabir Ibrahim as president of the All Farmers’ Association of Nigeria (AFAN) by the Federal High Court (FHC) Abuja. A three-member panel of justices, in a unanimous judgment delivered by Justice Mohammed Danjuma, also awarded the cost of N200,000 against Ibrahim. According to News Agency […]
NELFUND Urges Institutions to Refund Students for Double Tuition Payments
Abuja: The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr, has made a public appeal to tertiary institutions across Nigeria to refund students who had paid their tuition fees before NELFUND disbursed the funds to the institutions. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Sawyerr highlighted the potential risks associated with institutional non-compliance, […]
Compensation: RMAFC Mandates SEEPCO to Abide by Agreement with Host Communities
Abuja: The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has mandated the Sterling Oil Exploration and Energy Production Company (SEEPCO) to ensure it abides by the agreement regarding community compensation. Mr. Ekene Enefe, Chairman of the Investment Monitoring Committee, gave the directive during a meeting with a delegation from SEEPCO and some host communities in […]
Africa’s Security Depends on Unity and Innovation, Says Minister of Defence
Abuja: The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, has emphasized the importance of collaborative strategies to tackle regional security challenges such as terrorism and insurgency across Africa. Represented by Mrs Bosede Olaniyi, the Director of the Joint Services at the Ministry of Defence, Badaru delivered his message during the closing session of the African Defence […]