Posts

Katsina Students Embrace Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda As Presidential Aide Asefon Mobilises Youths for Re-election

Image
_...Hon Sunday Asefon hails warm reception, highlights ₦372.62bn NELFUND disbursement, academic stability, TVET and digital opportunities_ By Ogene Romanus Chizoba The nationwide state-to-state student engagement initiative championed by the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Student Engagement, Comr. Sunday Asefon Dayo, is gaining momentum, following the successful Katsina State engagement, where students and youth leaders were urged to embrace the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda and support the President’s re-election bid in 2027. The engagement, held under the Renewed Hope Student Leaders Engagement and Digital Acceleration Programme, provided a platform for the presidential aide to showcase the achievements, policies and development initiatives of the Tinubu administration, particularly in education, student financing, skills acquisition, digital innovation and youth empowerment. Asefon expressed appreciation to students and youth communities in Katsina...
Post a Comment
Read more

Anambra Students, College Management Hail Tinubu for NELFUND Support

Image
  Anambra State has recorded another milestone in the Federal Government’s drive to expand access to higher education, as the management of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze, and beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) student-loan scheme have hailed the intervention for providing financial relief to students and their families. The commendation follows the disbursement of ₦3,179,000 to 22 students of the institution for the 2025/2026 academic session, reinforcing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to reducing financial barriers to tertiary education through the student-loan initiative. The college formally acknowledged receipt of the funds in a letter dated July 31, 2026, confirming that the payment was released on July 23, 2026, under the sixth batch of NELFUND student-loan disbursements. In its acknowledgement, the institution expressed appreciation to NELFUND for extending the programme to its students, describing the intervention as...
Post a Comment
Read more

NELFUND: No Student Is Obliged to Borrow, Scheme Targets Those in Financial Need

Image
…Fund Reaffirms Interest-Free Loans, Warns Beneficiaries Against Ignoring Repayment Obligations The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has reiterated that its student loan scheme is strictly voluntary, assuring Nigerian students that those who can finance their education independently are not required to take out loans. The Fund said the initiative was introduced to ease the financial burden of higher education on eligible students who genuinely need assistance, rather than compel every student in Nigeria's tertiary institutions to become a borrower. NELFUND stated this in Abuja on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, in a statement signed by its Director of Strategic Communications, Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi. The clarification comes as the Fund emphasised the importance of understanding the purpose of the scheme and making application decisions based on individual financial circumstances. According to NELFUND, the programme is designed to remove financial obstacles that prevent stu...
Post a Comment
Read more

BREAKING: Shell Exits Nigeria!

Image
  Shell Petroleum B.V. has signed an agreement to sell its entire interest in the Shell Nigeria Gas Group to Vaaris Energy Limited, a Nigerian company, marking its exit from Nigeria’s domestic gas distribution business. The agreement will see Vaaris Energy acquire Shell’s full interest in the group. Shell disclosed the transaction in a statement on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Further details of the transaction are expected to be announced.
Post a Comment
Read more

“Beloved Dan Obi-Anike Is Godsent to Me” — Alhaji Jango Expresses Gratitude for Historic Appointment

Image
…Thanks Enugu East Chairman for Opportunity to Serve as Iyiukwu Development Centre Administrator, Says Appointment Brings Joy to Family and Ogbeke Nike Community Comrade Ugwu Michael Okwudili, popularly known as Alhaji Jango, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Executive Chairman of Enugu East Local Government Area, Engr. Pastor Dr. Beloved-Dan Obi-Anike, for recommending him for appointment as Administrator of Iyiukwu Development Centre. Alhaji Jango, a prominent grassroots mobiliser and President-General of Ogbeke Nike Autonomous Community, described the recommendation as a remarkable gesture of trust and confidence, saying it had brought immense joy to his family and the people of Ogbeke Nike. He said the appointment carries special significance for his community, noting that, to the best of his knowledge, he is the first son of Ogbeke Nike to occupy the position of Administrator of Iyiukwu Development Centre. The community leader described Pastor Engr. Beloved-Dan Obi-...
Post a Comment
Read more

BREAKING: Enugu Lawmaker Withdraws Crowd Control Bill

Image
…Says decision follows public concerns, seeks wider consultations and enlightenment The member representing Ezeagu Constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Barr. Chima Obieze , has withdrawn his proposed Crowd Control and Public Safety Bill , following widespread reactions and concerns over the legislation. Obieze announced the withdrawal on Thursday, October 8, 2026, saying the decision would provide an opportunity for broader stakeholder consultations and public enlightenment on the objectives of the proposed law. The lawmaker maintained that the Bill was conceived in good faith and primarily out of concern for the protection of lives and prevention of avoidable tragedies at public gatherings across Enugu State. “My proposed Crowd Control and Public Safety Bill is hereby withdrawn. Let me once again state that the intention behind the Bill is born purely out of concern for human life and safety.” Obieze said the proposed legislation was intended to establi...
Post a Comment
Read more

HAPPENING NOW!! Enugu Gets New Transport Commissioner

Image
…Mbah appoints Enugu Air Chairman Richard Agu as Commissioner-Designate ENUGU — Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has appointed Barr. Richard Agu , Chairman of the Board of Enugu Air, as Commissioner-Designate for the Enugu State Ministry of Transport . The appointment was announced in a Public Service Announcement issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Enugu State Government and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia , on October 7, 2026. According to the statement, Governor Mbah approved Agu’s appointment and has forwarded his name to the Enugu State House of Assembly for the mandatory screening and confirmation in accordance with the law. The statement reads: “The Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has approved the appointment of Barr. Richard Agu, Chairman of the Board of Enugu Air, as Commissioner-Designate for the Enugu State Ministry of Transport.” It added: “In accorda...
Post a Comment
Read more