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Gaza universities reopen after two years of war, reviving hope for students

After two years of war that devastated the Gaza Strip, universities are slowly reopening and offering students a fragile but vital path back to education. Before the conflict began in October 2023, Gaza had 17 higher education institutions, but most of their hundreds of buildings now lie in ruins, with more than 100 university structures destroyed and about 200 staff members killed, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Education.​ At Al Azhar University in Gaza, administrators and students say they are determined not to let the war erase an entire generation’s future. Teaching has resumed on a temporary campus, where damaged classrooms and improvised facilities reflect both the scale of destruction and the determination of students returning to continue their studies.​ Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Shubeir said the university kept teaching online during the war, even as staff worked from […]

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NELFUND Reaches One Million Student Loan Applications

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that its student loan programme has reached over one million applications on its official portal, marking a major milestone for a government-backed social initiative under the Tinubu administration. In a statement released on Sunday by Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, Director of Strategic Communications at NELFUND, the fund said the achievement came less than a year after the programme’s official launch on May 24, 2024. It described the milestone as clear evidence of growing national trust and confidence in the student loan scheme. According to NELFUND, more than ₦116 billion has been disbursed so far to students in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across the country. The funds cover tuition fees and upkeep allowances for eligible beneficiaries. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, said the development demonstrates the success of President Bola Tinubu’s […]

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TETFund Launches Solar Electrification Project To End Power Crisis In Nigerian Campuses

For decades, unstable electricity has crippled teaching, research, and learning in Nigerian universities and polytechnics. Lecture halls go dark mid-presentation, experiments are interrupted in laboratories, and ICT centres often shut down without warning. Now, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has unveiled a major intervention aimed at solving this age-long problem. Under its 2025 disbursement guidelines, the Fund has allocated billions of naira to provide solar-powered mini-grids in selected tertiary institutions across the country. Working in partnership with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), TETFund plans to deliver reliable, clean, and sustainable energy to power classrooms, hostels, laboratories, libraries, and administrative blocks in 12 institutions across the six geopolitical zones. Among the beneficiaries are: North Central: Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai; Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa North East: Nigeria Army University, Biu; Federal Polytechnic, Mubi North West: North West University, Kano; Federal Polytechnic, […]

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ASUU Protests Nationwide Ahead of Crucial FG Talks

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Tuesday staged nationwide protests across several campuses, demanding that the Federal Government address long-standing issues before their crucial meeting scheduled for Thursday in Abuja. From Obafemi Awolowo University (Ile-Ife) to the University of Calabar, University of Ilorin, Federal University of Technology Akure, Federal University of Lafia, Plateau State University, University of Maiduguri, Usmanu Danfodiyo University (Sokoto), Abia State University, and Osun State University, lecturers marched with placards, chanting solidarity songs and warning of a looming strike. The lecturers’ demands included: Full implementation of the 2009 ASUU-FG agreement, Payment of 3.5 months’ withheld salaries, Settlement of 25–35% arrears and promotion arrears, Proper revitalisation funding for universities, Adoption of UTAS instead of IPPIS to preserve university autonomy, Rejection of the government’s proposed staff loan scheme. At Obafemi Awolowo University, ASUU Chairperson Prof. Tony Odiwe […]

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AI or Obsolescence: Expert Warns African Universities

Dr. Violet Makuku, Director of the Global Quality Assurance Association (GQAA), has urged African universities to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) or risk falling behind in global education. Speaking at a three-day symposium on Quality Assurance in Higher Education, held at the Miklin Hotel in Accra, she emphasized that AI is no longer a future concept but a present necessity.She highlighted how AI tools like ChatGPT and Grammarly have revolutionized work efficiency, reducing task completion time from hours to minutes. Dr. Makuku warned that institutions resisting AI adoption would become obsolete in the fast-changing education landscape.The event, organized for Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Nigeria, brought together key stakeholders, including ABU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kabiru Bala. Participants received training in leadership, blended learning, research, and innovation.Dr. Makuku also stressed the need for policy reforms and financial investment to integrate AI into education, […]

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Mahama’s Free Tertiary Tuition Policy to Reimburse First-Year Students.

The Education Minister-designate, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that first-year students who have already paid their tuition fees will receive reimbursements under the government’s free tertiary tuition policy.This policy, a flagship initiative of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), aims to improve access to higher education as part of the 2024 campaign promises.Addressing the Appointments Committee in Parliament on January 20, 2025, Mr. Iddrisu revealed that the policy's implementation would require an estimated ₵345 million. The funds will be allocated to tertiary institutions to process refunds for affected students.He also emphasized the flexibility of the policy, allowing parents who prefer to pay tuition fees to do so voluntarily. “The beauty of this is that parents who are willing to pay can still contribute under this policy,” he explained.The free tuition initiative seeks to alleviate financial burdens on families and promote equitable access […]

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US Embassy Opens New EducationUSA Centre in Accra to Support Ghanaian Students.

The United States Embassy in Accra has inaugurated a new EducationUSA Centre in Osu, Accra, to provide Ghanaian students with support in pursuing higher education in the United States. The facility, launched on November 27, 2024, becomes the second of its kind in Ghana, complementing the existing centre in Kumasi.The EducationUSA Centre, part of a global network spanning 170 countries, offers guidance on US higher education, including student visa processes, application assistance, and workshops for test preparation.US Commitment to EducationVirginia Palmer, the US Ambassador to Ghana, emphasized the centre’s role in enhancing educational and cultural exchanges between the two nations. She highlighted Ghana’s growing interest in US education, ranking 18th globally in sending students to the US. Ghanaian students received over $9.2 million in scholarships across 680 institutions last year.“This initiative underscores our commitment to fostering strong ties through education. […]

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Zambian Delegation to Study Ghana’s Students Loan Trust Fund.

A Zambian delegation has arrived in Ghana to examine and learn from the operations of the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF), a scheme that has played a significant role in supporting Ghanaian students financially. The delegation, led by officials from Zambia’s Ministry of Education, seeks to understand how the SLTF is managed, its funding model, loan recovery mechanisms, and how it contributes to improving access to higher education.The Zambians expressed interest in replicating a similar student loan system back home to enhance opportunities for higher education financing. During their visit, they will engage with SLTF management and officials from the Ministry of Education in Ghana to discuss policies and strategies used to ensure the sustainability of the fund. The team will also meet with Ghanaian universities and key stakeholders involved in student financing.Ghana’s Students Loan Trust Fund has gained attention […]

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