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08 May 25

NELFUND Calls for Increased Awareness and Digital Reforms to Boost Student Loan Uptake in South-South and South-East Regions

NELFUND Pushes for Inclusive Student Loan Access in South-South and South-East Nigerian Educational Loan fund (NELFUND) has called on South-South and South-East institutions to increase student loan awareness and participation, stating the need for regional inclusivity and digital reforms to make sure there is fair and efficient access to higher education funding across Nigeria. The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) made this announcement following a noticeable shortfall in application rates from these areas compared to other geopolitical zones. This call to action was made during a comprehensive, multi-day stakeholders’ engagement and technical workshop, op which was held in Abuja, which brought together representatives from universities, polytechnics, monotechnics, and colleges of education to deliberate on streamlining the student loan process. The session emphasised key themes such as system automation, enhancing transparency, and addressing bottlenecks affecting institutional compliance and student accessibility. NELFUND’s Managing Director and CEO, Akintunde Sawyerr, reiterated the agency’s mission to establish a fully digitized, student-focused, and equitable financial aid ecosystem capable of delivering timely and accountable educational support nationwide. Other notable contributors, including lawmakers and education sector leaders, underscored the vital role of technology integration, stakeholder collaboration, policy reforms, and inclusive practices in ensuring that all students, regardless of region, can benefit from government-backed financial assistance to pursue their academic goals and contribute meaningfully to national development. credit: MIKE-MEDIA
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08 May 25

NO GOING BACK ON CBT FOR WAEC, NECO — EDUCATION MINISTER SAYS

NO GOING BACK ON CBT FOR WAEC, NECO — EDUCATION MINISTER SAYS The Federal Government has insisted that it would go ahead with the transition to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) by 2026. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this while appearing on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, May 6.His comments came amid growing concerns about the integrity of public examinations, especially following the release of statistics from the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which revealed that over 1.5 million of the 1.95 million candidates scored below 200 out of 400. Responding to questions about the poor UTME results and what they indicate about learning outcomes at the senior secondary school level, Alausa said, “That’s a big concern, and it’s a reflection of exams being done the proper way. Responding to questions about the poor UTME results and what they indicate about learning outcomes at the senior secondary school level, Alausa said, “That’s a big concern, and it’s a reflection of exams being done the proper way. JAMB conducts its exam using a computer-based testing system. They’ve implemented strong security measures, and as a result, fraud or cheating has been nearly eliminated. Unfortunately, we cannot say the same for WAEC and NECO.” The minister revealed that the government had conducted a comprehensive review of the country’s examination systems shortly after he assumed office. We carried out a diagnostic review of how exams are conducted nationwide. I set up a committee to investigate this, and I expect to receive their report in the coming days,” he said. “JAMB is now almost 100 per cent fraud-free, but WAEC and NECO still have major lapses. Our youths are intelligent, capable, and energetic. It’s the environment that corrupts them, and we’re determined to fix that.” The minister confirmed that extensive consultations had already been held with the leadership of WAEC, NECO, the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), and the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS). “By November this year, WAEC and NECO will begin CBT exams. There’s no going back on that,” he said.In April, the Federal Government formally directed WAEC and NECO to fully adopt CBT for all examinations by 2026.The Ministry of Education specified that objective sections must transition by November 2025, with full integration of both objective and essay components by the 2026 examination cycle. WAEC had already piloted a computer-based format for its private candidates in 2023, with over 8,000 candidates participating in the inaugural edition. credit: MIKE-MEDIA
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06 May 25

JAMB Addresses Technical Issues in 2025 UTME, Candidates Breathing a Sigh of Relief

JAMB Addresses Technical Issues in 2025 UTME, Candidates Breathing a Sigh of Relief ✍🏻✍️✍️✍️Candidates who sat for the 2025 UTME on Saturday, April 26th at 12 PM and experienced issues such as missing or incomplete English questions (e.g., no questions 1-10, missing question 55) can now breathe a sigh of relief. JAMB has officially responded, confirming that they are aware of the development and have taken adequate measures to address it professionally.
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05 May 25

All there is to know about the Met Gala 2025

What is the Met Gala? The Met Gala, officially known as the Costume Institute Benefit, is a fundraising gala(festival) that happens annually with the sole purpose of raising funds for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York City. Initially founded by fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert in 1948 (just about the time the Costume Institute was established), and being the only department of the Metropolitan Museum that must fund itself, the Gala became its main source of funding. It however had its roots entrenched in the hallmark of history with an esteemed profile under the influence of Anna Wintour, the editor-in-chief of Vogue, who’s also been chairing the event since 1995 till date. The Met Gala also serves as an event launcher for the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition with the Gala’s theme always programmed to coincide with the Institute’s annual exhibition. Lo and behold, what started as a modest fundraising dinner has now morphed into one of the world’s most celebrated and highly-revered fashion events, as it is graced annually by the presence of top-class celebrities and maestros all across the multiverse of fashion, music, politics, sports and the entertainment industry at large. The Met Gala 2025 Theme It would interest you to learn that this year’s edition of the Met Gala is happening today, the 5th of May, 2025, with the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style“, and as aforementioned, the theme also applies to the Costume Institute’s spring 2025 exhibition which is slated to run from the 10th of May, 2025 to the 26th of October, 2025. Inspiration Research has it that the theme is inspired by Monica L. Miller’s book titled, Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity, 2009, which highlights the history and significance of Black Dandyism (an excessive display of consciousness as to one’s appearance or dressing) and how Black fashion and tailoring has been a symbol of self-expression and defiance. This is evident in how the term “superfine” connotes exceptionality both in the contexts of fabric quality and the foppish feeling that comes from being clad in greatly tailored clothes. Dress Code Titled “Tailored for You”, the dress code for Met Gala 2025 is open-sourced and inquisitive as guests are expected to interpret following the Black culture tailoring and men’s attire that the theme connotes. So we expect to behold classic men accessories, super suits and tuxedo mini dresses amongst others gracing the red carpet. We also look forward to the presence of fulfilled designers like Saint Laurent, Haidar Ackermann and Thom Browne at the Met Gala 2025. Co-Chairs and Honorary Chair The Met Gala 2025 is designated to be co-chaired by the following: & Lebron James(American basketball player) as the honorary chair of the day. Notable Attendees With a strict invitation-only policy and tickets selling for $75,000 for individuals and tables at $350,000, Vogue editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour has the final say on the guest list. However, celebrities including Rihanna, Zendaya, Law Roach and special host committee members featuring Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Ayo Edebiri, Andre 3000 amongst others have been confirmed as attendees.Also, though not publicly disclosed, there’s a high chance Kim Kardashian might attend due to her consistent attendance since 2012. Want to Watch? The Met Gala will be streamed live from The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City this evening at exactly 6:00pm EDT/11:00pm WAT beginning with red carpet arrivals at the museum’s entrance on Vogue’s website and social media platforms. Notable blogs should also provide a livestream. You can also look forward to watching from X. @Alaro Basit
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