Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), disclosing that nearly 250,000 Nigerians are undergoing skills training across more than 1,200 accredited training centres nationwide. Dr Alausa made this known during an engagement with the House...
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The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has clarified that its student loan scheme is voluntary and not compulsory for students in tertiary institutions across the country. The agency said the loan was created to support only students who genuinely need financial assistance to pay for their education and should...
Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has urged Nigerian academics and researchers to move beyond publishing scholarly papers and focus on developing practical innovations that address societal challenges, create jobs and generate economic opportunities. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Dr Sonny Echono, made the call in Abuja on Friday through...
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has urged universities to desist from issuing admission letters to candidates seeking admissions into their various institutions saying it is not within their mandate to do so. The Registrar, Prof. Segun Aina, stated this when he received a delegation from the Veritas...
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has commended Alhaji Aliko Dangote and the Aliko Dangote Foundation for planning to acquire Initial Public Offering (IPO) shares of Dangote Refinery on behalf of eligible Nigerian tertiary institution students, describing the initiative as an innovative approach to promoting financial literacy,...
The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, has called on Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian universities to prioritise degree programmes that address critical manpower shortages, respond to emerging societal needs and equip graduates with specialised skills for professional practice and employment. The Minister emphasised the need for universities to establish...
The Vice-Chancellor of Baze University, Abuja, Prof Abiodun Adeniyi, will chair the 4th Annual Colloquium of the Federal University Lokoja in honour of Emeritus Professor Olu Obafemi, one of Nigeria’s most distinguished literary scholars, playwrights and poets. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the university’s...
President Bola Tinubu has announced the removal of federal universities from the requirement to obtain recruitment waivers from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, OHCSF, to strengthen the universities’ autonomy and enable them to address their manpower needs more efficiently. The President, who...
The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, has advanced President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda with the launch of two joint postgraduate programmes by the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, and the University of Lagos (UNILAG), bringing world-class international education closer to Nigerian students. The landmark partnership...
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has inaugurated 13 projects at the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare (FUHSA), Bauchi State, to strengthen medical education, research and healthcare delivery. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Mr Sonny Echono, disclosed this on Friday during the inauguration ceremony at the university in...
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has said the $552.18 million World Bank’s grant for Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE-EDU) programme is targeting 29 million children, 500,000 teachers, 65,000 public schools and 10,000 non-formal learning centres across Nigeria. The programme also targets the construction of 13,000...
Federal Government has unveiled the 2026 agreements with staff unions in tertiary institutions, reaffirming its commitment to improved staff welfare, industrial harmony and uninterrupted academic calendars across the country. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, announced this at the unveiling of the 2026 Federal Government Staff Unions Agreements for...
Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) will hold its second national town hall meeting in Abuja on Thursday, October 15, 2026, to promote transparency, accountability and public engagement on its contributions to Nigeria’s tertiary education sector. The meeting, organised by the Fund’s Board of Trustees under the chairmanship of former...
Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to placing the Nigerian child at the centre of national development, stressing that investing in the education, welfare and empowerment of girls is critical to building a prosperous nation. Dr Alausa stated this at the national...
Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Aisha Garba, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to removing barriers to girls’ education, as First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, flagged off the national distribution of two million packs of sanitary towels and back-to-school...
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has commenced the establishment of Innovation Hubs in 45 beneficiary tertiary institutions across Nigeria’s six to geopolitical zones in the country. The hubs are expected to strengthen research, promote technological innovation and accelerate the commercialisation of locally developed products. The initiative is part...
Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, has called for a stronger role for the education sector in tackling child malnutrition, identifying school feeding, school health, nutrition education and improved access to quality education as key interventions under the Nutrition 774 Initiative. Dr. Alausa made the call at the Ethiopia–Nigeria...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticised the reported increase in school fees at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, saying a Peter Obi-led administration would reverse what it described as the commercialisation of education in Nigeria. The party’s National Spokesman, Osa Director, made the position known in a post...
Governing Council of Philomath University, Abuja, is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Ukertor Gabriel Moti as Acting Vice Chancellor, succeeding Professor Gylych Jelilov whose tenure has abated. This was announced in a statement signed by Engr. Damilola Silas, the Registrar of Philomath University, Abuja. Professor Moti is...
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno has declared a state of emergency in the education sector while approving among other interventions, the recruitment of additional 2,000 teachers to strengthen the state’s school system. Governor Eno made the declaration Monday October 5, 2026 during the World Teachers’ Day celebration held...