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List Of People Banned From Tinubu Student Loan

<p><img width="612" height="408" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Loans.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="FG Gives Update, Says Student Loan Scheme Not Postponed Indefinitely" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Loans.jpg 612w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Loans-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px" /></p> <h2>President Bola Tinubu has been lauded by Nigerians for his initiative on the Students Loan Bill which marks a significant step toward facilitating access to higher education for indigent students.</h2> <p>This action, highly anticipated by the public, promises to alleviate the financial burden on students aspiring to pursue higher education.</p> <p>The Nigerian Senate, on Wednesday, <strong><a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/03/20/senate-passes-student-loans-repeal-and-re-enactment-bill-2024/">passed the Student Loans</a></strong> (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024, with the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND playing a pivotal role in its passage.</p> <p>Senator Muntari Dandutse, chairman of the committee, presented the report that led to the bill's adoption during a plenary session on March 20.</p> <p>In a move to expedite the legislative process, the Senate suspended certain sections of its standing rules, referring the bill to the Committee of the Whole for immediate consideration.</p> <p>While the enactment of the Student Loans Bill has been met with widespread approval, Tribune Online pointed out that the law specifies five categories of individuals who will not be eligible for the student loan.</p> <p>Below is the list of persons who are not eligible for the loan:</p> <p>1. Applicant who has been proven to have defaulted in respect of any previous loan granted by any organisation.</p> <p>2. Applicant found guilty of exam malpractice by any school authority.</p> <p>3. Applicant with a criminal record of felony or any offense involving dishonesty or fraud.</p> <p>4. Anyone who has been convicted of drug offenses.</p> <p>5. Applicants whose parents (father or mother) have defaulted in respect of student loan or any loan granted to him or her.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/03/21/list-of-people-banned-from-tinubu-student-loan/">List Of People Banned From Tinubu Student Loan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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Fresh Update On Mohbad’s Autopsy Results Revealed

<p><img width="721" height="425" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Mohbad-.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Mohbad-.jpg 721w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Mohbad--300x177.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px" /></p> <h2>Director of Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, Dr Richard Somiari, has disclosed that an autopsy conducted on the remains of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/topic/mohbad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mohbad</a>, would be ready in the next three or four weeks.</h2> <p><strong> Naija News</strong> reports that Somiari gave a hint while testifying during a coroner’s inquest into the death of the singer on Wednesday.</p> <p>Recall that Mohbad died on September 12, 2023, at the age of 27.</p> <p>His death generated controversies across the country and beyond, prompting the Lagos State Government to direct a coroner’s inquest into the death.</p> <p>The inquest began on October 13, 2023, and is taking place at the Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court.</p> <p>Somiari, who the defence counsel cross-examined in the inquest, told the Coroner, Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi, that the Forensic Centre searched multiple possibilities if the singer died of poison since there was no actual cause mentioned.</p> <p>The forensic expert further assured the public of adequate security and monitoring of samples for the autopsy.</p> <p>He said, <em>“We expected to get the first set of autopsy results in three to four weeks and re-confirm to authenticate the cause of the death.</em></p> <p><em>“We searched for multiple possibilities, to check if poison was involved in the death of Mohbad since no actual cause was mentioned.</em></p> <p><em>“We have a place where items are stored for safety and security of results. There is a procedure for monitoring samples moved abroad.” </em></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/03/21/fresh-update-on-mohbads-autopsy-results-revealed/">Fresh Update On Mohbad’s Autopsy Results Revealed</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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Ethiopian Bank President Threatens Legal Action Against Customers Who Took Advantage Of System Glitch

<p>Ethiopians who withdrew more money than they have due to a glitch won't escape, CBE President Sani vows. </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv/ethiopian-bank-president-threatens-legal-action-against-customers-who-took-advantage-of-system-glitch/">Ethiopian Bank President Threatens Legal Action Against Customers Who Took Advantage Of System Glitch</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv">Arise News</a>.</p>

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