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𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥: 𝐁𝐞𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐮 𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐛𝐮


............𝒔𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒆




The signing of the Students’ Loans (Access to Higher Education) (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2024, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been met with praise from the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu. 

This new legislation aims to address the shortcomings of the previous Student Loan Act of 2023, which faced criticism for various governance issues.

One of the key criticisms of the previous act was its lack of clarity on loan purpose, eligibility criteria, application methods, repayment plans, and loan recovery. 

These shortcomings hindered the effectiveness of the student loan program and limited its impact on expanding access to higher education for Nigerian youth. 

The new amended act seeks to rectify these issues and provide a more sustainable approach to higher education and skill development.

In his statement, Deputy Speaker Kalu commended President Tinubu for taking decisive action in signing the new legislation. 

He highlighted the National Assembly's commitment to expanding access to higher education and acknowledged the significant challenges faced by many young Nigerians in affording a university education. Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu emphasized the importance of education as a pathway to a brighter future and urged students and young people to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the new law.

It is essential for young Nigerians to recognize the value of education and the role it plays in personal and national development. 


By pursuing higher education, individuals not only enhance their own prospects but also contribute to the overall progress of Nigerian society. 

The new student loan program provides a valuable resource for those who may not have had the means to pursue a university education previously.


In conclusion, the signing of the Students’ Loans (Access to Higher Education) (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2024, represents a significant step forward in expanding access to higher education for Nigerian youth. 

President Tinubu and the National Assembly should be commended for their efforts in addressing the shortcomings of the previous legislation and providing a more sustainable approach to student loans. 

It is now up to students and young people to seize this opportunity and take advantage of the benefits that higher education can offer.


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𝙎.𝙇.𝘼 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙮 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧 𝙃.𝙊.𝙍


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  ...........𝒂𝒔 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒂 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒇𝒖𝒍, 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑾𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑨𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂  The induction of Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu and 34 other Nigerian lawmakers into the 6th Legislature of the ECOWAS Parliament by President Bola Tinubu is a significant milestone for Nigeria and the entire West African region.  This event marks the beginning of a new era of cooperation and collaboration among ECOWAS member states to address common challenges and promote regional integration. The ECOWAS Parliament plays a crucial role in promoting democracy, good governance, and economic development in the region.  As representatives of the people, the Nigerian lawmakers have a responsibility to advocate for the interests of their constituents and contribute to the legislative process at the regional level.  By participating in the ECOWAS Parliament, they have the opportunity to engage with
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..............𝒂𝒔 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒐𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒖𝒕𝒚 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆  Rt Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu is currently serving as the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives in Nigeria.  He was elected into this position in June 2023 and has since then proven to be an exemplary leader, with a strong legislative prowess, a commitment to promoting equity, fairness, and justice for the Igbo people and all Nigerians. Rt Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu is known for his developmental strides in his constituency, Bende Federal Constituency, and in Nigeria as a whole.  He has been a strong advocate for infrastructure development, education, and human empowerment.  In his constituency, he has provided various projects, including the construction of roads, schools, and healthcare centers, which have greatly improved the standard of li
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Nnamdi Kanu: Efforts To Secure Release Ongoing - Kalu

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...........𝒂𝒔 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒓𝒊𝒇𝒆, 𝒂 𝒏𝒐𝒏 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅  The ongoing efforts to secure the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), as revealed by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, highlight the complex and delicate nature of the situation in the South East region of Nigeria.  In a special edition of his radio program, "The Ben Kalu's Mandate," Kalu emphasized the importance of pursuing both legal and political solutions to ensure Kanu's release and promote peace in the region. Kalu's commitment to securing Kanu's release is evident in his involvement in the Peace In South East Project (PISE-P), an initiative aimed at addressing security challenges in the region through non-kinetic measures.  He emphasized the importance of reconciliation in the peace agenda, ackno
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𝟏𝟒𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞

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  ..........𝒂𝒔 𝑩𝒆𝒏 𝑲𝒂𝒍𝒖, 𝑨𝒌𝒑𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒐 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒎𝒆𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏  By Iyke Mba 26/03/2024 The Nigerian delegation to the 148th Inter-Parliamentary Union was met with a warm reception at the World Trade Organization headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.  Led by the Director General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, the officials welcomed the delegation with open arms, ready to engage in discussions on the challenges facing the African trade market. Among the delegates was the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu, and the Senate President, along with other representatives.  Together, they delved into the pressing issues affecting trade within Africa and explored potential solutions to strengthen inter-African trade through legislative measures. The discussions were robust and insightful, with a focus on ad
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