September 4, 2025 – Page 2 – Standard Focus News

Tinubu’s devt agenda not political- Information Minister

September 4, 2025 (updated September 4, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Tinubu’s devt agenda not political- Information Minister Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that President Tinubu’s development agenda is driven purely by national interest, not politics, with transformative projects and programmes rolling out across every state of the Federation without favour or partisanship. A statement on Thursday by Rabiu Ibrahim, Special Assistant (Media) to the minister,... Read more

ERC Urges FG to Address ASUP’s Demands, Avert Polytechnic Shutdown

September 4, 2025 (updated September 4, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

ERC Urges FG to Address ASUP’s Demands, Avert Polytechnic Shutdown The Education Rights Campaign (ERC) has urged the Federal Government to swiftly address the grievances of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) to prevent an imminent nationwide strike that could further destabilise the education sector. ASUP had on August 15 issued a 21-day ultimatum to the government, warning of... Read more

Zulum, N/East govs meet Tinubu, requests completion of 17 roads, oil exploration

September 4, 2025 (updated September 4, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

Zulum, N/East govs meet Tinubu, requests completion of 17 roads, oil exploration The Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, led a delegation of North East governors to meet with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday. The meeting, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, focused on critical issues affecting the North East, including urgent completion of 17 vital road projects... Read more

NELFUND Urges Varsities to Expedite Verification for Faster Loan Disbursement

September 4, 2025 (updated September 4, 2025) Published by Standard Focus

NELFUND Urges Varsities to Expedite Verification for Faster Loan Disbursement The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has appealed to tertiary institutions nationwide to speed up the verification and approval of students’ loan applications, stressing that institutional delays are hindering the timely release of funds. According to the Fund, several prospective beneficiaries have lodged complaints that slow verification by their schools... Read more

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