Education
JAMB set to release results of 2024 UTME

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is set to release the results of the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.
According to a statement released by the JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the examination body is scheduled to hold a press briefing in Abuja on Monday regarding the release of the results and related matters, as indicated in a notice circulated to journalists in the capital city.
The notice for the press briefing was made available by the Board’s Head of Public Relations, Fabian Benjamin, on Sunday.
However, there are indications that results that would be released on Monday are for the candidates that participated in the UTME in the first few days, while others would be released after “due diligence” is completed.
The board earlier clarified that the decision to delay the release of the results for a few days was made to allow ample time for thorough scrutiny.
This measure, according to the examination body, was taken to guarantee the credibility and integrity of the results, ensuring there are no doubts or uncertainties, especially concerning issues such as impersonation, mixed biometrics, and other forms of malpractices.
In the past week, more than 1.9 million candidates enrolled for the 2024 UTME across over 700 Computer-Based Test centers nationwide.
The 2024 examination, which commenced on Friday, April 19, 2024, is expected to be concluded today
Education
Tinubu appoints Awuzie substantive Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Oko

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Chioma Awuzie as the substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State.
Mr Chijioke Ibezimako, Public Relations Officer of the institution confirmed the appointment to NAN in Awka on Thursday.
Awuzie is a globally recognized scholar with a rich portfolio of research and publications.
Ibezimako said the appointment of Awuzie as Rector of Federal Polytechnic Oko took effect from February 5 for a five-year term.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Chioma Awuzie as the Polytechnic Rector.
“This follows the recommendation of the Institution’s Governing Council under the chairmanship of Sen. Dr Barnabas Gemade,” he said.
Awuzie holds a Doctorate Degree in Physical and Materials Chemistry and Chief Lecturer in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology.
Until her appointment, Awuzie was the Director in charge of Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, Projects in the Polytechnic.
She has held several leadership positions in the institution, including Head of the Department of Renewable Energy Research and Development, Director of the Petroleum, Coal, and Renewable Energy Research Unit, and Director of International Higher Education Academic Organisations.
Awuzie had served as Coordinator, Technical, Vocational Education, and Training, TVET.
She was part of the National Board for Technical Education, NBTE, which drafted the Renewable Energy Technology curriculum for Nigerian Polytechnics, currently in use.
Education
NELFUND disburses N20bn to 192,906 students

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) as of Feb.3, has disbursed a total of N20,074,050,000 for institutional fees, benefiting no fewer than 192,906 students across various tertiary institutions in the country.
This is contained in a statement by Akintunde Sawyerr, Managing Director, NELFUND, and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday.
Mr Sawyerr also disclosed that the Fund had so far received loan applications from no fewer than 364,042 students, adding that about 169,114 students had so far benefitted from the NELFUND’s monthly stipends disbursement.
He added that N12, 818,960,000, had been disbursed in this regard, with each student receiving N20, 000.
“We appreciate the unwavering support of President Bola Tinubu in making higher education accessible to all deserving Nigerian students.
“NELFUND remains committed to transparency and efficiency in managing the student loan scheme and will continue to provide accurate updates as disbursements progress.
NAN
Education
Kano revives school feeding program after three years

The Kano State Government has revived its school feeding program across public primary schools and early childhood care centers, with an estimated budget of N2.2 billion.
The initiative, captured in the 2025 budget allocation aims to enhance the nutritional well-being of pupils, boost learning capacity, and improve school enrollment and retention through community participation.
The program, previously implemented under the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, was suspended in Kano three years ago due to irregularities, including poor service delivery and fund mismanagement, which hampered its success.
Additionally, the government has allocated N1.8 billion in the 2025 budget to provide meals for students in public secondary boarding schools, which were recently reopened by the current administration. These schools had been shut down by the previous government due to security concerns.
Commissioner for Planning and Budget, Musa Sulaiman Shanono, disclosed these details while briefing journalists on the sectoral allocations and breakdown of the 2025 budget.
According to Shanono, education received the largest share of the budget, with an allocation of over N205 billion—accounting for 29% of the total budget—reflecting Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s commitment to revitalizing the sector and improving educational outcomes.
Further allocations include N912 million for grants and contributions to overseas university students, while local students will receive N2.7 billion in scholarship allowances.
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