Educational Empowerment: Izeze Secures Academic Future of Students in Delta Communities What began as an All Progressives Congress (APC) membership e-registration exercise has evolved into a far-reaching educational intervention, as Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, stepped in to safeguard the academic future of students in Oginibo, Imode…
CHIEF ONOJA HAILS SEN. KARIMI OVER ₦300m STATEWIDE SCHOLARSHIP Chief Edward David Onoja, former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, has commended Senator Sunday Karimi for disbursing scholarships worth about ₦300 million to tertiary students of Kogi origin across the state’s 21 Local Government Areas. Chief Onoja, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in…
NELFUND Extends 2025/2026 Loan Application Deadline to February 27 The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has extended the application window for the 2025/2026 academic session to February 27, 2026, up from the original January 31 deadline. This move, NELFUND says, gives more time for eligible students yet to apply or finalize their submissions to complete…
FG Cracks Down on Costly Graduations Below SSS3, Rolls Out Reusable Textbook Policy to Ease Parents’ Burden The Federal Government Friday banned flashy graduation ceremonies for pupils below Primary 6, JSS3, and SSS3, in bold reforms to slash the financial strain on struggling parents. Education Minister, Maruf Tunji Alausa and Minister of State Prof. Sulaiman…
Zulum inaugurates 2 schools, flags off High Islamic College project ……Orders digitalisation of all secondary schools Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday inaugurated the newly constructed Government Secondary Schools (GSSs) Fikiyel and Balbaya. The governor also flagged off the construction of a new High Islamic College in Fikiyel Bayo Local Government Area. “Ooni…
Zulum Opens UBEC Quarterly Meeting in Maiduguri Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Wednesday, declared open the 28th Quarterly Meeting of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), stating that the State Government invested over N53.6 billion in education sector in 2025. The meeting, which brings together Executive Chairmen and management of State Universal…
Nwokolobia praises Oborevwori’s aide Egugbo for backing education, settles fees for pupils in Delta ​The Permanent Secretary, Office of the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Dr Anthony Nwokolobia, has described the interest of the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State on Media, Comrade Fidelis Egugbo, in the growth of education as…
Oborevwori Approves Automatic Scholarships for Best Graduating Students in Delta State-Owned Universities Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved automatic scholarship awards for the best graduating students across the four state-owned universities, in a move aimed at strengthening academic excellence and supporting youth development. The announcement was made by the Delta State Bursary…
NADESSTU Marks 30 Years of Empowering Delta Students, Fostering Unity, Growth The National Association of Delta State Students (NADESSTU) Worldwide has announced plans to celebrate its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of impactful leadership, academic excellence, and student empowerment across Nigeria and beyond. Since its establishment in 1995, NADESSTU has grown into a formidable platform…
Osegbue, Odinkalu, head to challenge Governor Soludo in court over VC appointment By our correspondent The tussle over the Vice-Chancellorship of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) involves Professor Chike Osegbue, who has filed a suit at the National Industrial Court of Nigeria seeking to nullify the appointment of Professor Kate Omenugha as Vice Chancellor. Osegbue…
