The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the receipt of the sum of N2,000,000 through a bank draft, given by Asiwaju Adegboyega Solomon Awomolo, a distinguished Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former beneficiary of the defunct Federal Government Student Loan Scheme in the 1970s.

The Fund, in a press statement signed by Monalisa Dike for the Director, Corporate Communications, said Awomolo benefitted from N1,000 loan during his undergraduate studies at the then University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) in the 1975/1976 and 1976/1977 academic sessions.

NELFUND said Awomolo’s commitment to refund the loan 49 years after, has demonstrated his unwavering commitment to the nation by repaying the loan in full.

“The loan, which at the time amounted to a total of N1,000.00 (One Thousand Naira) for both sessions, was instrumental in helping him complete his law degree.

“Despite several previous attempts, over the years, to refund the loan, Mr. Awomolo was unable to fulfill the repayment until now.

“In his letter dated 04/09/24 and addressed to the Managing Director/CEO of NELFUND, Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, Mr. Awomolo expressed his gratitude to the Nigerian government for the opportunity that the student loan provided him, enabling him to pursue and complete his undergraduate studies without financial hardship.

 The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, on Friday, handed over 53 recovered vehicles and 180, 300 dollars to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, RCMP, on behalf of the victims of financial crimes in Canada.

While handing over the vehicles, Okukoyede said they were stolen from Canada and tracked to various car stands in Nigeria, adding that nine of the vehicles were tracked to a customs port, where they were awaiting clearance.

 As Dangote refinery is set to begin the sale of its product, Paulo pleaded with him to sell his fuel for N450 per liter.

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MY TRIP TO CHINA ‘VERY SUCCESSFUL', PRESIDENT TINUBU TELLS NIGERIANS LIVING IN CHINA, PLEDGES TO REPLICATE QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE IN NIGERIA

President Bola Tinubu on Friday in Beijing rounded off his official engagements in China by meeting with Nigerians living in the country, describing his visit as "very good and successful."

Addressing members of Nigerians in Diaspora Organization in China (NIDO China) and the Nigerian community at the China World Hotel, the President emphasized his efforts to strengthen cooperation in infrastructure, trade, finance, energy, green economy and mining during his discussions with President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang and his participation at the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). 

"What is uppermost in my mind is for you to continue representing Nigeria as good citizens, and I urge you all to be good ambassadors of our nation in China.

"We will always celebrate our diversity. We cherish it, but this diversity is our commitment to serve. If it is about service, we must be good citizens," the President stated.

President Tinubu also emphasized the importance of discipline and commitment to national service, citing China’s disciplined society as an example for Nigerians to follow. 

"I cannot tell you more, except from the embassy, that China is a very disciplined society and we have to be disciplined too. Without discipline and commitment, we cannot build a nation that is respected everywhere in the world. 

"We must exploit our diversity and be ready to do everything required of us within the laws of the communities that we live in and reflect a good image of our country," the President said. 

Highlighting the impact of investments in China's economy, President Tinubu assured Nigerians in Diaspora that Nigeria’s Bank of Industry is prepared to collaborate with them to leverage opportunities back home.

"Nigeria is going through reforms, and we are taking very bold and unprecedented decisions. For example, you might have been hearing from home in the last few days about fuel prices. 

"But, can we help it? Can we develop good roads like you have here? You see electricity being constant in quantity and quality. You see water supply, constant and running, and you see their good schools. And we say we want to hand over a banner without stain to our children?

"What is the critical part to get us there if we cannot take hard decisions to pave the way for a country that is blessed and so talented?

"So many of you are so talented, speaking very fluent Mandarin. It is what you contribute and tell them at home that will reflect in the attitude of our people. The more you want everything free, it will become more expensive and long-delayed to achieve meaningful development,’’ the President said. 

To the applause of the audience, President Tinubu stated that one key takeaway from his visit to China is the commitment to replicate China’s infrastructure back home. 

"We want our children to be in good schools, not tattered huts and dilapidated buildings. We must make our teaching innovative and allow businesses of all kinds and sizes to flourish. 

"One economic action leads to another, and it is in your hand to build our nation. Mine is to provide the leadership, and I am committed to doing just that," the President stated.

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 The total income of the British higher education sector in 2022-23 was just over £50 billion ($66 billion), most of it from tuition fees and grants, according to a House of Commons research paper.

Typically, international students pay more in tuition fees than their domestic counterparts and have become a lucrative source of income for many institutions.

But the previous government under Conservative ex-prime minister Rishi Sunak slapped restrictions on overseas student visas. They were also banned from bringing their families, as part of a crackdown on record levels of immigration.

In the first four months of 2024, there were 30,000 fewer applications from overseas than in the same period in 2023, according to official statistics.

Universities have been warning for months about the effect on their finances, with fears shortfalls could see them slash courses and force some to the wall.

Mapstone told a UUK conference in Reading, west of London, that the current deficit in the sector was £1.7 billion for teaching and £5 billion for research.

She urged “investment and support” from the government to maintain world-class teaching and research.

