Governor Alex Otti, Abia State, interest-free loans, micro-businesses, entrepreneurship, economic development, Abia entrepreneurs, loan scheme Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has launched the disbursement of a ₦1 billion interest-free loan under the state cooperative support scheme for 10,000 nano and micro business operators across the state’s 184 electoral wards. … 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
Senate approves Student Loan Act (Repeal & Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024. Committee report presented during plenary; Tinubu sends Bill to National Assembly. Bill aims for interest-free loans, referred for further work. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate on Wednesday, March 20, passed the Student Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024. The … 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