Tinubu Appoints Jim Ovia as Chairman of Nigerian Education Loan Fund

President Bola Tinubu has appointed renowned banker and businessman, Mr. Jim Ovia, as the Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). The appointment, aimed at bolstering the country’s education sector, was disclosed in a statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday. […]

Columbia University’s President Imposes Deadline on Student Protesters

Columbia University’s president set a midnight deadline for student protesters to resolve the encampment issue. By Thursday morning, some progress had been made, but the encampment remained largely intact. A spokesperson for Columbia University reported that protesters had committed to dismantling and removing a significant number of tents from the campus, part of their demonstration […]

Pro-Palestinian Protests at NYU: 150 Arrested in Greenwich Village

A large group of pro-Palestinian protestors gathered at NYU in Greenwich Village and were arrested after defying a 4 p.m. deadline on Monday to disperse from Gould Plaza in front of the School of Business. The protest, which included a mix of students and outsiders, saw over 150 people arrested. According to NYPD Deputy Commissioner […]

UTME: Education Minister Plans Minimum Entry Age of 18 for Nigeria University Admission

The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has raised concerns regarding the growing number of underage students gaining admission into universities, signaling plans to establish a minimum entry age of 18 years. This initiative was revealed during his oversight of the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Abuja. Prof. Mamman highlighted the challenges younger […]

Columbia University Shifts to Remote Classes Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests

Columbia University has shifted to remote classes on Monday amidst ongoing intense pro-Palestinian protests on campus. This decision coincides with the first night of Passover, a Jewish holiday. NYPD officials have expressed concerns that the holiday might provoke extremist groups or individuals to engage in violence or intimidation. In response to these developments, Columbia University […]

Arrests and Tensions: Protests Escalate at Columbia University

Protesters have converged on Columbia University’s campus amid mounting frustration over the school’s response to antisemitism. The demonstrations follow Columbia University President Dr. Nemat (Minouche) Shafik’s testimony before a House committee focused on assessing antisemitism at the Ivy League institution. As night fell on Wednesday, pro-Palestine students gathered for a rally, chanting slogans and vowing […]

Student-Led Opposition to Program Cuts at West Virginia University

Sophomore Christian Adams initially enrolled at West Virginia University with plans to study Chinese, envisioning a future in labor or immigration law. However, unexpected changes arose when the university made significant program cuts in response to a $45 million budget shortfall in September. The decision to eliminate the world language department and numerous other programs, […]

Tinubu Signs National Students Loan Amendment Bill into Law

President Bola Tinubu took a significant step on Wednesday as he signed the National Students Loan Amendment bill into law during a brief ceremony at the State House. The event witnessed the attendance of key dignitaries including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy President of the Senate Barau Jibrin, Chief of Staff to the President Femi […]