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NANS warns FG, ASUU against impending strike

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 22, 2025

The National Association of Nigerian Students has issued a warning that a new strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities would throw the country’s education sector into further instability. The student body called on both the federal government and the union to resolve all outstanding

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FG launches initiative to train 100,000 youths in financial literacy

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 21, 2025

The federal government has begun registration for a national, no-cost financial education scheme aimed at training 100,000 young people each year in financial literacy, international trade, entrepreneurship, and investment. Mrs Omolara Esan, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Youth Development, announced in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja

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All tertiary institutions to get mini-grids by 2026: FG

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 21, 2025

The federal government, on Wednesday in Lagos, assured Nigerians of its plan to make all tertiary institutions across the nation self-sufficient in energy by 2026 through the installation of mini-grids. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, gave this assurance during the commissioning of the newly completed Olatunji Bello Auditorium at the Lagos State University (LASU),

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FG Announces 7-Year Ban on New Federal Tertiary Institutions

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 17, 2025

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has authorised a seven-year suspension on the creation of new federal tertiary institutions. Dr Tunji Alausa, the Minister of Education, disclosed the approval following Wednesday’s FEC meeting, chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He clarified that the restriction will apply to all federal universities,

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ASUP Gives 21-Day Ultimatum to FG over Unresolved Demands

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 15, 2025

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has given the federal government a 21-day ultimatum to fulfil its pending obligations under an agreement reached with the union. Shammah Kpanja, the president of ASUP, made this known while speaking to journalists after an emergency meeting of the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) on Thursday in Abuja. […]

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FG Grants Approval for 9 Additional Private Universities Nationwide (Full List)

Fadiran Ifeloluwa August 15, 2025

The federal government has sanctioned the creation of nine additional private universities across Nigeria, increasing the number of privately owned tertiary institutions in the country to unprecedented levels. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made the announcement on Wednesday while addressing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC)

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FG Increases Scholarship Funding for PhD, Master’s, and Undergraduate Students by 50%

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 31, 2025

The federal government has approved a 50 per cent increase in scholarship grants, raising the yearly payments to N750,000 for PhD candidates, N600,000 for master’s students, and N450,000 for undergraduates. This revision is part of a N6 billion scholarship initiative for the 2025–2026 academic year. The policy was unveiled on Tuesday by the Minister of […]

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ASUU threatens action over FG’s failure to honour 2009 agreement

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 28, 2025

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has voiced its disappointment over the prolonged deadlock in negotiations with the Federal Government concerning critical matters affecting university lecturers and the nation’s education sector. In an interview with the media in Jos on Sunday, ASUU President, Prof Chris Piwuna, stated that the union had exhausted its patience with

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FG warns students, parents about fraudulent NELFUND loan portal

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 23, 2025

The Federal Government has issued a warning regarding a fake student loan application website being circulated online under the guise of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). In an official advisory released on Tuesday through NELFUND’s verified X account, the agency urged students, parents, and guardians to ignore the fraudulent portal and only make use […]

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No-Pay-No-Work: Lecturers return to class after June salaries are paid

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 9, 2025

Lecturers at federal universities have resumed academic activities following the payment of their June 2025 salaries by the Federal Government. The payment of salaries, confirmed on Tuesday, signalled a resolution to the impasse between the government and members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), some of whom had previously suspended work in adherence

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VC calls for increased research funding to tackle environmental challenges

Angel Ojonugwa July 7, 2025

SANGO OTA (Sundiata Scholar) – Ogun Prof. Timothy Anake, the Vice-Chancellor of Covenant University, Ota, in Ogun, has called on the Federal Government to invest more in research in order to provide solutions to environmental challenges in the country. Anake made the call in an interview on Monday in Ota. He stressed the need for […]

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FG Inaugurates Governing Boards for Federal Tertiary Institutions, Agencies

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 2, 2025

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has officially inaugurated the newly appointed members of the Governing Councils of selected federal tertiary institutions and parastatals under the Federal Ministry of Education. Alausa, while issuing letters of appointment to the new members on Tuesday in Abuja, urged them to offer forward-thinking and accountable leadership to

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Tinubu Launches Scholarship for Caribbean Students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa July 1, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has declared that a scholarship initiative for students from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will commence in the upcoming academic year. He made this declaration during a joint press briefing held with the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Philip Pierre, on Monday in Gros Islet. This information was included in […]

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FCT Teachers’ Strike: FG calls for dialogue as protest reaches 100th day

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 30, 2025

As the indefinite industrial action by primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) reaches its 100th day, the federal government has made a plea for dialogue, unity, and a swift resolution to the impasse. In a statement released on Monday by the Director of Press and Public Relations for the Ministry, Boriowo Folasade, […]

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FG to establish 270 vocational training centres nationwide

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 27, 2025

The federal government has announced plans to set up 270 vocational training centres across Nigeria as part of its initiative to encourage entrepreneurship and skills development. Deputy Executive Secretary (Technical) of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Mr Rasaq Akinyemi, made this known in Abuja during a public hearing on nine legislative bills. These

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Kaduna pupils forced to sit on the floor due to government’s failure to supply furniture

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 22, 2025

More than 100 students at L.G.E.A. Primary School Maje in Danmahawayi Ward, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, are forced to learn while sitting on bare floors, as the classrooms are not furnished with any chairs. The challenging learning conditions faced by these pupils were brought to light by a civil society group, MonITNG, […]

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FG warns it will take legal action against parents, guardians supporting exam malpractice

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 4, 2025

The federal government has announced that it intends to take legal action against any parent or guardian involved in helping with examination malpractice. This announcement followed the government’s instruction that all schools must immediately inform law enforcement and educational authorities if there are any threats or violations during exams. Education Minister Dr.

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FG Proposes Establishment of National Tribunal to Address Examination Malpractice

Fadiran Ifeloluwa June 1, 2025

The federal government has proposed establishing a National Examination Malpractice Court/Tribunal to expedite the handling of exam fraud cases and to strongly deter cheating. Education Minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa, revealed this plan while receiving a report in Abuja from a 17-member panel assigned to enhance the standard of examinations. The group presented a detailed

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Federal Government plans N45,000 monthly stipend for Nigerian TVET students

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 30, 2025

To reform vocational training in the country, the federal government has announced its intention to provide a N45,000 monthly allowance to students enrolled in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. Idris Bugaje, who serves as the executive secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), revealed this information during an

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Federal Government launches CNG buses in 20 federal universities

Fadiran Ifeloluwa May 30, 2025

On Thursday, the federal government officially began the rollout of Compressed Natural Gas-powered buses to universities across Nigeria. The launch began with the University of Abuja as part of its strategy to reduce high transportation expenses and encourage the use of cleaner energy on campus. Named ‘CNG-Sprout,’ this marks the first stage of the ‘Project […]