Ondo State 2026 Bursary and Scholarship

The Insights 23 September 2026

Ondo State Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Credit: Ondo State Government House Ondo State students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria can benefit from a N400 million 2026 bursary, scholarship and financial assistance programme launched by the state government.  The programme targets

JAMB Approves Admission for 85 Exceptional Underage Candidates 

The Insights 27 October 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has approved the admission of 85 underage candidates into Nigerian tertiary institutions after a thorough and transparent screening process.  According to a statement released by JAMB’s Head of Media, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the candidates were part of a special review category for students who displayed exceptional

Low Female Participation in Student Loan Scheme Worries NELFUND 

The Insights 11 March 2025

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has expressed concern over the low number of female applicants for its student loan scheme. The Fund’s Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr, revealed this during the International Women’s Day celebration in Abuja, emphasizing the need for more female participation.  Low Female Application Rate  Sawyerr, represented by

Nigeria to Enforce Age Limit on University Admissions Starting 2025

The Insights 20 July 2024

Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman – ARDnig Starting in 2025, Nigeria will enforce a new policy that sets an age limit of 18 years for university admissions. This move aims to ensure that students are adequately prepared for the rigors of higher education. By implementing this age requirement, the government hopes to improve educational […]

Nigerian Education Loan Fund Portal Opened  for Student Loan Applications

The Insights 19 June 2024

President Bola Tinubu had on April 3 signed the National Students Loan Amendment bill into law- ARDnig The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the official opening of its student loan application portal on May 24, 2024. This significant milestone, confirmed on Thursday night through a statement signed by NELFUND’s media lead, Nasir Ayitogo, […]