Restrictions on visas for international students are causing financial hardship for the United Kingdom, UK, universities. They said this on Thursday, calling for a hike in domestic tuition fees to offset yawning deficits.

The president of Universities UK, UUK, which represents 141 British higher education institutions, said all its universities were “feeling the crunch” since the curbs came in last year.

Ayomide Adeleye, a 200-level Philosophy student of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ogun State, has been arrested for the kidnapping and murder of Christianah Idowu, a 300-level student at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB).

The duo reportedly knew each other from attending the same church in Ogun State.

 Dangote and Bill Gates attend NEC meeting in Aso Rock

 Gunmen invaded the Ajiran community of Agungi Area, Lekki, Lagos State, and fatally shot Demola, the first son of the Ojomu of Ajiran land, Tijani Akinloye.

 

The attackers also butchered the victim, Punch reports.

 

A source told the publication that the assassination took place on Monday, August 26, along Chevron Drive, close to Ebano Supermarket.

 

A notice sent to the publication from the management of an estate in the community confirmed the incident while appealing to the residents to avoid the Chevron, Agungi, and Ajiran areas.
 

Nigeria will succeed, says Mbaka at meeting with Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday played host to Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka of the Adoration Ministries, Enugu with the controversial priest saying Nigeria will definitely succeed..

Mbaka told State House correspondents after the meeting that Nigeria was on the way to overcoming the various challenges facing it.

University Workers Begin Indefinite Strike As Buhari sacks 2,000

The Senior Staff Association of the Nigerian Universities has called for an indefinite strike on December 24, 2015 to protest a recent decision of the Federal Government to sack 2,000 university workers across the country by January, 2016.

The National President of SSANU, Mr. Samson Ugwoke, said during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday that the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission, and the National Universities Commission had written letters of termination to 2,000 members of staff of the universities.

Petrol May Be Sold Less Than N87 Per Litre Next Year – NNPC

Following the new template that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is working out with the the Petroleum Product Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA), premium motor spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol, may sell for less than N87 per litre next year.

Addressing journalists on the new framework in Abuja yesterday, the corporation’s Group General Manager, Corporate Planning and Strategy, Bello Rabiu, said that as at Thursday, the cost of bringing one litre of petrol to the country was N65. The logistics for bringing it to the depot and to the filling

FG issues security alert, says Boko Haram plans abduction for ransom

Press statement from the office of the Minister of Information and Culture

The Federal Government warned on Friday that Boko Haram terrorists, who have been beaten and put on the run by the military, are planning another sensational abduction of pupils/students or foreigners in a desperate effort to raise funds, through ransom, for food, medical and arms supply.

Model born without legs stars in empowering lingerie campaign

23-year-old Kanya Sesser who was born without legs didn't just defy the odds to be a multi-sport athlete - she's also now forging a career as an underwear model. See more pics after the cut

I'm giving away N1m this Christmas - Linda Ikeji

Every December since 2013, I have been giving away N1million to you my amazing readers and this year will not be an exception. I would like to say a big Thank You to everyone who opened LIB in 2015! I keep saying you guys changed my life and I can't thank you enough. The individuals and companies who come here to pay huge sums of money to advertise don't do it because they like me, they do it because they know you all are here. They see the millions of clicks a day and the ranking on Alexa and they pay to use my platform to reach you guys. I owe you guys so much, for the love, support and having my back through the good, the bad and the ugly. Especially the ugly...lol.

Even the 'haters/unbelievers' contribute to the success of this blog...lol. When they start with their propaganda stories, they spread the gospel of LIB and more people come here to check things out for

Gov. Wike SACKED By Appeal Court

The three-man Court of Appeal panel sitting in Abuja has struck out the appeal of Nyesom Wike seeking a dismissal of the judgment of the Rivers election petition tribunal which sacked him as governor of the state.

In a 110-page ruling delivered by Justice M.B. Dongban-Mensem, the Court ruled that the election of Nyesom Wike did not conform with the electoral act.

The Court has ordered a rerun in 90 days.

Photos: Shiite members stage protest in Niger state

Appeal court nullifies election of David Mark

The Appeal Court sitting in Makurdi Benue state has annulled the election of Senator David Mark representing Benue South in the Senate. The Appeal court in its judgment this morning ordered the rerun of the election within 90 days.

Boko Haram claims responsibility for Kano bomb blast

Boko Haram has released a statement claiming responsibility for the Kano bomb blast that killed 21 Muslims during a procession yesterday November 27th. The terror group also released a photo of the suicide bomber.See the picture of yhe bomber after the cut

Ooni appears in public as rites begin

•Markets shut for royal homecoming
Three days after his appointment as Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi will today appear in public for the first time.
He is expected in Ife to the warm embrace of his subjects.
Ahead of his historic home coming, the two local governments in the ancient town – Ife East and Ife Central – yesterday ordered the closure of all major markets in his honour.
The councils also ordered that vehicles should not be parked on the roads leading to the Ooni’s Palace. Those abandoned should be removed before the Ooni’s arrival.