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MAPOLY Students Begin Receiving Student Loan Payments
Students at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) in Abeokuta have begun receiving credit alerts for the student loans they applied for, according to the institution’s Rector, Dr. Adeoye Odedeji.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the newly-elected Students Union Government (SUG) members on Friday in Abeokuta, Dr. Odedeji confirmed that several students had already received the funds in their bank accounts.
The Rector expressed satisfaction with the swift disbursement of the loans, noting that it would significantly ease the financial burden on many students and enable them to focus more on their studies.
He commended both the students and the administration for their cooperation in ensuring a smooth application process.
Dr. Odedeji further highlighted the importance of the student loan program in promoting access to higher education, especially for those facing financial difficulties.
He encouraged students who had not yet applied for the loans to take advantage of the opportunity, emphasizing that the initiative is designed to support their academic journey and future success.
The event also marked the official swearing-in of the new SUG leaders, where Dr. Odedeji called on them to be proactive in representing the student body and working collaboratively with the institution’s management to foster a positive and productive campus environment.
It has been noted that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) plan to renew their partnership in agribusiness.
The new project is to involve youth in the agriculture business, widen their horizons, and educate them about the agritech sector.
The general manager shared that “The foundation is not only providing grants but also building a system of mentorship, structure, and support that enables corps members to see agribusiness as a serious enterprise pathway.” The plan is to use the NYSC platform to engage youths.
Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development, has revealed the government’s intention of placing women in the livestock transformation agenda that they have in store for Nigeria.
During a recent event, he praised women, describing them as the backbone of the country, and shared that the country will keep on needing their support, hence the inclusion of the agenda team.
He also praised the First Lady for the impact she has made in the country so far and her advocacy for women’s empowerment.
Nigerians react as a user claims and shares that the price of rice in Nigeria is already reducing.
“Rice prices are finally dropping, minimum wage can buy a bag now. Step by step, we’re getting there. Nigeria will work in our lifetime.”
It can be noted that rice was sold at ₦85k to ₦90k, however, according to a market survey, the price of rice has dropped to ₦56k to ₦62k.
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