NECO Releases 2025 BECE Results, Sets Date for Re-sit Exam 

Adetutu A, The Insights 9 July 2025

The National Examinations Council (NECO) The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the results of the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), bringing relief and clarity to thousands of students, parents, and schools across Nigeria.  179,201 Candidates

University of Calabar Joins OPay’s ₦1.2 Billion Scholarship Scheme: What It Means for Nigerian Students 

Adetutu A, The Insights 23 June 2025

The University of Calabar has become the latest institution to benefit from OPay’s ₦1.2 billion 10-year scholarship programme, making it the eighth university to be included in the initiative. This partnership is aimed at supporting students with financial aid while promoting academic excellence and youth development across Nigeria.  The Memorandum of Understanding

Fidelity Bank Celebrates Children’s Day with Scholarships and Literacy Awards 

Adetutu A, The Insights 30 May 2025

In celebration of Children’s Day 2025, Fidelity Bank Plc has taken a bold step toward supporting education and youth development by awarding scholarships and launching the Read2Lead Anthology—a book of essays written by young Nigerians. The event, themed “The Fidelity Fantasyland 3.0,” was held at the Fidelity Grounds in Oniru, Lagos.  Nurturing Future

Union Bank Empowers Deaf Students Through Mathematics Competition 

Adetutu A, The Insights 28 May 2025

Union Bank of Nigeria has once again demonstrated its commitment to inclusive education by sponsoring a special mathematics competition for students with hearing impairments. The competition, organised by the Ajofa Special Education Foundation for the Deaf, took place at the Wesley School for the Hearing Impaired in Surulere, Lagos.  This initiative was supported

Empowering the Next Generation: 50 Schoolgirls Trained in Health and Financial Literacy in Abuja 

Adetutu A, The Insights 23 May 2025

The Ilimi Children’s Fund (ICF), in collaboration with WRTHY.Photo credit:  Ilimi Children’s Fund (ICF) The Ilimi Children’s Fund (ICF), in collaboration with WRTHY, has taken a powerful step towards empowering adolescent girls by training 50 schoolgirls from 10 public secondary schools across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The training focused on sexual and

OPay Launches ₦1.2 Billion Scholarship for FUTMINNA Students 

Adetutu A, The Insights 5 May 2025

OPay, one of Nigeria’s top fintech companies, has announced a ₦1.2 billion scholarship programme for students at the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA), Niger State. This initiative, which spans 10 years, aims to support academically gifted but financially challenged students in the institution.  Why OPay Is Doing This  According to OPay’s Managing

Protecting Children in Schools: Addressing Maltreatment and Legal Safeguards 

Racheal A, The Insights 9 January 2025

A teacher maltreating a three years old – Theinsightsnig This is a viral case of a teacher maltreating a 3-year-old in Lagos, the swift action by the government and police, and the importance of child rights laws in ensuring the safety and dignity of pupils in schools.   Viral Video Sparks Concerns About Child Safety in […]

NELFUND Receives N50bn from EFCC to Boost Nigerian Education Loan

Racheal A, The Insights 23 August 2024

Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, Managing Director NELFUND – ARDnig NELFUND has received a substantial N50bn from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, following President Bola Tinubu’s directive. This significant fund injection is aimed at boosting the Nigerian student loan program, a key initiative under Tinubu’s administration. The fund is set to improve

Over N2.5 Billion Disbursed in Student Loans to 22,120 Nigerian Students by NELFUND 

Racheal A, The Insights 3 August 2024

Nigeria Education Loan Fund – ARDnig The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed over N2.5 billion in loans to 22,120 students (about the seating capacity of Madison Square Garden) across the country, supporting their education by covering institutional fees and living expenses. This initiative, aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment