The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Akintunde Sawyerr, has debunked claims that the student loan scheme is biased. Sawyerr noted that it was “completely ridiculous” to make such an allegation. He also said the electronic process for loan application required basic information such as the student’s name and matriculation … [Read more…]
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has revealed how examination questions were allegedly obtained for N3,000 before the conduct of the National Examinations Council examinations, describing the level of examination malpractice in the country as “mind-boggling.” Alausa made the revelation on Thursday at a meeting with the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools … [Read more…]
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha has said incessant attacks on schools especially in the North East has put pressure on the country’s fragile educational system. Mustapha, who was a special guest at a peace walk against incessant invasion and kidnapping of students, organised by the Peace Corps of Nigeria … [Read more…]