NELFUND has confirmed that Nigerian students studying abroad are ineligible for the new student loan scheme. The Access to Higher Education Act, 2023, signed by Tinubu, provides interest-free loans to indigent students at Nigerian tertiary institutions. This initiative fulfills Tinubu’s campaign promise to improve education funding, making education more accessible. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Student Loan Portal Unlocks Opportunities Tinubu’s Commitment to Accessible Education Application Deadline Approaches for Aspirants Eko Hot Blog reports that the Bola Tinubu administration announced May 24, 2024, as the opening date for the student loan application portal. This move aligns with President Tinubu’s vision of fostering inclusive education for all Nigerian students. Editor’s Pick … Read more
President Bola Tinubu praised for Student Loan Bill initiative. Nigerian Senate passes Student Loans Act, aiding indigent students. Law specifies ineligible individuals for the loan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has been lauded by Nigerians for his initiative on the Students Loan Bill which marks a significant step toward facilitating access to higher … Read more
Ifelodun LCDA Chairman begins bursary allowances and social security interventions. N10m disbursed to 200 indigent students and residents, announced by Governor’s aide. Palliatives include cash transfers, healthcare support, and infrastructure projects. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Ifelodun Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, Olufemi Okeowo, on Wednesday, began the disbursement of … Read more
In its bid to propel indigent students to academic success, the sholape Animashawun Foundation is set to award scholarship opportunity to scores of varsity students. Organized in partnership with the Care People Foundation, the scholarship award ceremony is scheduled to take place on Sunday at the Technical University, Ibadan. In a telephone interview with Eko … Read more
Tinubu has signed the Student Loan Bill into law, fulfilling a campaign promise to liberalize education funding. The move allows indigent students to access interest-free loans, but raises concerns from ASUU and ASUP regarding potential discrimination and repayment challenges. The government will need to address these issues to ensure the effective implementation of the student … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Students Loan Bill into law, fulfilling one of his electoral promises. The law aims to assist indigent students in accessing federal government loans for their education. The announcement was made by the President’s media team in Abuja, led by Mr Dele Alake, a member of the Presidential Strategic Team. … Read more