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  • Over 788,000 benefit from NELFUND student loan – minister

    Over 788,000 benefit from NELFUND student loan – minister

    Over 788,000 students have so far benefitted from the National Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) students loan scheme.

    This was revealed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi, while highlighting the tangible progress recorded under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda during a high-level youth and media engagement hosted by the APC National Youth Leader, Dr. Dayo Israel at the Youth House in Abuja.

    The minister also stated that three Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Programme has continued to equip youths with globally competitive digital skills, while also announcing Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list.

    He also disclosed that the nation’s foreign reserves have surpassed $46 billion—the highest level in seven years—signaling renewed economic confidence.

    Dr. Israel convened the media engagement for students, youth leaders, media professionals, and key stakeholders for a robust and forward-looking national dialogue on governance, political communication, and the urgent fight against misinformation.

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    During an interactive session that explored digital citizenship, journalistic ethics, artificial intelligence, women’s representation in leadership, mental wellbeing in public service, and the rising threat of fake news, the Minister described misinformation as a “deadly weapon” capable of undermining national unity and global perception. He highlighted international efforts to combat the menace, including UNESCO’s plan to establish an institution in Nigeria, and spotlighted youth-focused initiatives such as the Student Venture Capital Grant, which offers up to ₦50 million to support innovative, student-led enterprises.

    In his remarks, Dr. Dayo Israel expressed appreciation to the Honourable Minister for his unwavering commitment to youth development and announced that the APC Youth Wing School of Politics will commence in January, with the Minister serving as a member of its faculty.

    The event concluded with the presentation of an Award for Outstanding Leadership in Information to the Minister, alongside goodwill exchanges with participants.

  • Tinubu’s economic reforms will not leave anyone behind – Information Minister

    Tinubu’s economic reforms will not leave anyone behind – Information Minister

    Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris Malagi has urged Nigerians to remain patient and optimistic about the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, emphasizing that the benefits of these policies will soon become evident and no one would be left behind.

    Speaking during the commissioning of some projects in his hometown in Gbako local government area of Niger state, Malagi described the reforms as well-designed to lead Nigeria toward long-term prosperity.

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    “All the initiatives of Mr. President have been well thought out, articulated, and formulated for the benefit of all Nigerians, regardless of their region. The policies of President Tinubu, all of them are designed to take Nigeria on the path of enduring prosperity. The progressive trend of President Bola Tinubu will not leave anybody behind.”

    However, the Minister expressed confidence that these changes would yield significant results by 2025. “We are already beginning to see signs of an economic turnaround. By this time next year, we will see even greater progress, and 2025 will be a year of consolidation for the gains of these reforms,” Malagi assured.