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75 College of Nursing Students Receive NELFUND Loan

The management of the Oyo State College of Nursing Sciences, Eleyele, has confirmed that Seventy-five (75) students of the institution benefitted from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, (NELFUND). The College's Provost, Dr. Gbonjubola Owolabi stated this on Friday, during a meeting with management staff of the institution. Expressing the appreciation of the College to NELFUND, the Provost also congratulated the students on their success. The Provost said, “This is to inform the College that we received the loan funds for 75 students yesterday." Dr. Owolabi lauded the initiative, saying 78 students of the College applied, while 75 benefitted from the loan programme.  “Our College is grateful to NELFUND for this support to our students. The College also congratulates these 75 students. “This strategic effort aims to ensure that students who really need the funds can continue their education by lowering the burden of financial constraints,” she stated. Dr. Gbonjubola said the loan...

Eid-el-Fitr: FG Declares March 31, April 1 public holidays

Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

The Federal Government on Wednesday declared Monday, 31 March and Tuesday, 1 April public holidays to mark the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr celebration.


The Minister of the Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.

He congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast.


Tunji-Ojo urged all Muslims to embrace the virtues of self-discipline, compassion, generosity and peace, emphasising the importance of love, forgiveness, and solidarity in building a harmonious society.


In a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, the Minister urged Nigerians to use this festive period to pray for the peace, stability, and prosperity of the nation.

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