The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has noted misinformation circulating regarding the monthly upkeep allowance for student beneficiaries. For clarity, the approved upkeep allowance remains 20,000 (Twenty Thousand Naira) monthly, and not 825,000 (Twenty Five Thousand Naira) as being reported. Students are advised to disregard any contrary information and rely only on official NELFUND communication…
The Federal Government has officially launched the OHOPRS initiative, a bold and transformative intervention aimed at lifting millions of Nigerians out of poverty through targeted support, economic inclusion, and sustainable livelihood opportunities. This landmark initiative reflects a renewed national commitment to empowering vulnerable households, strengthening social protection systems, and creating pathways for self-reliance, dignity, and…
The Federal Government has continued efforts to address the issue of outstanding N-Power stipend payments, bringing relief to many beneficiaries who have been awaiting their unpaid allowances. If you were previously enrolled in the N-Power Programme and have not received some of your stipends, you may be among those eligible for the 2026 outstanding payment…
The National Empowerment Fund, is a South African developmental finance institution and an agency of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) mandated to promote and facilitate black economic participation through the provision of financial and non-financial support to black-owned and managed businesses, invites applications from black-owned and managed small and medium enterprises(SMEs)…
Commissioner of Education, Prof Abubakar Sani Sambo, has disclosed that Kaduna State will accelerate the transition of the education system to a technology-driven and a globally competitive sector. Prof Sambo said that Kaduna State Government sent a high-powered team of intellectuals to the 2026 edition of Research in Distance and E-Learning (RIDE) Conference, which held…
No fewer than 9.2 million Nigerians have benefited from the Federal Government’s Household Prosperity and Empowerment Cash Transfer Programme, with approximately N688bn disbursed within two years. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, disclosed this on Monday at the HOPE-CT implementation update and press conference in Abuja. The cash transfer scheme,…
The Federal Government has disbursed ₦50 million each to 45 student innovators selected from 65 finalists drawn from public and private tertiary institutions across Nigeria under the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), in a major move to strengthen youth-led innovation and entrepreneurship. Nigerian youth grants The initiative, unveiled by the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji…
The Katsina State Government, under the leadership of Governor Dikko Umar Radda, has officially announced a large-scale recruitment initiative to fill 2,158 vacant teaching positions across public schools in the state. This strategic move is a testament to the government’s unwavering commitment to enhancing the quality of education and addressing critical staffing gaps within its…
Applications are now open for the Flourish Africa Business and Life Skills Programme 2026 (Cohort 5) a transformative initiative designed to empower female entrepreneurs with the skills, funding, and support needed to build and scale sustainable businesses. With over ₦1.3 billion in grants and training support, this programme is committed to helping women-led businesses thrive,…
The Nigerian Army has officially opened the portal for the 91 Regular Recruits Intake for both trades and non-tradesmen and women. Online registration runs from March 30 to May 17, 2026, and is open to qualified Nigerians interested in serving their country. This is a free and competitive recruitment exercise, and applicants are advised to…