Tag: education
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Nigerian Education Loan Fund Portal Opens for Student Loan Applications on May 24, 2024
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The Nigeria student loan application just got easier with the announcement from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) opening its application portal on May 24, 2024. This step underscores President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to ensuring educational access for all Nigerian students. President Tinubu’s dedication to education reform was evident when…
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Maazị Ogbonnaya Okoro Makes History: The First Igbo Physics Textbook
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Maazị Ogbonnaya Okoro, a Nigerian translator and educator, has achieved a remarkable feat by publishing the first-ever Igbo physics textbook. This groundbreaking work not only fills a significant gap in educational resources but also sets a precedent for the inclusion of African languages in STEM education. With over 15 years…
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President Tinubu Signs Student Loans Bill into Law Following Delays
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President Bola Tinubu has signed the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024, into law, marking a significant development after earlier delays. The bill, which aims to provide interest-free loans for higher education, vocational training, and skills acquisition, underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring quality…
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SEEDUCON 2024: Transforming Education in the Southeast
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Education is the bedrock of any society’s progress, and in the Southeast region of Nigeria, the future hinges on the quality of education its citizens receive. This is why SEEDUCON, the Southeast Education Transformation Conference, is such a crucial event. Inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goal 4, which emphasizes…